The new BMC TeamElite TE29 29er hardtail uses a triple butted alloy frame and hydroformed tubing.(Image credit: Jonny Irick)
BMC's RaceMachine RM01 is unchanged for 2012.(Image credit: Jonny Irick)
The front brake is hidden inside the fork crown on BMC's TimeMachine TM01.(Image credit: Jonny Irick)
The external-steerer fork on the new BMC TimeMachine TM01 allows for a very narrow front end that doesn't sacrifice handling precision.(Image credit: Jonny Irick)
Rear entry dropouts and threaded adjusters on the BMC TimeMachine TM01 allow for precise wheel positioning.(Image credit: Jonny Irick)
BMC launched its striking new TimeMachine TM01 earlier this summer and Cadel Evans used it on the way to winning his first Tour de France.(Image credit: Jonny Irick)
BMC has retained its distinctive shapes on the new TeamElite TE29.(Image credit: Jonny Irick)
More yellow is found on the custom fi'zi:k saddle and pinstriped seatpost.(Image credit: Jonny Irick)
Cadel Evans (BMC) got the full yellow treatment on this custom TeamMachine SLR01.(Image credit: Jonny Irick)
Reducer cups convert the BMC TeamMachine SLR01's stock BB30 shell for use with Shimano's press-fit cups.(Image credit: Jonny Irick)
Titanium bolts hold the water bottle cages in place on Cadel Evans' BMC TeamMachine SLR01.(Image credit: Jonny Irick)
Cadel Evans' (BMC) Tour de France-winning BMC TeamMachine SLR01 was proudly on display at Eurobike.(Image credit: Jonny Irick)
The BMC TeamMachine SLR01 is carried over for 2012.(Image credit: Jonny Irick)
The upper link on the new BMC SpeedFox SF29 is a stout aluminum unit made of two halves welded together.(Image credit: Jonny Irick)
BMC uses its proven APS rear suspension design for the new SpeedFox SF29.(Image credit: Jonny Irick)
BMC includes post mount rear brake tabs on the SpeedFox SF29.(Image credit: Jonny Irick)
BMC has added a new full-suspension 29er for 2012 called the SpeedFox SF29.(Image credit: Jonny Irick)
Triathletes will likely find some appeal in the new BMC TimeMachine TM01, which uses the same main frame shape as the top-end TM01 but a more conventional fork setup and a taller bar position.(Image credit: Jonny Irick)
After a busy couple of seasons in road bike development with its new Impec and TimeMachine models, Swiss company BMC is devoting a bit more attention to the off-road side of its business with two new 29er ranges for 2012 to go along with the carbon fiber Trailfox model launched earlier this year.
First previewed at this year's Sea Otter Classic, the new TeamElite TE29 hardtail features an all-aluminum triple butted tubeset hydroformed into BMC's trademark shapes – such as the T-profile top tube and unique seat cluster arrangement – plus a short, tapered head tube for accurate steering, post mount rear disc tabs, and a direct-mount front derailleur.
BMC is emphasizing the geometry aspects of the new frame, which include a relatively steep 70° head tube angle and short 403mm chain stays, all optimized around a 100mm-travel fork.
Accompanying the new big-wheeler is the SpeedFox SF29 full-suspension bike, which uses BMC's proven APS short dual-link rear suspension design with 100mm of travel, triple butted hydroformed aluminum tubing, post mount rear disc tabs, a direct-mount front derailleur, a tapered head tube, and similar geometry as on the TE29.
Both frames will be offered in a choice of two build kits: Shimano SLX with a RockShox Recon Gold fork, Avid Elixir 3 hydraulic disc brakes, and Alex wheels; or SRAM X0 with a Fox 32 Float FIT RLC 15QR fork, Avid Elixir 7 brakes, and Easton EA70 wheels.
