Key Specs:

• 69.5 head and 73.5 seat angles
• 4.4 lb frame, 22 lb bike
• mini link floating pivot
• 100mm of travel front and rear
• $3300 frame
• $6199 with XO spec

Strengths:

• ultralight weight
• impeccable finish
• responsive and agile
• perfect component spec
• great blend of climbing ability and singletrack carving prowess.

Weaknesses:

• a little bit of creak on the lower pivot
• high price
• 2×10 gearing needs optimization

Bottom Line:

BMC has taken some it’s carbon road technology and mated it with a good full suspension design. Geometry is spot on and component spec is impressive. This is the best mountain bike to come out of BMC and is a good sign of things to come from them.

Value Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

Overall Rating:

4.75 out of 5 Stars