Simon Gerrans' 2018 BMC Teammachine SLR01 Disc - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
BMC Racing is using Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 drivetrains for the season, including the new power meters - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
Despite housing hydraulic disc-brake cables the levers are fairly compact - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
The BMC Teammachine SLR01 features BMC's integrated cockpit system, which enables internal cabling and includes a computer mount - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
A closer look at Gerrans' head tube - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
The team also uses Shimano's Dura-Ace R9100 series wheels, available in disc- or rim-brake versionss - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
Shimano's new power meter is a subtle addition to the existing crankset - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
A look at the rear end of Gerrans' bike - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
Elite Cannibal cages and team edition bidons for BMC Racing - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
The Integrated Cockpit System from BMC allows adjustablility and setup changes - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
Gerrans has spent the past seven seasons at the Orica GreenEdge setup - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
Fizik saddles are common in the WorldTour peloton, with Gerrans opting for a black-and-white Antares model - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
A detailed look at the Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 front derailleur - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
The team also runs Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 series pedals - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
A magnetic sensor on the chainstay pairs with the Shimano power meter as a sensor - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
The 1.69m Australian rides a 51cm frame - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
Several BMC riders have been training on disc-equipped bikes, but opt for non-series disc rotors as opposed to the Dura-Ace versions - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
The bike is optimised for 160mm rotors at the front and 140mm rotors at the rear - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
The non-driveside arm only has the slightest sign of the Shimano power meter - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
Disc brakes result in neater looking seatstays - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
The Teammachine SLR01 features the increasingly popular 'D' shaped seatpost - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
A Di2 integration point sits on the down tube of the frame - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
With two Monuments under his belt during that time, the 37-year-old has admitted he is looking forward to pairing up with fellow Australian Richie Porte as he looks to mount a Tour de France challenge.
Ahead of the new season, Gerrans visited the American-registered team for a training camp in Calpe, Spain. Along with several of his new teammates, Gerrans opted to train on the disc-brake version of BMC's flagship bike, the Teammachine SLR01 Disc.
The Teammachine has the full complement of a Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 series groupset, including drivetrain, wheels, pedals and the new R9100-P power meter, which several WorldTour teams will be racing on this season.
Several BMC riders have been training on disc-equipped bikes, but opt for non-series disc rotors as opposed to the Dura-Ace versions - Daniel Benson/Immediate Media
Paired with the wheels are tan-walled Vittoria Corsa 25mm tubular tyres, while fellow Italian brands Fizik and 3T provide the saddle and handlebars respectively.
The 2018 BMC Teammachine SLR01 Disc is optimised for 160mm rotors at the front and 140mm rotors at the rear of the bike, and the BMC mechanics have chosen to equip the bike with non-series rotors as opposed to the Dura-Ace series disc brake rotors.
Elite provides the bottle cages for the team.
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