BMC have added the Racemachine RM01 for riders who want the efficiency of the Teammachine SLR01 but a stiffer ride – and it’s heaps less expensive, tooJames Huang
The new Racemachine fork is similar in shape to the Teammachine SLR01’s and includes the same Tuned Compliance Concept flex zones but uses a heavier carbon blendJames Huang
The Racemachine stays do without the extra shaping of the SLR01 for a stiffer rideJames Huang
BMC’s Tuned Compliance Concept shaping is also included on the new Racemachine RM01 seatpostJames Huang
BMC outfit the new Racemachine RM01 with a BB30-compatible bottom bracket shell, which can also be used with Shimano-type systems by pressing in adaptersJames Huang
Carbon dropouts are used on the new Racemachine RM01James Huang
The new Racemachine RM01 uses a conventional seatpost collar instead of the SLR01’s internal wedge systemJames Huang
BMC’s new Impec road racer is built in the company’s new Swiss factory using a robotic loom and unique two-piece lugsJames Huang
The Impec’s ‘shell nodes’ help ensure proper tube alignment and also make for perfect adhesive thicknessJames Huang
The new Roadracer SL01 and SL02 models get a full-carbon frame for 2011 plus the clever Streampost design adapted from the now-defunct SLX01James Huang
Even without the decals, the new Roadracer is still easily identifiable as a BMCJames Huang
The redesigned Roadracer SL01 now includes a tapered forkJames Huang
The carbon seatpost on othe new Roadracer features BMC’s AngleLock clamping systemJames Huang
The revamped Roadracer SL01 is built with relieved aluminium dropoutsJames Huang
BMC’s new Pure PR01 is pegged as a women’s-specific model but the geometry is shared with the Roadracer SL01James Huang
BMC’s Teamelite TE01 borrows many of its design elements from the SLR01 road racerJames Huang
The Teamelite TE01 uses a straight 1-1/8in steererJames Huang
Distinctive styling has always been a BMC hallmarkJames Huang
The Teamelite’s TCC seatpost is designed to flex rearwardJames Huang
Flexible sections are incorporated into the seatstays on the Teamelite TE01 for more comfortJames Huang
BMC fit their Teamelite TE01 with a conventional threaded bottom bracketJames Huang