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On show: Eurobike 2009 Part 10

  • The mid-range SL01 bears the look of a carbon frame but actually uses an aluminum front triangle.

    The mid-range SL01 bears the look of a carbon frame but actually uses an aluminum front triangle.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The sprinter-special SLX01 gets a new all-carbon fork that cleaves a substantial amount of weight off of last year's version.

    The sprinter-special SLX01 gets a new all-carbon fork that cleaves a substantial amount of weight off of last year's version.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The compact rear triangle features especially slender seat stays.

    The compact rear triangle features especially slender seat stays.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The new SLR01 gets a tapered steerer tube plus BMC's Tune Compliance Concept fork shape.

    The new SLR01 gets a tapered steerer tube plus BMC's Tune Compliance Concept fork shape.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The SLR01 is BMC's new top-end road frameset for 2010 with a lighter weight and dramatically improved stiffness over the current Pro Machine.

    The SLR01 is BMC's new top-end road frameset for 2010 with a lighter weight and dramatically improved stiffness over the current Pro Machine.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The 2010 SL01 also gets BMC's clever Angle Lock seatpost design for easier adjustments and a slick appearance.

    The 2010 SL01 also gets BMC's clever Angle Lock seatpost design for easier adjustments and a slick appearance.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • New for the 2010 SL01 is a tapered 1 1/8"-to-1 1/4" front end for additional steering precision and braking performance.

    New for the 2010 SL01 is a tapered 1 1/8"-to-1 1/4" front end for additional steering precision and braking performance.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • BMC is also introducing a new 120mm-travel Speedfox platform for marathon racers.

    BMC is also introducing a new 120mm-travel Speedfox platform for marathon racers.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The aluminum rocker is deeply relieved to save weight.

    The aluminum rocker is deeply relieved to save weight.

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  • A single strut ties the non-driveside stays together.

    A single strut ties the non-driveside stays together.

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  • The redesigned FS01 continues on with a straight 1 1/8" head tube.

    The redesigned FS01 continues on with a straight 1 1/8" head tube.

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  • BMC says its new FS01 dual-suspension racer weighs just 1900g (4.19lb) for a large-sized frame with the included Fox rear shock.

    BMC says its new FS01 dual-suspension racer weighs just 1900g (4.19lb) for a large-sized frame with the included Fox rear shock.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Post mount disc tabs are molded in with the rear triangle.

    Post mount disc tabs are molded in with the rear triangle.

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  • BMC also offers a clothing range in Europe and is still contemplating whether or not to bring it into the US.

    BMC also offers a clothing range in Europe and is still contemplating whether or not to bring it into the US.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • BMC's trick SLX01 isn't the lightest bike in the lineup but its ultra-stiff backbone makes it a favorite of the team's sprinters.

    BMC's trick SLX01 isn't the lightest bike in the lineup but its ultra-stiff backbone makes it a favorite of the team's sprinters.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com