BMC SLR01 or S-WORKS TARMAC

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BMC SLR01 or S-WORKS TARMAC

BMC SLR01 2016
42
58%
S-WORKS TARMAC 2016
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42%
 
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Mimiandmumu
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by Mimiandmumu

Hi guys, I'm looking to get a new frame and have arrived between the BMC SLR01 and S Works Tarmac, both 2016 models. Would like to use it for leisure long rides and occasional local road races, so I would like to seek some help in deciding between these 2 frames. Please share any experience any of you have with these 2 frames, all inputs are greatly appreciated! :D

Philbar72
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by Philbar72

I've got an Slr01 (2014 model its the same effectively as the 2015and 2016 models) and have ridden an s-works tarmac 2016. they both ride very well but the SLR01 is better for me up the climbs, and handles better, and goes where you point it better!!! the s-works had all of the bling bits ( dura ace everything), but didn't really feel that great. maybe its just me.

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luckypuncheur
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by luckypuncheur

I can only comment on the S-Works Tarmac and this is by far the best of the (many...) high-end carbon bikes I ride/rode - by a margin to be precise.

The BMC is probably a very capable bike too - so in the end it's mostly about personal taste. And if weight is a priority, the BMC is the definitely the lighter frame.
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cyclespeed
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by cyclespeed

Never rode the BMC, but it's hard to imagine how the Sworks Tarmac could be improved upon. Maybe 150g lighter?!

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zappafile123
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by zappafile123

luckypuncheur wrote: by a margin to be precise.


Yeah na... its a nice snappy frame, but its not significantly better than other bikes in that league. I thought perhaps it wasnt the most comfy frame out there. Its also pretty overweight. Thats not to say its not a good ride, it is...
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alastairb
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by alastairb

Wrangled with this decision myself a few months back..I went with the SLR01! I've been riding an SL3 Expert for a few years so was sorely tempted to stick with the familiar but, in my opinion, the BMC has the "snap" of the S-Works but manages a much smoother ride at the same time which, here in the UK, is important!
The above, coupled with a much lighter frame weight and that there are a lot less of them around, was enough for me.
It's an awesome bike and it climbs beautifully, but I suspect the Tarmac wouldn't disappoint either.

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by DavidMLee

I've ridden S-works Tarmac for 2 years.. and it's the best frame I've ever ridden. Cannot judge BMC SLR1 because never rode it, but just don't like the look of BMC.
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ianSWBB
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by ianSWBB

The SLR01 for me!
Both are good all-rounders, but the BMC feels smoother and better quality finished frame than the S-Works

Next time we get a SLR01, think i might send it over to alistair at fat creations to do some fancy paint job on it for us though!!

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