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2020 BMC

Agonist 02 ONE

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$5,199
Weight27.7 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 110 / 120mm
ForkFox Performance Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance Elite
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo
BrakesShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Agonist 02 ONE
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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)

29 mph

Agonist 02 ONE

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

< 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" +

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Summary

The BMC Agonist is a cross-country bike that blends speed and endurance, offering a stable and efficient ride with a modern, aggressive geometry. It's praised for its suspension performance, which provides a good balance between comfort and support, though some note the rear suspension's progressive nature can limit full travel. The bike's design is elegant and functional, with neat cable routing and thoughtful updates, but the lack of a stock dropper post and some component choices have been points of contention.

Pros
  • Stable and efficient ride with modern, aggressive geometry

  • Good suspension balance between comfort and support

  • Elegant design with neat cable routing and thoughtful updates

  • Comfortable at speed and efficient on climbs

Cons
  • Rear suspension's progressive nature can limit full travel

  • Lack of a stock dropper post

  • Some component choices and setup issues

Key Quotes
The BMC Agonist is more evidence that the world of XC is changing.
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BMC’s suspension is particularly sorted in this regard and it almost feels like it could do away with the complication and weight of the remote lockout system altogether.
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Cross Country pedigree but with a persuasion towards endurance is the target of the Agonist.
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BikeRadar
BMC Agonist 02 One review

May 2020 · Alex Evans

A capable bike that's at home on a wide range of trails but let down by its tyres and limited by its geometry

Highs
  • Great suspension that hits a good balance between comfort, grip and support

  • It responds well to a heels down descending style and surges forward on the climbs

Lows
  • Terrible tyres and a slacker than preferable seat tube angle that caused some setup issues

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: BMC Agonist 01 ONE

Oct 2018 · McCoy

Cross-country with Swiss flair

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MTBR
BMC Agonist XC race machine first ride

Jun 2017 · Francis Cebedo

XC courses are getting more technical so BMC addresses the category with a very fast and capable machine. And it's comfortable enough to handle the long courses of Leadville and Downieville. - Mtbr.com

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BIKE Magazine
First Ride: The All-New BMC Agonist

Jun 2017

If agony is your extacy, the new BMC Agonist may be your dream date.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Agonist 02 - Advanced Pivot System, PF92 Bottom Bracket, 12 x 148mm Thru-axle, 110 mm Rear Travel

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorStealth

Fork

Fox Float 34 SC Performance, GRIP, Remote 120mm

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPS, Performance Elite, Evol, Remote

Travel110mm

Bottom Bracket

BB86/BB92, press-fit

Stem

BMC MSM 01

Handlebar

BMC MFB 02, 750mm

Saddle

Fizik Antares R7

Seatpost

X-Fusion Manic

TypeDropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle

Crank

SRAM Stylo 7k Eagle, 34T

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle

Cassette

SRAM GX Eagle, 10-50T

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle

Brakes

Shimano Deore SLX (160/160) *

TypeShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss X 1700 Spline 25 **

Front Hub

DT Swiss X 1700 Spline

Rear Hub

DT Swiss X 1700 Spline

Tires

Vittoria Barzo G2,0 tubeless 2.25

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