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2021 BMC

URS ONE

A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

2999 US$(2579 €)
Weight9,1 kg  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetApex
BrakesSRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
URS 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)

50 km/h

URS ONE

58 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

< 172cm

MD

170cm – 180cm

LG

178cm – 188cm

XL

186cm – 196cm

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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

abr 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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Gran Fondo Magazine
BMC URS LT ONE in review – how does a full suspensiongravel bike do against mountain bikes?

feb 2022 · By

The BMC URS LT ONE is a gravel bike with a small amount of suspension travel on both ends that is ready for big adventures. Find out here whether it can bridge the gap between gravel and mountain biking and how it compares to the top class test field.

Highs
  • Wide gear range and intuitive shifting logic

  • Powerful brakes with considerable reserves

  • Full suspension with minimal maintenance

  • High level of integration

Lows
  • Limited tire clearance means limited range of applications

  • Harsh topout stop when the HiRide system rebounds

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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

sept 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

sept 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
Sleek and subtle, full-suspension gravel: The new BMC URS LT

sept 2021 · Ben Delaney

Front suspension reduces vibration energy by a claimed 46 percent, averaged across the spectrum of frequencies encountered in gravel riding.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

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

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Tire Clearance45c

ColorCarbon

Fork

URS 01 Premium Carbon, • TCC Endurance compliance level, • Internal Cable Routing, • Flat Mount Disc, • 12x100mm thru-axle, • 50mm offset (Size 47-51), 45mm offset (Size 54-61)

Bottom Bracket

BB86/BB92, press-fit

Stem

BMC MSM02

Handlebar

Easton EA50 AX

Saddle

WTB SL8 Cromoly Medium

Seatpost

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

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM APEX 1 Long Cage

Crank

SRAM APEX 1, 40T

Shifters

SRAM APEX 1 HRD

Cassette

SRAMPG 1130 APEX, 11-42T

Chain

SRAM PC-1110

Brakes

SRAM APEX HRD-A1 w/ Centerline Rotors (180/160)

TypeSRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss C1850 Spline

Front Hub

DT Swiss C1850 Spline

Rear Hub

DT Swiss C1850 Spline

Tires

WTB Raddler, 40mm

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