Kaius

gravel5999–12999 EUR

Algupära

BMC Kaius toodi turule 2023. aastal kui BMC lipulaev kruusarattasõiduks, mis on loodud ühendama maanteekiirust ja maastikusõiduvõimekust. Sellel on ainulaadne 'Airfoil' torukuju, mis on pärit BMC maanteeratastelt, integreeritud kaablite paigutus ja eristuv 'Micro Travel' vedrustussüsteem tagumises kolmnurgas, mis pakub 10 mm järeleandlikkust. Kaius on loodud jõudluskesksetele kruusaratturitele, kes otsivad kiiret, aerodünaamilist ja võimekat masinat võistlemiseks ja nõudlikul kruusamaastikul sõitmiseks. See on endiselt tootmises ja esindab BMC pühendumust arenevale kruusaturule.

Tehnilised andmed

Raam: TeXtreme carbon
Kahvel: BMC Kaius 01 Premium full-carbon fork (~400 g), tire clearance up to 44 mm
Jõuülekanne: SRAM Force/Rival XPLR AXS 12-speed or SRAM Red XPLR AXS 12-speed
Pidurid: SRAM AXS HRD hydraulic disc, 160 mm rotors front and rear (flat-mount)
Rattad: Zipp 303 Firecrest carbon (700c) on flagship 01 One build; ~1380 g wheelset
Rehvid: Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H, 700 x 40c (clearance up to 44 mm; 52 mm on 2026 update)
Vedrustus: Rigid frame; compliance via TCC (Tuned Compliance Concept) layup + D-shaped seatpost. Optional MTT (Micro Travel Technology) suspension stem available
Rooliplokk: ICS Carbon Aero one-piece integrated cockpit (~315 g): 360 mm hood width, 420 mm at drops with 12.5° flare; integrated stem
Sadul: Fizik Vento Argo 00 saddle; BMC Kaius 01 Premium D-shaped carbon seatpost, 15 mm offset (~160 g), dropper-compatible
Geomeetria: Race-tuned gravel geometry: ~72° head angle, 73° seat angle, 80 mm BB drop, ~68 mm trail (56/58 cm); longer reach with short integrated stem. 2026 update slackens slightly to ~71° and 72 mm trail
Kaal: Frame 910 g (56 cm), fork 400 g; complete Kaius 01 One ~7.72 kg (size 56/58). 2026 build ~7.1 kg (size 54)

Verdikt

+Tugevused

Exceptionally light for a gravel bike — sub-1 kg frame (910 g) and full builds around 7.1-7.7 kg, on par with race road bikes.
Blistering speed on smooth gravel, hardpack and tarmac; aero tube shapes and stiff BB make it 'without peer' when conditions suit it.
Superb SRAM XPLR AXS shifting and fluid-damper chain management keep the drivetrain quiet and taut over rough ground.
Clean, fully integrated ICS Aero cockpit and cable routing with genuine aerodynamic benefit.
Excellent component spec on flagship builds (Zipp 303 Firecrest wheels, Fizik Vento Argo saddle).

−Nõrkused

Harsh, unforgiving ride on choppy or technical terrain — stiff frame becomes 'bone-shaking, finger-numbing'; limited compliance.
Very narrow handlebar (360 mm at hoods) is polarizing and uncomfortable for wide-shouldered riders, especially in technical sections.
Race-focused geometry and cockpit hinder handling on singletrack and rough trails — a handful when the going gets rowdy.
Tire clearance of 44 mm (original) is modest and 'not as good as claimed'; limits use on muddy or chunky terrain.
Fully internal cable routing makes maintenance inconvenient; very high price with no power meter included.

Kellele sobib

Competitive gravel racers and performance-oriented riders who prioritize speed, aerodynamics, and cutting-edge technology on mixed terrain.

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