Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $5,999
    $11,999
    Where to Buy
    $5,999

    At Contender

    $6,199

    At Contender

    $11,999

    At Contender

    $12,299

    At Contender

    Category
    GravelGravel
    7.6
    9.0
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Clearance
    44c44c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Rival AXSRED XPLR eTap, RED AXS
    Drivetrain
    2 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic
    Brand Site

    us.bmc-switzerland.com

    us.bmc-switzerland.com

    Summary
    The BMC Kaius 01 THREE and BMC Kaius 01 ONE are both carbon frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Kaius 01 THREE has a 2 × 12 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears, while the Kaius 01 ONE has better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Kaius 01 THREE
    Kaius 01 ONE
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    Gear Range

    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)

    37 mph

    Kaius 01 THREE

    36 mph

    Kaius 01 ONE

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    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

    ColorSaffron / Black

    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

    ColorSaffron / Black

    Fork

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

    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

    BB86/BB92, press-fit

    Stem

    BMC ICS2 - Integrated Cockpit System Technology

    ICS Carbon Aero - One-Piece Full Carbon Cockpit

    Handlebar

    BMC RAB 02 | Ergo Top Shape | Compact Bend

    ICS Carbon Aero | One-Piece Full Carbon Cockpit

    Saddle

    Fizik Vento Argo R5

    Fizik Vento Argo 00

    Seatpost

    Kaius 01 Premium Carbon D-Shaped Seatpost

    Kaius 01 Premium Carbon D-Shaped Seatpost

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS WIDE

    SRAM RED AXS XPLR

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS WIDE

    Crank

    SRAM Rival DUB WIDE 43-30T

    SRAM RED XPLR 42T

    Shifters

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD

    SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD

    Cassette

    SRAM Rival AXS XG-1250 10-36T

    SRAM Force AXS XPLR XG-1271 10-44T

    Chain

    SRAM Rival 12 Speed

    SRAM RED 12 Speed

    Brakes

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD

    SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD

    Wheels
    Rims

    CRD-400 Carbon | Tubeless Ready | 40mm

    Zipp 303 Firecrest

    Front Hub

    CRD-400

    Zipp 303 Firecrest

    Rear Hub

    CRD-400

    Zipp 303 Firecrest

    Tires

    Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H - 40mm

    Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H - 40mm

    Disc Rotors

    SRAM Paceline Rotors 160 / 160mm

    SRAM Centerline X Rotors 160 / 160mm

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