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A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and shimano rim brakes.
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$1,999| Weight | 19.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Shimano Rim |
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Summary
The BMC Teammachine SLR is celebrated for its race-winning DNA, offering a superb blend of speed, comfort, and handling. Its advanced technologies like ACE+ and Aerocore system enhance aerodynamics, stiffness, and rider comfort, making it a top choice for competitive cyclists. While it excels in performance and integration, some components and proprietary designs may limit customization options.
Advanced ACE+ technology for optimal stiffness and compliance
Aerocore water bottle cage system improves aerodynamics
Superb handling and power transfer
Comfortable for long rides with Tuned Compliance Concept
Lightweight with a 9% reduction compared to previous generation
Proprietary D-shaped seat post may limit aftermarket options
Some builds come with sub-par wheels and tyres
Partially exposed cables due to non-one-piece bar and stem
This is the fastest Team Machine SLR ever created.
Creating a richly rewarding and enjoyable ride experience, we had to include it in Editor’s Choice.
'the SLR ticked all the boxes for a GC bike: great at descending, good compliance and superb handling.'
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Oct 2021 · Tobias Hörsch
Even at first glance, the BMC Teammachine SLR01 ONE leaves no doubt that it wants to be fast on all terrain. The no-frills integration indicates good aerodynamics, while the shallow rims hint that the bike can climb fast. Read here whether the goods match the looks in comparison with the four fastest race bikes of the 2021 season.
Low susceptibility to crosswinds
Rides very fast on the flats despite the shallow wheels
Great balance between racing stiffness and comfort
Combination of smoothness and directness
Falls short of our expectations on the hills
Rattling SRAM shift levers
No power meter installed

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

Mar 2021 · Stu Kerton
A highly entertaining race bike to ride, with a performance to match
Great ride quality
Loads of feedback from the frameset
Impressive stiffness levels
Precision steering
I'd expect to see higher end wheels at this price

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

Feb 2021 · Ben Delaney
COVID-19’s impact on bike racing has meant many things to many people. For Greg Avermaet, it means an unusual fifth season as the reigning Olympic road race champion. Related: Greg Van Avermaet sympathizes with Tom Dumoulin’s decision to leave pressure-cooker peloton Greg Van Avermaet gets taste of ‘wet’ cobbles in Paris-Roubaix test Van Avermaet won … Continued

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.
| Frame | Teammachine SLR03, PF86 bottom bracket BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Teammachine SLR Carbon, TCC Race |
| Bottom Bracket | BB86/BB92, press-fit |
| Stem | BMC RSM01 |
| Handlebar | BMC RAB 03, ergo top shape, compact bend |
| Saddle | VL-1489 |
| Seatpost | BMC RSP 03 Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crank | Shimano FC-RS510, 50-34T |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-32T |
| Chain | Shimano 105 |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-R561 Type: Shimano Rim |
| Rims | Mavic CXP Black |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Shimano RS-400 Quick Release |
| Rear Hub | Shimano RS-400 Quick Release |
| Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 25mm |
First added February 20
Last updated June 23
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