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Jason Armstrong
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: March 26, 2010
Strengths: Acceleration. Appearance.Weaknesses: It broke. A weld at the cable stop broke on and the morning I was loading it for LOTOJA the cable stop broke off entirely. I was very, very disappointed. The bike broke at a weld that should never have broken.Bottom Line: I purchased my SL 01 for the warranty, build, and fit and finish. It was a lovely bike that matched my kit, fit me perfectly, and turned heads.
Similar Products Used: The 2009 SL 01 Road Racer.
Bike Setup: Full Red. Velocity or Ritchey wheel set.
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tonyzackery
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: March 23, 2010
Strengths: No flex bottom bracket.
Enough compliance in top end to effect a level of comfort not formerly possible with such a stiff BB.
Awesome color scheme and paint - Orange/Black/White
Unique appearance - tubing and connections
Reasonably lightweight. I'm ~200lbs and didn't want a 1kg frame flexing underneath me.Weaknesses: Head tube a little too long (on Large size) for my liking. Have to use a -17 degree stem to get the position I desire.Bottom Line: 2009 SL01 Frame.
I'm ~200lbs and desired something with some strength in the BB area, but that will also have some smoothness over significant bumps. This frame fits the bill on all accounts.
I can stand and climb til my legs cry out and this frame delivers every watt to the crank. I can stand and sprint (1500+ watts) and this frame just takes it all in stride sending everything back the rear wheel.
The carbon top end truly does take the edge off long rides and hitting bumps. I come home exceedingly fresh after my regular 2hr rides and 4 hour rides are no longer aching back occurrences.
I love this frame so much I even bought a second for a future buildup.
Favorite Ride: Ace/Vet Ride
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: ChainReaction Cycles
Similar Products Used: Kestrel Talon, Pedal Force QS, Giant TCR Aero, Airborne Thunderbolt
Bike Setup: Mix and match of components from Shimano and Microshift
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Roger Flores
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: October 27, 2008
Strengths: After the upgrades, perfect rides. Til date probably have 1500 mi on this frame. Fast down hill and on flats, uphill good but gravity is not my friend I weigh 198 lbsWeaknesses: If it can be called a weakness, the front brake and the shifter cable hit each other, does not affect on the ride.Bottom Line: Very good ride in general. Before this I had a bianchi C2C full carbon. I'm not going back. If I do is the BMC SLC01. Beautiful bike and not very commonly seen at many rides.
Favorite Ride: Paluxy Pedal Glen Rose
Price Paid:
$1095.00
Purchased At: Competitive cyclists
Similar Products Used: Bianchi C2C, Giant OCR 2
Bike Setup: Upgraded fork to Easton EC90SLX ( bought for 200.00 new at Nova Cycles). EC 70 Seatpost I need a big offset 25 mm. Mavic Ksyrium SL3 wheeleset,EA70 handlebars, Sram Force everything (crankset Sram Red). Fizik Aliante Carbon. Weight aprox. 16.5 lbs
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David Paone
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: April 24, 2008
Strengths: Everything you could look for in an Aluminum/Carbon frame. Also, don't get your hopes up on the price $$$, I got it below cost.
Weaknesses: cable routing: Der cable guides are on lower part of head tube, meaning front brake cable near caliper can get kind of hung up; not a big deal, you'll never turn that far when riding, but it's still a "drag" pun intended.
It comes with an EA50 seatpost and an EC70 fork. I can understand not coming with an EC90 SLX fork, but at least spec an EC90, I'd like to keep the fork with the BMC logo on it.
Also, it's not a huge deal because I'd do it on all my bikes, but make sure you face the bottom bracket when you get it.Bottom Line: BMC bikes are as sweet looking as they come and chances are you'll be the only one around riding one. The paint job and welds are clean and precise. The SCC (skeleton cross-lock concept) is as cool looking as it is rigid when riding. The EC90 Unidirectional seatstays offset the fact the frameset comes with an EC70 fork and EA50 seatpost, considering you upgrade the other parts. The ride is VERY comfortable--try riding a full carbon bike and this, and you won't feel a huge difference in retarding vibration. The chainstays are thick and held wide on the bottom bracket which translates to incredible lateral stiffness for acceleration. The frame is relatively light in comparison to other Al/C frames on the market; even if it's a little heavier, it's stiffness proves it's worth it.
Favorite Ride: The lakes of Minneapolis, MN
Price Paid:
$730.00
Purchased At: Wholesaler
Similar Products Used: with Aluminum frame and carbon stays: Trek 2300 (Trek's ZR9000 aluminum is arguably the lightest on the market)
Bike Setup: -'07 Blk/Ylw SL01 frameset
-SRAM RED Group w/Force brakes & Cassette
-Easton EC70 Wing Handlebars
-Look Keo Carbon SS pedals
-Selle Italia Flite w/Ti rails saddle
-Bontrager Race X Lite seatpost (inf adj)
-Ultegra hub/Mavic OpenPro rim (going to upgrade)
-Continetal GP 4000 tires
-Shimano Pro PLT Stem (125g!)
-Bontrager Race XXX lite bottle cage
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David Paone
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: April 24, 2008
Strengths: Everything you could look for in an Aluminum/Carbon frame. Also, don't get your hopes up on the price $$$, I got it below cost.
Weaknesses: cable routing: Der cable guides are on lower part of head tube, meaning front brake cable near caliper can get kind of hung up; not a big deal, you'll never turn that far when riding, but it's still a "drag" pun intended.
It comes with an EA50 seatpost and an EC70 fork. I can understand not coming with an EC90 SLX fork, but at least spec an EC90, I'd like to keep the fork with the BMC logo on it.
Also, it's not a huge deal because I'd do it on all my bikes, but make sure you face the bottom bracket when you get it.Bottom Line: BMC bikes are as sweet looking as they come and chances are you'll be the only one around riding one. The paint job and welds are clean and precise. The SCC (skeleton cross-lock concept) is as cool looking as it is rigid when riding. The EC90 Unidirectional seatstays offset the fact the frameset comes with an EC70 fork and EA50 seatpost, considering you upgrade the other parts. The ride is VERY comfortable--try riding a full carbon bike and this, and you won't feel a huge difference in retarding vibration. The chainstays are thick and held wide on the bottom bracket which translates to incredible lateral stiffness for acceleration. The frame is relatively light in comparison to other Al/C frames on the market; even if it's a little heavier, it's stiffness proves it's worth it.
Favorite Ride: The lakes of Minneapolis, MN
Price Paid:
$730.00
Purchased At: Wholesaler
Similar Products Used: with Aluminum frame and carbon stays: Trek 2300 (Trek's ZR9000 aluminum is arguably the lightest on the market)
Bike Setup: -'07 Blk/Ylw SL01 frameset
-SRAM RED Group w/Force brakes & Cassette
-Easton EC70 Wing Handlebars
-Look Keo Carbon SS pedals
-Selle Italia Flite w/Ti rails saddle
-Bontrager Race X Lite seatpost (inf adj)
-Ultegra hub/Mavic OpenPro rim (going to upgrade)
-Continetal GP 4000 tires
-Shimano Pro PLT Stem (125g!)
-Bontrager Race XXX lite bottle cage
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