BMC Roadmachine

is it on sale anywhere right now?

I have been looking at them for much the same reason (although I prefer the yellow of the di2 bike, just not the price).  However, I think they're a bit too expensive for what they are, plus they won't sell you a frameset (I'm a Campag person).

I've been looking at the Mason Definition and Trek Domane framesets instead, although to be honest I don't particularly like aluminium or Treks.

The 105 version was on my shortlist (at the time there were strong financial incentives for shopping at Evans) but it always looked expensive compared to other options such as the Synapse.  I was also slightly wary about the D-shaped seat tube - if I ever had a problem with it could I find a replacement easily?   But the feedback was always that it's a good bike, it only really suffers in comparison to other options that are equally good and cheaper.

I should add (because I don't want the above to stand looking like it's a dis) that the one person I've met (in Evans) who's got one was so ecstatic about it I was pretty much convinced there and then. His remarks were the same as above and the reviews. It got dangerously close to an impulse test ride but I did what my girlfriend recommends when it comes to expensive bike stuff; go home and see how I feel about it after a week. I'd already had my heart set on something racey and super light so that's where I ultimately (no pun intended) put my cash but I do think you should at least give it a ride; my Synapse was much heavier than other bikes I tried back in 2015 but the ride quality was so good I was happy to compromise. Could well be the same here.

Long time lurker, but owner of said bike (RM02, 105) since September. First carbon bike after returning to biking after many years, so take these as the comments of a relative newcomer.

Test-rode 3 bikes - this, an RM01 and a Domane S5 in the rain. Instantly noted the extra effectiveness of the disc brakes compared to the Trek. RM01 felt a little more 'alive' but I put that down to the lighter wheels.

Feels lively, relatively comfortable and supremely stable. Never felt so confident riding down hills.  Comfortable on 3-4 hour rides but haven't gone longer. Steering is fast and responsive but not twitchy.

I guess the wheels could be a touch lighter but they're tough (Novatec customer support told me they were 15mm internal rim, tubeless compatible but weigh 2,100g). Only other gripe is the matt finish on the paintwork - hard to keep clean and will inevitably become shiny at some point if cleaning too enthusiatically. Also, scratches will be almost impossible to buff out.

Agree its expensive, but it's rekindled my love of biking. Hope this helps.

Pretty much all Evans have the 105 in stock so that might help. Looks pretty cool in person and very chunky/stiff and aero but the brick red is almost certainly a bugger to keep clean based on the marks on it in the shop.

The Ultegra 02 was right at the top of my list for a while until I came to my senses about the price; it's about £1000 more than you'd expect for the spec and, as you say, heavy. For reference my £3.5k self-built Canyon Ultimate CF SL is full Dura Ace Hydro and weighs (approx since I've not weighed the shifters yet) 7.1kg versus the 105 and Ultegra RM02's 8.8kg and 8.4kg respectively. It also is a relaxed-sport geometry so might be an option for you?

EDIT: ah, yeah... the price for my Canyon's actually a lot more than that. I forgot the Quark DZero carbon power meter crankset which I took from my other bike. Still, you'd be close to that weight and price with an Ultegra crankset.

bike radar has just reviewed it, if that helps

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/category/bikes/road/product/bmc-roadm...