{"id":48355,"date":"2023-04-19T13:00:08","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T11:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=724301"},"modified":"2023-04-19T13:35:47","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T11:35:47","slug":"bike-of-the-week-hyperon-wheels-turn-bmc-teammachine-srl01-into-ultra-light-racer","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/bike-of-the-week-hyperon-wheels-turn-bmc-teammachine-srl01-into-ultra-light-racer\/","title":{"rendered":"Bike of the Week | Hyperon wheels turn BMC Teammachine SRL01 into ultra-light racer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Campagnolo-centric build showcases new climbing wheelset <\/p>

By Oscar Huckle\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 19 April 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Our latest Bike of the Week is a custom BMC Teammachine SLR01, a test bed for Campagnolo\u2019s new Hyperon climbing wheelset.<\/p>\n

The Teammachine platform needs no introduction and has been ridden to victory in some of the sport\u2019s biggest races, by the likes of Cadel Evans<\/a>, Greg Van Avermaet<\/a>, Richie Porte<\/a> and Rohan Dennis<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This fourth-generation model was launched in July 2020<\/a> and saw evolutionary updates to make it slightly lighter, more comfortable and more aerodynamic.<\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s take a closer look at this Campagnolo-centric build.<\/p>\n

Futuristic frame<\/h2>\n
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The SLR01 is BMC\u2019s top-tier Teammachine. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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BMC arguably started the dropped seatstay revolution.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The fork is svelte. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

When it launched, BMC claimed the bike was 6 per cent faster, 9 per cent lighter and 20 per cent stiffer than its predecessor<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Teammachine SLR01 frame is claimed to weigh 820g in a 54cm, including hardware.<\/p>\n

Ever a brand in favour of futuristic design, the Teammachine was designed using BMC\u2019s ACE+ (Accelerated Composite Evolution) technology.<\/p>\n

This is essentially a super computer that creates virtual prototypes to help identify the best combinations of tube shapes and carbon layup, for a given set of input parameters.<\/p>\n

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The stealth dropouts are deeply satisfying.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The stealth dropouts are particularly striking, with an in-moulded captive nut bonded inside to accept the thru-axle.<\/p>\n

It wouldn\u2019t be a BMC without dropped seatstays (BMC\u2019s 2010 Teammachine SLR01<\/a> is often credited with kickstarting the trend for dropped seatstays on road bikes<\/a>) and the head tube is positively beefy.<\/p>\n

The Teammachine uses a proprietary D-shaped seatpost<\/a> and hidden bolt on the underside of the junction of its top tube and seat tube.<\/p>\n

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The Teammachine is the second bike to inherit the Aerocore bottle cages.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The bike features an integrated bottle cage<\/a> design called Aerocore. First found on the BMC Timemachine Road 01<\/a> aero bike, it\u2019s designed to smooth airflow around standard, round water bottles<\/a>. The cages have a flush-fitting base and integrate neatly with the down tube.<\/p>\n

The bike can accept road bike tyres<\/a> up to 30mm (measured width) and uses a BB86 press-fit bottom bracket standard<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Our test bike has a 120mm stem length paired with 40cm-wide bars.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Teammachine uses BMC\u2019s ICS (Integrated Cable System) colour-matched bar-stem, which hides the electronic EPS wires and hydraulic hoses on this build.<\/p>\n

What is Bike of the Week?<\/h3>\n

Every fortnight, we\u2019ll bring you a detailed first look at one of the latest bikes (or framesets) to arrive at BikeRadar HQ \u2013 from road to commuting, gravel to enduro, and anything in between.<\/p>\n

This is our chance to introduce the bike and everything that makes it unique before hitting the road or trails.<\/p>\n

Head to our\u00a0Bike of the Week hub<\/a> for previous editions.<\/p>\n

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A Campagnolo testbed<\/h2>\n
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The Super Record EPS groupset sure is a looker. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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If you get on with Campagnolo\u2019s other levers, these share near-identical ergonomics.\u00a0<\/span> <\/figcaption> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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There\u2019s plenty of carbon on that crankset. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The rear derailleur is a little girthier than its mechanical counterpart. <\/span> <\/figcaption> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Campagnolo\u2019s brakes are top performers. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

This particular 58cm build uses a Campagnolo Super Record EPS 12-speed groupset<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a groupset we don\u2019t see very often at BikeRadar Towers and one overdue for an update<\/a>. In fact, we recently spotted a leak<\/a> that suggests Campagnolo will be going fully wireless and it may even ditch the brand\u2019s iconic thumb shifter.<\/p>\n

BMC specs 50\/34-tooth chainrings and an 11-29t cassette<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Campagnolo also offers a tubular variant, which is even lighter at a claimed 1,160g.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This Teammachine is our testbed for the new Campagnolo Hyperon<\/a> wheels. Campagnolo\u2019s latest lightweight road bike wheels<\/a> are claimed to weigh just 1,240g for the set, although they\u2019ll set you back a pricey \u00a33,150 \/ $4,099.95 \/ \u20ac3,650.<\/p>\n

The wheels are constructed from Campagnolo\u2019s H.U.L.C. (Handmade Ultra-Light Carbon) layup, which sees the carbon fibres oriented in a specific angle when laid up in the mould.<\/p>\n

They also feature the brand\u2019s mirror-like C-Lux finish, removing the need for lacquer. The laser-etched copper graphics look classy, too.<\/p>\n

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Racey tyres for a racey frame.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The wheels are wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero Race SL TLR tyres<\/a> and a Selle Italia Boost SLR saddle is the perch of choice.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve weighed the bike in a UCI weight-tickling 6.95kg without pedals on our Scales of Truth.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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