Wheelbase are proud to announce that we are now stockists of premium, cutting-edge Swiss brand BMC. With each bike in their range packed full of innovative, precision Swiss engineering and clever design solutions we’re confident you’ll be able to find your dream road or gravel bike within their extensive range to help enhance your own cycling performance and pure enjoyment of cycling.
BMC have quickly established themselves as a premium bike brand with models that are proven at the highest level of professional cycling and include World Championships winning bikes both on and off road as well as a Tour De France winning machine that continues to evolve and inform their most contemporary cutting-edge models.
We have recently taken an in depth look at the BMC URS 01 THREE for our weekly Fast Bike Friday feature, click the image below to find out more…
We also reviewed the BMC Roadmachine 01 THREE, click the image below to read our feature…
Take a look at the BMC Teammachine SLR01 ONE recently featured in our Fast Bike Friday Blog, click the image below to read our feature…
So what about the full range of BMC bikes? We’ve put together an extensive guide below to help showcase the models that we will be stocking here at Wheelbase, but for a quick understanding of the range here’s a brief summary…
Timemachine 01 Road – The aero road bike
Teammachine SLR01 – The ultimate lightweight race bike
Teammachine SLR – The ultimate lightweight race bike (made from the same carbon as the SLR01 but with a different layup)
Teammachine ALR – Full of technology inspired by its carbon cousin
Roadmachine 01 – The ‘One Bike Collection’
Roadmachine – The ‘One Bike Collection’ (made from the same carbon as the 01 but with a different fork configuration)
URS 01 – The rowdy gravel bike
URS – The rowdy gravel bike (made from the same carbon as the 01 but with a different fork configuration)
Roadmachine X – Alloy workhorse
TIMEMACHINE ROAD – THE AERO ROAD BIKE
The stunning Timemachine Road bike is BMC’s out and out aero road bike and is rightfully billed as their fastest road bike ever. Designed to excel in breakaways, over rolling terrain and in bunch sprints the Timemachine Road features a super-aero frame profile that has been sculpted to help you scythe through the air faster. The Timemachine is constructed from BMC’s 01 Premium Carbon and as you’d expect from their flagship aero road bike, it features tons of clever integration with all of the brake and gear cables cleanly stowed away within the aero handle bars, stem and frame; there’s no visible cables to cause unwanted drag leaving you to marvel at the Timemachine’s clean, crisp lines. A key feature of the Timemachine Road is the clever ‘Aero Module’ configuration within the frame which allows for ‘hydration and storage elements’ – basically your bottles and food, spare inner tube or tools all stored in one seamless aerodynamic unit.
TEAMMACHINE SLR – THE ULTIMATE LIGHTWEIGHT RACE BIKE
The Teammachine is BMC’s all-round road bike; a lightweight & spritely climber that also happens to be brilliantly aerodynamic with a beautifully shaped frame profile featuring full cable integration and aero bar & stem on the higher spec’d models. The Teammachine SLR is split into two different sub-ranges SLR01 and SLR; it’s important to point out that the grade of carbon is exactly the same for both sub-ranges with the only difference being a different, slightly heavier carbon layup on the SLR models. Another key difference is that the SLR01 models feature BMC’s ICS technology integrated fork, bar, stem combination with fully concealed cables while the SLR models do not.
The current Teammachine SLR has evolved from over ten years of racing experience at the highest levels of the sport and endless amounts of innovation and refinement over that time. The Teammachine SLR, has won every major title that a bike can win including; Monuments, World Championships, Olympic Games and the Tour de France with Australian pro cyclist Cadel Evans. A true all-rounder this road bike helps you dance up the climbs, efficiently cut through the air during daring breakaways and responds sharply to your sprint for the win.
TEAMMACHINE ALR – FULL OF TECHNOLOGY INSPIRED BY ITS CARBON COUSIN
The BMC Teammachine ALR is a great example of an affordable alloy road bike which has taken some of the most successful features found on a top-end carbon road frame and reinterpreted them to work as effectively within a lightweight alloy chassis. Key features include sophisticated tube profiling to add strength, cut weight and enhance aerodynamics; internal cable routing keeps the bikes looking clean & uncluttered while helping to keep gear transmission running smoothly. The Teammachine ALR’s geometry is race-ready while its carbon forks add comfort and compliance; the addition of a d-shaped carbon seatpost further enhances comfort and helps to reduce rider fatigue. The Teammachine ALR sub-range features two disc brake options and one caliper brake option for the traditionalists out there.
ROADMACHINE – THE ‘ONE BIKE COLLECTION’
The Roadmachine is billed as BMC’s ‘one bike collection’, a true all-rounder that’s built for all-day adventures with a frame that has been developed to offer more compliance and comfort to reduce body fatigue and keep you feeling fresher for longer. That said, it’s worth pointing out that this is not your typical ‘comfort road bike’ with an over-the-top tall headtube giving a jacked-up front end; the geometry of the Roadmachine is still very-much performance-focused with a more-racey look and feel. Instead of an extreme upright position, this bike gets its endurance label thanks to clever carbon fibre engineering with BMC’s Tuned Compliance Concept which enhances compliance (flex) in key areas of the frame and fork; all of the higher-spec’d models in the Roadmachine sub-range feature BMC’s Integrated Cockpit System which conceals the brake and gear cables within the handle bar, stem and frame for a clean look and enhanced aerodynamics.
The Roadmachine is split into two different sub-ranges Roadmachine 01 and Roadmachine; it’s important to point out that the grade of carbon is exactly the same for both sub-ranges with the only difference being that the Roadmachine 01 models feature BMC’s ICS technology integrated fork, bar, stem combination with fully concealed cables while the Roadmachine models do not.
The Roadmachine is the road bike for you if you’re looking for a high-performing do-it-all road bike built to excel on epic rides and in demanding road races; equally capable on smooth pavements or rougher back lanes with wide 28mm tyres and hydraulic disc brakes the Roadmachine is a fantastically versatile road bike.
URS – THE GRAVEL BIKE
The BMC URS (UnReStricted) range of gravel bikes are cutting-edge and contemporary, reflecting all that’s good with modern gravel biking. The Carbon URS bikes are super-lightweight and race-ready with clever component and drivetrain integration to provide functional efficiency AND devilishly good looks; BMC have created a rowdy, playful gravel bike which utilises their ‘Gravel+’ geometry – their progressive geometry with a relatively relaxed 70° head angle, a longer top tube and a shorter stem.
The URS features BMC’s Micro Travel Technology (MTT) on the seat stay / seat tube junction, a lightweight suspension system that adds 10mm of travel which enhances rider comfort without compromising on power transfer and pedalling efficiency.
The URS is split into two different sub-ranges URS01 and URS; it’s important to point out that the grade of carbon is exactly the same for both sub-ranges with the only difference being that the URS01 models feature BMC’s ICS technology integrated fork, bar, stem combination with fully concealed cables while the URS models do not.
The BMC URS really stands out within the sea of gravel bikes now available. With stunning looks, clean and efficient integration, enhanced comfort and most notably a playful, confidence-inspiring geometry the URS strikes a perfect balance between being lightweight and responsive while being tough and ready for rowdy off-road rides.
ROADMACHINE X – THE ALLOY WORKHORSE
The BMC Roadmachine X is a truly versatile alloy workhorse capable of taking on endless winter training miles on the road, lightweight cycle-touring over multiple days, back-road mixed terrain adventures and even your daily commute when you’re keen to sneak in a few extra miles before or after work.
The Roadmachine X takes its inspiration from many of the BMC road bikes further up the food chain; the Premium Aluminium frameset is constructed with distance-specific Tuned Compliance Concept (TCC) Endurance technology to help take the edge off the roughest roads; with neutral geometry, dropped seatstays and wide 32mm high-volume tyres you’ll be surprised just how versatile this bike is. Practical without being boring the Roadmachine X also features mudguard and rack compatibility, internal cable routing, flat mount disc brakes and an all-road tubeless wheelset to allow you to enjoy the ride with fewer restrictions.
See our range of 2021 BMC road and gravel bikes in-store and online now…
Written by Johnny Dodgin
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