The TIME VXRS is widely recognised as one of the most advanced and race-focused road bicycles of its era, and this original Team QuickStep example ridden by Michael Rogers represents an exceptionally rare and historically significant machine. This bicycle is in completely original condition and remarkably still carries Rogers’ rider name sticker preserved under the clearcoat, confirming its provenance. Fitted with a Campagnolo Record titanium groupset and the extremely rare team-issue Mavic Cosmic Carbone wheelset, this VXRS was used by Rogers in the Tour de France, making it an extraordinary piece of professional cycling history.
Michael Rogers is an icon of his generation, a three-time world champion and a versatile rider capable of excelling in stage races, time trials, and one-day events. His career was defined by a combination of power, endurance, and tactical intelligence, and this VXRS provided the technology to match his exceptional talent. Lightweight, stiff, and highly responsive, the VXRS frame allowed Rogers to maintain maximum efficiency over long stages, deliver explosive attacks, and perform at the highest level during the grueling demands of Grand Tours.
The VXRS frame was engineered by TIME to offer precise handling, superior power transfer, and optimal comfort, attributes essential for elite riders tackling demanding race conditions. Its carbon fibre monocoque construction exemplifies the cutting-edge technology of the era, combining aerodynamic efficiency with the ride quality needed for the toughest professional courses. Every element of the frame’s geometry and design was honed to meet the exacting standards of WorldTour racing.
This bicycle is equipped with a full Campagnolo Record titanium groupset, delivering smooth, precise, and reliable shifting under the extreme stresses of professional competition. Complementing the drivetrain are the extremely rare team-issue Mavic Cosmic Carbone wheels, which were selected by QuickStep to optimise aerodynamics, stiffness, and rolling efficiency for their top riders. Together, these components reflect the high-performance specification provided to Rogers during his Tour de France campaigns.
Team QuickStep has long been recognised as one of the most professional and meticulously prepared teams in the peloton. Riders like Michael Rogers relied on the team’s attention to detail, logistical excellence, and high-quality equipment to compete successfully across the WorldTour calendar. This TIME VXRS represents a direct connection to that era, and to Rogers’ racing achievements, providing collectors with an authentic WorldTour bicycle ridden in one of the sport’s most prestigious events.
From a collector’s perspective, this VXRS is exceptionally rare. Original team bicycles used by a multiple-time world champion, with the rider’s name still visible under the clearcoat, are extraordinarily scarce. The combination of its original Campagnolo Record titanium drivetrain, team-issue Cosmic Carbone wheels, and preserved rider-specific provenance ensures this bicycle is both a high-performance racing machine and a historically significant collector’s item. Its association with Rogers’ Tour de France campaigns adds an unparalleled level of historical and emotional significance.
Owning this TIME VXRS Team QuickStep – Michael Rogers is more than acquiring a professional racing bike; it is securing a tangible piece of cycling history. Every detail – from the monocoque carbon frame and titanium Record components to the rare Mavic wheels and preserved rider name sticker – reflects the innovation, performance, and prestige of WorldTour racing. For serious collectors, this bicycle offers a rare opportunity to acquire an original, historically important, and visually striking professional machine, celebrating both the design excellence of TIME and the legendary career of Michael Rogers, one of the defining riders of his era.
