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2018 BMC

Timemachine 01 TWO

A carbon frame triathlon bike with ultra high-end components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$10,999
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetRED AXS
BrakesRim
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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)

42 mph

Timemachine 01 TWO

40 mph

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Reviews

Summary

The BMC Timemachine is a highly aerodynamic road bike that combines speed with surprising comfort, making it a versatile choice for both racing and everyday riding. Its sleek design and integrated components, like the Aeromodule for improved aerodynamics with water bottles, stand out, though some ergonomic choices and wheel sensitivity to crosswinds have been noted. Reviews highlight its excellent ride quality, efficient power transfer, and the bike's ability to absorb road imperfections well, despite its aero focus.

Pros
  • Highly aerodynamic design

  • Surprisingly comfortable for an aero bike

  • Excellent ride quality and power transfer

  • Integrated components for improved aerodynamics

  • Versatile performance suitable for racing and everyday riding

Cons
  • Some ergonomic choices questioned

  • Wheels sensitive to crosswinds

  • High price point

  • Aeromodule makes accessing water bottles difficult

Key Quotes
BMC has done an excellent job advancing the breed
Cycling Tips logoCycling Tips
'A BMC RoadMachine could be seen as a Porsche 911, there is comfort and reliabilty… but our new TimeMachine is more like a supercar, something that is eye-catching, something you want to get noticed by,'
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The BMC felt just like riding a top-class road bike that happens to look very aero.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
Despite #aeroiseverything the Timemachine is very nimble and provides a super safe riding experience in combination with an amazing level of comfort.
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Cyclist
BMC Timemachine Road 01 Two review

May 2019 · Peter Stuart

Fast, with stunning aesthetics and impressive aero integration, but a little flexy at the front end

Highs
  • Fast

  • Incredible integration * Extremely neat aesthetics

Lows
  • A little heavy for a bike of this price * The stem-bar setup seems to generate a surprising level of flex

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Gran Fondo Magazine
BMC Timemachine Road 01 TWO review

Apr 2019 · Benjamin Topf

With a number of innovative details the BMC Timemachine Road 01 TWO delivers an outstanding overall concept. At 7.95 kg it’s also the heaviest bike.

Highs
  • Well thought-out, smooth-running overall concept

  • Toolbox and bottle cage module #bidondrafting

  • Excellent system integration

  • Superb tire grip

Lows
  • SSluggish acceleration from standstill

  • Special bar-clamp size makes conversions tricky

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Road Bike Action
Bike Test: BMC Timemachine Road 01

Mar 2019 · David Kennedy

THE AERO PARADE CONTINUES TO ROLL

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Velo
Pro Bike Gallery: Stefan Küng’s BMC Timemachine Road disc

Jul 2018 · Dan Cavallari

This aero bike sports some features that likely won't be allowed in competition.

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BikeRadar
Timemachine Road 01 ONE first ride review

Jul 2018 · Robin Wilmott

I usually ride a 56cm BMC, and find it a perfect fit, but my Timemachine Road 01 ONE test bike was a 54cm example.

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Cycling Tips
BMC Timemachine R01 first-ride review: A well-rounded speedster - CyclingTips

Jul 2018 · James Huang

Aero road bikes have historically been about compromises, with extra speed often coming at the expense of ride quality, weight, and/or real-world usability. But BMC’s thoroughly revamped Timemachine Road joins the latest crop of aero road bikes to challenge that notion, promising impressive comfort, low weight, and reasonable versatility to go along with its wind-cheating […]

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VeloNews
Pro Bike Gallery: Rohan Dennis's BMC Timemachine

May 2018 · William Tracy

Australian TT champ Rohan Dennis rides to victory in the Giro's stage 16 time trial aboard BMC's aerodynamic machine.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Aerodynamic 01 Premium Carbon

Fork

Aero Premium Carbon, Hinge-design

Stem

BMC V-Cockpit (Flat-Cockpit available for purchase)

Handlebar

BMC V-Cockpit / Profile T4+ carbon extensions

Saddle

Fizik Tritone manganese

Seatpost

BMC aero post

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Red eTAP

Front Derailleur

SRAM Red eTAP

Crank

SRAM Red 22, 53-39T

Shifters

SRAM Red eTAP Blips

Cassette

SRAM Red 22 11-28T

Chain

SRAM Red

Brakes

Aero integrated design (F&R)

TypeRim

Wheels
Rims

Zipp 404 Firecrest / Zipp 808 Firecrest

Front Hub

Zipp

Rear Hub

Zipp

Tires

Continental Grand Prix 4000S II, 25mm

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