New gravel bikeBMC Urs LT - gravel bike on the trail of MTB hardtails

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 · 28.09.2021

New gravel bike: BMC Urs LT - gravel bike on the trail of MTB hardtailsPhoto: David Schultheiß
Minimalist suspension, dropper post and wide tyres: Gravel bikes and hardtail MTBs are merging more and more. The Urs LT from BMC marks a new stage in this development.

BMC is launching a full-suspension version of its Urs gravel bike with the addition "LT". The carbon bike with a 70 degree head angle and 45 millimetre tyre clearance comes with 20 millimetre suspension integrated into the steerer tube. At the rear, an elastomer element (10 mm travel), the D-shaped seat post and a special carbon layup of the flat seat stays ensure a high level of comfort on rough tracks. BMC also equips its new "gravel bike full suspension" with frame protectors on the fork dropouts, down tube and chainstays, gives it a top tube mount and even makes it possible to mount lightweight pannier racks and mudguards. If you want to take things to the extreme, you can even equip the Urs LT with an integrated dropper post.

  As on the Specialized Diverge (Future Shock 2.0), BMC integrates its suspension element (Micro Travel Technology) into the steerer tube. This provides 20 millimetres of travel at the front. The suspension unit consists of two shells: the lower steel shell contains the hydraulic chamber, while the upper shell contains a steel spring. A rotary wheel on the upper steerer tube can be used to actuate the lockout and set three different spring rates. The suspension can also be customised using spacers.Photo: David Schultheiß As on the Specialized Diverge (Future Shock 2.0), BMC integrates its suspension element (Micro Travel Technology) into the steerer tube. This provides 20 millimetres of travel at the front. The suspension unit consists of two shells: the lower steel shell contains the hydraulic chamber, while the upper shell contains a steel spring. A rotary wheel on the upper steerer tube can be used to actuate the lockout and set three different spring rates. The suspension can also be customised using spacers.  A special carbon layup of the rear triangle and the D-profile of the seatpost generate a lot of comfort. An elastomer is also used as a damping element, which provides ten millimetres of suspension travel.Photo: David Schultheiß A special carbon layup of the rear triangle and the D-profile of the seatpost generate a lot of comfort. An elastomer is also used as a damping element, which provides ten millimetres of suspension travel.BMC Urs LTPhoto: David Schultheiß

BMC is sending two models of the Urs LT onto the gravel tracks of this world: The picture shows the Urs LT ONE for € 7,999. The Urs LT TWO comes with a Sram GX Eagle AXS 12-speed drivetrain with a 10-52 cassette, DT Swiss G1800 Spline wheels and costs €5,999.

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