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2017 BMC

roadmachine 03

An aluminum frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and shimano hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,199
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105, Tiagra
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

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39 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
47cm

4'11" – 5'7"

51cm

5'5" – 5'9"

54cm

5'7" – 5'11"

56cm

5'9" – 6'2"

58cm

6'0" – 6'4"

61cm

6'1" – 6'6"

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Reviews

Summary

The BMC Roadmachine is celebrated for its versatility, blending endurance comfort with race-bike performance. Its carbon frame is both stiff and lightweight, offering a compliant yet lively ride, with features like hydraulic disc brakes and clearance for up to 30mm tires enhancing its appeal across varied terrain. While praised for its sleek design and integrated features, some note its firm ride and proprietary components as minor drawbacks.

Pros
  • Versatile blend of endurance comfort and race-bike performance

  • Lightweight and stiff carbon frame

  • Hydraulic disc brakes

  • Clearance for up to 30mm tires

  • Sleek design with integrated features

Cons
  • Firm ride quality

  • Proprietary components may limit customization

  • Higher price point for top models

Key Quotes
The BMC Roadmachine 01 is today’s road bike.
Bicycling
It’s more comfortable, versatile, and stable than a no-compromise race bike, but has a harder edge than a typical .
Bicycling
Fast, comfortable, slick-looking and at home on every road, the Roadmachine 01 is impressive
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Swiss precision meets Belgian cobblestones – we all agree: the BMC Roadmachine 01 One is the “King of the Ring”.
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Cycling Weekly
BMC Roadmachine 02 Three

Dec 2018 · Paul Norman

The BMC Roadmachine 02 is an excellent all-rounder, and a great choice for a bike that will always thrive if you're making the conversion to disc brakes/

Highs
  • Stiff frame for good power transfer

  • Quality, robust Mavic wheels with wide tyres

  • Option to fit mudguards

Lows
  • Pricey for a 105 bike

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Cycling Tips
BMC Roadmachine 01 Two review: The endurance bike that thinks it’s a racer - CyclingTips

May 2018 · James Huang

Endurance road bikes have traditionally paired their softer ride qualities, slightly fatter tires, and mellower handling with more upright positioning, presumably to better suit the less-sporting aspirations of the people expected to buy them. However, what if you want all of those former performance qualities, but still want the bike to fit like a race […]

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Review: BMC Roadmachine 01 One

Jul 2017 · Benjamin Topf, Manuel Buck, Robin Schmitt

We’ll tell you what it takes to stand out in such a high-profile testing field and also what sort of rider the BMC Roadmachine 01 fits best.

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Cyclist
BMC Roadmachine RM03 Disc review

Jun 2017 · Marc Abbott

The Roadmachine RM03 makes a good case for just how far low-end groupsets have come

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BikeRadar
BMC Roadmachine 01 review

Jun 2017 · Robin Wilmott

Fast, comfortable, slick-looking and at home on every road, the Roadmachine 01 is impressive. Buy if you want a stunningly integrated, future-proofed, head-turning bike with almost no compromises

Highs
  • Looks, all-round ability, performance

Lows
  • BMC's best doesn't come cheap

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Bicycling
Tested: BMC Roadmachine 01 Dura-Ace Di2

Oct 2016 · Matt Phillips

A versatile road bike with aerodynamic touches for the rider who isn’t interested in racing, but still wants to go fast

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VeloNews
Tech in Motion: BMC Roadmachine, Velocio kit, and Fabric bottles

Sep 2016 · William Tracy

In this edition of Tech in Motion, we ride BMC's versatile Roadmachine01 disc brake road bike, a great Velocio women's kit, and Fabric's unique bottle system.

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Velo
BMC goes big with new Roadmachine

Jun 2016 · Kristen Legan

BMC launched the new Roadmachine range of disc brake endurance road bikes Friday, which boast enough clearance for 30-32mm tires. The range includes three

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Al-13 Triple-butted, Hydroformed, Smooth Weld, TCC, Angle Compliance

Fork

Roadmachine 03 Carbon, Disc-specific

Shock

-

Stem

BMC RSM 03

Handlebar

BMC RAB 03

Saddle

VL-1205

Seatpost

BMC RSP 03

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105

Crank

Shimano FC-RS500, 50-34T

Shifters

Shimano ST-RS505, Hydraulic

Cassette

Shimano 105, 11-32T

Chain

Shimano 105

Brakes

Shimano BR-RS505 / SM-RT54-S Rotors (160/160)

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Novatec 30 SL

Front Hub

Novatec 30 SL, Thru Axle (12mm)

Rear Hub

Novatec 30 SL, Thru Axle (12mm)

Tires

Continental Sport Contact II SL, 28mm

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