The silhouette with low-set seat stays and the reinforcement brace between the seat tube and top tube makes the Roadracer the face of the crowd. BMC also takes an exclusive approach to mounting the Di2 battery: the position under the down tube just above the bottom bracket is not found on any other Di2 bike. In the practical test, the Roadracer is extremely manoeuvrable thanks to its short trail. The riding position is moderately sporty and the suspension gives a secure feeling on descents. At most, heavy riders would like a little more riding stability. The aerodynamic seatpost is much more comfortable than its shape would suggest. We have repeatedly criticised BMC for always fitting cheap tyres to its more expensive models ex works. Thanks to the modular programme, however, this blunder can be corrected at the time of purchase.
Price 3,999 Euro
Weight 7.7 kilos
Available in specialised shops / construction kit
Reference/Info www.bmc-switzerland.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1,180/398/80 grammes
Frame sizes** 48, 5 1, 54, 57, 60 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/74,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 525/570/173 mm plus 15 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 985/50 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 574/402 mm/1.43
EQUIPMENT
Fork BMC Steering Bearing No name (top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch)
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra Di2 (50/34 t, BSA)
Wheels/tyres Mavic Ksyrium Elite/Continental Ultra Race
Handlebar/stem Easton EA30/EA70
Saddle/post Fizik Ardea/BMC Airfoil
* Weighed weights. ** Manufacturer's specification, test size greased. *** Stack/reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the headset cap; STR (stack to reach): Values from 1.45 to 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below that are race-like, above that comfortable.
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