BMC SLC01 Pro Machine 2009 Über Build / Team Replica+

elevated

The Story

After road riding for a year with a mid-range bike which I like, but doesn't really do much for me, I decided it was time to get something I really wanted. From the first road bike specific magazine I read BMC bikes caught my eye. As a designer the whole Swiss thing is very appealing, and the spiritual connection (now a financial / sponsorship one) with another of my favourite brands - Assos - helped too.

My plan originally was to take the good parts off my Planet-X - DA 7900, Ritchey finishing kit - and put them on a new frame. I also looked at Cervelos, Specialized etc but nothing had the appeal of the BMC. The only thing that put me off was that to me there is a distinct package of what components go on a BMC frame, none of which I already had.

Then during my research of the BMC I stumbled across this pic. Bam. Perfection:



This changed my plans straight away, this is what I wanted. I downloaded a super high res version off the BMC site and made a list of what parts I would need to build this bike. I was able to get good deals on most of the bits - Ribble had a 15% sale on so the Super Record was a good price, and I secured the EC90 Aero wheels for more than a third off RRP, albeit 2008 models without the ceramic bearings. The only concession to the picture was the bars - I'm not sure on the shape of the EC90 SLX3s, and I really like the Ritchey Evos, so I tracked down another pair. At just over £50 they were a third of the price of new SLX3s too.

As this was not the most original build, I added a few details from the BMC team bikes such as the US / Swiss flags on the bar finishing tape, the Cateye computer (not yet fitted), white Speedplays and Blackburn cages. Fortunately BMC and their team have impeccable taste so there aren't any products they use which I wouldn't.

Build Sheet - Spec & Weights



Actual weight on the scales: 15lbs, 7oz (7kg dead).

Some details

Exactly 45mm of tape to avoid valve extender rattle:


Team issue style flag bar finishing tape:


These go to eleven:


Lots more photos on my flickr page

mattbass789

yes, i am nursing a semi....

That thing is absolutley gorgeous! ive always liked BMC's tho wont be able to afford one for a very long time.

absoutley stunning, obviously the great photos help aswell!

Anonymous

Nice.

Very nice.

softlad

truly magnificent, fella - well done. Nice write up too...

that is one beautiful machine.....

Anonymous

Good pics.

I'm desperate to get my camera sorted

markshaw77

Simply sensational!!

Lagavulin

Awesome looking bike. 8)

galatzo

I've got wood !

hopper1

Now that looks like a possible, for my next frame!
Certainly a very nice bike you've built up.

NapD! Wanna borrow my camera?...

Anonymous

The frames were on sale in Evans for 1100 quid, by the time I was able to get to a shop to try one for size they'd all gone

Had to settle for the S2 instead.

hopper1

They have my ickle size at £1399... :?

LardLover

Woof.

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If it was me I'd go for an EC90 post, just to make it that bit extra spesh. IMHO of course.

Infamous

Stunning bike, looks even better in real life.

I hope you get to ride it a bit more this year mate!

Anonymous

They are quite possibly my fave looking frame...

APIII

Excellent build, really stylish bike.

CliveDS

Sleek and Clean. Love it.

satan80

that is f*ckin badass.
If you ride that anywhere near Leeds you're getting jacked fella :P

rake

its ok. :arrow:

hopper1

rake wrote:

its ok. :arrow:

Don't hold back on your emotion, will you... :roll:

I can see another one of these being built, soon..... :oops:

lucky paddy

that is the nicest bike I have seen on this site so far ,it must have cost alifetimes worth of brownie points

elevated

Infamous wrote:

Stunning bike, looks even better in real life.

I hope you get to ride it a bit more this year mate!

Me too! Took me a while to work out who you were, then I found the pics of your fixie. Only one person I know who'd ride a bike that crazy!

lucky paddy wrote:

that is the nicest bike I have seen on this site so far ,it must have cost alifetimes worth of brownie points

Well, it was a present from the Mrs by way of an apology for crashing my 911 on her way to a modelling shoot.*

* This is a lie. I'm single at the mo, so it seemed like a good time to spend, spend, spend while I had the chance!

Matching Kit

Infamous

Elevated wrote:

Me too! Took me a while to work out who you were, then I found the pics of your fixie. Only one person I know who'd ride a bike that crazy!

Squillinossett

As I have said before, BMC make some of my fav bikes, I saw a pro machine when I did the manc 100, and had a semi on all the time I was following it!

rbirkett

Nice bike but wouldn't it have been advisable to buy some paint for the living room and a carpet??

Infamous

BMC SLC01 Pro Machine 2009 Team Replica of the year imo.

AndyD2574

Best looking bike on here!

hopper1

Just saw this! :shock:


I'm actually starting to like Campag, now!
Please, sya nothing of this to Giantmancp! :shock:

bazbadger

AndyD2574 wrote:

Best looking bike on here!

+1 Fantastic.

rake

horrible seat stays. :x they dont line up.

Anonymous

rake wrote:

horrible seat stays. :x they dont line up.

+1.

The Pro Machine looks far better!

elevated

Update:

Swapped the bars for Easton EC90 SLX3, and the stem for a 110mm EC90 which is the 2010 model so lighter even though it's longer. Moved the headset spacer from above the stem to below as well.

Not sure on the shape of the bars compared to the Ritchey Evo shape, so I've reused the old bar tape for now.

I'll post pics when I've wrapped them properly.

Also got a pair of nice Assos Six Day gloves which match the BMC kit well: