BMC’s naming convention can be confusing for some. BMC has three road bike models; Teammachine SLR (all-rounder), Timemachine (aero), and Roadmachine (endurance).
The top-of-the-line BMC bikes have a 01 after their names, and the lower range doesn’t. The ALR acronym indicates aluminum frames.
The BMC bike specs are specified in written numbers such as ONE, TWO, THREE, and so on, indicating their component levels. The lower the number, the better the specs.
Example : BMC Teammachine SLR01 ONE
| BMC model | Type of BMC bike | Price range (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| BMC Teammachine SLR01 | Premium, all-rounder race bike | $7,499 to $15,9990 |
| BMC Teammachine SLR | All-rounder race bike | $3,199 to $6,499 |
| BMC Teammachine ALR | Aluminum, mid-range bike | $2,599 to $3,999 |
| BMC Roadmachine 01 | Premium endurance bike | $7,299 to $12,699 |
| BMC Roadmachine | Endurance bike | $4,599 to $6,499 |
| BMC Roadmachine X | Urban bike | $5,099 to $6,699 |
| Timemachine Road 01 | Premium aero race bike | $7,199 to $12,999 |
BMC Teammachine SLR01
The BMC Teammachine SLR is an all-rounder, pure-breed race bike.
Cadel Evans won the Tour de France in 2011 on the same BMC Teammachine SLR01 model, albeit an older generation model. At first glance, the naming convention of the Teammachine SLR01 can be confusing and looks to be all over.
There are two versions available; BMC Teammachine SLR01 (higher grade) vs BMC Teammachine SLR (standard).
Both models have the same frame geometry but differ in carbon fiber grade (Premium 01 Carbon vs Premium Carbon vs ), internal vs external cable routing, and components.
The range-topping model is the BMC Teammachine SLR01 Ltd, the same bike the AG2R Citroën Team rode at the 2023 Tour de France. It’s followed by the One, Two Three, Four, and Five models. Top-of-the-line BMC Teammachine SLR01 models are equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 or SRAM Red AXS. Mid-range models are equipped with Shimano Ultegra Di2 or SRAM Force AXS.
| Model | Frame material | Groupset | Wheelset | Retail price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC Teammachine SLR01 Ltd | Premium 01 carbon | Campagnolo Super Record EPS | Campagnolo Bora Ultra Disc WTO | $15,999 |
| BMC Teammachine SLR01 One | Premium 01 carbon | SRAM Red eTap AXS | Zipp 353 NSW | $14,999 |
| BMC Teammachine SLR01 Two | Premium 01 carbon | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (R9200) | DT Swiss ARC 1100 DICUT | $12,999 |
| BMC Teammachine SLR01 Three | Premium 01 carbon | Shimano Ultegra Di2 (R8100) | DT Swiss ARC 1650 | $9,299 |
| BMC Teammachine SLR01 Four | Premium 01 carbon | SRAM Force eTap AXS | CRD-351 SL | $8,499 |
| BMC Teammachine SLR01 Five | Premium 01 carbon | Shimano Ultegra Di2 (R8100) | CRD-351 SL | $7,499 |
| BMC Teammachine SLR One | Premium carbon | Shimano Ultegra Di2 (R8100) | CRD-351 | $6,499 |
| BMC Teammachine SLR Two | Premium carbon | SRAM Force eTap AXS | DT SWISS P1800 | $5,999 |
| BMC Teammachine SLR Three | Premium carbon | Shimano Ultegra Di2 (R8100) | XRD-522 | $5,599 |
| BMC Teammachine SLR Four | Premium carbon | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | XRD-522 | $5,199 |
| BMC Teammachine SLR Five | Premium carbon | Shimano 105 Di2 (R7100) | Mavic Open Disc | $4,599 |
BMC Teammachine SLR vs others
More reading : BMC Teammachine SLR Frame Geometry Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (R9200) vs SRAM Red eTap AXS Groupsets
BMC Teammachine SLR
The BMC Teammachine SLR is a mid-range carbon race bike at more accessible pricing levels.
It’s similar to the SLR01, except for the carbon grade (Premium 01 vs Premium carbon) and the absence of hidden front-end cabling. Unlike the BMC Teammachine SLR01, the BMC Teammachine SLR has exposed brake hoses on the front end due to the non-integrated, two-piece cockpit design.
Similar to its elder sibling, the naming convention of the BMC Teammachine SLR is easy to understand, with ONE being the top model and SEVEN the entry-level model.
There are seven models in the BMC Teammachine SLR lineup based on its groupset options.
| Model | Frame material | Groupset | Wheelset | Retail price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC Teammachine SLR ONE | Premium carbon | Shimano Ultegra Di2 (R8100) | CRD-351 | $6,499 |
| BMC Teammachine SLR TWO | Premium carbon | SRAM Force eTap AXS | DT SWISS P1800 | $5,999 |
| BMC Teammachine SLR THREE | Premium carbon | Shimano Ultegra Di2 (R8100) | XRD-522 | $5,599 |
| BMC Teammachine SLR FOUR | Premium carbon | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | XRD-522 | $5,199 |
| BMC Teammachine SLR FIVE | Premium carbon | Shimano 105 Di2 (R7100) | Mavic Open Disc | $4,599 |
| BMC Teammachine SLR SIX | Premium carbon | Shimano 105 (R7000) | Mavic Open Disc | $3,399 |
| BMC Teammachine SLR SEVEN | Premium carbon | Shimano 105 (R7000) | PRD23 | $3,199 |
More reading : Shimano Ultegra Di2 (R8100) vs SRAM Force eTap AXS Groupsets
BMC Teammachine ALR
The BMC Teammachine ALR is an entry-level, aluminum road bike, hence the ALR acronym.
With the same geometry as the BMC Teammachine SLR and Teammachine SLR01, the BMC Teammachine ALR is a solid bike. For it to be budget-friendly, BMC specced all the models with low to mid-tiered Shimano or SRAM drivetrains and aluminum wheels.
There are two models in the BMC Teammachine ALR lineup. The difference lies in the choice of electronic vs. mechanical groupsets and wheels.
| Model | Frame material | Groupset | Wheelset | Retail price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC Teammachine ALR ONE | Smoothweld Premium aluminum | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | XRD-522 | $3,999 |
| BMC Teammachine ALR TWO | Smoothweld Premium aluminum | Shimano 105 (R7000) | SR500 | $2,599 |
More reading : BMC Teammachine ALR Frame Geometry Shimano 105 Di2 (R7100) vs SRAM Rival eTap AXS Groupsets
BMC Roadmachine 01
The BMC Roadmachine is an endurance bike.
The BMC Roadmachine has a more relaxed geometry compared to the Teammachine. It has a carbon fiber layup geared towards more comfort, especially over rough roads, at the expense of high performance and stiffness.
There are two versions available; BMC Roadmachine 01 (higher grade) vs BMC Roadmachine (standard). Both have the same frame geometry but differ in carbon fiber grade (Premium 01 Carbon vs Premium Carbon) and internal vs external cable routing.
| Model | Frame material | Groupset | Wheelset | Retail price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC Roadmachine 01 One | Premium 01 carbon | SRAM Red eTap AXS | Zipp 303 Firecrest | $12,699 |
| BMC Roadmachine 01 Two | Premium 01 carbon | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (R9200) | DT Swiss ERC 1100 | $12,999 |
| BMC Roadmachine 01 Three | Premium 01 carbon | Shimano Ultegra Di2 (R8100) | CRD-321 SL Carbon | $8,899 |
| BMC Roadmachine 01 Four | Premium 01 carbon | SRAM Force eTap AXS | CRD-321 SL Carbon | $8,299 |
| BMC Roadmachine 01 Five | Premium 01 carbon | Shimano Ultegra Di2 (R8100) | CRD-321 SL Carbon | $7,299 |
| BMC Roadmachine One | Premium carbon | Shimano Ultegra Di2 (R8100) | CRD-321 | $6,499 |
| BMC Roadmachine Two | Premium carbon | SRAM Force eTap AXS | DT Swiss E1800 | $5,999 |
| BMC Roadmachine Three | Premium carbon | Shimano 105 Di2 (R7100) | XRD-522 | $5,599 |
| BMC Roadmachine Four | Premium carbon | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | XRD-522 | $5,199 |
| BMC Roadmachine Five | Premium carbon | Shimano 105 Di2 (R7100) | Mavic Open Disc | $4,599 |
| BMC Roadmachine Six | Premium carbon | Shimano 105 (R7000) | Mavic Open Disc | $3,399 |
BMC Roadmachine vs others
More reading : BMC Roadmachine Frame Geometry Race vs Endurance Bikes
BMC Roadmachine
The BMC Roadmachine is the cheaper version of the Roadmachine 01.
They have the same frame geometry but differ in carbon fiber grade (Premium carbon vs Premium 01 carbon) and cable routing. The front and rear brake hoses are exposed and enter the frame at the top left of the fork and downtube.
The highest-specced BMC Roadmachine is with either an SRAM Force eTap AXS or Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset. Mechanical Shimano 105 groupset is used on cheaper models.
| Model | Frame material | Groupset | Wheelset | Retail price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC Roadmachine ONE | Carbon | Shimano Ultegra Di2 (R8100) | CRD-321 | $6,499 |
| BMC Roadmachine TWO | Carbon | SRAM Force eTap AXS | DT Swiss E1800 | $5,999 |
| BMC Roadmachine THREE | Carbon | Shimano 105 Di2 (R7100) | XRD-522 | $5,599 |
| BMC Roadmachine FOUR | Carbon | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | XRD-522 | $5,199 |
| BMC Roadmachine FIVE | Carbon | Shimano 105 Di2 (R7100) | Mavic Open Disc | $4,599 |
| BMC Roadmachine SIX | Carbon | Shimano 105 (R7000) | Mavic Open Disc | $3,399 |
More reading : List of Road Bikes with Shimano 105 Di2 (R7100) Groupset
BMC Roadmachine X
The BMC Roadmachine X is designed for adventure rides, daily commutes, or light-duty touring.
The carbon frame with a carbon fork has a relaxed geometry focusing on comfort, wider tires, and mounting points for fenders and rear bike racks.
| Model | Frame material | Groupset | Wheelset | Retail price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC Roadmachine X ONE | Premium carbon | SRAM Force eTap AXS | CRD-321 carbon | $6,699 |
| BMC Roadmachine X TWO | Premium carbon | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | XRD-522 | $5,099 |
BMC Timemachine Road 01
The BMC Timemachine Road 01 is BMC’s fastest bike to date.
Designed for all-out speed, the tubes are aerodynamically shaped, and cables are fully hidden and integrated, achieving a clean front end. All models are specced with deeper 50mm wheels.
The BMC Timemachine Road lineup has three models priced from $7,199 to $12,699. The option for frameset only is also available.
| Model | Frame material | Groupset | Wheelset | Retail price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC Timemachine Road 01 One | Premium 01 carbon | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (R9200) | DT Swiss ARC 1100 | $12,799 |
| BMC Timemachine Road 01 Two | Premium 01 carbon | Shimano Ultegra Di2 (R8100) | CRD-501 carbon | $7,999 |
| BMC Timemachine Road 01 Three | Premium 01 carbon | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | CRD-501 carbon | $7,199 |
BMC Timemachine Road vs others
More reading : BMC Timemachine Road Frame Geometry Shimano Ultegra Di2 (R8100) vs Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (R9200) Groupsets
BMC bikes FAQ
What is the difference between BMC Teammachine and Roadmachine?
The BMC Teammachine and Roadmachine are high-performance, carbon road bikes designed for different types of riding.
| Attributes | BMC Teammachine | BMC Roadmachine |
|---|---|---|
| Type of riding | Race-oriented | Endurance-oriented |
| Riding position | Aggressive | Relaxed |
| Bike handling | Snappy, responsive | Stable, predictable |
| Comfort | Lower | Higher |
| Power transfer | Excellent | Good |
| Aerodynamics | Better | Good, but less optimized |
What is the difference between BMC Teammachine and Timemachine Road?
The BMC Teammachine is a race-oriented bike designed for aggressive riding and snappy handling, while the BMC Timemachine Road is an aerodynamic road bike built for speed and efficiency on flat courses and time trials
| Attributes | BMC Teammachine | BMC Timemachine Road |
|---|---|---|
| Type of riding | Race-oriented | Aerodynamic, time trials |
| Riding position | Aggressive | Streamlined |
| Bike handling | Snappy, responsive | Less nimble |
| Comfort | Balanced | Lower |
| Power transfer | Excellent | Excellent |
| Aerodynamics | Good | Highly optimized |
How long is BMC’s warranty?
BMC bikes come with a 3-year warranty for the frames and a 2-year warranty for the paint. You can extend the warranty from 3 to 5 years by registering on the BMC website within 30 days of purchase.
More about BMC’s warranty policy.
Does BMC make women-specific road bikes?
BMC doesn’t make a women-specific bike nor has models with women-specific components such as narrower handlebars and saddles. Their smallest size is 47, which will suit someone between 5’ 3” to 5’ 5” (160 to 166cm).
More reading : How to Determine Your Ideal Bike Size
Where are BMC bikes made?
BMC bikes have been made in Taiwan since 2014. Initially, the bikes were made in Grenchen, Switzerland, but BMC moved production to Taiwan to keep costs down and stay competitive. The Grenchen facility today is their R&D center.
Why are BMC bikes more expensive than others?
What is the Impec Advanced R&D Lab?
The Impec Advanced R&D Lab is BMC’s Research and Development and Engineering teams facility in Grenchen, Switzerland. It is where the BMC Impec bike was born, but today it is not a manufacturing facility. It is used for R&D and Engineering teams.
Which professional cycling team does BMC sponsor?
As one of the leading road bike brands today, the BMC bikes have been a mainstay in professional cycling with BMC Racing Team. Their first Tour de France appearance was in 2004 with Phonak Cycling Team.
The Teammachine SLR01 is their top racing bike with Cadel Evans (2011 Tour de France), Philippe Gilbert (2012 Road Race World Championship), and Greg van Avermart (2016 Olympics Road Race, 2017 Paris Roubaix).
The AG2R Citreon Team will ride BMC bikes in 2023.
More reading : Bikes at the 2022 Tour de France
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