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Off-road funBMC Fourstroke 01 LT One on test

Off-road fun: BMC Fourstroke 01 LT One on testPhoto: Max Fuchs
Off-road fun: BMC Fourstroke 01 LT One on test

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With Julien Absalon's era of victory and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot's World Cup record, the Fourstroke has gone down in the annals of racing history.

With the abbreviation LT (Long Travel) in the luggage, the Swiss also have the right sports equipment in their range for all those who want to make up extra time on the descents with more suspension travel. However, at 11.53 kilos, the BMC, together with the 3300 euro cheaper Giant, is one of the more cumbersome bikes in the test. The 4350 gram aluminium wheels and the heaviest frame in the test prevent the Fourstroke LT from being one of the front runners in terms of weight despite its proud price.

BMC Fourstroke 01 LT One: The in-house, integrated dropper post unfortunately only offers 80 millimetres of travel. The oval shape prevents play.Photo: Max Fuchs BMC Fourstroke 01 LT One: The in-house, integrated dropper post unfortunately only offers 80 millimetres of travel. The oval shape prevents play. BMC Fourstroke 01 LT One: The SAG display on the seat stay provides orientation points as to whether the suspension has been set up to be firm or comfortable.Photo: Max Fuchs BMC Fourstroke 01 LT One: The SAG display on the seat stay provides orientation points as to whether the suspension has been set up to be firm or comfortable.

Conclusion on the BMC Fourstroke 01 LT One:

Max Fuchs, BIKE test editor: The BMC has its strengths on the descents. The robust equipment keeps the fun factor high off-road. However, the riding position is very reminiscent of classic race bikes. However, the lighter test bikes are more suitable for racing.

Max Fuchs, BIKE test editorPhoto: Max Fuchs Max Fuchs, BIKE test editor

Technical data BMC Fourstroke 01 LT One

General information

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Equipment

  • Fork: Fox 34 Float Performance Elite SC Fit4
  • Shock: Fox Float Performance Elite
  • Crank: Sram GX Eagle Carbon
  • Gear system: Sram GX Eagle AXS 1 x 12
  • Gear ratio / bandwidth: 34; 10-52 / 520 %
  • Brake system / disc (front / rear): Sram Level TLM / 180 mm / 160 mm
  • Telescopic support / stroke / Ø: BMC wheel 80 mm
  • Wheels: DT Swiss XR 1700 Spline
  • Tyres: Maxxis Rekon Exo Protection TR 29 x 2.40
  • Ease of maintenance: medium
BMC Fourstroke 01 LT One: Geometry dataPhoto: BIKE Testabteilung BMC Fourstroke 01 LT One: Geometry data
BMC Fourstroke 01 LT One: CharacteristicsPhoto: BIKE Testabteilung BMC Fourstroke 01 LT One: Characteristics BMC Fourstroke 01 LT One spring characteristics: The suspension works sensitively and handles even hard hits without any problems. Downhill, the BMC leads the test field by nuances.Photo: BIKE Testabteilung BMC Fourstroke 01 LT One spring characteristics: The suspension works sensitively and handles even hard hits without any problems. Downhill, the BMC leads the test field by nuances.

All test results of the BMC Fourstroke 01 LT One in the big comparison test of the 9 race bikes from BIKE 6/2022 can be conveniently downloaded as a PDF below the article.

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