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2021 BMC

URS 01 TWO

A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$6,499
Weight19.3 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetX01 Eagle AXS, Force
BrakesSRAM Force Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
URS 01 TWO
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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)

33 mph

URS 01 TWO

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

Summary

The BMC URS gravel bike family is praised for its innovative suspension and geometry, offering a blend of speed, comfort, and off-road capability. Reviews highlight its stable ride quality, efficient suspension system, and forward-thinking design, though some note limitations in tire clearance and suspension tuning.

Pros
  • Innovative suspension system improves ride quality and control

  • Forward-thinking geometry enhances stability and handling

  • Light and efficient design suitable for long distances

  • High-quality components and fittings

  • Effective dampening of impacts for a comfortable ride

Cons
  • Limited tire clearance restricts versatility

  • Suspension tuning and servicing can be complex

  • Some models may feel heavy compared to competitors

  • Top-out clunk in suspension can be noticeable

  • ActiveRide feature may not suit all riders

Key Quotes
It’s fast, light, and can fit 33mm file-tread tires, which was about all that I needed for the inaugural BWR NC.
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The URS LT makes up ground when ridden fast over rough gravel or on light mountain bike trails, and it’ll leave you with a little more energy to keep up when the terrain is smoother.
Cycling Tips logoCycling Tips
After my short time riding the URS LT, it was clear that it's a very capable gravel bike which after some suspension fettling and a tyre upgrade, could really show how unrestricted it actually is.
Cycling News logoCycling News
Offering a level of technology and off-road capability that most other gravel bikes just can’t match.
Cyclist logoCyclist
Overall, the URS LT One is a seriously good gravel machine. It slickly pulls off being a responsive, racy-feeling bike with a plush, smooth ride and quality fittings.
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BikeRadar
BMC URS LT One review

Apr 2022 · Warren Rossiter

Super-comfortable, high-performing gravel bike

Highs
  • Stunning looks

  • Super-smooth ride

  • Great handling

Lows
  • Stiff saddle

  • Alloy bar is under-spec for the status

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Cycling Tips
2022 BMC URS LT gravel bike review: Ups and downs of integrated suspension - CyclingTips

Feb 2022 · Dave Rome

20 mm of integrated front suspension meets an already progressive gravel bike.

Highs
  • Balanced ride with front control/comfort now matching the rear end, progressive geometry pushes into MTB territory, easy-to-use lockout, integrated aesthetics, frame comes with included impact protection.

Lows
  • Suspension top-out, setup limitations and limited target rider weight range, servicing required, unknowns over long-term servicing prices and logistics, so-so tyre clearance, suspension changes geometry for the worse when under-biking, equipped wheels, bike weight.

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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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Bikerumor
Review: BMC URS LT gravel bike's micro suspension gives it macro shred-ability

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.

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Cycling News
Hands on: BMC URS One 2022 first ride review

Sep 2021 · Graham Cottingham

BMC offers the fully suspended micro-suspension experience with its new URS LT ‘Gravel Plus’ bike

Highs
  • MTT suspension does an incredible job at absorbing high-frequency vibrations

  • Huge gear range and smooth wireless shifting from SRAM’s XPLR/X01 mullet groupset

  • Downtube and fork dropout protection

  • Minimal fork design looks sleeker than the MTB style gravel suspension

Lows
  • 45mm tyre clearance falls a little short of the gravel tyre clearance status quo

  • Standard 40mm tyre spec feels small for an adventure orientated bike

  • Top out clunk from the front suspension is noticeable when unweighting the bike

  • Suspension tuning comes with additional costs

  • No fork leg luggage bosses

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Velo
Video review: BMC URS 01 Two gravel bike

Sep 2021 · Ben Delaney

Elastomer suspension and slack front end makes for a stable ride, but some gravel racers might not like the fit.

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

URS 01 Premium Carbon with Micro Travel Technology, Gravel+ Geometry, • ICS Technology, • TCC Endurance compliance level, • PF86 bottom bracket, • Integrated Seatpost binder, • Flat Mount Disc • 12x142mm thru-axle

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Tire Clearance45c

ColorPersian Green

Fork

URS 01 Premium Carbon, • ICS Technology, stealth cable routing, • TCC Endurance compliance level, • Flat Mount Disc, • 12x100mm thru-axle, • 50mm offset (Size 47-51), 45mm offset (Size 54-61)

Bottom Bracket

BB86/BB92, press-fit

Stem

BMC ICS 01 Zero Degrees - Integrated Cockpit Design, w/ computer and camera mount

Handlebar

Easton EA70 AX

Saddle

WTB SL8 Titanium Medium1x12

Seatpost

01 Premium Carbon D-Shape Seatpost, • 0mm offset (Size Small/Medium) 15mm offset (Size Large/X-Large)

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 EAGLE AXS

Crank

SRAM FORCE 1 AXS, 38T

Shifters

SRAM FORCE ETAP AXS HRD

Cassette

SRAM XG 1275 EAGLE 10-52T

Chain

SRAM X01 Eagle

Brakes

SRAM FORCE ETAP AXS HRD, Centerline X Rotors (180/160)

TypeSRAM Force Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

CRD-400 Carbon, Tubeless Ready

Front Hub

CRD-400

Rear Hub

CRD-400

Tires

WTB Raddler, 40mm

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