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Timemachine ROAD 01 THREE
A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$7,299| Weight | 18.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | Ultegra Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
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Summary
The BMC Timemachine is a high-performance triathlon bike praised for its speed, integration, and comfort over long distances. It features an Integrated Cockpit System (ICS) for adjustability and aero modules for seamless storage, though some note its firm ride and limited tire clearance. Comparisons often highlight its competition with the Specialized Venge and Trek Madone.
Fast and maintains speed well
Integrated Cockpit System (ICS) for adjustability and comfort
Comfortable for long rides
Excellent lateral stiffness
Best in class cable integration
Narrow tyre clearance
Firm ride
Price
Plastic cover of the aero module feels cheaply made
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 new Timemachine Road carries over some design cues, but it has basically been redesigned from the ground up.
CyclistThe 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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Feb 2021 · Graham Cottingham
The BMC Timemachine Road is an aggressively aero road bike capable of ferocious speed, but is there still a place for full aero with the rise of the lightweight semi-aero race bike?
Absurd straight-line speed
Balanced geometry
Stiff yet surprisingly comfortable
One of the best looking aero road bikes
Integrated storage
Heavy
Aerodynamics can noticeably resist handling
Rattly on rough roads
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 […]
| Frame | Timemachine Road 01 Premium Carbon with Aero Module, • ICS Aero Technology, stealth cable routing, • TCC Speed compliance level, • PF86 bottom bracket, • Integrated Seatpost binder, • Flat Mount Disc, • 12x142mm thru-axle BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 28c Color: Petrol & Black |
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| Fork | Timemachine Road 01 Premium Carbon with Aero Cover, Stealth Dropout design, • ICS Technology, • TCC Race compliance level, • Stealth Dropout Design, • 12x100mm thru-axle, • 48mm offset (Size 47-51), 43mm offset (Size 54-61) |
| Bottom Bracket | BB86/BB92, press-fit |
| Stem | BMC ICS Aero- Integrated Aero Cockpit Design, w/ computer mount |
| Handlebar | BMC ICS Aero, aero top shape, compact bend |
| Saddle | ARGO VENTO R5 |
| Seatpost | BMC Aero post, • 0, 15, 30mm adjustable offset Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Crank | Rotor Vegast Aero 52/36T |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Di2, Hydaulic |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra, 11-30T |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Di2, SM-RT800 Rotors (160 /140) Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Formula Aero |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Formula Aero |
| Rear Hub | Formula Aero |
| Tires | Vittoria Corsa, 25mm |
First added February 20
Last updated February 5
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