Lyon, was the world capital of silk-weaving for many many years.
This tradition is somehow followed by Time that establishes its production at Vaulx-Milieu, just outside Lyon.
For many riders a frame is just a frame. Made in Italy, China, France, Japan, Taiwan, US... everything is the same. For me it is not. IMO "Made in" matters and it matters a lot. The fact that Time makes everything in France (from weaving its own carbon threads to painting its frames, stems and handlebars) is something I admire and respect a lot.
Not only because their products are vastly superior in terms of manufacturing quality but also because of issues related to economy, environment, labor ethics etc. etc.
http://road.cc/content/feature/76753-inside-time
https://roadcyclinguk.com/riding/factor ... t-921.html
There was something else as well that made me want a Time. The fact that many experienced riders I respect described Time Skylon as one among the top 3-4 frames money can buy. Stiff, responsive, balanced, light, with a "magic" ride quality.
So, when a friend sold his third Time (a Skylon at my size) in order to buy a tt frame I immediately decided that I had to get it.
More soon...
