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2027 BMC

Kaius 01 Frameset

A carbon frame gravel frameset.

Manufacturer Price

$5,099
Weight1.9 kg (frame)  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c
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Sizing
47cm

< 167cm

51cm

165cm – 174cm

54cm

172cm – 180cm

56cm

178cm – 186cm

58cm

184cm – 192cm

61cm

190cm +

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Price History
Reviews
Bikerumor
New BMC Kaius 01 Attacks from All Angles to Become Next 'Ultimate Gravel Race Bike'

Apr 2026 · Zach Overholt

The new Kaius 01 is more aero, stiffer, lighter, and adds more tire clearance. Impressive.

Highs
  • 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

Lows
  • No in-tube storage

  • Stiff fork and one-piece cockpit transmit big impacts on rough terrain

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Escape Collective
BMC brings aero and geo updates to its new Kaius 01

Apr 2026 · Ronan Mc Laughlin

One of the raciest gravel bikes gets even racier while adding some practicality.

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Gran Fondo Magazine
New BMC Kaius 01 2026 on Review – the Ultimate Gravel Racer?

Apr 2026 · Jan Fock

BMC Kaius 01 2026 Review: Aero, Light and Fast, but How Good Is the New Gravel Racer?

Highs
  • 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

Lows
  • None

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Velo
BMC Issues Recall of Kaius 01 Gravel Bikes for Steerer Tube Failure

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.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Kaius 01 Gen 2 | 01 Premium Carbon with Aerocore Design | ICS Technology Stealth Cable Routing | Full Mount - UDH | TCC Race Compliance Level | Flat Mount Disc | 12 x 142mm Thru-Axle

BB StandardT47, Threaded

Hanger StandardUDH

ColorLightweight Carbon Var0

Fork

Kaius 01 Gen 2 | 01 Premium Carbon | ICS Technology, Stealth Cable Routing | TCC Race Compliance Level | Stealth Dropout Design | Flat Mount Disc | 12 x 100mm Thru-Axle

Bottom Bracket

T47 85.5mm Road Wide

Seatpost

Teammachine SLR 01 Gen 5 | 01 Premium Carbon Aero Shaped Seatpost | 0mm Offset Size 47-51 and 10mm Offset Size 54-61

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Full Mount - UDH

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Last updated 30 May