BMC SLX01 Racemaster 2009 Frame Set

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Read our blog review for the Racemaster HERE. Larger images and detailed description.

BMC's bikes are easily recognisable in the peloton or shop floor for there inovative design, they are known as the company that clearly likes innovating and the 2009 SLC01 Racemaster is a prime example of this.

Currently the BMC range tops out with the all-carbon Pro Machine followed by the aluminium tube and carbon joints Team Machine, and the Racemaster slots in between the two.

BMC describe the Racemaster as an evolution of the Team Machine, but it seems BMC have started with a blank sheet of paper, such are the raft of changes.

Driving the development of this new release is a brief to design the lightest possible frameset without losing rigidity and stability. This line of thought might lead you to the natural conclusion of an all-new carbon frameset, but BMC already have the Pro, so the designers set about penning a carbon/aluminium frame.

In essence, the Racemaster uses carbon for the top half of the frame, and aluminium for the bottom half.

View BMC SLX01 Racemaster Geometry HERE

The entire top tube, head tube and about 6” of the down tube are crafted from Easton CNT carbon (with added Nano technology), and bonded to a 'three-pronged trident' made from triple butted 7075 aluminium, encompassing the remainder of the downtube, an aero-shaped seat tube and the oversized and sculpted chainstays. A wishbone carbon seat stay completes the frame.

A signature 'T-Shaped' top tube remains, and splits into the seat tube in an effort to dampen road vibrations. The seatpost appears to be an integrated design, but rather cleverly houses the 'Anglelock', an aluminium wedge at the base of the seat post that is tightened via an Allen bolt located in the head of the seatmast.

The dual material construction of the SLX01 will have you feeling the rush of acceleration from the first push of the pedals. The rigidity and responsiveness of the Racemaster frame gives a instant reaction to any change in pace and cadence, directly translating my power output. When accelerating out of the corners all your energy will be fully transferred.

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