BMC Kaius 01 TWO
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Product Details
The BMC Kaius 01 TWO is designed for gravel racers who demand unmatched speed, sensations like no other bike can provide, and the grip and control demanded by the best. Born from three forces of the frontier, the brother who dances with the wind, the one who moves weightless over mountains, and the one carved unbreakable from the earth, the all-new second-generation Kaius carries speed, lightness, and strength into every wild mile. This isn't just an evolution of the original Kaius; it's the answer to every gravel racer's wish.
Built around BMC's AeroSynthesis design philosophy, the Kaius 01 represents a 12% faster frameset compared to the first generation through reshaped aerodynamics inspired by the latest Teammachine SLR 01 and Teammachine R. The wide-crown Halo fork pushes airflow away from the wheel while creating generous tire clearance, the sculpted AeroCore downtube is shaped to work aerodynamically with bottles (making the bike faster with hydration in place), and the deep cross-section head tube paired with the ICS Carbon Aero cockpit confirms you're riding a machine built for pure speed. Yet despite adding aero, tire clearance, and cargo capacity, the second-generation frameset is 63 grams lighter than the original at just 1,469 grams complete (998g frame, 400g fork, 134g seatpost), proof that progress doesn't have to weigh you down.
Key Features
- Frame - BMC Kaius 01 Gen 2 Premium Carbon with AeroCore Design and TCC Race Compliance
- Drivetrain - SRAM Force XPLR AXS with Single-Side SRAM Force XPLR AXS Power Meter
- Wheelset - BMC CG 39 Carbon
| 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 |
| Handlebar | ICS Carbon Aero Gen 2 | One-Piece Full Carbon Cockpit | 135mm drop, 81mm 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 X3 | Kium rails | 140mm |
| Crankset | SRAM Force AXS Wide (FC-FRC-1WP-E1) |
| Chainrings | 42T |
| Power Meter | SRAM Force XPLR AXS Power Meter | Single Side (FC-FRC-1WP-E1) |
| Cassette | SRAM Force XPLR (CS-XG-1371-E1) |
| Cassette Size | 10-46T |
| Chain | SRAM Force (CN-FRC-E1) |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force XPLR AXS (RD-FRC-1E-E1) |
| Shifters | SRAM Force AXS (ED-FRC-E1) |
| Gears | 1 x 13 |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB T47 85.5 Road Wide Bottom Bracket (BB-DUB-T47-A1) |
| Brake Levers / Calipers | SRAM Force AXS (ED-FRC-E1) |
| Rotors | SRAM CenterLine X Rotor (RT-CLN-X-A2) |
| Rotor Size (F/R) | 160 / 160mm |
| Rims | CG 39 Carbon | Tubeless Ready | 39mm |
| Hubs (F/R) | CG 39 | Star Ratchet System | Straightpull Design | Center Lock |
| Tires | Continental Terra Competition Race Rapid | Tubeless | 45mm |
| Tubeless Information | Tubeless Rim | Tubeless Tires |
| In the Box | Aerocore Bottle Cages | Computer mount for Garmin, Wahoo and GoPro mount |
| Tire Clearance | 52mm measured tire |
| Weight without Pedals | 7.8kg | 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 |