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Mike's BMC Teammachine R MPC

Build Kit

Frameset

BMC Teammachine R Masterpiece 024/200

Groupset

SRAM RED AXS 12 Speed Wireless

Wheelset

Princeton Carbon Works Peak 4550

Finishing Kit

Pirelli P Zero 700x28c TLR Tires

Fizik Aliante R

BMC Intergrated One-Piece ICS Carbon Bar Cockpit 

CeramicSpeed OPSW Alpha

This week, we are excited to feature Mike's new BMC Teammachine R Masterpiece (MPC).

Mike is a valued member of our cycling community. He consistently participates in our Saturday rides and maintains a spirited pace on the road. We appreciate his uphill attacks and steady tempo on flat stretches, as he always strives to keep a consistent pace while also ensuring that other riders can keep up and enjoy the ride as a group.

Mike is the proud owner of several bikes from us, including his latest, the Specialized Aethos, which was designed for climbing and provides him with a "climber's delight." Standing at 6'5", proper fitting is crucial for him. He already owns a custom bike made by FiftyOne and understands the importance of getting everything dialed in correctly. Thanks to the fit data we have on record, we can confidently search for a bike that meets his specific needs.

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Towards the end of the season, Mike reached out looking for his next bike. He wanted something FAST—an option that would give him an edge on flat surfaces, convert his power into speed quickly, and be lightweight yet stiff enough to support his power output. He aimed to chase down breakaways or, ideally, create a gap during the local Wednesday night rides. After reviewing various options, we found the new BMC Teammachine R to be the perfect match!

As described by Rouleur Magazine, “R stands for Racing!”.

"BMC's newest bike was first spotted under the AG2R Citroën Team at the Critérium du Dauphiné. However, it wasn't until the Tour de France in July that this unbadged bike was confirmed to be engineered by BMC. Finally introduced as the Teammachine R, this ground-up redesign of their all-around racing bike aims to be the ultimate machine for stage racers and has been developed in collaboration with the Red Bull Advanced Technologies unit."

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Known as Red Bull Advanced Technologies (RBAT), this specialized group of engineers has contributed to Red Bull's F1 teams, helping them secure six drivers' and five constructors' championships. In addition to Grand Prix racing, this unit has assisted other Red Bull-sponsored teams in product design, including the Alinghi America's Cup yachting team. The new Teammachine R is another product of the partnership between the Swiss bike maker and Red Bull Advanced Technologies, according to Rouleur Magazine.

The BMC Teammachine R MPC is limited to only 200 units ever made, and Mike is the fortunate owner of #024, which makes this bike even more special. We built it with the new SRAM Red AXS group to enhance the weight savings provided by the Masterpiece frame. Given the aerodynamic advantages of the frame, we opted for a tall/aero wheelset, and since Mike already had a set of Princeton Peak 4550 wheels that perfectly matched the frame's logos, it was the logical choice. To top off the build, we installed CeramicSpeed bearings on the bottom bracket and optimized shifting performance with the new OSPW alpha pulleys.

Overall, we are thrilled for Mike and his new Masterpiece. We can't wait to ride alongside, but most importantly, we can't wait to hear some local riders complain about how fast he has become and how his new bike is likely to sabotage their breakaways!