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TIMEMACHINE 01 THREE
A carbon frame triathlon bike with high-end components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$6,999| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | Ultegra, Ultegra Di2 |
| Brakes | Rim |
Summary
The BMC Timemachine is a high-performance aero bike that excels in speed and integration, offering a smooth ride and excellent power transfer. While it boasts clean aesthetics and innovative features like the Integrated Cockpit System (ICS) and aero module, it faces criticism for its firm ride, narrow tyre clearance, and high price. Comparisons often place it alongside the Specialized Venge, Trek Madone, and Cervelo S5, highlighting its competitive edge in the aero category.
Clean Aesthetics
All day comfort
Rider Adjustability
Raw Speed
Improved vertical compliance
Integrated Cockpit System (ICS) for adjustability and comfort
Aero module for seamless appearance and storage
Lightweight
Comfortable for long rides
Fast and maintains speed well
Excellent lateral stiffness
Best in class cable integration
Super clean frame lines
Narrow tyre clearance
Price
Plastic cover of the aero module feels cheaply made
A little heavy for a bike of this price
The stem-bar setup seems to generate a surprising level of flex
Aero Module is not particularly useful as storage space
Firm ride
Frustrating cockpit setup
Limited space for torque wrench
The Timemachine Road adds another string to it bow with ride quality of comfort that puts it right at the top of its class.
Cycling WeeklyIt’s best in class cable integration and super clean frame lines, give it an aero beauty that even the biggest aero critics would find hard to dislike.
Cycling WeeklyThe R01 is a superb bike on the road. It certainly is stunningly fast, the chassis is rock solid and it accelerates with consummate ease.
BikeRadarWith a number of innovative details the BMC Timemachine Road 01 TWO delivers an outstanding overall concept.
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Jan 2020 · Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
Will Thompson takes the BMC Timemachine Road 04 on an epic 25-hour relay race to see if this disc only aero bike can give him the speed to survive...
Clean Aesthetics
All day comfort
Rider Adjustability
Raw Speed
Narrow tyre clearance
Price
May 2019 · Peter Stuart
Fast, with stunning aesthetics and impressive aero integration, but a little flexy at the front end
Fast
Incredible integration * Extremely neat aesthetics
A little heavy for a bike of this price * The stem-bar setup seems to generate a surprising level of flex
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.
Well thought-out, smooth-running overall concept
Toolbox and bottle cage module #bidondrafting
Excellent system integration
Superb tire grip
SSluggish acceleration from standstill
Special bar-clamp size makes conversions tricky
Mar 2019 · David Kennedy
THE AERO PARADE CONTINUES TO ROLL
Jul 2018 · Dan Cavallari
This aero bike sports some features that likely won't be allowed in competition.
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.
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 […]
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.
| Frame | Aerodynamic 01 Premium Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Aero Premium Carbon, Hinge-design |
| Stem | BMC V-Cockpit |
| Handlebar | BMC V-Cockpit / Profile T4+ carbon extensions |
| Saddle | Fizik Tritone manganese |
| Seatpost | BMC aero post Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra, 53-39T |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Di2 Barend |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra, 11-28T |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra |
| Brakes | Aero integrated design (F&R) Type: Rim |
| Rims | Mavic Comete Pro Carbon Exalith |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Mavic Comete Carbon |
| Rear Hub | Mavic Comete Carbon |
| Tires | Mavic Yksion Pro, 25mm |
First added September 16
Last updated July 19
Not listed for 2,506 days