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A carbon frame race frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$4,399| Weight | 4.7 lbs (frame) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
< 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" +
Summary
The BMC Teammachine SLR 01 is a high-performance race bike praised for its lightweight design, stiffness, and efficient power transfer, making it a favorite among climbers and sprinters alike. Its handling is described as precise and stable, offering confidence in high-speed descents and tight corners. While it excels on smooth roads, some reviews note a harsher ride on rough surfaces. The bike's integration and attention to detail are frequently highlighted, though its high price and proprietary components may deter some.
Lightweight and efficient for climbing
Stiff and responsive for sprinting
Precise and stable handling
High-quality integration and design
Comfortable on smooth roads
Very expensive
Harsher ride on rough roads
Proprietary components complicate maintenance
Limited handlebar options due to integrated cockpit
It’s so light it’s a pleasure to take into the hills.Bicycling
It’s the best handling bike I’ve ridden all year.
The BMC not only promises speed, but also delivers it!
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Mar 2021 · Josh Croxton
The BMC Teammachine SLR01 is a top-tier race bike with top-tier performance, but does it match up to its top-tier price tag?
Smooth yet precise handling
Low weight (7.2kg - bottle cages, no pedals)
No power meter
Restricted handlebar choice

Feb 2021 · Sam Challis
The new BMC Teammachine SLR01 is a brilliant example of a modern race bike. Photography: Mike Massaro
Stiffness
Weight
Handling
Comfort imbalance between seatpost and cockpit

Jul 2020 · Bobby Lea
The new Teammachine SLR01 is lighter and more aero than its predecessor, but retains the same great performance it's known for.
Extremely light and stiff
Great all-purpose road racing bike
Very expensive

Jul 2020 · Zach Overholt
First launched in 2011, the BMC Teammachine SLR was a first for the brand in a few ways. It was the first to use their Tuned Compliance Concept, and the first to take advantage of their Accelerated Composites Evolution or ACE technology. Since 2011, the Teammachine SLR has been revised a few times, but the […]
Jul 2020 · Dave Rome
In its 10-year existence, BMC’s Teammachine SLR01 has won the biggest of races: the Tour de France (Cadel Evans), the Road World Championships (Philippe Gilbert) and the Olympic Games road race (Greg Van Avermaet ). Since the beginning, the SLR01 was never the lightest, stiffest or most aerodynamic race bike; rather the Swiss company always […]
Retains the SLR01’s impressive ride quality, more reactive under power, wonderfully balanced handling, clean aesthetics.
Feels less compliant out of the saddle, headset bearings trapped by brake hoses, permanent thru-axle nuts.
Dec 2019 · Paul Norman
The Teammachine SLR 02 gives you performance plus comfort
Efficient, fast frameset
Comfortable ride
Excellent SRAM Force eTap AXS groupset
Wheels and tyres are a bit sub-par on a bike at this price
Jul 2018 · Dan Cavallari
Richie Porte's Tour de France bike is decked out with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2.

Apr 2018 · Manuel Buck, Robin Schmitt, Benjamin Topf
By winning last year’s GRAN FONDO group test with their Roadmachine, the BMC team proved they can build cool bikes indeed. At the same time, they set the bar very high. Can the Teammachine SLR01 Disc convince us on the hot tarmac of Girona? Can it beat the competition?
| Frame | Teammachine SLR01, PF86 bottom bracket, Flat Mount, 12x142mm thru-axle BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: Carbon & Gold; Distant Blue & Neon Red; Stealth |
|---|---|
| Fork | Teammachine SLR 01 Premium Carbon Disc, TCC Race, Integrated Cockpit, Flat Mount, 12x100mm thru-axle |
| Bottom Bracket | BB86/BB92, press-fit |
| Stem | BMC ICS 01 - Integrated Cockpit Design, w/ computer and camera mount |
| Handlebar | BMC RCB01 Carbon, ICS Optimized Routing, ergo top shape, compact bend, including bartape |
| Seatpost | Teammachine SLR01 D-Shape Premium Carbon, 15mm offset Type: Rigid |
First added February 20
Last updated June 23
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