BMC Streetracer SR01 (105) 2012

philbar72
philbar72 Posts: 2,229
edited November 2012 in Your road bikes
Got this around 10 days ago and have been out and about on it most days, and its a great ride. the 105 gears and brakes are excellent and the steering is very direct. for someone looking to get back in to road race riding its a great bit of kit.

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and a poster!

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  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    But why are you illuminating the rear tyre with that Knog light? Wouldn't it be better put where the traffic can see it?!
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  • philbar72
    philbar72 Posts: 2,229
    its getting moved when i get a minute. it can be seen pretty well from behind as it goes as they are very bright.
  • Paul 8v
    Paul 8v Posts: 5,458
    Nice, looks the business with that paint scheme too
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  • Gabbo
    Gabbo Posts: 864
    This is the bike I'm considering to purchase. Any further feedback on how it performs?
  • philbar72
    philbar72 Posts: 2,229
    Its very user friendly, the bike is light (for me at least), the gears are great ( i tried the tiagra (lower cost)version) as well and the better running gear (shimano 105) really is a fair bit better. the steering is very precise and direct. its not so grippy in the wet ( because the tyres are slick (except for a cursory part of the sidewall), but in the dry its a confidence inspiring ride. its pretty agile and responds well to being pushed hard (on sprints for example).

    i also tried the equivalent cannondale (heavy) and a trek 2.1 (heavy and not with full 105 gears(they give you a tiagra cassette which is not bad but not great)) and this in my opinion is far better. the only bad thing is the wheels, and the pedals but that is relative, as for what i paid for it everything else is pretty much top drawer for the cost.
  • stoneb09
    stoneb09 Posts: 98
    No clipless pedals!?
  • philbar72
    philbar72 Posts: 2,229
    nope. prob getting the 105 pedals and some footwear that is compatible.
  • Gabbo
    Gabbo Posts: 864
    Had the opportunity to purchase this bike today I just don't like the frame. Sure, it's a good ride despite it being on the heavy side but it's just worn off me (I prefer in silver). I live not too far from box hill and Dorking so I'm not sure how this bike will tackle those gruelling hills. Yes, I know, most of the climbing depends on the person on the saddle!
  • philbar72
    philbar72 Posts: 2,229
    It does, on Sunday I climbed 2000 feet on this. No problem at all.
  • EKIMIKE
    EKIMIKE Posts: 2,232
    Woohooo i've always wanted a poster of a BMC showing the NDS, complete with saddle pack, lights, reflector and flat pedals. :lol:

    I particularly like how the saddle pack is slightly open as if to suggest: "take a look inside me".

    Sorry. Sarcasm gets the better of me sometimes...
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  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    :D:):D:):D
  • k-dog
    k-dog Posts: 1,652
    philbar72 wrote:
    its not so grippy in the wet ( because the tyres are slick (except for a cursory part of the sidewall), but in the dry its a confidence inspiring ride.

    Lack of tread isn't your problem - a bike tyre is so narrow and the speeds are low so there is no risk of aquaplaning.

    The compound is what makes them grippy - I can't make out what your tyres are but I've been a big fan of Michelin Pro's for a while - Pro Race 3 and I've just fitted Pro Optimums.

    Grip usually comes at the expense of longevity - but the Pro Optimums have a harder compound on the rear for long life and a softer one on the front for grip.

    Seems to work.
    I'm left handed, if that matters.
  • colm_gti
    colm_gti Posts: 173
    Nice bike, have the same one myself, though it's changed a bit from the standard spec now :)

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