2023 BMC

Kaius 01 ONE

A carbon frame gravel bike with ultra high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP€11,499 (about $12,635)
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetRED XPLR eTap, RED AXS
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Kaius 01 ONE
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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)

36 mph

Kaius 01 ONE

36 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
47cm

< 5'6"

51cm

5'4" – 5'9"

54cm

5'7" – 5'11"

56cm

5'10" – 6'2"

58cm

6'0" – 6'4"

61cm

6'2" +

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Reviews
Gran Fondo Magazine
The 2023 BMC Kaius 01 ONE in review – Our big gravel race bike shootout

Jun 2023 · Calvin Zajac

The BMC Kaius 01 ONE definitely looks fast, and it’s light, too. So, does that mean it ticks all the right boxes for a gravel race bike?

Highs
  • Attention to detail

  • Uncompromising race bike

Lows
  • Lack of compliance

  • No power metre (given the high price)

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BikeRadar
BMC Kaius 01 One review

May 2023 · Warren Rossiter

BMC’s flagship Kaius model is an ultra-light, racing, aero superbike designed for… gravel

Highs
  • Very light frame

  • Exceptionally fast in the right conditions

  • Great specification

Lows
  • Can be a handful on rough technical terrain

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Velo
BMC Kaius 01 One review: A truly novel take on mixing old-school and new

Feb 2023 · James Huang

It looks normal enough – until you look at the geometry chart.

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Cyclist
BMC Kaius 01 One review

Jan 2023 · Sam Challis

The new Kaius makes gravel rides feel like road rides

Highs
  • Fast ride feel off-road

  • Comfort levels

  • Good attention to detail

  • Forward-thinking cockpit design

Lows
  • Quirky on-road handling

  • Price

  • Colour

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Cycling News
The BMC Kaius 01 One gravel bike is more than just a pair of narrow bars

Oct 2022 · Josh Ross

When everyone has the same wind tunnel data, how does a brand make big gains?

Highs
  • Dropper post compatible

  • 1x and 2x compatible

  • Comfortable narrow bars

  • Aero at every detail

  • Stable geometry

Lows
  • Limited build options

  • Expensive

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The Gear Loop
BMC Kaius 01 One review

Sep 2022 · Matt Buckley

Gravel bikes are becoming more and more specialised, with manufacturers developing models for the entire spectrum of lumpy terrain. BMC has gone in

Highs
  • Rapid over gravel and tarmac

  • Combines compliance and stiffness

  • Svelte chassis is a dream to climb on

Lows
  • Downtube protection wouldn’t go amiss

  • Tyres won’t be ideal for all situations

  • Hilariously expensive

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Kaius 01 Premium Carbon with Aerocore Design | ICS Technology Stealth Cable Routing | Integrated Aerocore Bottle Cages | Stealth Dropout Design | TCC Race Compliance Level | PF86 Bottom Bracket | Flat Mount Disc | 12x142mm Thru-Axle

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Tire Clearance44c

ColorWhite / Black

Fork

Kaius 01 Premium Carbon | ICS Technology Stealth Cable Routing | TCC Race Compliance Level | Stealth Dropout Design | Flat Mount Disc | 12x100mm Thru-Axle

Bottom Bracket

BB86/BB92, press-fit

Stem

ICS Carbon Aero - One-Piece Full Carbon Cockpit

Handlebar

ICS Carbon Aero | One-Piece Full Carbon Cockpit

Saddle

Fizik Vento Argo 00

Seatpost

Kaius 01 Premium Carbon D-Shaped Seatpost

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM RED AXS XPLR

Crank

SRAM RED XPLR 42T

Shifters

SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD

Cassette

SRAM Force AXS XPLR XG-1271 10-44T

Chain

SRAM RED 12 Speed

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Zipp 303 Firecrest

Front Hub

Zipp 303 Firecrest

Rear Hub

Zipp 303 Firecrest

Tires

Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H - 40mm

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