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BMC Alpenchallenge AL THREE
BMC Alpenchallenge AL THREE
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With its classy looks, exacting attention to detail and practical integration, the Alpenchallenge AL could only be a BMC. Its sporty, endurance-inspired, smooth welded, Premium Aluminium frame and fork have fender mounts, and the internally cabled frame is powder coated for durability. Shimano’s wide ratio 12-speed Deore drivetrain is paired with an FSA Vero Pro crankset and Shimano MT200 disc brakes, and the wheels are PFR300, with Vittoria Randonneur – 37mm tires.
Frameset
Frame:
Alpenchallenge Premium Aluminium | Smoothwelded | Powder Coat Finish | Internal Cable Routing | Flat Mount Disc | 12 x 142mm Thru-Axle
Fork:
Alpenchallenge Premium Aluminium | Fender Mounts | Flat Mount Disc | 12 x 100mm Thru-Axle
Cockpit
Stem:
BMC RSM 01
Handlebar:
BMC LSB 03
Seat
Seatpost:
BMC LSP 02
Saddle:
Selle Royal Vivo
Drivetrain
Crankset:
FSA Vero Pro
Chainrings:
SHIMANO CN-M6100rings
Cassette:
SHIMANO Deore (CS-M6100)
Cassette Size:
10-51T
Chain:
SHIMANO CN-M6100
Rear Derailleur:
SHIMANO Deore (RD-M6100)
Shifters:
SHIMANO Deore (SL-M6100) | Rapidfire Plus
Gears:
1 x 12
Bottom Bracket:
BSA Threaded Bottom Bracket
Brakes
Brake Levers / Calipers:
SHIMANO BL-MT200 Levers | BR-UR300 Calipers
Rotors:
SHIMANO SM-RT10
Rotor Size (F/R):
180 / 180mm
Wheels
Rims:
PFR300
Hubs (F/R):
CL-712 | CL-142M
Tires:
Vittoria Randonneur | 37mm
Additional Information
Tire Clearance:
42mm
ASTM Classification:
Level 2
System Weight Limit:
120kg
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BMC Alpenchallenge AL THREE is the perfect bike for my use. I was looking for a hybrid/ fitness bike for casual rides or daily quick workouts for which I did not want to use my roadie. This bike was an absolute bang for the buck. The team at Roy's bike helped me over phone with the details and sizing of the bike. They shipped it the same day and was delivered in 2 days. The bike was easy to set up. The bike rides smooth and rear hub makes a cool sound.
I don't have much experience with which to compare my new BMC Alpenchallenge. I rode the same steel frame road racing bicycle for over 40 years.
When riding no-hands (My usual, preferred riding position.) it pulls hard to the left. I assume there is a slight bit of drag on the disc brakes. Riding no-hands feels normal after a couple of attempts.
The gearing is so slow it's SHOCKING. I climbed to the top of a steep hill in seventh gear. Why do I have 1 through 6? I've never ridden a bicycle off-road. Maybe I'll find out the answer when I do. I bought this bike, in large part, to take advantage of the myriad shortcut trails zigzagging across Bainbridge Island, where I live.
My road bike felt like a butterfly in a hurricane above 40 MPH. The BMC Alpenchallenge feels so stable at 40 I wonder how it would do at 60 or even 80 MPH. (Note: You cannot get to 40 MPH by pedaling. It can only be achieved by descending a steep hill.)
BMC Alpenchallenge AL THREE is the perfect bike for my use. I was looking for a hybrid/ fitness bike for casual rides or daily quick workouts for which I did not want to use my roadie. This bike was an absolute bang for the buck. The team at Roy's bike helped me over phone with the details and sizing of the bike. They shipped it the same day and was delivered in 2 days. The bike was easy to set up. The bike rides smooth and rear hub makes a cool sound.
I don't have much experience with which to compare my new BMC Alpenchallenge. I rode the same steel frame road racing bicycle for over 40 years.
When riding no-hands (My usual, preferred riding position.) it pulls hard to the left. I assume there is a slight bit of drag on the disc brakes. Riding no-hands feels normal after a couple of attempts.
The gearing is so slow it's SHOCKING. I climbed to the top of a steep hill in seventh gear. Why do I have 1 through 6? I've never ridden a bicycle off-road. Maybe I'll find out the answer when I do. I bought this bike, in large part, to take advantage of the myriad shortcut trails zigzagging across Bainbridge Island, where I live.
My road bike felt like a butterfly in a hurricane above 40 MPH. The BMC Alpenchallenge feels so stable at 40 I wonder how it would do at 60 or even 80 MPH. (Note: You cannot get to 40 MPH by pedaling. It can only be achieved by descending a steep hill.)