BMC Timemachine User Manual

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- stack (SB) and reach (RB) of your bars (Figure 3a and b)Figure 4Figure 3a- seatback to the saddle tip, valid for all Arione and SLR saddles (SB)- ve

To take those measurements, the easiest way is to place your bike on a even, horizontal ground and lean it against a vertical edge (for example a corn

For frame size and stem configuration, it is important to calculate the SSnew and RSnew values that your timemachine will be to. All dimensions are in

Figure 7stem configuration 123 45 6 7 89 1011 121317212529141815 1619 202423222630273128328 | 9PositioningPosit

To determine the right position of the seatpost hardware, you need to know SB and SH.- You can measure SB on your previous bike- Use SH = VSH - BBHThe

Frameset overview10 | 11FramesetPage 33Page 31Page 29Page 15Page 17Page 16Frameset overview

A timemachine frameset or complete bike includes proprietary components such as brakes, fork, headset, stem, seat post … For each of those components,

1 Frame preparation Refer to page 14, install rear wheel adjusters2 Mount the brake arms in frame Refer to page 153 Rear brake cable routing Refer to

Before assembling the frame, it is important to check- RD hanger bolts should be well tightened with 2mm Allen key.- Brake bosses should be mounted an

BrakesetsThe timemachine is equiped with custom brakes which are only available for this specific model from BMC. The function and installation are dif

- The arms should be tightened in “open position”, and then place the stoppers to maintain them in position.Torque 4.5 Nm- Each brake arm should opera

Brake cable routing (front)- Run the brake cable in the bars (1), and then inside the fork (2), either on left or right hand side depending on how you

Installing the pipe on front brake- Always run the housing of the pipe onto the cable first (7), then run the cable into the metallic pipe (8). Pull th

- Installing the pipe: Always run the housing of the pipe onto the cable first (6), then run the cable into the metallic pipe (7). Pull the cable unti

- When you clamp the cable (2.5mm Allen), maintain the brake arms against the stoppers, and apply tension to the brake cable (1). Once the cable is t

- Maintain the brake arms against the stoppers, apply tension on the cable and clamp the cable (1). Once the cable is tight, check the function of th

Recommended spacer installation (with new brake pads):Description Part N°Front pad set 210536Rear pad set 2105371 Brake pad 2 Socket3 0.5mm spacer 4 1

The following instructions will help you to install the Di2 cables inside the timemachine frame, it will not guarantee a proper function of your group

Cable routing- Use a shifting cable as guide to insert the rear derailleur wire (3). Enter from the drop out (1) and exit on top of the BB (2).- Use a

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- Connect all wires to the junctions (10), use the heat gun to seal the connections (11).- Push the junction and the wires inside the downtube of the

The timemachine frameset is 100% compatible and retrocompatible with both mechanical (Shimano, Sram and Campagnolo) and electronic (Shimano) groupsets

- Use a shifting cable (6) to guide the front derailleur cable housing (7). Exit below the BB at the down tube window. Insert a nosed end cap on the

Hingefork and headsetParts overview- Apply grease on the bearing seats (1) and all metal parts (2). Install bearings and crown races (3).Assembly proc

- Slide the fork on top of the crown race (4) and insert the steer tube from the bottom up (5). Tighten the steer tube to 8 Nm with 8mm Allen ratche

- Each stem element can be flipped 180° to shift position.- It is possible to use 1, 2 or none of the length spacers.- There are 2 angles provided with

- Apply friction paste on the contact surface of the fork (1).- Install first the angled spacer, using 16mm M6 bolts. Torque 12 Nm (2).Assembly procedu

P2p seatpostSeat clampDescription Part N°Seat post clamp kit 2105311 Bolt2 Washer 3 Nut4 Upper wedge5 Lower wedge - Once the cables are installed and

- Apply grease in between the 2 wedges, friction paste in the seat tube and on the seat post.- Insert the seat clamp unit into the frame and hold it i

Service instructionsWe recommend to use a brush and detergent such as Motorex BIKE CLEAN, rinsed with water. - If there is water trapped in your frame

Trouble shootingNoise from the saddle: o Apply friction paste between the seatpost hardware components.Noise from the seatpost: o Apply friction paste

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IntroductionPositioning How to measure your position Determine the right frame size and configuration Seat post hardware positionF

BMC timemachine frame and components are designed as a system to provide a very high level of aerodynamics and riding performance. Adjustability was n

A bicycle rider will only perform at his best if he is correctly positioned on his bike, especially for time trial and triathlon competitions. The fol