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2018 BMC

Crossmachine CX01 TWO

A carbon frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,299
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetRival
BrakesSRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc
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Terrain
smoothrugged
Crossmachine CX01 TWO
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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)

31 mph

Crossmachine CX01 TWO

35 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews

Summary

The BMC Crossmachine is a versatile cyclocross bike praised for its stability, smooth ride, and reliable performance across various terrains. It features a robust build with a focus on comfort and efficiency, though some reviews note limitations in tire clearance and gear range for more demanding conditions. The bike's design balances lateral stiffness with vertical compliance, making it suitable for racing and gravel adventures alike.

Pros
  • Versatile for cyclocross racing, gravel riding, and adventuring

  • Stable when going straight or downhill fast

  • Smooth ride and good manners on the road

  • Light yet strong triple-butted alloy frame

  • Direct steering characteristics, compact and quick to turn

Cons
  • Head angle is slacker than most race bikes

  • Limited gear range for steeper or more sustained hills

  • Tire clearance might be a bit limited for gravel biking

  • No thru-axles

  • Exposed rear mech cable vulnerable to terrain

Key Quotes
the bike delivered on its promise to be incredibly versatile
Bicycling
This is a bike that let me focus on where I wanted to go rather than worrying about ending up somewhere I didn’t.
Bikerumor logoBikerumor
The BMC Crossmachine is a very reliable and exquisite looking bike that both rode comfortably and raced well with very few issues.
Cycling Weekly logoCycling Weekly
'A strong all-rounder that has plenty of nods to performance without compromising its abilities as an all-day companion for off-road adventures'
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Cyclist
BMC Crossmachine CXA01 review

Dec 2017 · Marc Abbott

Strikes a good balance between race-ready performance touches and all-round versatility

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Cycling Weekly
BMC Crossmachine CX01

Sep 2017 · Hugh Gladstone

The BMC Crossmachine looks fantastic and has a great spec, but how does it shape up to the rigours of the cross course?

Highs
  • Robust build

  • Killer looks

  • Thoroughbred race spec

Lows
  • No thru-axles

  • Cumbersome rear end

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Bikerumor
Review: BMC Crossmachine CXA01 is a race-ready alloy cyclocross bike

Aug 2017 · Tyler Benedict

There seems to be two main camps in cyclocross – those who ride carbon bikes, and those who ride alloy. Between them, we hear two reasons for that. Either you’re willing to pay for a carbon bike or you’re not, or you just don’t think a “plastic” bike is up to the abuse so you …

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Bicycling
Reviewed: 2016 BMC crossmachine CXA01 105

Nov 2015 · Gloria Liu

An affordable cyclocross bike that can do some double duty off the racecourse

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MTBR
First Look: 2015 BMC Crossmachine CX01

Jul 2014 · Francis Cebedo

The cyclocross racer’s BMC dream has been fulfilled as BMC announced the race-ready Crossmachine CX01. It sports the company’s SLR pedigree but it is firmly suited for cross racing. - Mtbr.com

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ACE Technology, 01 Premium Carbon, Tuned Compliance Concept

Fork

TCC 01 Premium Carbon Compliance-Fork, Disc-specific

Stem

BMC RSM 03

Handlebar

BMC RAB 03, ergo top shape, compact bend

Saddle

Fizik Antares R7, manganese

Seatpost

TCC 01 Premium Carbon Compliance-Post, 18mm offset

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Rival

Front Derailleur

-

Crank

SRAM Rival 1, 40T

Shifters

SRAM Rival HRD

Cassette

SRAM APEX, 11-42T

Chain

KMC X11-1

Brakes

SRAM Rival HRD-A1 w/ Centerline Rotors (160/160)

TypeSRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss X-1900 Spline

Front Hub

DT Swiss X-1900 Spline, Centerlock

Rear Hub

DT Swiss X-1900 Spline, Centerlock

Tires

Vittoria Terreno Dry, 33mm

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