The Refined BMC URS
With the increasing demand for capable gravel bikes, BMC has fully redesigned their signature URS or Unrestricted, for those who want to push the limits of Gravel capability. With four different setup variants, BMC allows everyone to find the perfect adventure gravel bike to suit their needs, even adding an electric-assist option to the lineup.
Like most BMCs, they offer builds in two different carbon options, and will preserve the URS AL from the last generation of URS bikes. Tire clearance has been boosted to allow a 700c x 47mm, optimized for a 700 x 45mm tire. BMC redesigned the MTT seat stays to give the frame a small amount of flex, to increase compliance, traction and comfort. The URS is now outfitted with frame storage, giving you enough storage space for your adventures. A UDH hanger has been added to give these bikes full SRAM Transmission compatibility.
URS
The URS is the more basic of the two options, with an emphasis on ease of maintenance and versatility. The compliant D-Shape carbon post can be swapped out for a 27.2 dropper post with the addition of a small shim. This bike is built to be a capable touring bike, with frame mounts on the top tube and fork, in addition to the bottle cage mounts and fender mounts present on the frame. External cable routing makes it easy to swap out stems and handlebars, allowing you to dial in your fit easily.
URS 01
The URS 01 blends capability, with racing performance. Built on the URS 01 frameset, the bike is outfitted with full internal cables, giving it a clean and aerodynamic cockpit. The bike comes with BMC’s bottle cages, to seamlessly integrate with the lines of the frame. On the seat tube, the bike is even upgraded with a strap to allow you to secure a tube, or whatever else you might want.
Another feature of the URS 01 is the MTT stem, giving the bike 20mm of flex in the stem, to ensure comfort on the roughest terrain. As of now, the URS 01 is available in three different configurations, all built-out with the SRAM Transmission system.
URS 01 LT
The URS 01 LT is the most capable of the URS family. Equipped with an external cable version of the 01 frame, the LT adds BMC’s fully redesigned MTT Suspension fork. The fork is fully tuneable, with a hydraulic damper and a metal lockout mechanism, giving the rider the ability to set it up for their riding style. Other than the fork, and the external cable routing, the bike is the same as the URS 01, prioritizing performance along with capability.
URS AMP LT
The last bike added to the family is the URS AMP LT. Equipped with the TQ-HPR50 motor, this bike will give you assistance into the mid 20mph range with 50nm of torque. The AMP comes with the same 20mm MTT suspension fork as on the URS 01 LT, and the tube strap integrated into the downtube. The URS AMP LT is ready for some big adventures, providing a natural assist to preserve the natural bike feeling.
WHICH URS IS BEST FOR YOU
With the addition of the four all-new URS in the BMC family, there are plenty of bikes to choose from. Stop by the shop or visit us online to find out which URS would be best for you.