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  • Page 1 Roadmachine Owner’s Manual Roadmachine Owners Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    After washing Trouble shooting Notes Roadmachine Gen3 Owner’s Manual - V1 - January 2024 - English Copyright © 2024 BMC Switzerland AG. All rights reserved. BMC Switzerland AG | Sportstrasse 49 | CH-2540 Grenchen | Switzerland  +41 32 654 14 54 |  info@bmc-switzerland.com | www.bmc-switzerland.com...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Swiss Engineered aesthetic. BMC Roadmachine frame and components are designed as a system to provide a very high level of performance. It uses all the latest and most high-end technologies that can be found in bicycle manufacturing, including thin-walled carbon fiber composite construction, which should be treated with care by the end user to prevent permanent and sometimes invisible damage.

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    Generalities Intended use The Roadmachine is designed and tested for Road riding and open-road riding and light gravel rid- ing. It complies with Level 2 ASTM Classification. Please read and refer to the general BMC Owner’s Manual for more details.

  • Page 7: Component Compatibility

    • No rack is compatible with the Roadmachine 01 or Roadmachine. Fenders • Roadmachine 01: Some fenders with light fastening systems can be fitted onto the Roadmachine (SKS Speedrocker or RaceBlades) • Roadmachine: Full length fender compatible with fender mounts delivered with the bike.

  • Page 8: Special Parts Details

    Generalities Special parts details Roadmachine 01 - Frameset and parts 24 25...
  • Page 9 Generalities Description/Details Roadmachine 01 frame Roadmachine 01 fork Roadmachine 01 seatpost Saddle clamp upper clamp Saddle clamp lower clamp Saddle clamp barrel nuts Saddle clamp bolt washers Saddle clamp rear bolt M6x30 Saddle clamp front bolt M6x35 D-fender bolt Special self-cutting bolt...
  • Page 10 Generalities Roadmachine - Frameset and parts 34 35 22 21 20 24 25...
  • Page 11 Generalities Description/Details Roadmachine frame Roadmachine fork (flat steerer) Roadmachine fork (round steerer) Roadmachine seatpost Saddle clamp upper clamp Saddle clamp lower clamp Saddle clamp barrel nuts Saddle clamp bolt washers Saddle clamp rear bolt M6x30 Saddle clamp front bolt M6x35...
  • Page 12 30000714 BRK Mount ADP SLR01 SLR Brake Mount Adapter SLR01/SLR/KAS01/RM01/RM Front dropout hangers Article number: 30006249 RM FD Hanger Roadmachine Front Derailleur Hanger and Cover Rear dropout hangers Article number: 30000700 Dropout # 71 Dropout for SLR01/SLR/KAS01/RM01/RM (Sram/Campagnolo/Shimano classic mount)
  • Page 13 Article number: 30006906 SP CMP No. 34 Seatpost Clamp No. 34 Seatpost clamp Article number: 30006251 ST Seal RM Seat Tube Seal Roadmachine Thru-axles Article number: 30006250 Thru Axle Kit No.10 Thru Axle Kit No.10 Battery adapter Article number: 219532...
  • Page 14 Blind plugs diam 8mm (set of 10) Stems The Roadmachine 01 and Roadmachine 01 X frameset is optimized for full cable integration. It’s only compatible with ICS type cockpits and stems. The Roadmachine and Roadmachine X frameset is designed for more versatility and is compatible with different types of cable routing: •...
  • Page 15 Generalities Seatpost Seatpost options The Roadmachine is delivered with a “15mm offset” seatpost providing an ideal range of adjustment for road bike fitting. Seatpost length is sized according to the frame size: • 280mm on size 47 • 320mm on size 51 •...
  • Page 16 Generalities Storage cover and bottle cages Storage cover with integrated bottle cage This version is supplied with the Roadmachine 01 and Roadmachine 01 X Gen3 frameset. It’s fully compatible with Roadmachine and Roadmachine X Gen3 and avail- able aftermarket. Article number:...
  • Page 17 Down Tube Storage Pouch BMC Rear light 20 StVZO Neatly integrated into the back of the seatpost, the BMC Rear light 20 StVZO provides 20 lumens of brightness and a 180° spread of light to keep you safe while training.

  • Page 19: General Notes About Assembly

    General notes about assembly Tools Bike specific tools are required to perform the assembly of your Roadmachine and its components. We recommend that you have a qualified bicycle mechanic correctly install these components. Before you start assembling, make sure you are equipped with the following tools: Hex keys: •...

  • Page 20: Torque Specifications

    If too little force is applied the component will not be secure and if too much force is applied the component’s thread could deform and break. Therefore, not respecting the torque specification of any component could result in failure, which can cause loss of control and a fall. Roadmachine 01 torque specifications 4 Nm 4 Nm 6 Nm...
  • Page 21 Generalities Roadmachine torque specifications 4 Nm 4 Nm 2 Nm 6 Nm 5 Nm 3 Nm 3 Nm 5 Nm 2 Nm 10 Nm 3 Nm 3 Nm 3 Nm 3 Nm 10 Nm 6 Nm 3 Nm Roadmachine Owners Manual...

  • Page 23: Recommended Assembly Procedure

    Generalities Recommended assembly procedure If you are building a Roadmachine from scratch, the most convenient way is to follow the order and the procedure described below. This is only the general procedure, all the separate steps and rec- ommendations are described one by one in the following pages of this manual.

  • Page 24: Sizing And Parts Selection

    Many different handlebar types and shapes are available on the market and it is not possible for BMC to guarantee accurate positioning for all of them. The handlebar, the stem and the seat post provided with the Roadmachine complete bikes and modules were carefully selected to offer the highest adjustment possibilities in a light, reliable and user-friendly package.

  • Page 25: Frame Size

    Head Angle ° (ha) 71.4 71.4 72.2 72.2 72.2 72.2 Rear Center (rc) Front Center (fc) Wheelbase (wb) 1000 1010 1023 1036 BB drop (drop) Fork Length (fl) Fork Rake (fr) Trail Seatpost Length Seatpost Offset Standover Height (sh) Roadmachine Owners Manual...

  • Page 26: Detailed Assembly Instructions

    Detailed assembly instructions Detailed assembly instructions Frame preparation Rear derailleur hanger installation • Select the right model of hanger depending on your groupset, and the rear derailleur design. You can choose between the standard dropout hanger or the direct mount dropout hanger. The Direct Mount hanger is usually specified for Shimano’s latest generation of derailleurs.
  • Page 27 • Select the right model of rubber grommet or plug depending on your groupset and push it into the frame opening. Push in the appropriate plug or grommet Roadmachine 01 Roadmachine Sram AXS Shimano Di2 Sram AXS Shimano Di2 Mechanical shifting Roadmachine Owners Manual...
  • Page 28 An assembly check is necessary to confirm a 4mm minimum clearance between the chainring, chain and frame. WARNING: Our Roadmachine 01 and Roadmachine are not compatible with Sram 2x Wide trans- missions. Please select one of the standard road transmissions.
  • Page 29 • If installing the cover: tighten to 2 Nm using a hex 3mm. WARNING: Over tightening the cover will deform it and damage its aesthetic. WARNING: When installing a Shimano Di2 drivetrain, install the front derailleur electronic wire before installing the front derailleur hanger. Route Di2 wire Roadmachine Owners Manual...
  • Page 30 Detailed assembly instructions • Select the right model of rubber grommet or plug depending on your groupset and push it into the frame opening. Push in the appropriate plug or grommet Roadmachine Sram AXS Shimano Di2 Mechanical shifting...

  • Page 31: Electronic Wires Installation

    EW-SD300 700mm Rear Derailleur EW-SD300 1 400mm • Install the different electronic wires into the frame. INFORMATION: It helps a lot to use a cable routing guiding tool like the Park Tool IR-1.2 Internal Cable Routing Kit Roadmachine Owners Manual...
  • Page 32 Detailed assembly instructions • Install the adaptor on the Shimano Di2 battery. Enlarge the adaptor and slide onto the battery untill fush Screw the adaptor into the seatpost foam core • Screw in the seatpost internal foam core using a 21mm flat wrench. Tighten lightly untill the adap- tor head is flush to the seat post foam core.

  • Page 33: Seatpost Assembly

    Detailed assembly instructions Seatpost assembly Seatpost length The two seatposts compatible with the Roadmachine have a minimum and a maximum insertion depth in the frame. Size Seatpost Length Min insertion Max insertion WARNING: Always make sure you are respecting the min insertion length of 80mm.
  • Page 34 Detailed assembly instructions Saddle clamp installation • Pre-install the the lower clamp, the upper clamp, the barrel nuts and finally pre-install the 2 M6 bolts with their washer: • long M6x35 at the front. • short M6x30 at the rear. •...
  • Page 35 Grease Friction paste Measure 5 Nm with BMC Rear Light 80mm without rear light • Tighten the M5x32 bolt to 5 Nm using a hex 4mm wrench. Roadmachine Owners Manual...

  • Page 36: Brake Calipers Assembly

    • Guide the hose through the downtube in-molded cable routing channel and let the hose exit at the front of the bike. 3 options are possible depending on your configuration: • Roadmachine 01 : fully integrated only • Roadmachine option A: fully integrated •...
  • Page 37 Detailed assembly instructions Roadmachine option A: ICS fully integrated - flat steerer fork traditional routing internal channel Route chainstay and downtube Roadmachine option B: external at front - round steerer fork traditional routing internal channel exit port Route chainstay and downtube...
  • Page 38 Detailed assembly instructions • For Roadmachine, push the appropriate rubber plug in the downtube openings. • Option A: “ICS full integrated” uses a down tube side plug that fits both holes • Option B: “external” uses a cylindrical plug that fits in the upper hole of the down tube...
  • Page 39 Detailed assembly instructions • Bolt on the rear caliper on the flat mount brake mount using appropriate bolts and follow brake manufacturer’s recommendation for installation (threadlocker and torque) 25mm Roadmachine Owners Manual...
  • Page 40 Detailed assembly instructions Front brake The front brake must be installed directly on the specific BMC front bracket adapter. The Roadmachine is designed for 160mm front rotor only. WARNING: There are multiple front brake adapter plate designs. Make sure you are using the part provided with the Roadmachine.
  • Page 41 6 Nm • Tighten to 6 Nm using a hex 4mm wrench. • For Roadmachine 01 and Roadmachine option A: ICS full integrated, route the front brake hose alonside the flat steerer. Follow the table instruction to place the hose on the appropriate side of the steerer tube.

  • Page 42: Shifting Cables Assembly

    Detailed assembly instructions Shifting cables assembly Front derailleur shifting cable • Push the front shifting hose from the back to the front inserting it in the seat tube opening. • Guide the hose through the downtube in-molded cable routing channel and let the hose exit at the front of the bike.

  • Page 43: Headset, Top Cone And Spacers Assembly

    Detailed assembly instructions Headset, top cone and spacers assembly Headset assembly The Roadmachine is designed to fit a BMC by FSA, HS-B-13 bearings set. Specifications of these bearings are: Compression ring H2318 Upper bearing MR155 30.5 x 41.8 x 7.5 ; 45x45°...
  • Page 44 Detailed assembly instructions Grease • Install the upper bearing in the frame head tube applying grease to the bearing race and to the bearing surfaces. • Front and rear brake hose should be routed through the upper bearing. • Install the lower bearing in the frame head tube applying grease to the bearing race and the bear- ing surfaces.
  • Page 45 Cockpit ICS Spacers Top cone Flat steerer tube ICS Stem on ICS flat steerer tube Compression bolt Top cap / flat steerer wedge ICS stem Stem transition spacer & cover ICS Spacers Top cone Flat steerer tube Roadmachine Owners Manual...
  • Page 46 Detailed assembly instructions RSM01, ICS Core on ICS flat steerer tube Compression bolt Top cap RSM01 Stem ICS Core transition spacer & flat steerer wedge ICS Spacers Top cone Flat steerer tube Standard 1”1/8 stem on 1”1/8 round steerer tube Compression bolt Top cap Conical spacer...
  • Page 47 Spacers 3x 10 2x 10 2x 10 3x 10 #1 Low #2 High #1 Low #2 High #1 Low #2 High #1 Low #12 Low Top cone (5mm) (30mm) (5mm) (30mm) (5mm) (30mm) (5mm) (5mm) Roadmachine Owners Manual...

  • Page 48: Fork Preparation

    Detailed assembly instructions Fork preparation Steerer tube length and cutting • Install the desired top cone, spacers and stem in order to identify the steerer tube cutting length. INFORMATION: Complete bikes have fork steerer tubes cut to the maximum stack recommend- ed.
  • Page 49 Better to leave the contact surfaces dry. WARNING: Always use the approved expander to ensure steerer tube structural integrity. WARNING: Never clamp the stem below the expander or without the expander fixed in the steer- er tube. Roadmachine Owners Manual...

  • Page 50: Headset Compression

    Now that all the cables and brake hoses are in- stalled, you can install the bottom bracket and the crankset. WARNING: Always install the brake hose first. The Roadmachine uses a Press-Fit 86.5mm bottom bracket. WARNING: Please follow the bottom bracket Press-Fit 86.5mm and crankset instructions for installation.

  • Page 51: Chain Catcher Assembly

    Chain catcher assembly • Assemble the chain catcher bracket and guide and tighten them by hand. Assemble the parts hand tight Threadlocker • Orient the bracket and the guide to best fit your drivetrain. Orient to fit your drivetrain Roadmachine Owners Manual...
  • Page 52 Detailed assembly instructions Adjust gap to >1mm >1mm >1mm • In any drivetrain gear and chain position, keep at least 1mm between the chain and the chain catcher. 3 Nm • Tighten to 3 Nm using a hex 3mm wrench.

  • Page 53: Storage Items Installation

    • Place the hard parts in the side pockets to avoid tube perforation or rattling. INFORMATION: The frame storage pouch is included with Roadmachine 01 and Roadmachine 01 X. It can be purchased separately.
  • Page 54 Detailed assembly instructions WARNING: Overpacking the storage pouch may result in a tight fit, with the risk of getting the pouch stuck inside the downtube. WARNING: Overpacking the pouch and forcing the zipper to close or open may damage the zipper.
  • Page 55 INFORMATION: The tightening of the locking mechanism can be adjusted by manipulating the pretension bolt located at the back of the cover. Tighten the bolt to make the fit snugger, or loosen it to facilitate the locking action. Adjust tension loose tight Roadmachine Owners Manual...
  • Page 56 Detailed assembly instructions Storage cover with bottle cage • To install, align the knob with the arrow oriented to the top and slide verticaly the cover into the frame opening. INFORMATION: Align the cover and frame keys to fit the cover into the frame. WARNING: The cover is designed to fit the frame and protect the inside from most of the dust and water.

  • Page 57: Top Tube Storage

    • Tighten the 2x M5x12 bolts to 3 Nm using a hex 3mm wrench. Top tube storage The Roadmachine is equipped with top tube threads to allow the mounting of top tube storage. The top tube storage threads are covered by plugs.

  • Page 58: Rear Light Installation

    Detailed assembly instructions Rear light installation • Install the BMC Rear Light lower bracket into the seat tube rear pocket. • Push it untill it sits on the machined stopper. Push in the back of seat tube to the stopper 1 Nm •...
  • Page 59 Detailed assembly instructions Plug in the light • Push the light into its lower bracket. A small gap between the light casing and the rubber seal is normal. Roadmachine Owners Manual...

  • Page 60: Wheels And Axles

    Detailed assembly instructions Wheels and axles WARNING: Your bike is delivered pre-assembled with inner tubes for transportation and display. Always setup the wheels following the recommendations and instructions of the wheel and the tire manufacturers: • Some wheels must only be assembled tubeless •...

  • Page 61: D-Fender

    Detailed assembly instructions D-Fender Roadmachine seatposts are compatible with the D-fender for seat- posts using M6 hardware (saddle clamp bolts). The compatible D-fender is identified with an M6 engraving located next to the clamping bolt. Remove protection bolt & clip on the D-fender •...

  • Page 62: Third Party Fenders

    Roadmachine 01 is only compatible with quick mount clip-on fenders. Engineered as the lightest frame, the Roadmachine 01 does not feature threads and brackets to install classic fenders using stays bolted on the frame and fork.
  • Page 63 Detailed assembly instructions Quick mount clip-on fenders - Roadmachine 01 and Roadmachine You can attach the quick mount clip on fenders on limited areas of the fork blades, seat stays, seat tube and seat post. WARNING: Avoid fixing systems other than elastic bands or fabric straps. Clamping with clamps or bolt-on mechanism may damage the frame structure.
  • Page 64 Full fender - Roadmachine only Full fenders with stays have different designs and you may need to cut, bend, and adjust their com- ponents to better fit your Roadmachine. WARNING: The following illustrations are designed for information only and are not representa- tive of the exact modifications you may need to apply.
  • Page 65 WARNING: Engage as much of the eye bolt thread into the frame so it could sustain the fenders load correctly. • Orient eye bolt heads to mach your stays orientation and torque the M5 nut against the frame to 2Nm. Install the M5 eye bolts and M5 nuts Threadlocker Roadmachine Owners Manual...
  • Page 66 Detailed assembly instructions • Position the rear fender blade between the seatstays and chainstays. Use a washer to push the fender away from the frame if necessary. • Fix the rear fender blade between the chainstays with the M5x8 bolt. •...
  • Page 67 Detailed assembly instructions 3 Nm Fender manufacturer • Tighten the M4 bolt+nut sets to torque according to the fender’s manufacturer. • Tighten the M5 eye bolt nuts to 3 Nm using a 8mm flat wrench. Roadmachine Owners Manual...

  • Page 69: Service Instructions

    Service instructions Service instructions The BMC Roadmachine is a high-tech, performance oriented product. We ask you to take care of your bike if you want it to deliver its maximum performance over the years. If you notice parts that are worn out or damaged, do not hesitate to replace the part and or contact your BMC dealer.

  • Page 70: Trouble Shooting

    Service instructions Trouble shooting Noise from the saddle or the seatpost: • Apply friction paste between the seatpost and the frame seat tube. • Apply grease on each element of the saddle clamp (bolt, washer, clamps). • Apply friction paste between the seatpost and the frame. Noise from the drivetrain: •...

  • Page 71: Notes

    Notes Notes ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Roadmachine Owners Manual...
  • Page 72 BMC Switzerland AG Sportstrasse 49 | CH-2540 Grenchen | Switzerland...

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