How much does a BMC teammachine SLR 01 weigh?

This Teammachine SLR 01 is a reported nine per cent lighter than the model it replaces. Weight has been shaved off primarily at the fork legs, handlebar/stem duo and D-shaped seatpost. the claimed weight of a 54 is 6.5kg, though I have the 49 on test and got 6.61kg (it’s possible BMC weighed the bikes without cages, bar tape, etc).

How tall is the BMC Roadracer sl01 bike?

At 175mm on our 57cm test bike, its mid-height combined with parallel 73.5-degree angles and a straight-bladed fork mean the SL01 is definitely more in the racing camp than the comfort zone. On the component side, BMC have stayed true to 2013’s most popular choices, combining full Shimano 105 with Mavic’s Aksium wheel system.

What’s the new frame for the BMC sl01?

The new SL01 frame has made the switch to carbon, with fully internal cable routing and provision for electronic drivetrains (the battery is mounted on the underside of the down tube, just ahead of the bottom bracket shell). A new tapered head tube improves front-end stiffness with a minimal increase in weight.

Who is the test pilot for the BMC SLR 01?

Thankfully, BMC’s brand ambassador and test pilot Spartacus can rest easy. The new SLR 01 certainly lives up to its looks.

When did the teammachine SLR bike come out?

10 years ago, we launched a bike that kickstarted a revolution in the design and construction of the performance road bike. The Teammachine SLR, has won every major title that a bike can win including; Monuments, World Championships, Olympic Games and the Tour de France.

Is the BMC teammachine a road race bike?

The Teammachine is the road race rouleur of the stable, it’s the bike all the GC players will be on and it’s designed to perform in the mountains. But in keeping with almost every launch of its kind this year, it’s had an aero update seeking to make it faster as well as lighter.

How many versions of the BMC slr01 are there?

Having already won the Tour de France, world championships and myriad other races with the SLR01, improving it was always going to be a tall order. But that’s what BMC has set out to do, and after a year and more than 34,000 iterations of the frame, it has arrived at this new, superlight (790g) SLR01.

How much does a BMC teammachine SLR 01 weigh? This Teammachine SLR 01 is a reported nine per cent lighter than the model it replaces. Weight has been shaved off primarily at the fork legs, handlebar/stem duo and D-shaped seatpost. the claimed weight of a 54 is 6.5kg, though I have the 49 on test…