BMC 2014 road bikes – Eurobike 2013

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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).

For more information, see www.bmc-racing.com