2020 BMC

URS ONE (VAR 2)

A carbon frame gravel bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,999
Weight2.2 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetApex
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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Terrain
smoothrugged
URS ONE (VAR 2)
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

31 mph

URS ONE (VAR 2)

36 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

< 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'6"

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Reviews
Cyclist
BMC URS 01 review

Nov 2021 · Sam Challis

The SRAM XPLR-equipped BMC URS 01 could be the ideal bike for the right type of rider

Highs
  • Forward-thinking geometry

  • Neat MTT rear suspension unit

  • Innovative componentry

  • Nice gearing spread

Lows
  • Overall weight

  • 'ActiveRide' function of the Rockshox Reverb seatpost isn’t easy to use

  • Some riders might be better served by a mountain bike

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Velo
Sleek and subtle, full-suspension gravel: The new BMC URS LT

Sep 2021 · Ben Delaney

Front suspension reduces vibration energy by a claimed 46 percent, averaged across the spectrum of frequencies encountered in gravel riding.

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Bikerumor
BMC URS AL delivers their Gravel+ Geometry at an affordable price

Aug 2021

The new BMC URS AL series is about sharing the URS carbon ride feel and transferring the exact geometry to the new alloy models.

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Gran Fondo Magazine
BMC URS 01 ONE review

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.

Highs
  • Absolutely coherent build

  • Excellent long-distance performance on moderate terrain

  • Excellent efficiency at speed

  • Confidence instilling on easy off-road terrain

Lows
  • Imbalanced comfort

  • Limited off-road performance

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BikeRadar
BMC URS One first ride review

Jul 2019 · Robin Wilmott

BMC goes gravel with the new Unrestricted all-road machine

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Cycling Tips
BMC Unrestricted URS 2020 first-ride review: Gravel bike or MTB? - CyclingTips

Jul 2019 · Dave Rome

It wasn’t long ago that we thought of gravel as a fringe discipline of road cycling, a discipline where niche brands like Salsa Cycles had a near monopoly. Now you’ll be hard pressed to find a single global bike brand that doesn’t have a bike dedicated to gravel. BMC only recently dipped its toes into […]

Highs
  • Progressive geometry, softtail system, lovely clean cable integration, frame protection and attention to the small details.

Lows
  • Limited size options, 1x drivetrains only, makes you question the tipping point for where a gravel bike is best.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

URS Premium Carbon with Micro Travel Technology, Tuned Compliance Concept Gravel, • Gravel+ Geometry, • Internal Cable Routing, • Fender and Rack Mounts, • PF86 Bottom Bracket, • Flat Mount Disc, • 12x142mm Thru-Axle

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Tire Clearance45c

ColorBlue& Yellow

Fork

URS Premium Carbon with Tuned Compliance Concept Gravel, • Internal Brake & Hub Dynamo Cable Routing, • Fender Mounts, • Flat Mount Disc, • 12x100mm Thru-Axle

Bottom Bracket

BB86/BB92, press-fit

Stem

BMC MSM02

Handlebar

Easton EA50 AX

Saddle

WTB SL8 Steel Medium

Seatpost

URS Premium Carbon D-Shaped Seatpost, • 0mm Offset

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM APEX 1 Long Cage

Crank

SRAM APEX 1 40T

Shifters

SRAM APEX 1 HRD

Cassette

SRAM PG 1130 APEX 11-42T

Chain

SRAM APEX 11 Speed

Brakes

SRAM APEX HRD-A1, Centerline Rotors (180/160)

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss C1850 SPLINE, 23mm

Front Hub

DT Swiss 370 Spline Disc

Rear Hub

DT Swiss 370 Spline Disc

Tires

WTB Raddler, 40mm

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