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Alpenchallenge AMP AL CITY ONE
A 700c aluminum frame commuter e-bike with high-end components and shimano hydraulic disc brakes.
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€3,299($3,781)| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | Belt Drive, Internally Geared Hub |
| Groupset | Nexus |
| Motor | Shimano 250W 60Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Shimano 504Wh |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
< 5'8"
5'6" – 6'1"
5'10" +
Summary
The BMC Alpenchallenge is a versatile commuter bike praised for its minimalist design, efficient Shimano motor, and good handling. It offers a comfortable ride at moderate speeds with excellent vibration damping, though some may find the riding position too hunched and the lack of suspension a drawback. The bike's high-quality finish and attention to detail are frequently highlighted, but its price and some component integrations are noted as downsides.
Minimalist design with efficient Shimano motor
Good handling and stability
High-quality finish and attention to detail
Comfortable ride at moderate speeds with excellent vibration damping
Riding position may be too hunched over for some
Lack of suspension
High price
Some component integrations less elegant than competitors
The AMP AL Sport gives the nice feeling of riding along and not worrying that you need to add something to the bike.ebiketips
The Shimano STEPS E-8000 250W, 70Nm motor makes mincemeat of climbs
BikeRadarIf the optical integration was as good as its ease of use, the BMC could be right at the top of our list.
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Apr 2021
Verdict: A high quality sporty hybrid with a smooth ride and quiet motor
Aug 2019 · Benjamin Topf
>With BMC's Alpenchallenge AMP ROAD, the Swiss company presents its first E-road bike. We have allready tested the bike for you.
Maximum ease of use thanks to the Di2 shifters
Very composed
Very powerful motor
Limited aggressiveness due to its urban-bike roots
Wide Q-factor
Sluggish over 25 km/h
Jul 2019
Sure, it's got a battery, but the AlpenChallenge Amp also borrows plenty of features from non-motorized road bikes to make it fun and comfortable.
Jun 2018 · Robin Wilmott
BMC has expanded its Lifestyle bike range with the new Alpenchallenge AMP, offering three distinct models, the City, Sport and Cross, which will appeal to different riders, and each of those models is available in two builds: LTD and ONE. . .
| Frame | Alpenchallenge AMP, Flat Mount, 12x142mm thru-axle Tire Clearance: 42c Color: Terra Grey |
|---|---|
| Fork | Alpenchallenge AMP Premium Auminium, Flat Mount, 12x100mm thru-axle |
| Stem | BMC RSM 01 |
| Handlebar | BMC LSB 02 |
| Saddle | Selle Royal 2058 DRN |
| Seatpost | BMC LSP 03 Type: Rigid |
| Crank | Shimano FC-E8000 with Gates Carbon Drive 39T sprocket |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Nexus 5 |
| Cassette | Nexus 5 IHG with Gates Carbon Drive 28T sprocket |
| Chain | Gates Carbon Drive CDX 113T Belt |
| Brakes | Shimano MT400, Shimano SM-RT66 Rotors (180/160) Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | SR500 |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Formula RX |
| Rear Hub | Formula RX |
| Tires | Vittoria Revolution Tech, 37mm |
| Motor | Shimano STEPS E-6100 250W, 60Nm output |
|---|---|
| Battery | Shimano STEPS BT-E8010 504Wh |
First added June 2
Last updated June 2
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