Tech Gallery: BMC aero road bike
- By Caley Fretz
- Published Jun. 6, 2012
- Updated Jun. 6, 2012 at 12:04 PM EDT
BMC Time Machine Road
This is the first BMC Time Machine Road to make it to the race circuit. George Hincapie rode it for part of Tuesday's second stage, but opted to ride his regular Team Machine on Wednesday due to the rain. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
BMC Time Machine Road
BMC head mechanic Ian Sherburne prepared the new bike for Hincapie Wednesday morning before throwing it back on the car. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
BMC Time Machine Road
Like the recently spotted Trek Madone 7, BMC has moved the rear brake to under the bottom bracket. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
BMC Time Machine Road
The front brake is functionally the same as the one used on BMC's TM01 time trial frame, according to BMC mechanic Ian Sherburne. It is integrated into the fork. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
BMC Time Machine Road
Complete integration of the front brake. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
BMC Time Machine Road
Rear brake housing stop and Di2 entry port. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
BMC Time Machine Road
The top tube is very similar to that of the TM01 TT frame. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
BMC Time Machine Road
Other design cues from the TM01 are present: the dropped seat stays, horizontal chainstays, and T-shaped top tube are all found on both. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
BMC Time Machine Road
Di2 routing out the back of the chainstays. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
BMC Time Machine Road
The rear brake looks like a mini-V, just like those found on the TM01. Cabling is internal in the downtube, exiting just behind the bottom bracket. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
BMC Time Machine Road
A cap over the front brakes keeps things smooth. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
BMC Time Machine Road
The hidden rear brake. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
BMC Time Machine Road
Front brake. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
BMC Time Machine Road
Internal routing. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
BMC Time Machine Road
On this particlar bike, the Di2 battery is hidden inside the seatpost. But BMC mechanics made it clear that this may not be the final production method of hiding the battery. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
BMC Time Machine Road
A custom number plate to fit the shaped seat tube. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
BMC Time Machine Road
The bottom bracket area bears striking resemblance to the TM01 time trial frame. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
BMC Time Machine Road
A fully internal and integrated front brake on the new BMC Time Machine Road. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
FILED UNDER: Bikes and Tech / Gallery TAGS: aero / BMC / Critérium du Dauphiné
Caley Fretz
Tech Editor Caley Fretz came on board with VN in September 2010, and now splits his year between Boulder, Colorado and Annecy, France. Beyond his journalistic pursuits, he is a category 1 road, 'cross and track racer. He also holds a pro XC mountain bike license, though unlicensed racing is now more his style.
