TeamMachine vs Colnago C64

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CanadianBiker
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by CanadianBiker

A friend who currently rides a Pinn F8 is looking for a new bike and he was focusing in on the BMC TimeMachine SLR01 but I showed him the newly announced C64 and he is now struggling. I would think the C64 is a much different ride then the F8 however the BMC would be much closer. Any arguments pro or con on each bike, anyone have any experience with the TM SLR01?

Please correct me if I am wrong but I would think if he wants a different feel then an F8 the Colnago is probably the best choice...
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by Ringo

BMC for the technology behind it.
C64 for everything else.
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No-ones ridden the C64 yet outside the trade/press.

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by fromtrektocolnago

as everyone has said nobody has yet ridden the c64. my suggestion is to base your evaluation on c60 rides
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by PinaF8

I ride an F8, F10, and and SLR01 and they feel roughly the same across the board. Can’t speak for colnago.
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by Boshk

CanadianBiker wrote:
Thu Feb 15, 2018 9:41 pm
One of my good friends who currently rides a Pinn F8 is looking for a new bike and he was focusing in on the BMC TimeMachine SLR01 but I showed him the newly announced C64 and he is now struggling. I would think the C64 is a much different ride then the F8 however the BMC would be much closer. Any arguments pro or con on each bike, anyone have any experience with the TM SLR01?

Please correct me if I am wrong but I would think if he wants a different feel then an F8 the Colnago is probably the best choice...
A new bike to replace or a new bike because we all know we need at least 2 bikes? :mrgreen:

If replace.... F10

If a second toy.... C64

CanadianBiker
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by CanadianBiker

Was I dreaming or did I see a post about Calnago building one for a friend? First ride reviews say stiffer but similar to C60. From the thread people are finding the C60 very different from the F8 and the the TM is more similar. He is adding a bike to his collection.

I’ve ridden the C60 and found it very different then my Madone or the F8 I tested. I love my Madone but still regret not getting the C60.

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by MRM

Of the two, I'd go C64 purely off the desirability factor. The BMC just seems utterly ordinary when looking at them side by side.

That said I think the black & silver (disc) and blue Art Decor look the best, but if one goes Colnago I think one should go Art Decor. Seems pointless to go with a "normal" paint job any other brand offers when you can get something truly special that would otherwise require custom painting by a third party with voiding of warranty etc etc.

CanadianBiker
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by CanadianBiker

Boshk wrote:
Fri Feb 16, 2018 1:08 am

A new bike to replace or a new bike because we all know we need at least 2 bikes? :mrgreen:

If replace.... F10

If a second toy.... C64
It's an additional toy!

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This is really a religious choice.

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^ Amen! Best answer so far.
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I just rode the C64 and it is pretty amazing. My LBS in Santa monica just built one. Only had it for about a mile but very smooth, stable and snappy. Def my next bike.

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I don’t like the small rear triangle design which has been used by bmc, Scott, Wilier, sworks, basso, giant and other companies.
First looked interesting but now plain.
I prefer classic timeless design.
If he wants another toy he should buy c64 (art decor blue)
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dropped seatstays are nasty looking

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