At this year’s Tour de France, American Tejay van Garderen
will attack the longest climbs in the Alps on a BMC Teammachine SLR01.
It’s an ethereal carbon climber, but even the lower-priced models in the
line, like the SLR03,
cost several thousands of dollars. To put that performance within the
reach of more cyclists, BMC developed the ALR01 aluminum frame, which is
based on its top race bikes.
The model comes in four options that share the same fork and tube shapes as BMC’s carbon Teammachine SLR models. The only difference is that it has a 1cm taller headtube and a slightly longer wheelbase. Just like its more expensive sisters, the ALR03 has an offset seat tube, massive downtube size, and asymmetrical chainstays, which combine to create a snappy ride under full power. The full-carbon tapered fork retains the hallmark radical tube shapes BMC is known for.
BMC claims a painted 54 cm frame weighs a respectable 1,295 grams. All
four models feature a full complement of Shimano components, including
cranks. The range starts with the ALR01 with Shimano Ultegra components
and costs $2099. Versions with Shimano’s 105 ($1,599), Tiagra ($1,399),
and Sora ($1,099) groups are also available. All four models are
available immediately from BMC USA dealers.
The model comes in four options that share the same fork and tube shapes as BMC’s carbon Teammachine SLR models. The only difference is that it has a 1cm taller headtube and a slightly longer wheelbase. Just like its more expensive sisters, the ALR03 has an offset seat tube, massive downtube size, and asymmetrical chainstays, which combine to create a snappy ride under full power. The full-carbon tapered fork retains the hallmark radical tube shapes BMC is known for.
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