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BMC Teamelite 01 XT in the softtail duel

BIKE Magazin

 · 15.06.2016

BMC Teamelite 01 XT in the softtail duelPhoto: Georg Grieshaber
BMC Teamelite 01 XT in the softtail duel
Light, stiff, easy to control: The Teamelite is a classic race hardtail - but one with added value.

While the MTT system develops a noticeable bob frequency on tarmac together with the slim, highly flexing seatpost, comfort prevails off-road. The rougher the terrain, the more the vibration fades into the background and turns into riding comfort. The rear end buffers load peaks, but of course a fully is no substitute for micro-travel technology. If you pedal hard, the rear end tightens up - drive influences like on a fully, so to speak. Our tip: Test ride and decide for yourself whether it's a pain or a joy.


PLUS Stiff, relatively light frame despite suspension
MINUS Drive influences, unsteady on asphalt


BIKE comfort measurement 13.5 mm

There are three different hard elastomers to choose from. The medium hardness seemed to work best for us. The soft one bobs a lot. The suspension travel of the BMC Teamelige: up to 17 mm.Photo: Georg Grieshaber There are three different hard elastomers to choose from. The medium hardness seemed to work best for us. The soft one bobs a lot. The suspension travel of the BMC Teamelige: up to 17 mm. The conversion is easy: loosen two screws and the rear triangle becomes a two-piece construction. After a week of testing at the Transalp with the BMC Teamelite, the construction already had some play.Photo: Georg Grieshaber The conversion is easy: loosen two screws and the rear triangle becomes a two-piece construction. After a week of testing at the Transalp with the BMC Teamelite, the construction already had some play. The Teamelite 01 is equipped with Shimano's new XT groupset. A good choice, the groupset works first-class and was Transalp-compatible with a double crankset.Photo: Georg Grieshaber The Teamelite 01 is equipped with Shimano's new XT groupset. A good choice, the groupset works first-class and was Transalp-compatible with a double crankset. BMC Teamelite 01 XTPhoto: Georg Grieshaber BMC Teamelite 01 XT


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