Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Groupset XT, Deore -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Al-13 Butted, Hydroformed aluminum
Suspension Fork
RockShox Recon RL, Solo Air, Lockout (100mm)
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG50, 11-36T
Crank
Shimano FC-M327, 36-22T
Chain
KMC X-10
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano SLX
Rear Hub
Shimano SLX
Rims
Alloy XCD18
Tires
Maxxis Ardent Race 27,5x2,2
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M500 (160/160mm)
Cockpit
Stem
BMC MSM 03
Handlebar
BMC MRB 03, 700mm
Seat
Saddle
VL-3381
Seatpost
BMC MSP 03
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.51 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.36 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 313 mm | 313 mm | 313 mm | 313 mm | 313 mm |
| Front Center | 622 mm | 652 mm | 675 mm | 701 mm | 720 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 82 mm | 82 mm | 82 mm | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Stack | 577 mm | 591 mm | 601 mm | 619 mm | 629 mm |
| Reach | 382 mm | 402 mm | 422 mm | 442 mm | 462 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 555 mm | 583 mm | 607 mm | 632 mm | 651 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 420 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm | 540 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1050 mm | 1080 mm | 1104 mm | 1130 mm | 1149 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Standover Height | 701 mm | 741 mm | 763 mm | 776 mm | 822 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
About this model
Sportelite SE ONE completes the Bmc Sportelite model. There are 29 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2018 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the BMC Sportelite SE20 Lime Blue 2018 has a starting price of 399$. BMC Sportelite SE ONE 2018 on the other hand is the most expensive at 1199$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1199$. In conclusion, this bike price is 58.88% lower than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Sportelite SE ONE components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Recon Silver RL model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels size
The Sportelite SE ONE 2018 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. BMC Sportelite SE ONE has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
Sizes
BMC Sportelite SE ONE bike has 5 sizes, in the range of 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.