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Kaius 01 Frameset
A carbon frame gravel frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$4,499| Weight | 1.8 kg (frame) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
< 167cm
165cm – 174cm
172cm – 180cm
178cm – 186cm
184cm – 192cm
190cm +
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Apr 2026 · Zach Overholt
The new Kaius 01 is more aero, stiffer, lighter, and adds more tire clearance. Impressive.
Revised frameset 63g lighter, 3% stiffer, 4% weight savings
12% improvement in bike-only aerodynamics, 1.05% system-wide speed gains
Tire clearance up to 52mm
T47 x 85.5 threaded bottom bracket
External cargo system with top tube bag mounts, Cargo Plate, AeroCore cages
Integrated chain guide with options for 38t-50t chainrings
Full Mount compatible UDH dropout
5mm reduction in reach for more aggressive position
10mm additional ground clearance
4mm additional trail, 5mm longer chainstays
No in-tube storage
Stiff fork and one-piece cockpit transmit big impacts on rough terrain
Apr 2026 · Ronan Mc Laughlin
One of the raciest gravel bikes gets even racier while adding some practicality.
Apr 2026 · Jan Fock
BMC Kaius 01 2026 Review: Aero, Light and Fast, but How Good Is the New Gravel Racer?
Snappy acceleration thanks to low weight
Agile handling
Well-judged compliance
Impressive versatility for a race bike, with generous tire clearance and plenty of mounting points
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Feb 2025 · Alvin Holbrook
Swiss manufacturer says 'certain fork steerer tubes have separated under heavy duty riding conditions' of its BMC Kaius 01 gravel bike.
May 2023 · Warren Rossiter
BMC’s flagship Kaius model is an ultra-light, racing, aero superbike designed for… gravel
Very light frame
Exceptionally fast in the right conditions
Great specification
Can be a handful on rough technical terrain
Jan 2023 · Sam Challis
The new Kaius makes gravel rides feel like road rides
Fast ride feel off-road
Comfort levels
Good attention to detail
Forward-thinking cockpit design
Quirky on-road handling
Price
Colour
| Frame | Kaius 01 Premium Carbon with Aerocore Design | ICS Technology Stealth Cable Routing | UDH Dropout (Universal Derailleur Hanger) | TCC Race Compliance Level | Flat Mount Disc | 12 x 142mm Thru-Axle Hanger Standard: UDH Tire Clearance: 44c Color: Stone Grey |
|---|---|
| Fork | Kaius 01 Premium Carbon | ICS Technology, Stealth Cable Routing | TCC Race Compliance Level | Stealth Dropout Design | Flat Mount Disc | 12 x 100mm Thru-Axle |
| Seatpost | Kaius 01 Premium Carbon D-Shaped Seatpost | 15mm Offset | D-Fender Compatible Type: Rigid |
First added 13 April
Last updated 30 May