{"id":198260,"date":"2019-01-12T11:29:15","date_gmt":"2019-01-12T10:29:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/?p=198260\/"},"modified":"2019-01-14T20:58:30","modified_gmt":"2019-01-14T19:58:30","slug":"test-bmc-fourstroke-01-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/test-bmc-fourstroke-01-one\/","title":{"rendered":"[Test] BMC Fourstroke 01 One"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BMC\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/bmc-fourstroke-01-con-reggisella-telescopico-integrato\/\">presented the new Fourstroke during<\/a>\u00a0the MTB World Championships in Lenzerheide.\u00a0This is the first cross country bike, also used by a leading racing team, with an integrated telescopic seat post.\u00a0After having been testing this bike for a couple of months,\u00a0here is our test, both in video and written form.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t9sEAMl5EJc?rel=0&amp;cc_load_policy=1\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>BMC Fourstroke One\u00a0Details<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Frame material:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0carbon fiber<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wheel size:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a029 &#8220;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sizes available:<\/strong>\u00a0S, M, L, XL<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suspension scheme:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0APS (Advanced Pivot System)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjustable geometries:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0no<\/li>\n<li><strong>Front\/Rear travel:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0100\/100 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boost Spacing<\/strong>: yes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metric shock spacing:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0yes (185x50mm), trunnion mount.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tubeless wheels and tires:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0yes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transmission:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a01 \u00d7 12 with 34T crown \/ 175 mm cranks<\/li>\n<li><strong>Front derailleur mount:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0no<\/li>\n<li><strong>ISCG mount:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0no<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bottle holder:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0yes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frame only availability:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0yes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tested size<\/strong>: M<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tester height<\/strong>: 179cm. <b>&#8220;Horse&#8221;<\/b>\u00a0(saddle-bottom bracket): 74cm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Measured weight (M):<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a010.43 kg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a09.999 Euro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Moving down the range is the Two at 7.699 Euros (this version has the Shimano XT instead of the XTR reported on the site because Shimano has not yet delivered the new group 1 \u00d7 12, and BMC is waiting for news on this), the Three at 5,999 euros and the frame only with seatpost at 3,999 euros.\u00a0To see the lineup\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmc-switzerland.com\/ch-it\/bici\/mountain\/crosscountry-fourstroke-01-one\/\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-197551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6514-750x430.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6514-750x430.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6514-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6514.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Static analysis<\/h2>\n<p>29-inch wheels, 100mm of front and rear travel.\u00a0So far, no departures from the norm.\u00a0In its genre, however, the new Fourstroke breaks the mold, and not just\u00a0with its integrated\u00a0dropper seat post.\u00a0A look at the geometry makes it immediately clear that we are\u00a0looking at a more &#8220;trail oriented&#8221; XC bike, on trend: head angle of 67.5 \u00b0, seat angle of 75.6 \u00b0, reach of 445mm in size M, fork with offset of 44mm,\u00a0and a stem that&#8217;s\u00a0&#8220;only&#8221; 60mm. Finally, a company has the courage to take the bull by the horns and change the patterns.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6521.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-197557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6521-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6521-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6521-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6521.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The frame is completely in carbon, including the linkage, with the square shapes typical of BMC, although less accentuated than in the past and, in my personal opinion, more pleasant to look at.\u00a0The suspension system is the APS (Advanced Pivot System), a virtual pivot with a very short\u00a0rear\u00a0end\u00a0(429mm), managed by a Fox Float DPS Factory rear shock with a handlebar mounted\u00a0lockout.\u00a0Very nice\u00a0details on the shock mount the lower part of the down tube, as well as of the fender\/flap located between the front triangle and the back end. This is an area which is regularly blasted by mud and gravel in the absence of protection.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6520.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-197556\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6520-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6520-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6520-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6520.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the photo above, you&#8217;ll also notice the very small distance between the two parts of the bike. The rear triangle is open on the\u00a0drivetrain side, without an upright.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6522.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-197558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6522-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6522-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6522-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6522.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The RAD telescopic seat post has 80mm of travel and can be adjusted in height in a range of 90mm.\u00a0The declared weight is 345 grams.\u00a0Its shape is oval to make it as stable as possible, but it does not have a real collar to keep it in place. Rather, a screw in the lower part of the seat tube. Its shape makes it &#8220;irreplaceable&#8221; in the sense that you can not mount a seatpost other than this on the new Fourstroke.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6518.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-197554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6518-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6518-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6518-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6518.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It has a bit of lateral play on all sides (see video), but you don&#8217;t notice it once you get into the saddle.\u00a0Its operation is completely mechanical, and the extension speed is regulated by the air pressure.\u00a0Air that is fed through a valve located under the clamp to secure the saddle.<\/p>\n<p>The maintenance and assembly of the RAD seat post are not as complicated as one might believe, so much so that BMC has prepared a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmc-switzerland.com\/fileadmin\/files\/images\/07_Landingpages\/Fourstroke\/RAD\/RAD_technical_manual_IT.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">manual for the end customer<\/a>\u00a0in this regard, as well as a video.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zIejAj4V55c\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6517.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The remote for the suspension lock is located on the upper left side, since the remote of the\u00a0dropper seat post is located in the lower part.\u00a0These are two levers that simultaneously manage the fork and the shock absorber, on three separate positions: lock out, trail and open. The upper lever closes the hydraulics, while the lower one opens it.\u00a0Not much to look at, also because the\u00a0lever body is rather bulky, but in terms of ergonomics it is comfortable and easy to use even with winter gloves and the opening lever, in metal like the closing one, does not operate by mistake because its operation is clear and well marked.<\/p>\n<p>If I could, I would remove the remote and put install\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/tested-fox-live-valve-electronic-suspension\/\">Live Valve<\/a>\u00a0electronic suspension.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6525.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-197560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6525-750x273.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6525-750x273.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6525-768x279.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6525.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The integrated headset series with stopper, ie with handlebar lock to avoid damaging the top tube in the event of a fall, is very well thought out.\u00a0The internal cable routing, not\u00a0sleeved, but with generous outlets, makes the assembly of brakes and\u00a0drivetrain relatively easy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6527.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-197562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6527-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6527-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6527-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6527.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Regarding the drivetrain, the Fourstroke is only\u00a0meant for 1x.\u00a0The 01 features a 1 \u00d7 12 Sram Eagle with a 34-tooth front chainring and a minimalist top block chain guide attached directly to the frame.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6516.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-197552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6516-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6516-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6516-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6516.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Being the top of the range 01, we also find carbon wheels, the DT Swiss XRC 1200 Carbon 25 with 25 mm internal diameter, on which were mounted the Vittoria Barzo TR, in 2.25&#8243;, both tubeless.<\/p>\n<p>The fork is a Fox 32 SC Factory,\u00a0which I covered a while back\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/tested-fox-introduces-the-new-fox-32-sc\/\">in this test<\/a>, while the brakes are SRAM Level Ultimate with 160mm discs in front and back.<\/p>\n<h2>Geometry<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2019-01-07-at-08.36.53.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-198114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2019-01-07-at-08.36.53-750x544.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2019-01-07-at-08.36.53-750x544.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2019-01-07-at-08.36.53-768x557.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Screenshot-2019-01-07-at-08.36.53.jpg 1360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>On the trail<\/h2>\n<h3>Climbing<\/h3>\n<p>In theory, with such steep angles, I should have had a bad knee.\u00a0In practice, I found myself in a position that by now I know well from other bikes with more travel\u00a0and that I have always appreciated for the ability to overcome the steepest\u00a0pitches without necessarily having to shift the weight too far forward.\u00a0Best of all,\u00a0zero pain, even on long laps.\u00a0This is combined with the sensitivity of the rear\u00a0triangle in\u00a0managing\u00a0even the small bumps, and the result is excellent traction whose only limitation is from\u00a0the minimalist tread of the tires, especially in wet conditions, on which I found myself in struggling a bit.<\/p>\n<p>I found the length of the front and rear triangle to be well balanced, because sometimes I happen to find\u00a0rear ends that are too short compared to the overall length of the bike, which leads to an early lifting of the front.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_9437.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-198119\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_9437-750x463.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_9437-750x463.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_9437-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_9437.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The suspension\u00a0lock out is full and firm, which is particularly convenient on the climbs on asphalt and fire roads.\u00a0The remote control, as mentioned above, is fast and intuitive to operate with the thumb of the left hand: the &#8220;click&#8221; is\u00a0crisp\u00a0in both directions, both the lock and release (look at the video to get an idea). Moving\u00a0to the intermediate position makes the\u00a0travel\u00a0a little longer between open and closed, but it did not create particular problems for me, because one gets used to it quickly.<\/p>\n<p>The width of the BMC MFB 01 carbon handlebar is well thought: with 750mm it adapts well to the aggressive geometry of the Fourstroke and allows you to &#8220;pull&#8221; well when you go out of the saddle, providing nice leverage.\u00a0In this regard it must be\u00a0noted that I did not miss a longer\u00a0stem because, thanks to the rather abundant reach, I was in an efficient position. The bike has a stem that is very reminiscent of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/test-newmen-evolution-sl-318-2-stem\/\">Newmen<\/a>\u00a0one, but with a rebrand from BMC.<\/p>\n<h3>Descending<\/h3>\n<p>Long reach and a short stem, for XC standards,\u00a0a slack head angle, wide handlebar and\u00a0dropper seatpost make this Fourstroke a downhill missile, always taking into account the type of bike, ie a cross country race bike. I can imagine that, changing the tires and then adding a few grams to the scale, the Fourstroke becomes a &#8220;light&#8221; trail bike that will delight those who use it for\u00a0riding without the stress of competitions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_9431.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-198118\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_9431-750x485.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_9431-750x485.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_9431-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_9431.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 80mm of travel from the\u00a0dropper seat post is more than enough for XC use, it might seem too short, but only during the first laps if you are accustomed to the ~120mm travel\u00a0of most of the\u00a0droppers in circulation.\u00a0The functioning of the RAD is that of a mechanical post, therefore less\u00a0plush and damped than a hydraulic one, that is to say that it goes down very quickly when the lever of the remote control is pressed.\u00a0In this regard, you must exert a lot of pressure with the thumb on the lever when the rider&#8217;s weight is completely resting on the saddle.\u00a0It is therefore necessary to get up slightly to unlock the mechanism.\u00a0The RAD in test leaked air, probably due to a defective seal, so it was necessary to\u00a0pump air in\u00a0the chamber before each\u00a0ride since the problem occurred.<\/p>\n<p>I know the SRAM Level Ultimate RSC brakes because I used them on other XC bikes and I have to say that they did not disappoint me: despite the 160mm diameter discs in front and back, braking power was always sufficient and above all consistent.\u00a0I did not ride\u00a0big alpine descents during the test, given the season, but I can imagine that for\u00a0XC and granfondo use they do their job well. I weigh 70 kg without gear, for information.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6517.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-197553\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6517-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6517-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6517-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6517.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The DT Swiss XRC 1200 Carbon 25 wheels in this configuration weigh in at 1450 grams.\u00a0It will not be the record weight that some gram counting maniacs are looking for, but they are reliable, have very smooth and light hubs (240s) and a freewheel with 54 points of engagement through the proven Star Ratchet system that is on all the wheels from the Swiss brand.\u00a0Their rigidity is not\u00a0a bother, in the sense that it does not transmit all the vibrations from the ground to the rider&#8217;s body, differentiating itself from a\u00a0rim like that of the Enve, for example.\u00a0With\u00a0tires like the Vittoria Barzo 2.25&#8243;, it is\u00a0easy to accelerate and, while in the downhills they proved to be\u00a0precise and easy to hold a line on.\u00a0Regarding the tires, as previously mentioned, they show their limits in the wet but also on the loose dirt,\u00a0where traction leaves something to be desired.\u00a0On the other hand, I did not have a single flat during the whole test.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the Fox 32 SC fork is also worth a few lines.\u00a0In competitive environments circulates the urban legend that is not very rigid and precise, while the Rock Shox SID would be much better from this point of view.\u00a0Having\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/fox-32-sc-vs-rock-shox-sid-wc-on-trail-test\/\">tried them both on different bikes<\/a>, I can confirm that this is only legend.\u00a0Both forks are very light (within the 1300\/1400 grams) and have excellent hydraulics inherited from their bigger sisters.\u00a0You can not expect the rigidity of a Lyrik or a 36 with 600 grams less weight, rather, given the intended use, they do the job very well and I&#8217;ve never found myself\u00a0offline\u00a0either with one or the other. We are talking about bikes and components\u00a0stripped bare to keep the weight down, so it is necessary to remember to relativize everything to the intended use.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6523.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-197559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6523-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6523-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6523-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R6523.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Conclusions<\/h2>\n<p>The new BMC Fourstroke was designed for the increasingly technical tracks of the XC World Cup, becoming a more versatile bike than one might believe when looking at the fact that it has &#8220;only&#8221; 100mm of travel.\u00a0With a geometry\u00a0way ahead of the curve in this segment, the element that stands out most is the integrated dropper seat post.\u00a0If on one hand you may not like it because it is not replaceable with a classic because of its oval shape, on the other hand it becomes an indispensable component if you love technical\u00a0trails and especially if you want to have fun downhill.\u00a0In short, the Fourstroke is not only a racing bike for tough tracks, but also a great way to raise the bar of your technical\u00a0skills without penalizing the performance uphill.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmc-switzerland.com\/ch-it\/bici\/mountain\/crosscountry-fourstroke-01-one\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>BMC<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BMC\u00a0presented the new Fourstroke during\u00a0the MTB World Championships in Lenzerheide.\u00a0This is the first cross country bike, also used by a leading racing team, with an integrated telescopic seat post.\u00a0After having been testing this bike for a couple of months,\u00a0here is our test, both in video and written form. BMC Fourstroke One\u00a0Details Frame material:\u00a0\u00a0carbon fiber Wheel size:\u00a0\u00a029 &#8220; Sizes available:\u00a0S, M, L, XL Suspension scheme:\u00a0\u00a0APS (Advanced Pivot System) Adjustable geometries:\u00a0\u00a0no Front\/Rear travel:\u00a0\u00a0100\/100 mm Boost Spacing: yes Metric shock spacing:\u00a0\u00a0yes (185x50mm), trunnion mount. Tubeless wheels and tires:\u00a0\u00a0yes Transmission:\u00a0\u00a01 \u00d7 12 with 34T crown \/ 175 mm cranks Front derailleur mount:\u00a0\u00a0no ISCG mount:\u00a0\u00a0no<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":197551,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3683,3677],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v19.3 (Yoast SEO v19.7.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>[Test] BMC Fourstroke 01 One | MTB-MAG.COM<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/test-bmc-fourstroke-01-one\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"[Test] BMC Fourstroke 01 One\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"BMC\u00a0presented the new Fourstroke during\u00a0the MTB World Championships in Lenzerheide.\u00a0This is the first cross country bike, also used by a leading racing team, with an integrated telescopic seat post.\u00a0After having been testing this bike for a couple of months,\u00a0here is our test, both in video and written form. 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