If you’ve spent any time over on our sister site off.road.cc today, you’ll see a story about 18 new Avinox M2S-powered mountain bikes that have just launched (not to mention the other 40 brands rumoured to be releasing bikes with the tech on it today). If you prefer your bikes with drop bars and have felt a pang of jealousy, fear not… because BMC has just announced the electric version of its flagship Teammachine road race bike.
BMC says the Teammachine 01 AMP takes everything it learned from building the Teammachine SLR – including carbon layups, construction, aerodynamics, and aesthetics – and has then “amplified” it by adding a super-compact, mid-mounted TQ motor to the slender frame. The TQ-HPR40 can already be found on e-road models such as the Ridley E-Noah and Scott Fastlane, providing a neat alternative solution to hub-based motors such as the Mahle X35.
With the built-in motor offering 200W of assistance, the Teammachine AMP provides 160% of rider support for tackling climbs and munching up the miles. And because you’ll be reaching the tops of more hills faster, the aero frame won’t slow you down on the descents either.
BMC claims that riders can cover 130km on a single charge (for an 80kg rider) in Eco mode from the onboard 290Wh battery. If that’s not enough range, an optional 160Wh range extender can be added. And while the addition of a motor on a 10kg road bike might sound like enough assistance already, BMC has gone the extra mile by adding a double chainset up front for those ultra-steep climbs.
It seems clear that with the Teammachine 01 AMP, BMC is targeting more casual riders who want to experience ‘pro’ level riding, giving them added assistance to make things a little easier while still looking the part. And while a more casual rider might be concerned that a streamlined carbon frame could be uncomfortable, BMC has addressed this by fitting cushy 34mm-wide tyres.
Other features include an AeroShape seatpost, ICS Carbon Evo integrated cockpit, and an AeroCore bottle cage that’s compatible with the aforementioned range extender. There’s also a built-in OLED colour display for monitoring speed and range, and for safety on the road, BMC has baked in a 20-lumen rear light with a 180-degree beam pattern.
BMC has announced three build options for the new Teammachine 01 AMP, ranging from the €7,999 AMP Three with a Shimano 105 Di2 drivetrain, to the €9,499 AMP Two with Ultegra Di2, all the way up to the flagship AMP One with Dura-Ace Di2 at a cool €13,499.
What are your thoughts on this trio of e-road bikes? Let us know in the comments as always.
2 thoughts on “BMC electrifies its Teammachine flagship road race bike with launch of Teammachine 01 AMP, featuring super light TQ mid-motor”
But you haven’t given any weights! That’s key information for anyone buying an e-road bike as the engine cuts out at 25 km ph in the UK. On a group ride it means you’re pushing a relatively heavy bike once the assistance cuts out, and without motorised assistance. The weight is important.