TIME Sports weaves its own carbon fiber in tubes, not sheets, and each bike is made in-house, not imported from mass production factories. This ensures each bike is constructed under the watchful eye of a quality control technician personally invested in the company.

The process used by TIME Sports is unique. In fact, they are one of only a couple of bike makers to weave their own carbon fiber into tubes - not pre-preg sheets - and then apply a strengthening process called Resin Transfer Molding, RTM for short. This is the same process luxury car makers like Lamborghini and Ferrari use in their manufacturing process.

In other words, RTM is amazing and the quality is unbeatable.

What, exactly, is the big deal with RTM and how does it impact ride quality compared to the high-quality sheets of carbon fiber material other brands use?

After weaving the carbon fiber specifically to the tube sizes needed, then injecting resin under high pressure directly into the molds instead of using a bladder form to shape the pre-preg carbon fiber sheets, a solid structure is created with a smoother surface and fewer voids in the carbon layers. This solid, smooth core ensures the frames have nearly perfect internal structure.

Aside from strength and stiffness in the TIME frames, one of the primary results from this manufacturing process is the unparalleled absorption of vibration from the road. Absorbing and dispersing road vibrations leads to a much more comfortable and enjoyable riding experience. It’s like having a thousand tiny shocks in a road bike frame that eat up the road rattle without sacrificing stiffness or strength.

A TIME bike stands alone being 100% built by hand and 100% built in France and comes with a lifetime warranty.

The RTM frame construction is complimented on some TIME frames by the Aktiv fork - also using exclusive technology. The Aktiv fork available on select models of the Alp d’Huez, Scylon and Fluidity frames, uses an internal mass damper which adds another layer of vibration cancellation.

Ride quality is, was and always will be the primary objective of each TIME bicycle. An exquisitely designed and made frame constructed with only the most discriminating of processes and materials ensures this.

One ride is all it takes and you’ll appreciate the attention to detail TIME pays. Contender Bicycles is one of the leading TIME sellers in the world because we love the bikes and we’re sure you will, too.

We consider ourselves the local experts. Whether you walk through our doors or give us a call, our staff knows the answer to your questions and you’ll get the same professional service whether you are in the shop or on the phone. Many of us, like you, are more versed in one area than the other. If the first person you talk to at Contender Bicycles isn’t the expert you need, we’ve got the expert just a few steps away. We’ve got more than 250 years combined experience in the shop at any time and there’s always someone on duty with the experience and expertise you trust.

To make sure you find the right bike, we make sure our staff is up to date on the latest innovations and technologies. The bike world evolves every year and so do we through training and education. With our size, sales volume and reputation, we have excellent relationships with bike brands, component companies and apparel makers. If we don’t have it at the moment, we can get it.

Contender Bicycles is one of the largest physical bike shops in the country and we have an unmatched selection of quality bicycles from numerous brands. Many bike shops these days have narrowed down their inventory to one or two brands. That’s absolutely not the case at Contender.

We also offer a high end selection of gear and apparel. Our jerseys, shorts and other accessories are things we’d feel comfortable wearing while riding. There’s not much risk of buying a set of bibshorts from us with a chamois you regret.

An area Contender Bicycles takes special pride in is our Pro Build service. Many of our customers don’t simply want a great bike from the floor. They know their parts and components and have something special in mind. With our Pro Build service, you can select a frame - road, mountain, gravel, whatever - and consult with one of our Pro Build specialists to create a complete bike that matches your needs and tastes to a T. We can even help you customize your bike with a paint job that is truly one of a kind.

Of course, every bike will need to be serviced now and then. Contender Bicycles has the largest service staff in the state. With more than a dozen wrenches on staff, we have experts ready to make your bike as good as new as quickly as possible. Our mechanics have experience and training unmatched in the market. We’ll talk over each fix, discuss options and get you back in the saddle as soon as possible.

While Contender Bicycles has a reputation for selling only the best bikes, bike accessories and bike gear, we listen to you first to determine what your needs are. We don’t pay sales commissions, so we care more about making sure you ride the best bike for you rather than selling the best bike for us.

Whether you’re buying a bike from Contender Bicycles in person or working remotely with our Pro Build experts, we’re dedicated to making your experience in the shop as good as your ride on the trails or road.