BMC URS explained
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Maxime Barat is a man of distance. A teacher, a bikepacker and a storyteller. Along with hearing his tips for successful bikepacking, we wanted to find out what drives him to turn the pedals day after day on all manner of terrain. In the past two months alone, he’s ridden 3,700 kilometres, of which a not-insignificant 2,700 were off-road and frequently on mountain bike trails better suited to multiple inches of travel. URS has been there throughout. “On last weekend’s trip I only saw full-sus enduro bikes, who were faster than me on the downs but I go uphill much quicker. The traction thanks to the MTT is unbelievable. And isn’t that what counts? On a bike you spend a lot of time going uphill.” He has a point. Adventures can be hard work. But that’s half the magic.The Story
Adventures can be hard work. But that’s half the magic.
Barat describes himself as a bikepacker that “occasionally” becomes an endurance rider using bikepacking equipment to go further and faster. As plainly as he puts this, his tales of adventure make you want to immediately ride your bike as far and as courageously as he does. He’s impressively accomplished - twice finisher of the Transcontinental and third at the 2,200 km French Divide - but for him, it’s all about travelling light, exploring, and sharing moments with friends.
Optimized for a modern, aggressive gravel riding style. URS features a slack 70˚ head angle to create a long front-end and wheelbase for incredible stability. A lightweight and minimalist suspension system that adds 10mm of travel for perfect power transfer and control on the most challenging terrain. The highest level of compliance through a dedicated carbon layup, D-shape seatpost and Micro Travel Technology. Integrated Cockpit System with gravel specific stem dimensions. The aesthetic simplicity and innovative functionality of the Integrated Cockpit is the epitome of Swiss engineering and design. ICS technology keeps cables and housing in their place: out of sight. Mounting option for bolt-on top-tube bags and accessories. 45mm tire clearance, 160mm flat mount (a clean mounting solution for bigger rotors), hub-dynamo cable routing and compatible with Fox 32 SC AX suspension fork. Protections on fork dropouts, downtube and chainstays.In Detail
Technology
Gravel+ Geometry
Micro Travel Technology (MTT)
Tuned Compliance Concept (TCC) Gravel
Integrated Cockpit System (ICS)
Top Tube Mount
Versatile Fork
Integrated Protections
Spec
Red AXS HRD EagleFrame
URS, Micro Travel Technology, PF86 bottom bracket, Flat Mount, 12x142mm thru-axleTubing
01 Premium Carbon, TCC GravelFork
URS 01 Premium Carbon, Flat Mount, Integrated Cockpit System, 12x100mm thru-axleGears
1x12Chainwheel
SRAM RED 1 AXS, 38TCassette
SRAM XG 1295 EAGLE, 10-50TChain
SRAM X01 EagleRear Derailleur
SRAM XX1 EAGLE AXSShifters
SRAM RED ETAP AXS HRDBrakes
SRAM RED ETAP AXS HRD, Centerline X Rotors (180/160)Handlebar
Easton EC70 AXStem
BMC ICS 01 - Integrated Cockpit Design, w/ computer and camera mountSeatpost
URS D-Shape Carbon, 15mm offsetSaddle
WTB SL8 Team 142Hubs
DT SWISS GRC 1400 SPLINE db 42, Thru AxleRims
DT SWISS GRC 1400 SPLINE db 42Tires
WTB Resolute, 42mmWeight (Kg)
8.3Frame Material
Carbon
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Height CM | <170 | 172-180 | 178-188 | 186-196 |
| Top Tube MM (tt) | 557 | 578 | 591 | 612 |
| Wheelbase MM (wb) | 1041 | 1064 | 1081 | 1105 |
| Seat Angle (sa) | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Seatpost Length MM | 331 | 381 | 431 | 431 |
| Stack MM | 538 | 569 | 603 | 641 |
| Trail MM (trail) | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Reach MM (reach) | 403 | 415 | 419 | 429 |
| Head Tube MM (ht) | 113 | 146 | 172 | 207 |
| Head Angle (ha) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| BB Drop MM (drop) | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Stem Length MM | 55 | 55 | 70 | 70 |
| Seat Tube MM (st) | 431 | 459 | 492 | 527 |
| Crank Length MM | 170 | 172.5 | 172.5 | 175 |
| Fork Rake MM (fr) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Front Center MM (fc) | 625 | 648 | 665 | 700 |
| Fork Length MM (fl) | 407 | 407 | 407 | 407 |
| Bar Width MM | 420 | 420 | 440 | 440 |
