The most striking feature of the new BMC Speedmachine time trial/triathlon bike is the very wide stance of the fork legs and the seat stays, which are reminiscent of the Hope x Lotus track bike ridden by Team GB and indeed, BMC’s own Trackmachine which we spotted at the UCI World Championships in Glasgow last month.
BMC says that the development of the new Speedmachine has been a five year project, with the prototype released in 2022 and spotted being ridden by the BMC-sponsored Tudor Pro Cycling in the 2023 Tour de Romandie prologue time trial.
It worked on the new bike alongside Red Bull Advanced Technologies, which has a background in Formula 1 car development. As witnessed by the Red Bull logo on its down tube, the company has also been instrumental in the development of BMC’s latest, yet-to-be-launched aero road bike, which we covered ahead of the 2023 Tour de France Grand Départ in Bilbao.
BMC reports that Red Bull Advanced Technologies contributed its know-how in Formula 1 “driver feel”, which was translated into a design that helps the rider feel more at one with the bike, better understanding how it will react when riding and so better able to maintain speed.
The development of the new Speedmachine centred on increasing the bike’s stability, to allow its rider to ride faster in real world conditions. BMC says that meant a reappraisal of the bike’s geometry, particularly around the head tube angle and the fork rake and trail.
The bike includes fewer parts, which BMC says has resulted in a 500g weight reduction from its previous generation Timemachine 01 Disc, while the extent of the bike’s integration has been increased.
The new Speedmachine has been designed so that airflow over the frame produces downforce, which BMC says contributes to its stability. It’s another feature borrowed from Red Bull’s Formula 1 expertise.
BMC has also increased the range of options available for the base bars and extensions, so it’s easier to configure these to the rider’s requirements. There are two base bar options, a range of extensions and compatibility with Profile Design cockpits for even greater adjustability.
This has allowed it to reduce the number of frame size options it offers from the Timemachine’s four to three for the Speedmachine, but still provide reach and stack adjustment to suit a wide range of riders and ride positions, with…
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