BMC launched the new GranFondo GF01 ‘endurance’ model in Kortrijk, Belgium just ahead of the start of Paris-RoubaixJames Huang/Future Publishing
BMC launched the new GranFondo GF01 ‘endurance’ model in Kortrijk, Belgium just ahead of the start of Paris-RoubaixJames Huang/Future Publishing
BMC uses an intriguing design for the integrated chain keeper on the new GranFondo GF01James Huang/Future Publishing
BMC frame engineer Jonas Müller explains the design philosophy behind the new GranFondo GF01 – the lower section in red is designed to be very rigid whereas all of the compliance is built into the grey section up topJames Huang/Future Publishing
The radical looking rear end of BMC’s new GranFondo GF01 race bikes for Paris-RoubaixJames Huang/Future Publishing
The kink in the seat stays just behind the seat cluster is designed to be a flex pointJames Huang/Future Publishing
The new BMC GranFondo GF01 carbon fork features the company’s Tuned Compliance Concept design as well as a new ‘angle compliance’ philosophy. The kink in the legs just above the fork tips is designed to act as a flex point when hitting bumpsJames Huang/Future Publishing
The kink in the chain stay is designed as a flex point, working in conjunction with the seat stay kink to create a sort of pseudo-linkage. Rear dropouts are intentionally offset rearward to create a moment arm that promotes movement at the flex points under bump loadsJames Huang/Future Publishing
BMC enters a new ‘endurance’ category with the introduction of the GranFondo GF01James Huang/Future Publishing
BMC claims the new GranFondo GF01 is not only roughly 40 percent more comfortable than the current TeamMachine SLR01 but also stiffer in full frame torsion and at the bottom bracketJames Huang/Future Publishing
It’s no small feat fitting 28mm-wide tires beneath standard brake calipers but BMC has done so on the new GranFondo GF01James Huang/Future Publishing
The BB86 press-fit bottom bracket shell allows for a very wide down tube and seat tube on the new BMC GranFondo GF01James Huang/Future Publishing
Wires are internally routed on the new BMC GranFondo GF01. Mechanical cables are externally run, thoughJames Huang/Future Publishing
The novel integrated chain catcher is anchored in the bottom bracket shell and features interchangeable bits for use with standard, compact, and triple cranksJames Huang/Future Publishing
The new BMC GranFondo GF01 carbon fork features the company’s Tuned Compliance Concept design as well as a new ‘angle compliance’ philosophy. The kink in the legs just above the fork tips is designed to act as a flex point when hitting bumpsJames Huang/Future Publishing
BMC will equip the new GranFondo GF01 complete bikes with 28mm-wide tires as standard equipmentJames Huang/Future Publishing
The BB86 press-fit bottom bracket leaves lots of room for bigger down tubes and seat tubes, not to mention chain stay spacing that’s also wider to reinforce the back end. Shimano Di2 batteries mount underneath the non-drive stayJames Huang/Future Publishing
The 27.2mm-diameter carbon fiber seatposts will be offered in 3mm, 18mm, and 30mm offsets – each with specfically designed lay-ups to maintain a consistent ride qualityJames Huang/Future Publishing
The new Dual Transmission Integration (DTi) refers to a convertible routing system that can be used with externally run conventional cables or internally run electronic wiresJames Huang/Future Publishing
Wires for electronic drivetrains enter the frame in the top tube, just ahead of the brake housing stopJames Huang/Future Publishing
BMC says the new GranFondo GF01 exceeds all industry test standards. There is no rider weight limit and the frame carries a five-year warrantyJames Huang/Future Publishing
Stack is taller and reach is shorter on the GranFondo GF01’s new ‘endurance’ geometry but it’s not an extreme difference relative to the TeamMachine SLR01James Huang/Future Publishing