I should know better than shop Craigslist and FB Marketplace.


2019 BMC Time Machine, frame size Small. I don't expect it to be a major step up over my Shiv but the main reason I pulled the trigger is because it will allow me much more forward movement in my saddle position. I never feel like I can sit far enough forward. I have both my Shiv and my Cervelo maxed out now. I haven't played with this yet but it looks like I can get at least another inch, maybe two, more forward.

Adjusting the saddle position will be my first change, followed by a longer stem to keep the reach right. I'm probably also going to replace those aero bars and I'll swap out wheels. If this bike turns out like I expect, it will be my primary bike and I'll keep the Shiv as a back up and for hilly routes. I haven't weighed it yet but it does seem to be a bit heavier than the Shiv. But it could just be those heavy wheels.