Red Bull and Bmc and bikes with F1 technology

Aerodynamic efficiency was the north star that defined the collaboration between Bmc and Red Bull Advanced Technologies (the design division of the F1 team Oracle Red Bull Racing), in the development of Speedmachine 01 And Teammachine R, two “racing cars” designed with a single purpose: to define a new benchmark in the time trial/triathlon and aero bike segments. This was an important step for the success of the project the Ironman World Championship of St George held in May 2022 in the United States. On this occasion the Swiss company and Red Bull Advanced Technologies tested the Project Speed ​​prototype, obtaining excellent results and the attention of the international press. In September 2023, following the excellent performance of Project Speed, BMC presented the new Speedmachine 01 time trial/triathlon bike, considered by Ben O’ConnorAg2r Citroen athlete “truly impressive: for me, it represents a turning point. The main positive aspects are the handling and stability”.

super fast

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Shortly after the launch of Speedmachine 01, the Swiss company presented Teammachine R, an aero-bike appreciated by the Tudor Pro Cycling Team, in particular by the sprinter Arvid de Kleijn, who declared: “The aerodynamic advantages are visible immediately, but it is race that really shows how fast he is. Or rather: super fast.”

Speedmachine 01

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Speedmachine 01 redefines the concept of bike time trial/triathlon, thanks to a long development process including computational fluid dynamics analysis and wind tunnel testing. One result of this study can be considered the revolutionary spoilers of SharkFin fork, inspired by Formula 1 and the cutting-edge shapes of the chassis. In addition to these innovations, it is worth mentioning the attention of the BMC and Red Bull Advanced Technologies engineers in weight distribution, providing a water tank in the lower part of the frame, an internal tube for hydration, a rear storage compartment and an LED light for improve the athlete’s safety on the road.

Coming to the price chapter, it cannot be said that Speedmachine 01 is within the reach of all budgets. The range is divided into three models:

• Speedmachine 00 Ltd Carbon Black/ White is sold at a price of 23,000 euros. The high-tech frame is joined by the Sram Red Axs group, the high-profile Zipp 858 Nsw Tubeless Disc rims and the Bmc Aero Motion system.
• Speedmachine 01 Ltd Carbon Black/Neon Red is available at a price of 16,999 euros. This version is characterized by the Sram Red Axs group and Zipp 858 NSW Tubeless Disc rims.
• Speedmachine 01 Two Neon Red/ Carbon Black. It is the entry model to the range, with an “affordable” cost: 10,999 euros. As standard it is fitted with the Sram Force Axs group and DT Swiss Arc 1650 Carbon Disc rims with a 62 mm profile.

Teammachine R

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In the design of Teammachine R, Bmc and Red Bull Advanced Technologies followed a process similar to that followed for Speedmachine 01. This choice allowed the Swiss company to introduce important technological innovations, such as:

• There Halo fork (395 grams), characterized by long chainstays, considered by Bmc essential to reduce the turbulence created by the front wheel.
• Mariana Bottom Bracket technology. It features an extended bottom bracket area with an aerodynamic design. A solution which, according to Bmc, reduces the distance between the frame and the rear wheel, helping to keep the air flow attached to the rim.
• The Integrated Cockpit System (Ics) improves the aerodynamics of the bike and at the same time allows easy adjustment of the stack thanks to the design of the interlocking spacers. This allows for a stack calibration without dismantling the stem or cockpit.

Temmachine R is available in four versions;

• Teammachine R 01 Four Carbon Black is fitted with a Shimano Ultegra Di2 group and Crd-501 carbon rims. Price: 8,999 euros.
• Teammachine R 01 Three Iron Grey/ Neon Red. It is equipped as standard with a Sram Force Axs group and Crd-501 SL wheels. It costs the public 9,499 euros.
• Teammachine R 01 Two Maroon Carbon/Neon Red is fitted with a Shimano Dura Ace Di2 group and 62 mm DT Swiss ARC 1100 rims. It is available at a price of 13,999 euros.
• Teammachine R 01 Ltd Carbon Black /Cool White. It is the top version of the range, equipped with Sram Red Etap Axs groupset and DT Swiss Arc 1100 wheels. Price: 14,999 euros