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URS AL THREE
An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and shimano grx 400 hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,099| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | GRX 800, GRX 600 |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX 400 Hydraulic Disc |
< 5'5"
5'3" – 5'8"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'4"
6'2" +
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.
Gran Fondo MagazineFeedback?
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Feb 2022 · By
The BMC URS LT ONE is a gravel bike with a small amount of suspension travel on both ends that is ready for big adventures. Find out here whether it can bridge the gap between gravel and mountain biking and how it compares to the top class test field.
Wide gear range and intuitive shifting logic
Powerful brakes with considerable reserves
Full suspension with minimal maintenance
High level of integration
Limited tire clearance means limited range of applications
Harsh topout stop when the HiRide system rebounds
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 · Ben Delaney
Front suspension reduces vibration energy by a claimed 46 percent, averaged across the spectrum of frequencies encountered in gravel riding.
Aug 2021 · Jordan Villella
The new BMC URS AL series is about sharing the URS carbon ride feel and transferring the exact geometry to the new alloy models.
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 Premium Aluminium • Gravel+ Geometry • Internal 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: Green |
|---|---|
| Fork | URS Carbon • Internal Brake & Hub Dynamo Cable Routing • Fender Mounts • Cargo Mounts • Flat Mount Disc • 12x100mm Thru-Axle |
| Bottom Bracket | BB86/BB92, press-fit |
| Stem | BMC MSM02 |
| Handlebar | BMC RAB 03, Ergo Top Shape, Compact Bend |
| Saddle | Selle Royal |
| Seatpost | No |
| Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO GRX 400 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SHIMANO GRX 400 |
| Crank | SHIMANO GRX 600 46-30T |
| Shifters | SHIMANO GRX 810 |
| Cassette | SHIMANO Deore 11-36T |
| Chain | SHIMANO 10 spd |
| Brakes | SHIMANO GRX 400, SM-RT64 Rotors (160/160) Type: Shimano GRX 400 Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | PRD23, 23mm |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | CL-712 (F)/RXC-1425 (R), Thru Axle |
| Rear Hub | CL-712 (F)/RXC-1425 (R), Thru Axle |
| Tires | WTB Riddler, 45mm |
First added September 3
Last updated February 4
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