What is the difference in stiffness-to-weight ratio between the Teammachine SLR 01 and Teammachine R 01?

Teammachine SLR 01 is 287g lighter than Teammachine R 01. Here are the weight of painted size 54 framesets (without hardware): Teammachine SLR 01 Gen 4 Frame: 865 Fork: 345 Seatpost: 185 Total: 1395 Teammachine R 01 Frame: 910 Fork: 395 Seatpost: 155 Total: 1460 Teammachine SLR 01 Gen 5 Frame: 700 Fork: 339 Seatpost: 134 Total: 1173 Stiffness numbers are almost identical. We don't communicate these numbers.

Teammachine SLR Series

Q: What is the difference between the Teammachine R 01 and Teammachine SLR 01 models?

The Teammachine R is BMC's aero-focused race bike, developed with input from Formula 1 engineers. It features aerodynamic tube shapes and integration, making it suitable for flat and fast courses. The Teammachine SLR 01 models prioritize a balance between weight, stiffness, and compliance, catering to a broader range of racing scenarios.

Q: What are the differences between the Teammachine SLR 01 and Teammachine SLR?

The Teammachine SLR 01 is BMC's top-tier model, featuring a lighter frame, integrated cockpit, and premium carbon layup. The Teammachine SLR models, while still high-performing, have a slightly heavier frame. Both share similar geometry and ride characteristics, but the SLR 01 is much lighter.

A New Era for the Teammachine SLR

For over a decade, the Teammachine SLR has defined what a modern climbing bike should be: precise, fast and uncompromising.

Today, that legacy moves forward. Inspired by our flagship Teammachine SLR 01, the new expanded Teammachine SLR platforms embodies our relentless pursuit to Create Speed, engineered with Swiss precision and built for riders who demand nothing but the best.

Sculpted by Speed, Driven by Intelligence

Every detail is optimized – drag-reducing shapes, seamless integration, and performance-focused design meet in perfect harmony.

Three Choices , One Performance DNA

The Teammachine SLR platform expands with three meticulously engineered carbon constructions.

01 Premium offers our lightest and most advanced layup, delivering the ultimate frameset for competitive climbers.
01 Pro mirrors the stiffness and responsiveness of the Premium model with minimal weight difference and a smarter value.
Advanced brings the essence of the Teammachine SLR 01 technology to a wider range of riders, redefining accessibility without compromising BMC performance.

Uncompromised Stiffness, Flawlessly Balanced Ride Feel

Every Teammachine SLR is designed to deliver BMC’s signature Ride Feel, the perfect blend of power transfer, compliance and control. With engineered vertical flex, a race-proven geometry, and the magic 63mm trail number, the bike remains confident in high-speed descents and efficient on punishing climbs.

It’s not just lightweight and it’s not just fast. It’s the complete ride package.

Modern Design, Smarter Integration

A refined Full-Mount design, wider tire clearance, smarter gearing options and compact cockpits define the new Teammachine SLR range: clean, fast and purpose-built.

Finished in fresh, contemporary colorways or timeless classics, every model is designed to turn heads on and off the road.

Aero always matters, always

The latest Teammachine SLR features refined tube shapes that cut through the air and boost climbing efficiency. By applying lessons from the Teammachine R 01, this new generation proves that a climbing bike can be fast, sleek, and aero, helping riders climb quicker and ride more efficiently, without compromising the signature BMC Ride Feel.

Choose the Perfect Teammachine SLR for You

The Teammachine SLR series is built for riders who demand speed everywhere. Don’t be mistaken, the Teammachine SLR is a thoroughbred race weapon. From the very first pedal stroke, you feel a bike shaped by precision, balance, and pure efficiency. Each model delivers the unmistakable BMC character, sharp in response, confident at speed, and refined in every detail, so you can focus on the ride, not the limits.

Choose the one that speaks to you and let it take you everywhere.

Innovation & Technology

Best in Class Stiffness-to-Weight

Maximized stiffness for optimal pedaling efficiency while minimizing weight – that’s the formula behind the latest generation Teammachine SLR 01.

Controlled Air Flow

Driven by cutting-edge CFD software and intensive wind tunnel development, the 5th generation Teammachine SLR 01 sets a new benchmark as the most aerodynamically advanced climbing bike in BMC’s history.

ICS Carbon Aero Cockpit

Designed by our Impec Lab engineers in collaboration with Tudor Pro Cycling, we’ve taken a pure “by racers, for racers” approach. It delivers a no-compromise blend of stiffness, weight, and user-focused functionality.

Full Mount

The Full Mount frame design makes the installation of current derailleur attachment universal thanks to the UDH hangers –or – hanger less derailleurs.

BMC Ride Feel is the one thing you will always appreciate when you need it the most.

It’s one thing to make a stiff, light and aero bike. It’s another one to make a great riding bike. This is why we never compromise on handling, compliance and fit.

Handling is guaranteed by high stiffness and the magic trail number of 63mm. Whatever the size you ride, the Teammachine SLR is designed to take curves at high speed and with ultimate confidence.

Q&A

The latest Teammachine SLR 01 is a much lighter package with 222g saved over the previous generation.

Stiffness numbers are similar as BMC always target Pro rider needs and this hasn't changed since 2020. Stiffness is identical between Teammachine SLR 01 Gen4, Gen5 and Teammachine R 01.

System Aerodynamics (bike+rider) has been improved a lot over the past generation. The latest version is 2.2% faster than the previous one.

If we look at bike only, the difference is 12% faster, meaning the Teammachine SLR 01 is only 4% slower than Teammachine R 01. Making it the fastest climbing bike on the market from BMC's testing.

Tire clearance has been increase from 30mm to 32mm.

Teammachine SLR 01 is 287g lighter than Teammachine R 01.

Here are the weight of painted size 54 framesets (without hardware):

Teammachine SLR 01 Gen 4

Frame: 865
Fork: 345
Seatpost: 185

Total: 1395

Teammachine R 01

Frame: 910
Fork: 395
Seatpost: 155

Total: 1460

Teammachine SLR 01 Gen 5

Frame: 700
Fork: 339
Seatpost: 134

Total: 1173

Stiffness numbers are almost identical. We don't communicate these numbers.

The Teammachine R is BMC's aero-focused race bike, developed with input from Formula 1 engineers. It features aerodynamic tube shapes and integration, making it suitable for flat and fast courses. The Teammachine SLR 01 models prioritize a balance between weight, stiffness, and compliance, catering to a broader range of racing scenarios.

The Teammachine SLR 01 is BMC's top-tier model, featuring a lighter frame, integrated cockpit, and premium carbon layup. The Teammachine SLR models, while still high-performing, have a slightly heavier frame. Both share similar geometry and ride characteristics, but the SLR 01 is much lighter.

System Aerodynamics (bike+rider) has been improved a lot over the past generation. The Gen5 is 2.2% faster than the Gen4. If we look at bike only, the difference is 12% meaning the Teammachine SLR 01 is only 4% slower than Teammachine R 01. Making it the fastest climbing bike on the market from BMC's testing.

We don't have enough production data to make a precise claim. However, the Teammachine SLR 01 is more compliant by about 5 to 8% based on our development data.