2007 BMC SLT01 team machine
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As usual I wasn't looking for another bike, but I saw a local ad for a BMC SLT01 team machine. I've always felt that these earlier models are one of the most iconic frame designs in contemporary bikes, that aluminum exoskeletal lug is just an amazing design. When I saw the bike, it was filthy and greasy with a random mix of SRAM and Shimano components. But I sensed that beneath the grime was a pretty clean bike underneath, which turned out the be true. So on September 22, 2025, I brought home my first BMC.
10/8/2025 - Since the components were a mix, I decided to lean towards Shimano instead of SRAM. I just happen to have a new Tiagra crankset and rear derailer in my garage, so that work out really well. I put on new LOOK pedals and Michelin tires, so that should be the last bit to complete this bike.
10/22/2023 - The bike is now complete, everything clean and dialed in. I ended up using the SRAM Red shifters, just to save money. I polished the brakes so its just raw aluminum with no logos. Took it out for an 18 mile ride and everything worked great and the gearing was good in the hills as well.
Here are the specs:
Frame: 2007 BMC SLT01 team machine, 55cm. Carbon fiber tubes bonded to aluminum lugs, 130mm rear spacing. Serial Number: G1107TM1 550007. Red, white, black carbon.
Fork: Easton EC90, 1-1/8" threadless. Black carbon.
Wheelset: Mavic Askium Race, aluminum. Black.
Tires: Michelin Power Cup, 700 x 25C, black.
Cassette:
Shimano Ultegra CS-6700, 10sp, 12-30T.
Crankset: Shimano Tiagra FC-4700, 50x34, 170mm, 110 BCD.
Bottom Bracket: Shimano SM-BB-7900, BSA.
Front Derailer: Shimano Ultegra FD-6700, clamp-on.
Rear Derailer: Shimano Tiagra RD-4700, 10sp, long cage.
Levers/Shifters: SRAM Red.
Headset: FSA 1-1/8" threadless.
Chain: KMC X10.
Stem: 3T Arx Team, 100mm, 31.8mm.
Handlebar: Deda Newtom, aluminum, 31.8mm, 42 cm wide.
Brakes: SRAM Force. Silver.
Pedal: LOOK Kéo Classic 3. Black and red.
Seatpost: Easton EC70, carbon.
Saddle: Fizik Arione Donna. White.
Compact gearing
|
Ratio |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
17 |
19 |
21 |
24 |
27 |
30 |
34 |
5.4 |
5.0 |
4.6 |
4.3 |
3.8 |
3.4 |
3.1 |
2.7 |
2.4 |
2.2 |
50 |
7.9 |
7.3 |
6.8 |
6.4 |
5.6 |
5.0 |
4.5 |
4.0 |
3.5 |
3.2 |
The bike currently weighs 18 lbs 15 oz as shown.
The following are the original parts that I am currently not using:
Tires: Vittoria Rubino Pro, 700 x 23c, clincher.
Crankset: Shimano Ultegra FC-6750, 50x34, 175mm, 110 BCD.
Rear Derailer: SRAM Rival, 10sp, long cage.
