Originally Posted by
draganm
it's $1K more than the TCR, but dam, that massive down-tube and chain-stays really speak to a bigger rider like myself. They show the stem completely slammed and no shims at all for adjustment, do they really come that way?
The TCR looks nice too, but almost fragile in comparison. Climbers bike?
The Team Machine and Road Machine are similar. I know the Road Machine has a high and low position plus some adjustability. You may have to call a BMC dealer since their details are a bit lacking. I bought the frame lightly used, and figured it would be a nice climber (which it is). It was not too expensive but my first ride on it was quite a nice revelation. It is stiff when climbing but comfy and I expect the Road Machine has a touch more compliance. The 2018s use their proprietary stems I guess...not really sure but I am seeing them that way. If the stem has adjustability, it could replace my current Team Machine later next year.