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Fourstroke 01 ONE
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$10,999| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | XX1 Eagle AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Level Ultimate Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Summary
The BMC Fourstroke is a cross-country bike that excels in efficiency and speed, with a design that balances playful agility and confident straight-line performance. Its suspension is praised for being compliant and enhancing grip, though some reviews note it could be plusher in open settings. The bike's geometry and handling are intuitive, making it suitable for technical courses, but its firm suspension and premium pricing are points of contention.
Low weight and snappy acceleration
Compliant suspension enhancing grip
Intuitive handling and geometry
Efficient pedaling dynamics
Stunning design and clean lines
Premium pricing
Firm suspension may lack sensitivity
Limited dropper post options
Rear suspension could be plusher
Some components underperform for intended use
The new Fourstroke LT is a fast bike, but unlike the old version you don’t have to thrash it within an inch of its life to get the best from it.
Bike PerfectBMC has built a fine XC race bike. It pedals well – really well – with or without its easily accessible shock and fork remote lockout.
BikeRadarDespite the beefy spec and extra travel, the BMC Fourstroke 01 LT ONE can’t hide its XC genes
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineThe sensation of pure speed the BMC Fourstroke LT delivers is addictive
MBRThe Fourstroke LT is a thing of beauty, especially with the sparkly green paint and exceptionally clean lines.Pinkbike
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Jan 2023 · Leon Poultney
The BMC Fourstroke 01 Two packs race-winning pedigree, but it also makes for a superb single track machine.
Razor sharp handling
Smooth and reliable shifting
Auto dropper post is clever
Bottom bracket feels low
Too niche a bike for some
Oct 2022 · Graham Cottingham
BMCs new Fourstroke 01 XC race bike gets a serious revamp with new geometry, new kinematics, and a dropper that drops by itself
Agile yet predictable handling
Confident straight-line speed
Autodrop dropper post just works
Excellent electronic shifting
SID SL fork is easily outridden by the frame
Messy peddlers could struggle with the low bottom bracket
Jul 2022 · Alan Muldoon
Tom Pidcock’s race machine with a bit more oomph, BMC’s Fourstroke LT gives mere mortals a bit of a safety net that takes it into best down-country territory. Need to know Long-travel version of the BMC Fourstroke that Tom Pidcock races Fox 34 SC fork delivers 120mm travel to match the rear Remote lever offers three distinct suspension modes Integrated bump-stops protect the frame and allow for straighter and stiffer downtube Sag indicator on the upper link makes for easy suspension set up Available in four frame sizes Priced at €8,499 (no UK pricing as yet) Tom Pidcock is one lucky son of a gun. And not because Mathieu van der Poel went out the front door at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. It’s not even because on any given day he can race for the win at the highest level in road racing, cyclo-cross or mountain biking. That’s down to a lifetime dedicated to his craft and good genetics, not good fortune. When I say Pidcock is lucky, it’s because he was in the fortunate position of being able to choose which mountain bike he wanted to race. A rare position for a sponsored rider at any level, let alone someone capable of competing for, and ultimately winning, Olympic gold. How did he find himself in this particular situation? He currently rides for Ineos Grenadiers and the team is sponsored by Pinarello for Road and Cross. Because the Italian brand doesn’t make a XC full-suspension race bike, that left Pidcock free to choose. Rumour has it, he tested a bunch of bikes from different brands before settling on the BMC Fourstoke. Not that you could tell he is riding one as all of the graphics have been removed. Now, given that BMC gets no direct publicity we can only assume that no money changed hands and it was genuinely Pidcock’s first choice. That, or, it is one of the best guerrilla marketing campaigns ever. Given that Pidcock has a custom build with electronic SR Suntour suspension, it’s hard to know which configuration of Fourstroke he’s riding. That’s right; there are two, and both use the exact same full carbon frame. The standard Fourstroke gets a 50mm stroke shock to deliver 100mm of travel, while the LT version we have here retains the same eye-to-eye length but gets a 5mm longer stroke to boost travel to 120mm. But the numbers don’t quite add up. If the standard Fourstroke delivers 100mm of travel from a 50mm stroke shock that gives it a 2:1 leverage ratio. Now, given that BMC upped the shock stroke by 5mm on the LT, it should be obvious that it will only provide an extra 10mm of travel. So the LT is a 110mm bike not a 120mm bike, which is exactly the amount of travel that I measured in the workshop. To confuse matters further, the stock Fourstroke actually has 104mm of travel, and BMC rounds it down. The shortfall in travel on the LT could also …Continue reading »
Progressive geometry with a fast efficient ride feel. LT version is only 0.5kg heavier than the race version.
Could be plusher in the open suspension setting. Restricted to one dropper post option.
Mar 2022 · Simon Kohler
At first glance, it’s hard to tell apart the BMC Fourstroke 01 LT ONE from its XC counterpart. However, the beefier fork, aggressive tires and extra travel promise better trail performance. But is it just mere promises or can the BMC deliver on the trail?
Good balance in the attack position
Intuitive handling
Very efficient when pedaling even in fully open mode
Restricted freedom of movement
Rear suspension lacks sensitivity downhill
Brakes don’t do justice to the character and intended use of the bike
Mar 2022 · Tom Marvin
It might have an Olympic Gold, but does it deserve a medal on our trails?
Solid suspension
Decent geometry is comfortable up, and confident down hill
Stock tyres are poor
The dropper is neat, but ultimately not as good as a ‘proper’ one
Jan 2021 · Nic Hall
If you're an XC pinner looking for maximum speed on the climbs, check this BMC Fourstroke out. And see why it's NOT the mountain bike for us.
Climbing Performance
Pure Speed
High-Gloss Paint
Great Spec
Dropper post limited range
Uncomfortable in the air
Not as comfortable descending as similar bikes
High-end price tag
Jun 2019 · David Arthur
Compare to other All Mountain/Enduro/XC . . . .
Very fast and lightweight
Capable geometry
Efficient suspension
High price tag
Integration won’t suit everyone
Jan 2019
Racers only. The Fourstroke is not meant to be a cloud. It's meant to be lightning.
| Frame | Fourstroke 01 Premium Carbon with APS Suspension SyStem 100mm Travel, Fully Guided Internal Cable Routing, PF92 Bottom Bracket, Post Mount Disc, 12x148mm Boost Thru-Axle BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Red Green |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Float 32 SC Factory Fork Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Factory Shock Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | BB86/BB92, press-fit |
| Stem | BMC MSM01 |
| Handlebar | BMC MFB01 Carbon 760mm |
| Saddle | Fizik Antares R5 Kium |
| Seatpost | BMC RAD Integrated Dropper Seatpost, 80mm Drop Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 AXS Eagle |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM XX1 Eagle Carbon 34T |
| Shifters | SRAM AXS Controller |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle 10-52T |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Level Ultimate / SRAM Centerline Rotors (160/160 S-M 180/160 L-XL) Type: SRAM Level Ultimate Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss XRC 1200 Wheelset 25mm Inner Width |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | DT Swiss 180 Straightpull Ratchet EXP 36 |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 180 Straightpull Ratchet EXP 36 |
| Tires | Vittoria Barzo 2.25 |
First added September 27
Last updated September 5
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