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URS 01 THREE
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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$5,299| Weight | 20.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | GX Eagle AXS, Rival AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
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Summary
The BMC URS gravel bike family is praised for its innovative design, blending road and MTB technologies to deliver a versatile and comfortable ride. Its geometry and suspension, including the MTT rear suspension and 20mm front travel, are frequently highlighted for improving ride quality, traction, and control. However, some reviews note limitations in tire clearance and the complexity of certain features.
Innovative design blending road and MTB technologies
Versatile and comfortable ride
Improved ride quality, traction, and control with suspension
Stable and efficient on various terrains
Lightweight and versatile with ample mounting options
Limited tire clearance
Complexity and maintenance of certain features
High price point
Somewhat limited sizing
Proprietary components
It’s fast, light, and can fit 33mm file-tread tires, which was about all that I needed for the inaugural BWR NC.
BikerumorSimply, the URS was the smoothest riding gravel bike at the Field Test.
Cycling TipsThe BMC URS LT ONE is made for long distances and is something of a specialist amongst the all-rounder concepts.
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Nov 2021 · Sam Challis
The SRAM XPLR-equipped BMC URS 01 could be the ideal bike for the right type of rider
Forward-thinking geometry
Neat MTT rear suspension unit
Innovative componentry
Nice gearing spread
Overall weight
'ActiveRide' function of the Rockshox Reverb seatpost isn’t easy to use
Some riders might be better served by a mountain bike
Sep 2021 · Tyler Benedict
If you want a gravel bike that can handle all-day rides on rough terrain (or sneak a lap on the XC trails), the BMC URS LT is worth a look.
Sep 2021 · Ben Delaney
Elastomer suspension and slack front end makes for a stable ride, but some gravel racers might not like the fit.
Dec 2020 · Benjamin Topf
With the URS 01 ONE, BMC sent us their flagship gravel bike to take on the competition in this gravel bike group test.
Absolutely coherent build
Excellent long-distance performance on moderate terrain
Excellent efficiency at speed
Confidence instilling on easy off-road terrain
Imbalanced comfort
Limited off-road performance
Mar 2020 · Dave Rome
It’s been nine months since BMC unveiled its somewhat radical take on what a gravel bike should be. The Unrestricted, or URS for short, was unlike any other gravel bike released at the time and I came away from the Swiss-based launch equally impressed and confused. Was this the future of gravel, or just a […]
Progressive geometry that works, amazingly smooth ride quality, clean aesthetics, clever details throughout.
More extensive maintence required, 1x gearing only, wanted even more tyre clearance, limited to four frame sizes, press-fit bottom bracket, high-end pricing.
Jul 2019 · Robin Wilmott
BMC goes gravel with the new Unrestricted all-road machine
| Frame | URS 01 Premium Carbon with Micro Travel Technology, Tuned Compliance Concept Gravel, • Gravel+ Geometry, • ICS Technology, Stealth Cable Routing, • Fender and Rack Mounts, • PF86 Bottom Bracket, • Flat Mount Disc, • 12x142mm Thru-Axle BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 45c Color: Ochre |
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| Fork | URS 01 Premium Carbon with Tuned Compliance Concept Gravel, • ICS Technology, Integrated Brake & Hub Dynamo Routing, • Fender Mounts, • Flat Mount Disc, • 12x100mm Thru-Axle |
| Bottom Bracket | BB86/BB92, press-fit |
| Stem | BMC ICS 01 Zero Degrees - Integrated Cockpit Design |
| Handlebar | Easton EA70 AX |
| Saddle | WTB SL8 Cromoly Medium |
| Seatpost | URS 01 Premium Carbon D-Shaped Seatpost, • 0mm Offset Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Gx Eagle AXS |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM RIVAL 1 38T |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1275 EAGLE 10-52T |
| Chain | SRAM RIVAL 12 Speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD, Centerline Rotors (180/160) Type: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss G1800 Spline, 25mm |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | DT Swiss 370 Spline Disc |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 370 Spline Disc |
| Tires | WTB Raddler, 40mm |
First added September 3
Last updated February 4
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