BMC Kaius 01 THREE
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BMC Kaius 01 THREE
Product Details
The BMC Kaius 01 THREE is a purebred gravel race machine built for one thing only, unbounded speed. Developed for the demands of modern gravel racing, where higher average speeds meet increasingly technical terrain, it blends aerodynamic efficiency, low weight, and race-tuned stiffness into a platform that performs like a road race bike adapted for aggressive off-road conditions.
At its core is the Kaius 01 Premium Carbon frame, shaped by BMC’s Aerosynthesis design philosophy. Aerodynamic refinements to the head tube, fork, and seat tube, drawn from BMC’s Time Machine road platform, reduce drag, while the AS10 aero seatpost further improves airflow. Despite added capability and tire clearance, the frame remains lightweight thanks to an efficient carbon layup, paired with increased bottom bracket stiffness for direct power transfer.
Race-focused performance is balanced with real-world control through BMC’s Tuned Compliance Concept (TCC Race), using dropped seatstays, a refined seat tube, and compliant fork design to reduce vibration without sacrificing speed. The build includes up to 52mm tire clearance, SRAM Rival XPLR AXS Wide 12-speed wireless shifting, hydraulic disc brakes, and CG 40 carbon wheels, making it a fast, precise, and confidence-inspiring gravel race platform.
Key Features
- Frame- Kaius 01 Gen 2 | 01 Premium Carbon with Aerosynthesis Design, ICS Stealth Cable Routing, UDH, TCC Race Compliance
- Drivetrain- SRAM Rival XPLR AXS Wide 12-Speed Wireless Drivetrain
- Wheelset- BMC CG 40 Carbon Wheelset
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame | Kaius 01 Gen 2 | 01 Premium Carbon with Aerocore Design | ICS Technology Stealth Cable Routing | Full Mount - UDH | TCC Race Compliance Level | Flat Mount Disc | 12 x 142mm Thru-Axle |
| Fork | Kaius 01 Gen 2 | 01 Premium Carbon | ICS Technology, Stealth Cable Routing | TCC Race Compliance Level | Stealth Dropout Design | Flat Mount Disc | 12 x 100mm Thru-Axle |
| Stem | BMC RSM 01 | Integrated Cockpit System Technology |
| Handlebar | BMC HB D4 03, 0, 12 | Alloy 6061 | Endurance Geometry | 125mm drop, 70mm reach, 12° flare |
| Grips | BMC Tacky 3mm |
| Seatpost | Teammachine SLR 01 Gen 5 | 01 Premium Carbon Aero Shaped Seatpost | 0mm Offset Size 47-51 and 10mm Offset Size 54-61 |
| Saddle | Fizik Vento Argo X5 | 140mm |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival XPLR AXS Wide (FC-RIV-1W-E1) |
| Chainrings | 42T |
| Cassette | SRAM Rival XPLR (CS-XG-1351-E1), 10-46T |
| Chain | SRAM Rival (CN-RIV-E1) |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR AXS (RD-RIV-1E-E1) |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival AXS (ED-RIV-E1) |
| Gears | 1 x 13 |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB T47 85.5 Road Wide Bottom Bracket (BB-DUB-T47-A1) |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival AXS (ED-RIV-E1) with SRAM Paceline Rotor (RT-PLN-A2), 160 / 160mm |
| Rims | CG 40 Carbon | Tubeless Ready | 40mm |
| Hubs | TXC-812 & TXC-2406 Center Lock (F/R) |
| Tyres | Continental Terra Competition Race Rapid | Tubeless | 45mm |
| Tubeless Setup | Tubeless Rim | Tubeless Tires |
| Accessories | Aerocore Bottle Cages included |
| Tire Clearance | Up to 52mm measured tire |
| Weight (without pedals) | 8.3kg (Size 54 as pictured with all accessories) |
| ASTM Classification | Level 2 |
| System Weight Limit | 120kg |
| Measurement | 47 | 51 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Height | <166 | 166–174 | 172–180 | 178–186 | 184–192 | >190 |
| Reach (mm) | 385 | 392 | 396 | 400 | 405 | 409 |
| Stack (mm) | 521 | 541 | 561 | 581 | 606 | 631 |
| Bar Drop (mm) | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 |
| Bar Reach (mm) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Bar Width (mm) | 390 / 438 | 390 / 438 | 390 / 438 | 410 / 458 | 410 / 458 | 430 / 478 |
| BB Drop (mm) | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 |
| Crank Length (mm) | 165 | 165 | 170 | 170 | 172.5 | 172.5 |
| Fork Length (mm) | 397 | 397 | 397 | 397 | 397 | 397 |
| Fork Rake (mm) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Front Center (mm) | 597 | 611 | 614 | 619 | 633 | 645 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 88 | 109 | 126 | 147 | 173 | 199 |
| Head Tube Angle (°) | 70.8° | 70.8° | 70.8° | 71.6° | 71.6° | 71.6° |
| Rear Center (mm) | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| Seat Angle (°) | 74.3° | 74.3° | 73.8° | 73.8° | 73.8° | 73.8° |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 429 | 449 | 471 | 485 | 509 | 533 |
| Seatpost Length (mm) | 335 | 335 | 385 | 385 | 405 | 405 |
| Seatpost Offset (mm) | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 739 | 758 | 779 | 795 | 815 | 838 |
| Stem Angle (°) | -8° | -8° | -8° | -8° | -8° | -8° |
| Stem Length (mm) | 80 | 90 | 90 | 100 | 100 | 110 |
| Top Tube Length (mm) | 531 | 544 | 559 | 569 | 587 | 598 |
| Trail (mm) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1010 | 1024 | 1027 | 1032 | 1045 | 1058 |