I will get around to a build post eventually...
better be fast... frame / fork is heavier then my gravel bike

7.85kg on tubs... but with Garmin and transponder.
yeah coming from a TimeMachine TT rig... very used to the clunkiness and large bolt. Adjusting for me is easy peasy...plenty of practice on the tri-rig. I will be looking into some weight saving parts.. still want a goal of 7.5kg.AlgaeHater wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2019 5:45 pmOne thing I don't understand is why after all of the weight saving measures designing the TM, BMC elects to use such heavy saddle mounting hardware. The clamp hardware is super chunky compared to my RoadMachine and the main mounting bolt is huge! The setup is far heavier than what I've seen on other aero bikes (e.g Venge). To make matters worse, adjusting the saddle angle/fore/aft is a major PITA. Just a bad design overall IMO.
That's exactly my issue. I can understand why heavy saddle mount hardware wouldn't be much of an issue on a TT bike where aero > weight, but why would BMC re-use this on an road bike. A bit disappointing for an otherwise innovative design.spdntrxi wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2019 5:53 pmyeah coming from a TimeMachine TT rig... very used to the clunkiness and large bolt. Adjusting for me is easy peasy...plenty of practice on the tri-rig. I will be looking into some weight saving parts.. still want a goal of 7.5kg.AlgaeHater wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2019 5:45 pmOne thing I don't understand is why after all of the weight saving measures designing the TM, BMC elects to use such heavy saddle mounting hardware. The clamp hardware is super chunky compared to my RoadMachine and the main mounting bolt is huge! The setup is far heavier than what I've seen on other aero bikes (e.g Venge). To make matters worse, adjusting the saddle angle/fore/aft is a major PITA. Just a bad design overall IMO.
I agree.. I have a 17 TMR 02 and the seatpost clamp is a big chunk of metal.AlgaeHater wrote:One thing I don't understand is why after all of the weight saving measures designing the TM, BMC elects to use such heavy saddle mounting hardware. The clamp hardware is super chunky compared to my RoadMachine and the main mounting bolt is huge! The setup is far heavier than what I've seen on other aero bikes (e.g Venge). To make matters worse, adjusting the saddle angle/fore/aft is a major PITA. Just a bad design overall IMO.
its a throwback to the original timemachine. this design gives you a ton of flexibility, though you are right the hardware is not light. the design is great for me, but as you say could be lighter. that boltAlgaeHater wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2019 5:45 pmOne thing I don't understand is why after all of the weight saving measures designing the TM, BMC elects to use such heavy saddle mounting hardware. The clamp hardware is super chunky compared to my RoadMachine and the main mounting bolt is huge! The setup is far heavier than what I've seen on other aero bikes (e.g Venge). To make matters worse, adjusting the saddle angle/fore/aft is a major PITA. Just a bad design overall IMO.
Yes that is certainly an upside. It's a super aero post with three different mounting points to really get your setback dialed in. The mount is very reliable and rigid once set.Philbar72 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 1:56 pmits a throwback to the original timemachine. this design gives you a ton of flexibility, though you are right the hardware is not light. the design is great for me, but as you say could be lighter. that boltAlgaeHater wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2019 5:45 pmOne thing I don't understand is why after all of the weight saving measures designing the TM, BMC elects to use such heavy saddle mounting hardware. The clamp hardware is super chunky compared to my RoadMachine and the main mounting bolt is huge! The setup is far heavier than what I've seen on other aero bikes (e.g Venge). To make matters worse, adjusting the saddle angle/fore/aft is a major PITA. Just a bad design overall IMO.![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
01.01.1970:Jagwire Elite link cable review | |
01.01.1970:Review: Elite Cannibal Bottle Cages | |
01.01.1970:Giro Trans E70 review | |
01.01.1970:Vittoria Rubino Pro 3 review | |
01.01.1970:Specialized S-Works Power Test |
25.08.2019:Orange Seal, does it live up to it's fame? | |
14.03.2019:Tune Factory Visit February 2019 | |
02.01.2019:EE cycleworks brakes review | |
31.12.2018:Tubeless for Dummies II | |
17.12.2018:Clearing the mist around road tubeless part I |