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crossmachine CXA01
An aluminum frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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$2,299| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Rival |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The BMC Crossmachine is a versatile cyclocross bike praised for its stability, smooth ride, and reliable performance across various terrains. It features a robust build with a focus on comfort and efficiency, though some reviews note limitations in tire clearance and gear range for more demanding conditions. The bike's design balances lateral stiffness with vertical compliance, making it suitable for both racing and gravel adventures.
Versatile for cyclocross racing, gravel riding, and adventuring
Stable and smooth ride
Robust build with a focus on comfort and efficiency
Direct steering characteristics
Light yet strong triple-butted alloy frame
Limited tire clearance for gravel biking
No thru-axles
Limited gear range for steeper or more sustained hills
Exposed rear mech cable vulnerable to terrain
Shallower grip on tyres can be slippy in wet mud
the bike delivered on its promise to be incredibly versatileBicycling
This is a bike that let me focus on where I wanted to go rather than worrying about ending up somewhere I didn’t.
BikerumorThe BMC Crossmachine is a very reliable and exquisite looking bike that both rode comfortably and raced well with very few issues.
Cycling Weekly'A strong all-rounder that has plenty of nods to performance without compromising its abilities as an all-day companion for off-road adventures'
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Dec 2017 · Marc Abbott
Strikes a good balance between race-ready performance touches and all-round versatility
Sept 2017 · Hugh Gladstone
The BMC Crossmachine looks fantastic and has a great spec, but how does it shape up to the rigours of the cross course?
Robust build
Killer looks
Thoroughbred race spec
No thru-axles
Cumbersome rear end
Aug 2017 · Tyler Benedict
There seems to be two main camps in cyclocross – those who ride carbon bikes, and those who ride alloy. Between them, we hear two reasons for that. Either you’re willing to pay for a carbon bike or you’re not, or you just don’t think a “plastic” bike is up to the abuse so you …
Nov 2015 · Gloria Liu
An affordable cyclocross bike that can do some double duty off the racecourse
Jul 2014 · Francis Cebedo
The cyclocross racer’s BMC dream has been fulfilled as BMC announced the race-ready Crossmachine CX01. It sports the company’s SLR pedigree but it is firmly suited for cross racing. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | Al-13 Premium Triple-butted, Hydroformed Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | TCC 01 Premium Carbon Compliance-Fork, Disc-specific |
| Shock | - |
| Stem | BMC RSM 03 |
| Handlebar | BMC RDB 03 |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Saba |
| Seatpost | TCC 01 Premium Carbon Compliance-Post, 18mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM Rival 1, 40T |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival HRD |
| Cassette | SRAM APEX, 11-42T |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival HRD-A1 w/ Centerline Rotors (160/160) Type: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss X-1900 Spline |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | DT Swiss X-1900 Spline, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss X-1900 Spline, Centerlock |
| Tires | Continental Cyclocross Race, 35mm |
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