BMC marries seatpost and shock on the new Speedfox
Innovation in the seat tube For the new Speedfox, BMC has dug deep into the innovation box. The result is the Trailsync technology. Behind this marketing term lies a variable seatpost integrated into the frame - not Eightpins, but a proprietary development. However, the highlight is not the linkage itself, but the coupling with the shock. This means that only a thumb lever is needed to operate the dropper post and shock. The seat post works mechanically and can be lowered via two positions.
When the seat post is extended, a cable pull tightens the shock. When it is lowered, the shock absorber also opens again and should offer the rider full performance. The idea behind it: The rider should have to worry about as few levers as possible on the trail - the simpler the bike, the better the ride, so to speak. The Trailsync post comes in the following stroke lengths: S with 80, M with 100, L and XL with 120 millimeters.
Beautiful details and two wheel sizes
The Speedfox, like all BMC fullys, comes with the APS suspension system and in three versions: The 01 model with carbon main frame and rear triangle, the 02 with carbon fiber frame and aluminum rear triangle and the 03 version made entirely of aluminum. All three have a low standover height and come in simple to trendy color combinations. For fans of custom builds, BMC offers a frame kit.
An important detail: In frame size S, the Speedfox is available with 130 millimeters of suspension travel and 27.5-inch wheels. The same platform is available for the M, but BMC gives its customers the choice between this and the 29-inch platform with 120 millimeters of travel. The L and XL frames are only available as twentyniner versions. The head and seat angles are 67.5 and 73.25 degrees for the 27.5 and 68.25 and 73.75 degrees for the 29er frame.
The attention to detail is reflected in all versions, but stands out in particular on the 01. Carbon guides neatly route cables and lines through the inside of the frame and rear triangle, preventing annoying rattling. Injection-molded protectors on the chainstays and down tube, a mud flap that protects and hides the main link and cable transition and the multiport for front derailleur mounting are further features of the new Speedfox.
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