The Roadracer SL01 attracts attention with its individual design language. Examples of BMC's typical attention to detail are the aerodynamic seat tube, which is continued in the fully height-adjustable aero seat post, and the reinforcing brace between the top tube and seat tube. On the scales, the frameset is one of the heavier ones in the test, but most of the competition is better when it comes to riding stability. In fast bends, the bike is grateful when the rider grips the handlebars firmly; however, the riding characteristics are not really critical. The Swiss manufacturer and professional team operator relies on tried and tested equipment: a complete Ultegra groupset, stable wheels from DT Swiss, add-on parts from Easton. Only the simple Conti tyres do not match the other quality standards.
Price 2,799 Euro
Weight 7.8 kilos
Available in Specialised trade
Reference/Info www.bmc-racing.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1.254/403/80 grams
Frame sizes*** 48, 51, 54, 57, 60 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/74,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 520/570/173 mm plus 16 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 990/46 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 575/403 mm/1.42
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing No-name, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4
Inch brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Ult egra (50/34 t., BS A)
Wheels/tyres DT Swiss R1650/Continental Ultra Race
Handlebar/stem Easton EA30/EA70
Saddle/post Fizik Ardea/BMC (31 x 41 mm)
* The frameset accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall rating.
**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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