BMC TIME MACHINE TT 02
At a glance the BMC Time Machine TT 02 looks no different from its not-for-retail-sale counterpart, the Time Machine TT 01 -- the custom-only wunderframe reserved solely for the top-tier pros of Team Phonak, then Team Astana, and now Team BMC. In fact, the first time you see it you probably will think it's a TT 01. The similarities are indeed that strong. But by comparison the TT02 comes in stock geometry, it incorporates a mix of aluminum and carbon to keep the price in check, and it's available for immediate sale. The technical and aesthetic resonances between the bikes are so intense, though, that even if price is no object for you, it's hard to pass up the TT02.
The top tube and downtube of the TT 02 are made out of meticulously shaped aluminum tubing to give BMC the utmost flexibility in forming the tubes into their wind-cheating profiles. You'll note how tall the top tube is near the head tube -- giving it excellent aerodynamics and loads of resistance to torsional flex as you big ring it down the road. The downtube has an airfoil shape to further optimize aerodynamics. These tubes have internal cable routing to add extra invisibility to the wind.
The skinny-yet-massive seat tube is made from carbon and it's built with a cut-out to offer a fairing-like effect for your rear wheel that indeed looks straight off the TT 01. By combining the carbon seat tube with a carbon seatstay, you get an ideal balance of lightness and resistance to lateral flex. The integrated multi-position carbon seatpost that comes standard with the frame seamlessly inserts into the seat tube, offering an added aero advantage.
The TT 02 comes standard with Easton's EC90 Aero full carbon fork. It also comes standard with an FSA integrated headset. It's available in 4 sizes in 700c wheels only, and requires a braze-on front derailleur and an English bottom bracket.
Share this Page2010 BMC Time Machine TT 02 Pricing
Frameset |
Campagnolo | SRAM | Shimano |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1349 | Super Record 11 | 4276 | Red | 3772 | Dura Ace 7970 Di2 | 6114 | |
| Record 11 | 3960 | Force | 3040 | Dura Ace 7900 | 3929 | ||
| Chorus 11 | 3386 | Rival | 2805 | Ultegra 6700 | 3009 | ||
2010 BMC Time Machine TT 02 Geometry
Size |
Seat Tube (c-t) |
Top Tube |
Head Tube |
Seat Angle |
Head Tube Angle |
Chainstay |
BB Drop |
Front Center |
Setback |
Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 52.3 | 52.0 | 10.5 | 74.0 | 72.0 | 39.9 | 6.9 | 58.4 | 11.6 | 97.3 |
| Medium | 55.3 | 54.0 | 12.5 | 74.0 | 72.5 | 39.9 | 6.9 | 60.2 | 12.1 | 99.9 |
| Large | 58.3 | 56.0 | 15.3 | 74.0 | 73.0 | 39.9 | 6.9 | 61.9 | 12.8 | 100.8 |
| X-Large | 61.4 | 58.0 | 18.5 | 74.0 | 73.5 | 39.9 | 6.9 | 63.3 | 17.8 | 102.3 |
