Article by Jeff Valliere
BMC Fourstroke 01 ONE ( $10,999.00 as tested)
Flashfire Orange/Black
Sizes S-XL
24lbs (without pedals)
SRAM XO Eagle Transmission Drivetrain
Rock Shox SID Ultimate Fork / Rock Shox SIDLUXE Ultimate Shock
DT Swiss XRC 1501 Wheelset
Pros: Light, agile handling, remote adjustable suspension, quality, componentry and light wheel spec, craftsmanship, attention to detail, versatility
Cons: Autodrop post only has two settings, all the way up or all the way down, nothing in the middle which can be frustrating.
Introduction:
The Swiss brand BMC (Bicycle Manufacturing Company) is synonymous with the pro peloton, having carried pro riders to victories in the Tour de France (stage victories and the overall), World Road Race Championships, Olympic Gold Road Race, Paris Roubaix with the Fourstroke winning the UCI MTB XC World Championships and Olympic Gold. The list goes on and on, but it is safe to say that BMC bicycles represent the pinnacle of innovation, performance and quality.
Being a lifelong roadie and a rabid fan of pro cycling, I am very familiar with BMC and their presence in the sport, but will admit that I have never really gotten to see one up close, much less ride one. I approached BMC to see if I could borrow a bike for review and was very excited when they offered to send me a Fourstroke to test out for a few months. Please read on for the results of my test.