URS LT can be customized to the rider's needs and is a powerful all-rounder that offers a reliable, versatile ride - no matter the terrain or trail. BMC Switzerland presents the update of its gravel line, offering gravel riders a new dimension of possibilities, with extensive adjustment options, innovative suspension and added flexibility and function.

In its first season, URS 01 explored the deserts of Jordan, discovered the most remote corners of Europe and was celebrated by the experts. The new URS LT ("Long Travel") underlines BMC's ambition to take gravel riding to the next level with its integrated, suspended front end. "When we set out to develop the URS LT, we wanted to retain the unique silhouette of the URS 01 while integrating strong suspension for gravel use," explains Stefano Gennaioli, Product Marketing Manager at BMC.

In a discipline that often defies definition, there are more and more riders demanding a bike with universal capabilities. This demand for adaptability and flexibility is key to the new design of URS. It offers customizable suspension and stack height, compatibility with mechanical and electronic 1x drivetrains, internal cable routing for a dropper post, a hub dynamo system, top tube mounts and much more. With all gravel applications in mind, the revised premium carbon frame is designed with BMC's Gravel+ geometry including a 70˚ head angle. This geometry was adopted from XC mountain biking: The slacker head angle combined with the long top tube and short stem provides excellent stability at high speeds and more direct steering - perfect for modern, aggressive gravel riding where precise line choice is key.

Efficiency rethought

Since the riding comfort of modern gravel bikes is heavily dependent on tire size and pressure, this meant a constant compromise. For example, the risk of a flat tire on a descent or slow, bumpy rides on harder surfaces - until now. In collaboration with HiRide, the pioneers of adaptive suspension technology and integration, BMC engineers have developed a brand new MTT suspension fork with 20 mm of travel in the steerer tube. The innovative fork with hydraulic damper is designed to close this gap and allows the rider to ride the optimal tire pressure while significantly improving the bike's performance on all trails.

The design has allowed BMC to retain the proven geometry of the fork with minimal adjustments while integrating a fully-fledged, reliable suspension system with a suspension curve optimized for gravel into the head tube. However, URS LT offers even more. Full lock-out, three different spring rates and preload spacers for fine tuning. The stack can also be adjusted by 4 cm to optimize the position.

With low travel, coil suspension offers a number of advantages, such as greater sensitivity in the first phase of travel and on light bumps (typical conditions on gravel and soft terrain), while remaining responsive and dynamic on medium to heavy bumps. Furthermore, there is no weight penalty - it is a simple, durable design that requires little maintenance. Unlike a low-travel suspension fork, which has air chambers with limited volume, steel springs are essentially impervious to overheating on long descents. And the best thing? The integration of the suspension into the steerer tube gives the fork a minimalist aesthetic.

Enjoy every ride to the full

Added to this is the optional cable routing for hub dynamos, which means that there are no limits when choosing the ideal lighting setup or power supply - after all, the dynamo lighting never runs out of battery when you're riding in the Atlas Mountains and the sun goes down. Are your legs too tired to pedal? Hardly, especially if the bike is equipped with TCC Gravel, the highest level of BMC's Tuned Compliance Concept technology. This is achieved through a special carbon layup, a D-shaped seatpost and MTT Stays, the proven, mountain bike-influenced additional compliance on the rear triangle. Here, an XCell elastomer provides 10mm of travel and a dual system that improves traction and control on technical terrain in a featherweight, reliable and seamlessly integrated design.

In addition, URS LT has retained some of the proven features of its predecessor: 180/160 mm brake rotors for powerful braking, up to 700x45 mm tires, integrated protectors on the fork dropouts, down tube and chainstays, a functional top tube mount for attaching top tube bags, battery lights or other accessories, BMC's integrated Dfender for the best protection against splash water from the rear wheel, and compatibility with lightweight racks and mudguards, allowing the rider to choose the best setup.

URS LT is ready to go down as a pioneer in the history of gravel bike development. Unrestricted is not just a slogan; it describes the fundamental principle of the entire design and stands for the fact that there are no limits.

Sizes, prices and availability

URS LT is available in four sizes (S, M, L and XL) and two models: URS LT ONE (€7,999) and URS LT TWO (€5,999). Both bikes are available in stores now.

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