BMC’s GranFondo GF01 gains hydraulic disc brakes for 2014 alongside the rim braked versionRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The BMC GranFondo GF01 Disc’s front brake hose cleverly passes through the headset top cap and in to the steerer tubeRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
Shimano’s new hydraulic road disc brakes are used on the new GF01Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
After passing through the headset top cap and steerer tube, the brake hose exits the left fork leg above the calliperRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
An agreement with near neighbours DT Swiss permits BMC labels to be placed on their hubsRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
A new development for BMC is their own carbon rim for the GF01 DiscRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The BMC TeamMachine SLR02 is the new younger brother of the SLR01Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The SLR02 retains the frame design of the SLR01, including asymmetric chain staysRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The new TimeMachine TMR02 aero road bike offers a more reasonably priced version of the range topping TMR01Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing
Although the frame shape is identical, the TMR02 doesn’t feature the TMR01’s faired front brake cable routingRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
Front view of the TMR02 showing its internal cable routing and conventional head tubeRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
For 2014, BMC are introducing their own branded aluminium handlebars and stemsRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
There’s also a TM02 time trial machine which will bring cutting edge design to a more affordable levelRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The Impec range is mostly unchanged apart from a new clear lacquer finish for the Swiss-made carbon tubesRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
With a new velodrome alongside their Swiss factory, BMC had the perfect test location for their first competition track bike, the TR01Robin 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 adjustableRobin 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 looksRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
A rib beneath the top tube adds stiffnessRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The stainless steel dropouts are bolted to the aluminium frame as welding isn’t possibleRobin 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 stemRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The carbon fork crown blends in to the large tapered head tubeRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
At the back, a large disc rotor is matched by the 10-42t SRAM cassetteRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
This painted AC01 sports a Shimano Sora buildRobin 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 maintenanceRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The 11 speed Shimano Alfine internal hub gear and toothed sprocketRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
The front aluminium mudguard clips neatly in to place inside the fork legsRobin Wilmott/Future Publishing
Another option on the AC01 are integrated front and rear LED lights.Robin Wilmott/Future Publishing