My BMC Streetracer SR01 - 105

colm_gti

Hello from Ireland!

A bit about me, give up playing rugby following a shoulder dislocation at the beginning of this year, after the best part of 15 years, and needed a new sport to fill the gap, so picked up my first road bike in March, a BMC streetracer SR01 with full 10spd 105...

The day I picked it up..minus a set of shimano 105 pedals...


Slowly built my kms up, getting used to the bike, done my first 100km sportive in 3.5 hrs, and then the bug bit me...I joined a racing club, got a cycling ireland full competition race licence and started racing. With the increase in intensity, I suffered a pretty bad knee problem, which had me off the bike for most of April. Eventually, after numerous physio sessions, I realised it was down to a bike fit issue, better late than never, so got a professional bike fit done, which highlighted the need for a shorter crankset and longer stem. While out on a spin, my chain dropped behind the cassette and bent some spokes on my shimano R501 wheels, so I got a pair of aksiums and an 11-25 cassette and sold on the others once retrued.

Upgraded my crankset to the same shimano 105 compact double, but with 170mm cranks, and a 120mm KCNC stem, and while I was at it went for a selle italia carbon saddle.

A pic of how the bike stands now...


I have since picked up FSA wing pro compact carbon bars that I've yet to fit...


And have a pair of Planet-X forged brake calipers en-route.

Planning to pick up a KCNC seatpost, nicer bottle cages, a set of handbuilt 50mm carbon tubs and maybe a FSA K-Force Light double chainset over the winter months.

Yankee Rider

Just had my 105 pieces hung on my 2012 57cm street Racer for the holiday weekend, added a Torrelli Carbon seatpost and headed for the California Big Sur Coast and put in amazing 80km test ride. Smooth, steady and controlled, and fast! Even with my dated Mavic cxp21's. Will be adding a set of Neuvation R28SL Wheels soon. "We don't need no stinking full Carbon!
Best,
Mark

B Mason

Hi mate, thats a real beauty you got there! My father is looking at it for his first roadie. What do you reckon?

Thanks

Yankee Rider

Dude,
Don't hesitate on this ride. Its amazingly steady on the down hill at speed and as light as any carbon when accessorized with carbon bits. I recommend a carbon seat post to start. With the right set of light wheels, your in like Flynn. and you'll have lots left over for a pint or 2. Your father would love this ride, and you'll give it a jealous look yourself.

Gabbo

It was a bike I once considered purchasing. Can you add an image of what it most recently looks like? I was unable to view the last picture

colm_gti

Thanks guys, over the moon with it, have put up 5888km on it since March, according to strava, mostly racing.

I've to get around to fitting my new bars and brake calipers, and getting the steerer tube cut before I stick up a more recent photo, soon though.

Am eyeing up a set of 50mm no-logo planet x tubs for it before the beginning of next season too...

Yankee Rider

My first 80km on my Street Racer on the Big Sur coast of California.

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Gabbo wrote:

It was a bike I once considered purchasing. Can you add an image of what it most recently looks like? I was unable to view the last picture

Yankee Rider

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Gabbo

Yankee Rider wrote:

Resent photo.

I can't seem to view it!

Gabbo

As cheeky as it sounds - http://imageshack.us/ :-)

RideOnTime

like it...
those handlebars, are superb

colm_gti

A recent pic of it, waiting to be put through its paces in my first stage race...



The carbon aero bars I bought for the TT stage...



And a pic of me being put through my paces on the TT stage...



I managed 19th place on GC out of 75 starters, happy enough seeing as I only bought this as my first bike in March, and started racing in July

Yankee Rider

Nice!

Red_Logic

What was your time and what was the distance?

Gabbo

Good stuff!

How tall are you and what is the size of that frame?

colm_gti

Red_Logic wrote:

What was your time and what was the distance?

6.4km in 9'48"

colm_gti

Gabbo wrote:

Good stuff!

How tall are you and what is the size of that frame?

I'm 6'1" and it's a 60cm frame.

Gabbo

colm_gti wrote:

Gabbo wrote:

Good stuff!

How tall are you and what is the size of that frame?

I'm 6'1" and it's a 60cm frame.

I'm 6'1" also but preferred the 57cm frame. I'm assuming that your legs are in proportion to your torso. My inseam is about 35"

colm_gti

Finally got my carbon bars and forged ultralight brakes fitted, with stylish new red bartape...

Gabbo

How much does she weigh now?

colm_gti

Gabbo wrote:

How much does she weigh now?

Actually don't know, maybe 2-300g less than when I bought it, I'm not overly concerned with bike weight yet, I've plenty of excess I can loose of my body before I need to worry about that. Anything aftermarket that has gone onto the bike has either been for better fit (stem and cranks) or because I got them cheap (saddle and bars).

Yankee Rider

Yes, what would be the weight with the new additions? I'm looking at a set of Reynolds Solitude's on my 57cm soon. Mine weights in at 19.5 lbs. Funny, When I caught the BMC bug, I had my eye on the Road Racer. The gents at the bike shop hung it on the scale for me. 17.6lbs..., Seems 3 grand for the Carbon and the difference didn't compute. Now I'm wondering with the new Reynolds, what it will scale my Road Racer out to. BTW, really noticing and enjoying the high speed, solid tracking of this bike. In addition to the comfort after 60mi rides

Yankee Rider

Got it, didn't look into the post.

Gabbo

Competed recently?

Yankee Rider

No, I've just finished readjusting a few bits. Pulled a hamstring slightly 2 days ago after a 60mi ride. Was headed out today, turned back with a slight soreness behind my left knee still. When I got back home I redialed my seat hight position down slightly, seems it was a little high... This quieted my hips and shorted my leg extension. Much better! I should have been more diligent with my fitting and less excited about the new ride, parts etc.. I could of avoided this. Not bad though, hope to get up to speed again a perhaps compete down the road once I get my miles up. I was wondering about your wheels. I've been looking at these Reynolds Solitudes. Any thoughts on wheels, your choice, and any others in a reasonable price point?

Yankee Rider

Yankee Rider wrote:

No, I've just finished readjusting a few bits. Pulled a hamstring slightly 2 days ago after a 60mi ride. Was headed out today, turned back with a slight soreness behind my left knee still. When I got back home I redialed my seat hight position down slightly, seems it was a little high... This quieted my hips and shorted my leg extension. Much better! I should have been more diligent with my fitting and less excited about the new ride, parts etc.. I could have avoided this. Not bad though, hope to get up to speed again a perhaps compete down the road once I get my miles up. I was wondering about your wheels. I've been looking at these Reynolds Solitudes. Any thoughts on wheels, your choice, and any others in a reasonable price point?

schweiz

Yankee Rider, who set up you brake lever and handlebar position?

Yankee Rider

It might seem a little high, I've adjusted in a few different positions as I'm on the hoods 80% and the finger reach is perfect on the downs, which is mostly in head winds or DH's.

philbar72

good to see there are a few other guys using this bike. I genuinely really enjoy using mine, and compared to some friends recent purchases (cube/ fuji/ boardman) at the same price point i reckon i made the best decision. shame they aren't being made any more!

Yankee Rider

They seem to be still making them , mine is 2012. http://www.bmc-racing.com/us-en/bikes/2 ... 1_105.html

gofast88

2012 appears to be the last model year for the StreetRacer.....its not in the 2013 catalog. Seems like BMC will be concentrating on carbon frames for their road bikes.