Features Road Stiff and steady By James Huang published 25 February 2009 Markus Zberg's (BMC) BMC Racemaster SLX01 isn't the lightest bike in the Tour of California peloton... Comments Pro bikes, February 25, 2009Markus Zberg's BMC Racemaster SLX01Get The Leadout NewsletterThe latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors James HuangSocial Links Navigation LatestExact Cross Kortrijk: Eli Iserbyt combines with teammate Michael Vanthourenhout for third career titleExact Cross Kortrijk: Fem van Empel makes winning return to racingIvar Slik rallies six months after horrific crash to return to Unbound Gravel 200 in 2025See more latest ► Most PopularRetirement class of 2024 – The riders calling time on their racing careersA year in numbers: The statistics that defined the 2024 road cycling seasonBiggest ever Rouleur Live gallery: Pro tech, beautiful paint, and one-off money no object bikesThe 10 biggest breakthrough riders of 2024'One final push on the road' - Chris Froome on retirement, sliding doors and chasing another Grand Tour Hiboy kickstarts Black Friday with deals on leading e-scooter models 'I want to face the unknown' - Elisa Longo Borghini lifts lid on major new goals for 2025 and beyondShipping rates and €900 paint jobs: A deep dive into why some bikes cost so much moneyMark Cavendish's bikes: A look back at the Manx Missile's machines through the yearsThe defining moments of the 2024 season: Olympic golds, a Triple Crown and records smashed Patent pending: How patents steer innovation in cycling
