Competitive Cyclist Reviews the BMC Road Racer SL 01

Competitive Cyclist's review of the BMC Road Racer SL 01. There's nothing 'entry level' about BMC's Road Racer SL 01. It's the perfect bike for any occasion: training, racing, or touring. Regardless of where you find yourself, you'll be glad you're on board the Road Racer.

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[dahgutone]

This BMC SL01, Cannondale CAAD9 (2010 model), and Cervelo S1 would probably be the best entry road bikes out there.

[dahgutone]

@mooo90

Good point.

I did some price checks and they are sub $3,000.

Tell that to Competitive Cyclist for calling it 'entry level'.

Moron? Ever heard of common courtesy?

[ConorJNixon]

@dahgutone thanks. well i'm actually looking to get into riding to supplement running, which is my primary sport. I've been riding about 50 miles/ week on stationary trainers this winter and i'm looking to ride about 50-100 miles per week during the warmer months (to go along with 50-60 miles of running). so i'm looking for something entry level, because i am a new rider, but I also want a bike that will accommodate me as i become a better rider. i'm just lost as to how to find the right bike.

[dahgutone]

@ConorJNixon

My philosophy is that if a an aluminum frame is just as good, if not better than a basic carbon frame at a fraction of the cost...I'd go with the aluminum frame.

A well built modern aluminum frame road bikes are great starters for a first bike.

Of course, road bikes are mainly targeted for the performance in-mind type of rider. And if you are buying your first bike for recreational point A to point B uses..

Get a hybrid bike or a vintage 1980-1990s steel frame road bike.

[dahgutone]

@ConorJNixon

An entry level road bikes are generally 2-3k.

Anything lower, I'd consider as a basic.

However, there are a handful of bikes out there under 2k that is well worth the money.

Anything higher than 3k would be considered a competitive road bike.

Something you can ride at a weekend road race as well as the back country on weekdays.

The Cervelo S1, and the Cannondale CAAD10 are great entry/competitive road bikes.

[ConorJNixon]

@dahgutone what do you base this off of? i'm buying my first bike for this spring and would love to hear any input you have.

[CyclingAZ]

not to sure its good for the money or an entry level bike.....

[mooo90]

@dahgutone You are an absolute moron. The SL01 is carbon meaning it's not "entry level" not to mention MSRP is $3,200 which is way the hell over an "entry level" budget.

[dironman86]

I test road this bike along with a pinarello. Although the pinarello was amazingly comfortable the sl01 had the responsiveness that I was looking for in my first serious road bike. The only thing I could critique was the top tube length was a bit short for my liking in a frame geometry, but that's easily compensated for with the stem and seat position. Going to get it fitted professionally next week... I can't wait!

[socal1000]

sl 01 or cervelo s1 which bike is going to be better for rec riding about 100 miles a week