BMC Timemachine Road 01 Shimano Ultegra Di2 - Review

Built around BMC’s ultra-light Premium Carbon Timemachine Road 01 frame and
fork, engineered with TCC Speed and Stealth Cable Routing, this
bike is a looker and a climber. The integrated Aero Module, front brake spoiler, ICS Aero cockpit, and aero seatpost deliver a full-bike aerodynamic package that
whispers through the wind. With a featherweight frame (just ~980 g for the 54
cm), riders get fit options across six sizes (47–61), making it both a fine
tuner and an aerodynamic weapon.

Equipped with Shimano Ultegra Di2 (11-speed), the bike delivers crisp, electronic
precision shifting under any load. The 52/36 T crankset paired with an 11-30 T cassette covers climbing and sprinting beautifully. Combined with its aero frame, this bike excels in both time-trial bursts and sustained high-speed
riding—purpose-built for performance enthusiasts.

While targeted squarely at performance, the bike doesn’t forsake comfort. Its Tuned Compliance Concept (TCC) Speed carbon absorbs road buzz, and the geometry, including a 15 mm offset aero seatpost, offers precise rider positioning without harshness. captures the balance beautifully. It’s stiff where speed matters, supple where comfort counts—thus enabling all-day rides without fatiguing the rider.

You get Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes, with 160 mm front and 140 mm rotors, offering confident stopping power in all weather. The ICS Aero cockpit integrates stem and handlebar into a seamless carbon mold, with internal routing and aero shaping that not only looks sharp but steers with precision.

The wheelset comprises DT Swiss ARC 1650 Spline carbon rims, tubeless-ready at ~50 mm depth, wrapped with Vittoria Corsa 25 mm tires, striking a strong balance between aero gains and rolling comfort. The Fizik saddle (Antares R7 on Indian site; Argo Vento R5 on international spec) sits atop a carbon aero post light, snug, and race-ready.