BMC Alpenchallenge AC02 ONE 2018
2018 Urban
Estimate price |
1,299$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Alfine -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Belt Drive, IGH -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Al-13 Butted, Hydroformed aluminum
Suspension Fork
Alpenchallenge 02, Al-13 aluminum
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano Alfine 8, Rapidfire Plus
Cassette
Gates CDN-CT, 18
Crank
Gates CenterTrack CDN-S-150
Chain
Gates CDN-CT, 120
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano M4050 (F) / Nexus 8 (R)
Rear Hub
Shimano M4050 (F) / Nexus 8 (R)
Rims
DT SWISS R522D
Tires
Continental Sport Contact II, 35mm
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MT500/MT500 / RT54 rotors (160/160)*
Cockpit
Stem
BMC LSM 03
Handlebar
BMC LSB 03
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal 2080 URN
Seatpost
BMC LSP 03
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.35 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.46 mm |
| Front Center | 608 mm | 637 mm | 654 mm | 682 mm |
| Rake | 48 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm |
| Trail | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm |
| Stack | 536 mm | 577 mm | 597 mm | 636 mm |
| Reach | 396 mm | 411 mm | 421 mm | 436 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 558 mm | 591 mm | 607 mm | 640 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 440 mm | 510 mm | 560 mm | 610 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 122 mm | 165 mm | 187 mm | 228 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 442 mm | 442 mm | 442 mm | 442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1045 mm | 1074 mm | 1091 mm | 1119 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Standover Height | 746 mm | 803 mm | 834 mm | 869 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
About this model
Alpenchallenge AC02 ONE is part of the Bmc Alpenchallenge model. BMC launched 46 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2018 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the BMC Alpenchallenge AC02 THREE 2018 has a starting price of 999$. BMC Alpenchallenge AC01 ONE 2018 on the other hand is the most expensive at 2299$.
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 Commuter bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Commuter bike that is reliable is 762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Commuter bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 1299$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Alpenchallenge AC02 ONE price is 70.47% more expensive than the average cost of a Commuter bike.
Alpenchallenge AC02 ONE components
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
The Alpenchallenge AC02 ONE 2018 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. BMC Alpenchallenge AC02 ONE has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.