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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 suspension and geometry, offering a blend of speed, comfort, and off-road capability. Reviews highlight its stable ride quality, effective micro-suspension system, and forward-thinking design, though some note limitations in tire clearance and suspension tuning.
Innovative suspension system enhances ride quality and control
Forward-thinking geometry improves stability and handling
Effective at absorbing high-frequency vibrations for a smoother ride
Light and lively feel with a pliant yet efficient ride
Quality fittings and accurate gear shifts
Limited tire clearance compared to some competitors
Suspension tuning and servicing can be complex and costly
Some models may feel heavy compared to more traditional gravel bikes
Top-out clunk from front suspension can be noticeable
ActiveRide feature on some models may affect pedaling efficiency
It’s fast, light, and can fit 33mm file-tread tires, which was about all that I needed for the inaugural BWR NC.
BikerumorWhether it offers a novel advantage or whether the 20 mm of front suspension is simply a novelty will depend on where and how you plan to ride it.
Cycling TipsAfter 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.
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Apr 2022 · Warren Rossiter
Super-comfortable, high-performing gravel bike
Stunning looks
Super-smooth ride
Great handling
Stiff saddle
Alloy bar is under-spec for the status
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 · Graham Cottingham
BMC offers the fully suspended micro-suspension experience with its new URS LT ‘Gravel Plus’ bike
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
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
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.
| 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 | Tapered fork with round 1-1/8" steerer, flat mount, PF86 bottom bracket, Seatpost: 27.2 mm, Braze-on front derailleur mount, Replaceable rear derailleur hanger Type: Rigid |
| Rear 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 August 17
Last updated September 6
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