BMC Crossmachine CX01 review

The BMC Crossmachine looks fantastic and has a great spec, but how does it shape up to the rigours of the cross course?

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Cycling Weekly Verdict

The Crossmachine is a very reliable and exquisite looking bike that both rode comfortably and raced well with very few issues. Despite feeling the absence of an extra chainring and a couple of minor gripes about the levers, my first ride on SRAM’s Force One convinced me it was a great option for cross racing. I wouldn’t personally make it my number one choice on a bike I planned to race all season and ride for fun, but a couple more broken mechs might change that view and it seems by far the best groupset for muddier conditions.

Reasons to buy
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    Robust build

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    Killer looks

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    Thoroughbred race spec

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Reasons to avoid
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    No thru-axles

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    Cumbersome rear end

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With its oversize carbon frame, deluxe Swiss engineering and a groupset originally designed specifically for the discipline, the BMC Crossmachines is BMC’s top-end cyclo-cross bike, pitched at racers who want the very best from its machine.

It looks great too with its smart red graphics, masterly shaped tubes and uncompromising finish. But for something you’ll ultimately grind through the mud and abuse in the jet wash, does it live up to its £3.5k price tag?

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