BMC's GranFondo GF01 gains hydraulic disc brakes for 2014 alongside the rim braked version - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The BMC GranFondo GF01 Disc's front brake hose cleverly passes through the headset top cap and in to the steerer tube - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
Shimano's new hydraulic road disc brakes are used on the new GF01 - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
After passing through the headset top cap and steerer tube, the brake hose exits the left fork leg above the calliper - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
An agreement with near neighbours DT Swiss permits BMC labels to be placed on their hubs - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
A new development for BMC is their own carbon rim for the GF01 Disc - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The BMC TeamMachine SLR02 is the new younger brother of the SLR01 - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The SLR02 retains the frame design of the SLR01, including asymmetric chain stays - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The new TimeMachine TMR02 aero road bike offers a more reasonably priced version of the range topping TMR01 - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
Although the frame shape is identical, the TMR02 doesn't feature the TMR01's faired front brake cable routing - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
Front view of the TMR02 showing its internal cable routing and conventional head tube - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
For 2014, BMC are introducing their own branded aluminium handlebars and stems - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
There's also a TM02 time trial machine which will bring cutting edge design to a more affordable level - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The Impec range is mostly unchanged apart from a new clear lacquer finish for the Swiss-made carbon tubes - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
With a new velodrome alongside their Swiss factory, BMC had the perfect test location for their first competition track bike, the TR01 - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The TR01's front end can be configured in pursuit or sprint styles. This is the sprint stem, which is fully adjustable. Note the rubber stops on the fork crown to prevent crash protection. - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The rear dropouts are stainless steel and adjustable - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The giant chain stays, seat tube and down tube dwarf the Dura-Ace track chainset. - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
Partnering the TR01 is the brushed aluminium TR02 track machine, with hydroformed tubes and stylish looks - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
A rib beneath the top tube adds stiffness - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The stainless steel dropouts are bolted to the aluminium frame as welding isn't possible - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
BMC's new aluminium uber hybrid, the Alpen Challenge, combines clean lines with disc brakes. This AC01 features SRAM's XX1 drivetrain. - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The oversized head tube and on this machine, a negative rise stem - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The carbon fork crown blends in to the large tapered head tube - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
At the back, a large disc rotor is matched by the 10-42t SRAM cassette - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
This painted AC01 sports a Shimano Sora build - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
In stealth finish, this AC01 comes with a belt drive and Shimano Alfine 11sp hub gear. It also has aluminium mudguards that can be fitted or removed in minutes. - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The chunky toothed belt drive should require almost no maintenance - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The 11 speed Shimano Alfine internal hub gear and toothed sprocket - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The front aluminium mudguard clips neatly in to place inside the fork legs - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
Another option on the AC01 are integrated front and rear LED lights. - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The rear LED light, plus a clever seat post clamp that provides great anti-theft security - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
BMC bikes have had a busy 2013, not only releasing their latest incarnation of the SLR01 Team Machine back in May, but now adding to it with six new models for 2014.
GranFondo GF01 Disc: flagship sportive bike
Shimano's new hydraulic road disc brakes are used on the new gf01: shimano's new hydraulic road disc brakes are used on the new gf01 - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
Shimano's new hydraulic disc brakes feature on the GranFondo GF01 Disc
Several of the new bikes are more affordable versions of existing models. A notable exception is the GF01 Disc, which adds Shimano’s new hydraulic road disc brakes to the proven GranFondo platform and seems to be a good fit with the larger 28mm tyres and super-compliant frame. With BMC-branded DT Swiss hubs and BMC’s first ever shallow carbon rim that doesn’t need a braking track, the lower weight should improve performance. The frame is intended for electronic shifting only, and as such will only be offered with either Shimano Ultegra or Dura-Ace Di2 for £5200/€5999 and £9000/€9999 (US pricing for all models has yet to be announced).
TeamMachine SLR02 road race bike
The slr02 team machine is the new younger brother of the slr01: the slr02 team machine is the new younger brother of the slr01 - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The BMC TeamMachine SLR02
Hot on the heels of the excellent SLR01 comes the SLR02, which uses exactly the same frame shaping. Costs are reduced by using a lower modulus carbon, which does increase weight a little, but still produces figures for bottom bracket rigidity greater than the old SLR01 machine that won the Tour de France in 2011. Prices start at £1800/€1999 for a Shimano 105-equipped machine, rising to £2650/€2999 for Ultegra and £3750/€3999 for Ultegra Di2.
TimeMachine TMR02 aero road bike and TM02 time trial bike
The new timemachine tmr02 aero road bike offers a more reasonably priced version of the range topping tmr01: - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
BMC TimeMachine TMR02 aero road bike
Similarly the new TMR02 offers a much more affordable aero road alternative, using the same frame shaping as the TMR01, but leaving out the front brake cable fairing, preferring instead a conventional setup. Two models will be offered, with Shimano 105 for £2100/€2599 or Ultegra for £2700/€2999.
Time triallists and triathletes will be interested by the TM02, which brings the aerodynamics of the well-proven TM01 to a larger potential audience. Offered with Shimano 105 or Ultegra only, it’ll retail for £2100/€2599 or £2700/€2999.
Track TR01 and TR02: welcome to the velodrome
Partnering the tr01 is the brushed aluminium tr02 track machine, with hydroformed tubes and stylish looks: partnering the tr01 is the brushed aluminium tr02 track machine, with hydroformed tubes and stylish looks - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The brushed aluminium BMC Track TR02 track machine
In conjunction with the completion of a new velodrome right next to their factory, BMC launched two new track bikes, the company’s first. The Track TR01 has an aggressive carbon frame, built to be tough and aerodynamic, with two possible stem configurations for pursuit or sprint use. The bike was shown with the fully adjustable sprint stem fitted and was very striking. Backing it up was the lacquered brushed aluminium Track TR02 with stainless steel dropouts and a hydroformed frame that should be seriously rigid. Complete bikes come in at £5000/€5999 and £2500/€2999 respectively, with a frame-only option.
Alpen Challenge AC01 fast hybrid
In stealth finish, this ac01 comes with a belt drive and shimano alfine 11sp hub gear. it also has aluminium mudguards that can be fitted or removed in minutes.: in stealth finish, this ac01 comes with a belt drive and shimano alfine 11sp hub gear. it also has aluminium mudguards that can be fitted or removed in minutes. - Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The BMC Alpen Challenge AC01
Finally, the Alpen Challenge is BMC’s super clean looking fast hybrid bike, coming in lower spec AC02, or several AC01 versions, as pictured. Featuring a large tapered head tube that blends in to a full carbon fork, and an aluminium frame with BMC’s characteristic dropped seat stays. A negative rise stem gives a racy look, and the seat post has a neat security feature, with a hex bolt that ratchets tight, but can’t be undone without being tipped on its side, so gravity slides the internal weight free of the bolt.
The frame accepts aluminium mudguards that can be fitted or removed in minutes, and has optional integrated LED lights too. Gear options include SRAM XX1, 105, Sora or three belt driven Alfine hub gears – 8 speed, 11 speed or Di2, with prices for the AC01 going from €1099 (Sora) to €3599 (XX1 or Alfine Di2).
Robin Wilmott is a freelance writer and bike tester. He began road cycling in 1988 and, with mountain bikes in their infancy, mixed experimental off-road adventures with club time trials and road races. Cyclocross soon became a winter staple and has remained Robin's favourite form of competition. Robin has always loved the technical aspect of building and maintaining bikes, and several years working in a bike shop only amplified that. Robin was a technical writer for BikeRadar for nearly a decade, and has tested hundreds of bikes and products for the site. He has also written extensively for Cycling Plus, Velonews and Cyclingnews.
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