BMCTeammachine R 01
BMC's aero race bike, developed with Red Bull Advanced Technologies and raced by Tudor Pro Cycling. The frame's shapes came out of RBAT's CFD work: an ultra-wide 'Halo' fork that keeps the front wheel's turbulence away from the frame, a very deep bottom bracket area, deep horizontal tube profiles and integrated Aerocore bottle cages. BMC itself pitches it as a complete race bike rather than a pure aero bike, with the Teammachine SLR as the lighter climbing option. Most builds come with the one-piece ICS Carbon Aero Gen 2 cockpit; tyre clearance is 30 mm.
- From
- €12,999$14,599£11,499
- Builds
- 6
- Sizes
- 6
- Frame weight
- 910 g32.1 oz
Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Our verdict
Overall
out of 100, average of 7 categories
A stiff, fast race bike shaped with Red Bull's F1 engineers, with a one-piece cockpit on most builds and a power meter on all but the FIVE. It's light for an aero frame, but tyre clearance stops at 30 mm, shifting must be electronic, and the press-fit BB, ICS cockpit and BMC hangers keep you tied to BMC parts.
Scored Oct 2026
- + Light
- + Aero-first design
- + Premium frame
AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.
- Aero
- 88/100
- Frame
- 86/100
- Components
- 80/100
- Fit
- 78/100
- Practicality
- 58/100
- Price
- 77/100
- Weight
- 94/100
Aero claims and front-end integration
Carbon grade, weight and warranty
Groupset, wheels and power meter
Sizes and adjustment range
Travel, standard parts, servicing
From the cheapest complete-bike MSRP
From the lightest claimed weight (7.1 kg, size 54)
Bike duel
Reviews
2 independent reviews of the BMC Teammachine R 01.
- Written
BikeRadar
BMC Teammachine R 01 LTD reviewAshley QuinlanTested: 01 LTD (2024, SRAM Red AXS)4.5/5 - Written
Escape Collective
Review: BMC TeamMachine R 01 – don't call it an aero bikeRonan McLaughlinTested: 01 launch build (SRAM Red AXS, DT Swiss ARC 1100 62)
Frame & platform
Frame & fork
- Frame material
- Carbon (01 Premium Carbon, Aerocore design)
- Fork material
- Carbon (01 Premium Carbon, Halo fork)
- Frame weight
- 910 g32.1 oz
- Fork weight
- 395 g13.9 oz
- Frameset weight
- 1,805 g3.98 lb
- Weight measured on
- Frame 910 g, fork 395 g and seatpost 155 g are BMC's launch figures for size 54. The frameset weight is the current store figure for size 54 'as pictured with all accessories' in most paints (1,780 g in Lightweight Carbon VAR0, up to 1,830 g in other colours).
- Max system weight
- 110 kg242.5 lb
- Frame sizes
- 47, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
- Colours
- Acid Wrap / Carbon (ONE), Off-White / Carbon (TWO), Blue Carbon Doodle (THREE), Carbon Doodle (FOUR), Metallic Red / Carbon (FIVE); framesets in Lightweight Carbon VAR0, Carbon / Fluo Wrap, Carbon / Neon Red, Chameleon Petrol / Carbon, Off-White / Carbon and Metallic Blue Purple / Carbon
- Also available as
- Teammachine R Mpc. (limited, handmade 'Masterpiece' frameset); Teammachine SLR is BMC's lighter climbing race bike
- UCI frame approval
- Approved 10 Oct 2023 as 'Teammachine R' (frame and fork), sizes 47-61 (6), code BMC-TRM (UCI list version 2026.08.14)
Compatibility & standards
- Brake type
- Hydraulic disc, flat mount
- Max rotor size
- 160 mm
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Max tire width
- 30 mm
- Bottom bracket standard
- BB86 press-fit (86.5 mm road shell, 41 mm bore)
- Front axle
- 12x100 thru-axle (BMC CTS1048, M12x1.0)
- Rear axle
- 12x142 thru-axle (BMC CTS1049, M12x1.0)
- Drivetrain compatibility
- Electronic groupsets only: Shimano 12-speed Di2, SRAM AXS and Campagnolo Wireless (not Campagnolo EPS); 2x or 1x road chainlines
- Mechanical shifting possible
- No
- 1x compatible
- Yes
- Max chainring
- 56T
- Front derailleur mount
- Riveted braze-on hanger for 2x (44.5 mm chainline)
- Cable routing
- Fully internal through the headset (ICS Technology stealth cable routing)
- Electronic battery location
- In the seatpost (a BMC seatpost battery holder is needed for Shimano's BT-DN300)
Fit & adjustability
- Cockpit
- One-piece BMC ICS Carbon Aero Gen 2 bar and stem on the ONE to FOUR; the FIVE pairs BMC's ICS2 stem with an alloy bar
- Standard stem and bar possible
- No
- Seatpost type
- Teammachine R 01 carbon aero seatpost with 0 mm (47-51) or 10 mm (54-61) offset; an integrated race-number holder clamp is available
- Fit notes
- BMC's parts list has the ICS Carbon Aero Gen 2 in 80-140 mm stem lengths at 370/420 mm (hoods/drops), 90-120 mm at 390/440 mm and 100-120 mm at 410/460 mm, all with 81 mm reach and 135 mm drop. ICS2 stems (80-140 mm), RSM01 stems and the ICS2 Carbon EVO cockpit also fit, but the manual says the frame only takes ICS-type cockpits and stems. Frames ship with high and low ICS top cones plus 3x10 mm and 2x3 mm spacers.
Aerodynamics
- Manufacturer aero claims
- BMC calls it the fastest road bike it has made. At launch Escape Collective reported BMC's figures of 3.5% less drag than the Teammachine SLR and 1.9% less than the Timemachine Road in the wind tunnel at 45 km/h.
- Testing method
- Tube shapes from CFD simulations by Red Bull Advanced Technologies, refined by BMC's Impec Lab; the wide Halo fork and deep bottom bracket area are the main features
- Tube profile
- Deep horizontal profiles at the head tube, bottom bracket and seatstay junction, with a hinged, sloping top tube and stealth dropouts
Travel, maintenance & warranty
- Headset bearings
- BMC by FSA HS-B-13P (standard) or HS-B-27P (stainless) bearings with ICS2 top cones
- Derailleur hanger
- BMC Dropout No. 81 (classic SRAM/Shimano/Campagnolo) or No. 82 (Shimano direct mount); both come with the frameset
- Maintenance
- Front brake takes a 160 mm rotor only, via a Teammachine R specific adapter; rear 140 or 160 mm. No rack mounts; only light clip-on mudguards (SKS Speedrocker, RaceBlade) fit.
- Proprietary parts
- Seatpost and clamp, ICS cockpit or stem with top cones and spacers, headset bearings, thru-axles, derailleur hangers, front brake adapter, Aerocore bottle cages
- Frame warranty
- BMC's voluntary frame warranty; registering the bike within six months of purchase extends it to five years
- Sold via
- Through BMC retailers; the BMC site shows prices and dealer stock (the ONE is not sold online)
Photos
Design sketches
Builds & components
Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.
Teammachine R 01 ONE | Teammachine R 01 TWO | Teammachine R 01 THREE | Teammachine R 01 FOUR | Teammachine R 01 FIVE | Teammachine R 01 Frameset | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||||||
| Price (MSRP) | €12,999$14,599£11,499 | €11,999$13,499£10,999 | €8,499$9,499£7,699 | €7,999$8,999£7,299 | €6,499$7,299£5,999 | €4,999$5,599£4,699 |
| Weight | 7.1 kg15.7 lb | 7.3 kg16.1 lb | 7.5 kg16.5 lb | 7.6 kg16.8 lb | 8 kg17.6 lb | — |
| Weight measured on size | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | — |
| Type | Complete bike | Complete bike | Complete bike | Complete bike | Complete bike | Frameset |
| Notes | Colour Acid Wrap / Carbon. Claimed weight is without pedals, size 54 'as pictured with all accessories'. The spec table lists DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut rims at 55 mm while BMC's product text calls them 65 mm wheels; the 55 mm figure is used here. Prices from BMC's German, US and UK stores (model year 2027). | Colour Off-White / Carbon. Claimed weight is without pedals, size 54 as pictured with all accessories. BMC doesn't name the maker of the CR 50 SL wheels. | Colour Blue Carbon Doodle. Claimed weight is without pedals, size 54 as pictured with all accessories. BMC doesn't name the maker of the CR 50 SL wheels. | Colour Carbon Doodle. Claimed weight is without pedals, size 54 as pictured with all accessories. BMC doesn't name the maker of the CR 50 wheels. | Colour Metallic Red / Carbon. The only build with a two-piece cockpit: BMC's ICS2 stem and an alloy bar. Claimed weight is without pedals, size 54 as pictured with all accessories. BMC doesn't name the maker of the CR 50 wheels. | Frame, fork, seatpost, Aerocore bottle cages, Shimano direct-mount and classic SRAM/Shimano derailleur hangers, and ICS top cones and spacers; no cockpit is listed. Sold in six paints at the same price: Lightweight Carbon VAR0 (claimed 1,780 g), Carbon / Fluo Wrap and Carbon / Neon Red (1,805 g), Chameleon Petrol / Carbon (1,810 g), Off-White / Carbon and Metallic Blue Purple / Carbon (1,830 g), all size 54 with accessories. The US store lists four of them, the UK store all six. |
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Groupset | SRAM Red AXS E1 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 | SRAM Force AXS E1 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 | Shimano 105 Di2 R7100 | — |
| Launched | 2024 · current generation | 2021 · current generation | 2025 · current generation | 2021 · current generation | 2022 · current generation | — |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | — |
| Electronic | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Wireless | Yes | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| Drivetrain | 2x | 2x | 2x | 2x | 2x | — |
| Shifters | SRAM Red AXS E1 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9270 | SRAM Force AXS E1 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170 | Shimano 105 Di2 ST-R7170 | — |
| Notes | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers (ED-RED-E1) | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers (ED-FRC-E1) | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers | — |
| Crankset | SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 | SRAM Force AXS E1 Power Meter | Shimano Ultegra R8100 | Shimano 105 R7100 | — |
| Chainrings | 48/35 | 52/36 | 48/35 | 52/36 | 52/36 | — |
| Crank lengths available | 165 mm (47), 167.5 mm (51), 170 mm (54-56), 172.5 mm (58-61) | 165 mm (47), 167.5 mm (51), 170 mm (54-56), 172.5 mm (58-61) | 165 mm (47), 167.5 mm (51), 170 mm (54-56), 172.5 mm (58-61) | 165 mm (47), 167.5 mm (51), 170 mm (54-56), 172.5 mm (58-61) | 165 mm (47), 167.5 mm (51), 170 mm (54-56), 172.5 mm (58-61) | — |
| Spindle | DUB | — | DUB | — | — | — |
| Power meter | SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter | 4iiii Precision 3+ Pro | SRAM Force AXS E1 Power Meter | 4iiii Precision 3+ | — | — |
| Launched | 2024 · current generation | 2024 · current generation | 2025 · current generation | 2024 · current generation | — | — |
| Type | Integrated in crankset | — | Integrated in crankset | — | — | — |
| Measurement | — | Dual-sided | Single side (as listed by BMC) | Left only (non-drive side) | — | — |
| Notes | — | BMC lists it as 'Precision Gen3+ Power Meter (Dual Side)' | — | — | — | — |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB Pressfit | Shimano SM-BB92-41B | SRAM DUB Pressfit | Shimano SM-BB72-41B | Shimano BB-RS500-PB | — |
| Standard | BB86 press-fit (BB-DUB-PF-A1) | BB86 press-fit | BB86 press-fit (BB-DUB-PF-A1) | BB86 press-fit | BB86 press-fit | — |
| Front derailleur | SRAM Red AXS E1 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250 | SRAM Force AXS E1 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 | Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 | — |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM Red AXS E1 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250 | SRAM Force AXS E1 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 | Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 | — |
| Cassette | SRAM Red XG-1290 E1 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 | SRAM Force XG-1270 E1 | Shimano Ultegra R8101 | Shimano CS-HG710 | — |
| Range | 10-36 | 11-34 | 10-36 | 11-34 | 11-36 | — |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | — |
| Chain | SRAM Red E1 | Shimano CN-M9100 | SRAM Force E1 | Shimano CN-M8100 | Shimano CN-M6100 | — |
| Brakes | ||||||
| Brake calipers | SRAM Red AXS E1 | Shimano Dura-Ace BR-R9270 | SRAM Force AXS E1 | Shimano Ultegra BR-R8170 | Shimano 105 BR-R7170 | — |
| Type | Hydraulic disc, flat mount | Hydraulic disc, flat mount | Hydraulic disc, flat mount | Hydraulic disc, flat mount | Hydraulic disc, flat mount | — |
| Rotors | SRAM Paceline X | Shimano RT-CL900 | SRAM CenterLine X | Shimano RT-CL800 | Shimano RT-CL700 | — |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | — |
| Rear rotor | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | — |
| Mount | — | Center Lock | — | Center Lock | Center Lock | — |
| Wheels & tires | ||||||
| Wheelset | DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut 55 | CR 50 SL Carbon | CR 50 SL Carbon | CR 50 Carbon | CR 50 Carbon | — |
| Front rim depth | 55 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | — |
| Rear rim depth | 55 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | — |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | — |
| Tubeless ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Hubs | DT Swiss 180 Dicut, Ratchet EXP 36 | TXC-812 front, TXC-240A rear, Center Lock | TXC-812 front, TXC-2406 rear, Center Lock | TXC-812 front, TXC-240A rear, Center Lock | TXC-812 front, TXC-240A rear, Center Lock | — |
| Tires | Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS | Pirelli P Zero Race TLR | Pirelli P Zero Race TLR | Pirelli P Zero Race TLR | Pirelli P Zero Race TLR | — |
| Tire width | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm | — |
| Set up tubeless | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Cockpit | ||||||
| Handlebar | BMC ICS Carbon Aero Gen 2 | BMC ICS Carbon Aero Gen 2 | BMC ICS Carbon Aero Gen 2 | BMC ICS Carbon Aero Gen 2 | BMC HB D4 03 | — |
| Type | One-piece bar and stem | One-piece bar and stem | One-piece bar and stem | One-piece bar and stem | Drop bar | — |
| Integrated stem | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | — |
| Widths available | 370/420 mm (47-51) or 390/440 mm (54-61) at hoods/drops as stock; BMC's parts list also has 410/460 mm | 370/420 mm (47-51) or 390/440 mm (54-61) at hoods/drops as stock; BMC's parts list also has 410/460 mm | 370/420 mm (47-51) or 390/440 mm (54-61) at hoods/drops as stock; BMC's parts list also has 410/460 mm | 370/420 mm (47-51) or 390/440 mm (54-61) at hoods/drops as stock; BMC's parts list also has 410/460 mm | — | — |
| Bar reach | 81 mm | 81 mm | 81 mm | 81 mm | 70 mm | — |
| Bar drop | 135 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm | — |
| Flare | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 6° | — |
| Cable routing | Fully internal (ICS) | Fully internal (ICS) | Fully internal (ICS) | Fully internal (ICS) | — | — |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Alloy 6061 | — |
| Notes | Stem length 80 mm (47), 90 (51-54), 100 (56), 110 (58-61); -17° stem angle | Stem length 80 mm (47), 90 (51-54), 100 (56), 110 (58-61); -17° stem angle | Stem length 80 mm (47), 90 (51-54), 100 (56), 110 (58-61); -17° stem angle | Stem length 80 mm (47), 90 (51-54), 100 (56), 110 (58-61); -17° stem angle | — | — |
| Stem | — | — | — | — | BMC ICS2 | — |
| Notes | — | — | — | — | Integrated Cockpit System stem with internal routing | — |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||||||
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLR Carbon | Selle Italia SLR Carbon | Selle Italia SLR Elite | Selle Italia SLR Elite | Selle Italia SLR Advan | — |
| Saddle width | 145 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm | — |
| Rails | Carbon | Carbon | Tubular steel | Tubular steel | Tubular steel | — |
| Seatpost | BMC Teammachine R 01 seatpost | BMC Teammachine R 01 seatpost | BMC Teammachine R 01 seatpost | BMC Teammachine R 01 seatpost | BMC Teammachine R 01 seatpost | BMC Teammachine R 01 seatpost |
| Offset / setback | 0 mm (47-51), 10 mm (54-61) | 0 mm (47-51), 10 mm (54-61) | 0 mm (47-51), 10 mm (54-61) | 0 mm (47-51), 10 mm (54-61) | 0 mm (47-51), 10 mm (54-61) | 0 mm (47-51), 10 mm (54-61) |
| Material | Carbon (01 Premium Carbon) | Carbon (01 Premium Carbon) | Carbon (01 Premium Carbon) | Carbon (01 Premium Carbon) | Carbon (01 Premium Carbon) | Carbon (01 Premium Carbon) |
| Bar tape | BMC Tacky 3mm | BMC Tacky 3mm | BMC Tacky 3mm | BMC Tacky 3mm | BMC Tacky 3mm | — |
| Thickness | 3 mm | 3 mm | 3 mm | 3 mm | 3 mm | — |
| Included extras | ||||||
| Pedals | None included | None included | None included | None included | None included | — |
| Bottle cages | BMC Aerocore bottle cages | BMC Aerocore bottle cages | BMC Aerocore bottle cages | BMC Aerocore bottle cages | BMC Aerocore bottle cages | BMC Aerocore bottle cages |
| Notes | Integrated with the frame's Aerocore design | Integrated with the frame's Aerocore design | Integrated with the frame's Aerocore design | Integrated with the frame's Aerocore design | Integrated with the frame's Aerocore design | Integrated with the frame's Aerocore design |
Teammachine R 01 price & value
Where it's cheapest
MSRPs converted at ECB reference rates of 2026-10-05 (1 EUR = 1.1204 USD = 0.8472 GBP). US prices exclude sales tax, so add your state's rate before comparing.
| Build | Market | MSRP | In EUR | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teammachine R 01 ONE | Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €12,999 | €12,999 | cheapest |
| USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $14,599 | €13,030 | +0% | |
| UK (GBP, incl. VAT) | £11,499 | €13,573 | +4% | |
| Teammachine R 01 TWO | Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €11,999 | €11,999 | cheapest |
| USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $13,499 | €12,048 | +0% | |
| UK (GBP, incl. VAT) | £10,999 | €12,983 | +8% | |
| Teammachine R 01 THREE | USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $9,499 | €8,478 | cheapest |
| Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €8,499 | €8,499 | +0% | |
| UK (GBP, incl. VAT) | £7,699 | €9,088 | +7% | |
| Teammachine R 01 FOUR | Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €7,999 | €7,999 | cheapest |
| USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $8,999 | €8,032 | +0% | |
| UK (GBP, incl. VAT) | £7,299 | €8,615 | +8% | |
| Teammachine R 01 FIVE | Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €6,499 | €6,499 | cheapest |
| USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $7,299 | €6,515 | +0% | |
| UK (GBP, incl. VAT) | £5,999 | €7,081 | +9% | |
| Teammachine R 01 Frameset | USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $5,599 | €4,997 | cheapest |
| Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €4,999 | €4,999 | +0% | |
| UK (GBP, incl. VAT) | £4,699 | €5,547 | +11% |
Building up the Teammachine R 01 Frameset
Included: Bottle cages, Seatpost.
Still to buy: Groupset, Crankset, Cassette, Chain, Brake calipers, Wheelset, Tires, Handlebar, Saddle, Pedals.
Real-world weight
Scale weights of the Teammachine R 01 from reviewers, next to BMC's claim.
| What | Measured | Claimed | Measured by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete bikeSize 56 · 01 LTD build (2024) as tested | 7.25 kg16 lb | — | BikeRadar2024-07 |
| Complete bikeSize 56 · Launch build with SRAM Red AXS, DT Swiss ARC 1100 62 mm wheels, dual power meters and pedals | 7.4 kg16.3 lb | — | Escape Collective2023-10 |
Ownership checklist
1 of 4 known checks pass. Why these checks
- ✕
Threaded bottom bracket
BB86 press-fit (86.5 mm road shell, 41 mm bore)
- ✕
UDH derailleur hanger
BMC Dropout No. 81 (classic SRAM/Shimano/Campagnolo) or No. 82 (Shimano direct mount); both come with the frameset
- ✓
Standard 12×142 mm rear axle
12x142 thru-axle (BMC CTS1049, M12x1.0)
- ✕
Works with mechanical shifting
Teammachine R 01 geometry
| 47 | 51 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider height min | — | 166 cm5′5″ | 172 cm5′8″ | 178 cm5′10″ | 184 cm6′0″ | 190 cm6′3″ |
| Rider height max | 166 cm5′5″ | 174 cm5′9″ | 180 cm5′11″ | 186 cm6′1″ | 192 cm6′4″ | — |
| Stack | 504 mm19.8″ | 528 mm20.8″ | 548 mm21.6″ | 563 mm22.2″ | 582 mm22.9″ | 608 mm23.9″ |
| Reach | 368 mm14.5″ | 378 mm14.9″ | 387 mm15.2″ | 393 mm15.5″ | 402 mm15.8″ | 409 mm16.1″ |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° | 73° |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 71.5° | 72.3° | 72.3° | 72.3° | 72.3° |
| Head tube length | 108 mm4.3″ | 133 mm5.2″ | 149 mm5.9″ | 165 mm6.5″ | 184 mm7.2″ | 211 mm8.3″ |
| Effective top tube | 515 mm20.3″ | 532 mm20.9″ | 552 mm21.7″ | 562 mm22.1″ | 582 mm22.9″ | 598 mm23.5″ |
| Seat tube length | 418 mm16.5″ | 463 mm18.2″ | 499 mm19.6″ | 519 mm20.4″ | 541 mm21.3″ | 570 mm22.4″ |
| Chainstay | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 968 mm38.1″ | 986 mm38.8″ | 989 mm38.9″ | 999 mm39.3″ | 1,015 mm40″ | 1,030 mm40.6″ |
| BB drop | 69 mm2.7″ | 69 mm2.7″ | 69 mm2.7″ | 69 mm2.7″ | 69 mm2.7″ | 69 mm2.7″ |
| Fork length | 367 mm14.4″ | 367 mm14.4″ | 367 mm14.4″ | 367 mm14.4″ | 367 mm14.4″ | 367 mm14.4″ |
| Fork offset | 48 mm1.9″ | 48 mm1.9″ | 43 mm1.7″ | 43 mm1.7″ | 43 mm1.7″ | 43 mm1.7″ |
| Trail | 63 mm2.5″ | 63 mm2.5″ | 63 mm2.5″ | 63 mm2.5″ | 63 mm2.5″ | 63 mm2.5″ |
| Front centre | 568 mm22.4″ | 586 mm23.1″ | 589 mm23.2″ | 599 mm23.6″ | 614 mm24.2″ | 630 mm24.8″ |
| Standover | 721 mm28.4″ | 755 mm29.7″ | 781 mm30.7″ | 799 mm31.5″ | 813 mm32″ | 836 mm32.9″ |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
| Crank length | 165 mm6.5″ | 167.5 mm6.6″ | 170 mm6.7″ | 170 mm6.7″ | 172.5 mm6.8″ | 172.5 mm6.8″ |
| Stem length | 80 mm3.1″ | 90 mm3.5″ | 90 mm3.5″ | 100 mm3.9″ | 110 mm4.3″ | 110 mm4.3″ |
| Handlebar width | 370 mm14.6″ | 370 mm14.6″ | 390 mm15.4″ | 390 mm15.4″ | 390 mm15.4″ | 390 mm15.4″ |
| Handlebar reach | 81 mm3.2″ | 81 mm3.2″ | 81 mm3.2″ | 81 mm3.2″ | 81 mm3.2″ | 81 mm3.2″ |
| Handlebar drop | 135 mm5.3″ | 135 mm5.3″ | 135 mm5.3″ | 135 mm5.3″ | 135 mm5.3″ | 135 mm5.3″ |
Side view
Drawn to scale (how to read it).
How the geometry rides
The Teammachine R 01 in size 54 against the middle size of 29 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).
- Trail63 mm2.5″
shortestlonger than 91% of 29 bikeslongest
Longer trail than most: steering is steadier and less twitchy on the extensions.
- Wheelbase989 mm38.9″
shortestlonger than 66% of 65 bikeslongest
- Front centre589 mm23.2″
shortestlonger than 78% of 29 bikeslongest
Long front centre: more weight on the rear wheel and more stable front end.
- Chainstay410 mm16.1″
shortestlonger than 63% of 73 bikeslongest
Good to know
Aerodynamics
The Halo fork's wide-set legs move the front wheel's turbulent wake away from the frame to reduce flow separation, and the deep bottom bracket area narrows the gap to the rear wheel so the air stays attached to the rim. BMC says the integrated Aerocore cages make the bike faster with bottles fitted.
SourceFit
Geometry is from BMC's current product pages. BMC's 2023 launch document gives slightly different figures for two sizes: 606 mm stack on the 61 (608 now) and a 185 mm head tube on the 58 (184 now). Rider heights are BMC's own ranges, which overlap between sizes.
SourceCompatibility
Chainrings: 1x up to 48 teeth; 2x designed for 52/36 or 50/34, with a maximum of 56 teeth (Shimano) or 54 (SRAM) and a minimum of 50 (Shimano) or 46 (SRAM). Optimised for 28 mm tyres; minimum 23 mm, maximum 30 mm measured with 4 mm clearance.
SourceRacing
On the UCI list of approved framesets since 10 October 2023 (sizes 47 to 61).
SourceHistory
Launched in October 2023 as BMC's new race bike, sitting alongside the Teammachine SLR. BMC still documents the current bikes as 'Teammachine R Gen 1'.
SourceVersions
The model-year 2027 builds use the ICS Carbon Aero Gen 2 cockpit (370/420 or 390/440 mm, 81 mm reach, 12° flare); BMC's launch document described the original ICS Carbon Aero at 360/420 mm with 72.5 mm reach and 12.5° flare. Model-year 2026 builds are still listed in BMC's stores.
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Teammachine R 01 FAQ
Is the BMC Teammachine R 01 UCI legal?+
Yes. The BMC Teammachine R 01 is UCI legal, so it can be raced in UCI-sanctioned road races.
How much does the BMC Teammachine R 01 cost?+
Manufacturer prices (MSRP): €4,999–€12,999 / $5,599–$14,599 / £4,699–£11,499 across 6 listed builds and framesets: Teammachine R 01 ONE, Teammachine R 01 TWO, Teammachine R 01 THREE, Teammachine R 01 FOUR, Teammachine R 01 FIVE and Teammachine R 01 Frameset.
How much does the BMC Teammachine R 01 weigh?+
The lightest complete build listed (Teammachine R 01 ONE) weighs 7.1 kg (15.7 lb) in size 54. The frame weighs 910 g (32.1 oz) (Frame 910 g, fork 395 g and seatpost 155 g are BMC's launch figures for size 54. The frameset weight is the current store figure for size 54 'as pictured with all accessories' in most paints (1,780 g in Lightweight Carbon VAR0, up to 1,830 g in other colours).). The frameset weighs 1,805 g (3.98 lb).
What sizes does the BMC Teammachine R 01 come in?+
6 sizes: 47, 51, 54, 56, 58 and 61. The manufacturer recommends them for riders from 166 cm (5′5″) to 192 cm (6′4″).
What is the tire clearance of the BMC Teammachine R 01?+
Up to 30 mm tires on 700c wheels.
Which groupsets are compatible with the BMC Teammachine R 01?+
Drivetrain compatibility: Electronic groupsets only: Shimano 12-speed Di2, SRAM AXS and Campagnolo Wireless (not Campagnolo EPS); 2x or 1x road chainlines. Mechanical groupsets are not supported. 1x drivetrains are supported. The largest chainring that fits is 56T. Bottom bracket: BB86 press-fit (86.5 mm road shell, 41 mm bore).
What builds of the BMC Teammachine R 01 are available?+
Teammachine R 01 ONE: SRAM Red AXS E1; Teammachine R 01 TWO: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200; Teammachine R 01 THREE: SRAM Force AXS E1; Teammachine R 01 FOUR: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100; Teammachine R 01 FIVE: Shimano 105 Di2 R7100.
What warranty does the BMC Teammachine R 01 frame have?+
BMC's voluntary frame warranty; registering the bike within six months of purchase extends it to five years
Is the BMC Teammachine R 01 aerodynamic?+
BMC calls it the fastest road bike it has made. At launch Escape Collective reported BMC's figures of 3.5% less drag than the Teammachine SLR and 1.9% less than the Timemachine Road in the wind tunnel at 45 km/h. (Tube shapes from CFD simulations by Red Bull Advanced Technologies, refined by BMC's Impec Lab; the wide Halo fork and deep bottom bracket area are the main features)
Sources
- https://de.bmc-switzerland.com/products/teammachine-r-01-one-bikes-bmc-27a-000050
- https://us.bmc-switzerland.com/products/teammachine-r-01-one-bikes-bmc-27a-000050
- https://uk.bmc-switzerland.com/products/teammachine-r-01-one-bikes-bmc-27a-000050
- https://de.bmc-switzerland.com/products/teammachine-r-01-frameset-frames-bmc-27a-000047
- https://de.bmc-switzerland.com/collections/teammachine-r-series
- https://de.bmc-switzerland.com/cdn/shop/files/BMC_Teammachine_R_01_Gen1_Owners_Manual_-_V1_-_20260205.pdf
- https://de.bmc-switzerland.com/cdn/shop/files/BMC_Teammachine_R_01_Gen1_DNA_ENG_-_FINAL_-_20231004.pdf
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- https://de.bmc-switzerland.com/products/teammachine-r-01-two-bikes-bmc-27a-000052
- https://de.bmc-switzerland.com/products/teammachine-r-01-three-bikes-bmc-27a-000051
- https://de.bmc-switzerland.com/products/teammachine-r-01-four-bikes-bmc-27a-000044
- https://de.bmc-switzerland.com/products/teammachine-r-01-five-bikes-bmc-27a-000043
- https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/road-bikes/bmc-teammachine-r-01-ltd-review
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