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Rain
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: May 1, 2013
Strengths: Stable handling, very comfortable for performance level, superb finish. You won't feel like you're wasting any energy.Weaknesses: None for me. I'm really reaching here. . If you're a kw level sprinter and need BB30 look elsewhere. The pf86 BB limits you to Dura ace.Bottom Line: This size 50 frame replaced a 52 CAAD9 and is a noticeable improvement. The handling increases confidence and yes, I have repeatedly taken drinks and gels at over 25mph. Yet somehow there's sufficient agility for sudden changes in direction. Somebody worked long and hard on this geometry and it shows. Like a CAAD9, this frame demands and rewards larger size chainrings as a compact is laughable unless you're in true alpine country. The head tube length is such that you won't need more than one of the provided 10mm spacers, if that, on a properly fitted build. The ride quality is damped like every other carbon frame I tried and disappears chip seal a bit better than my old frame. This frame lets me into the zone where I could care less about compliance and all the current "Gran Fondo" hype anyway. After all it's called a race machine and if that's what you want than you wont be disappointed. The handling seems a bit slow until I've been hammering along for hours and then realize and appreciate the value of stability as my reaction time increases.
Favorite Ride: 2-3 hours at 80%
Price Paid:
$1799.00
Purchased At: Competitive
Similar Products Used: You name it I test rode it. This ones as good as any and for the price I paid for the frame kicks butt.
Bike Setup: Dura 9000 c24 wheels with Vredestein fortezza slicks, 6700 Ultegra with 5700 rear derailleur, Cheesy store bikes sometimes have budget parts with a token high end rear derailleur. Being a smartass, I slapped some Tacx bearing pulleys on a 105 just to make a point! It works like my old 7900 for 50 bucks. I've grown outa weight weeniness and this thing still comes in way under 16 pounds.
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Wolfgang1976
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: December 28, 2012
Strengths: Very Light, Climbs Well, Extremely Stable at high Speeds, Handling is surprisingly good despite fork rake angle. Geometry of bike allows you to get a smaller bike than competitors (I'm 6"2 on a 57cm - hard to believe). Bike is very unique and interesting- it has character.Weaknesses: no major weaknesses.Bottom Line: I wanted a bike that was unique, had character and would be responsive, fast and comfortable. I am an amateur racer, usually do crits and road races. I also enjoy doing ultra endurance rides. I find this bike to be a huge improvement over my last bike (Klein Quantam Pro). For one it is lighter and climbs much faster. I noticed that getting out of the saddle on a climb is much easier and more stable, and your effort translates into snappy accelerations. That is something I struggled with with on my last bike being a bigger guy (6"2, 190lbs). I typically stayed in the saddle while climbing. The change has let me stay with the race leaders on longer climbs. In racing, these small differences pay off. The bike is also much smaller than my last bike. It is a 57 compared to a 59 or 60cm that I usually ride. I think that makes handling a bit easier as well. Finally on long rides, the bike is great, it's comfortable enough to use for a 100+ mile ride. I considered getting the team machine for 1K more, but most people familiar with the bikes, told me to go with the race machine frame and use the savings towards my components. I went Campagnolo Super Record 11, with Campagnolo Eurus wheels, Easton carbon bars and stem. Bike is sub 15lbs. I would recommend the Race Machine very favorably. Swiss Power!
Favorite Ride: Old La Honda
Purchased At: Online
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Stockli Boy
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: September 2, 2011
Strengths: Stable, fast, smooth. Extremely stiff bottom bracket. No twitch, goes exactly where you point it. Stable enough to grab a bottle at 40MPH; I never would have done that on my Orca.Weaknesses: Slack head angle means it's more work in high-speed tight corners than my Orbea.Bottom Line: Fantastic stable, smooth ride. Climbs very well, smooths out road chatter. Excellent century bike. Very comfortable, quiet ride.
Favorite Ride: the one I'm on right now
Purchased At: ProBike Tucson
Similar Products Used: 2008 Orbea Orca
Bike Setup: SRAM Red 39/53, 11-26. DT Mon Chasseral Wheelset, Tufo tires, FSA K-Wing Bars. SLR saddle. 16.04 lbs with cages, pedals, spare tube & CO2.
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sgh
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: July 30, 2011
Strengths: Stiff, climbs great, very stable, light.Weaknesses: No major weaknesses, if I had to pick minor things - SRAM Force brakes instead of SRAM Red and Selle Italia SL seat with manganese rails instead of an SLR with carbon. Wheels may have also been a weakness, but I had them removed at purchase.Bottom Line: Purchased this bike when my favorite bike shop started carrying BMC. I had been wanting to get a full carbon bike, but also wanted to get something that wasn't overly popular like Trek or Cervelo. I went with the Race Machine over the Team Machine at the suggestion of the shop owner due to the beefier rear dropouts on the Team Machine. Both bikes share the same geometry. I had the Easton wheels it came with removed and had my Kysrium SL Superlight Premiums put on. Great bike, I would highly recommend it.
Favorite Ride: BMC Race Machine RM01
Price Paid:
$6200.00
Purchased At: Jubilee Cycles, Burn
Bike Setup: BMC Race Machine RM01
SRAM Red groupo
Mavic Kysrium SL Superlight Premium
Sigma 2209 STS computer
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