With a high level of saddle comfort, good directional stability thanks to the long wheelbase and a relaxed riding position, the striking Granfondo is predestined for use as a long-distance bike. 28 millimetre wide GP 4Season tyres from Continental, wheels from the mountain bike shelf (!) from DT Swiss and the comfortable Aliante saddle make you forget the high equipment weight, as they fit into the concept; the relatively thin aluminium handlebars are less comfortable to grip. At first glance, the Ultegra gearing with the smallest gear ratio of 34/32 also qualifies the BMC for extended mountain tours, possibly even with luggage. However, the 140 millimetre brake discs are completely undersized. Even less heavy riders weighing around 75 kilograms should definitely upgrade their brakes before heading into the high mountains.
Price 5,999 Euro
Weight 8.3 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.bmc-racing.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,106/456/80 grammes
Frame sizes*** 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 cm
Seat/steering angle 73°/72°
Seat/top tube/head tube 515/560/178 mm plus 18 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,010/54 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 581/383 mm/1.52
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing BMC, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes Shimano BR-R785 (140/140 mm)
Gearshift/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra Di2 (50/34 t, press-fit)
Impellers DT Swiss X 1900 Spline 29
Tyres Continental GP 4Season 28C
Handlebar/stem 3T Ergosum Pro/3R ARX 2 Pro
Saddle/post Fizik Aliante/BMC Compliance Post (27.2 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
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