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  • Page 1 TIMEMACHINE Assembly Manual...
  • Page 2 TIMEMACHINE Assembly Instruction Manual   The new Timemachine 01 represents the pinnacle of functional integration, aerodynamic form and rider-focused fit. By patiently following these guidelines, the assembly process will lead to properly fitting and functioning equipment with a high-performance, Swiss Engineered aesthetic.
  • Page 3 Contents General Notes and Warnings Tools General Assembly Sizing and Fit P2P Configurations Headset Assembly V-Cockpit Pre-Assembly Cockpit-Specific Assembly Flat-Cockpit Pre-Assembly Brake Assembly & Installation Brake Assembly Brake Booster Assembly & Brake Setup Right hand front brake assembly V-Cockpit Final Assembly Flat-Cockpit Final Assembly Finishing Assembly Seatpost and Extensions...
  • Page 4 General Assembly Notes and Warnings Due to the high level of integration of the Timemachine 01, proper assembly requires specialized tools and a high degree of mechanical skill. It is critical that the assembly and maintenance is performed by a qualified professional equipped with proper tools.
  • Page 5 Tools and materials §  Allen keys: 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10mm §  Torx keys: T10, T15, T25, T27 §  Spanner wrench: 10,13mm §  High quality grease §  Carbon paste §  Torque wrench §  Carbon fiber cutting blade §  PF-86 BB Installation tool § ...
  • Page 6 Sizing & Fit...
  • Page 7 It is strongly recommended that a final cockpit position is established prior to beginning the assembly of your new Timemachine 01. We encourage the assistance of a qualified bike fit specialist utilizing a fit bike, or the use of a pre-existing and functional position.
  • Page 8 Find your cockpit dimensions Pad measurement Horizontal: rear edge Vertical: pad surface Seat height measurement Vertical: top of saddle Horizontal: fore/aft mid-point...
  • Page 9 Find your cockpit dimensions Pad Stack & Reach Pad Stack = PS – BS Pad Stack =_________mm Pad Reach = PR – BR Pad Reach =________mm Hand Stack = HS – BS Hand Stack =________mm Seat height =______mm...
  • Page 10 Find your cockpit dimensions BMC Retailers are equipped with an online sizing resource to determine the ideal frame size, cockpit suggestions, and assembly guidelines. Sizing tool - https://b2b.bmc-switzerland.com/tools/timemachine-sizing V-Cockpit Flat-Cockpit Examples of the BMC Dealer B2B online fit tool...
  • Page 11 Configurations...
  • Page 12 Triathlon front-mount seatpost + storage box V-Cockpit Flat-Cockpit...
  • Page 13 Time trial rear-mount seatpost (no storage box) V-Cockpit Flat-Cockpit Due to the forward orientation, the V-Cockpit might exceed UCI regulations for allowable cockpit length...
  • Page 14 V-Cockpit Flat Cocpkit V-Cockpit WHY: The V-Cockpit (spec on all complete bikes - frameset optional) offers optimal aerodynamic performance for taller pad stack dimensions, while the forward-offset promotes vertical compliance – a state-of-the-art blend of high-performance and comfort. Note: For Time Trial athletes subject to UCI rules and regulations, the V-Cockpit may exceed standard cockpit measurement guidelines.
  • Page 15 Flat-Cockpit Configuration The Flat-Cockpit can be mounted in 2 positions, pointing downward or upward. The driving parameter to choose your position is the base bar altitude - depending on the combination of your discipline, riding style and pad height. Orientation of the base bar affects pad stack height by 10mm.
  • Page 16 Seatpost Configuration The seatpost has 2 mounting positions (patent pending), with multiple hardware mounts – totaling 124mm of possible fore-aft adjustment. 71.5 ° – 80.8° Effective Seattube (M-S @ 770mm) 4 mounting holes 62mm adjustment per post 120mm of range with overlap The forward mounting option enables the use of a storage box.
  • Page 17 Frame Assembly...
  • Page 18 Rear Seatpost Configuration Seatpost Cover – forward mount Seatpost Clamp Cylinder (x2) Seatpost Counterclamp Bolt & Washer Seatpost Clamp (Rear) & Bolts (x4) Seatpost Counterclamp Seatpost ‘Play-Killer’ & Bolt...
  • Page 19 Front Seatpost Configuration Seatpost Storage Box Cover Rubber Link Storage Box (optional) Seatpost Clamp Nut (x2) Seatpost Clamp Bracket & Bolts (x4) Storage Box Fixation Mount & Bolt Riders electing to not use the storage box can install an optional cover in the vacant rear seatpost mounting hole.
  • Page 20 Electronic Junctions, Wires & Battery Note: The Di2 Battery is installed in the rear seatpost mounting location – properly sized foam will position the battery properly. SM-EW90-B SM-BCR2 SM-JC41...
  • Page 21 Headset / Fork Components Stopper Bolt Headset Bolt Fixation Bolts (x2: Front – Long / Rear – Short) Brake Booster Box Wavy Washer Conical Compression Ring Headset Bearing - Upper Fork Bumper Headset Bearing - Lower Bearing Race Multitool Fixation Bolt Di2 Junction Bracket...
  • Page 22 Fork Installation Step 1 1.  Mount the Lower Conical Ring on the fork – slot pointing forwards. 2.  Place the Lower Bearing into the frame – grease on all contact points Step 2 Step 3 3.  Insert the fork into the frame 4. ...
  • Page 23 Headset Assembly 5.  Pre-assemble the Brake Booster Box: Step a a.  Insert the Headset Bolt until the top of the Headset Bolt is 5mm from the bottom of the Brake Booster Box b.  Place the Wavy Washer over the Headset Bolt (from below) Steps b &...
  • Page 24 Headset Assembly 6.  Install the assembled Brake Booster Box in to the Upper Headset Bearing Steps 6 & 7 7.  Insert the Fixation Bolts (x2: Front – Long / Rear – Short) to 12Nm...
  • Page 25 Headset Assembly 8.  Tighten the Headset Bolt to using a Shimano Spline BB Tool a.  Check for play in the headset assembly b.  Tighten as necessary Step 9 9.  Install the Stopper Bolt 2 complete rotations 10.  Rotate the Headset Bolt clockwise until closest indent aligns with Step 10 Stopper Bolt 11. ...
  • Page 26 Headset Assembly 12.  Install Fork Bumper Step 12 Final check – test fore-aft play and ease of turning to verify headset is properly installed and adjusted.
  • Page 27 Headset Adjustment Each bike or frame is delivered with one Headset Adjustment Tool, enabling adjustment of the Headset Bolt Adjustment Tool Headset Bolt on an assembled bike (when cockpit/ 10mm Allen Key cables are mounted). To adjust headset: 1.  Unscrew the Stopper Bolt until clear of the Headset bolt 2. ...
  • Page 28 Brake Assembly & Installation...
  • Page 29 Brake Components Cable pipe Pipe holder Quick pad holder Quick pad spacers (x5) Brake cartridge bolt Brake arm (L & R) Brake boss Return spring Tension plate Mounting bolts Quick pad fixing bolt - lower Quick pad fixing bolt - upper...
  • Page 30 Brake Installation 1.  Mount the Brake Bosses to the fork and the bottom of the chainstays using thread locker and tighten to 2.  Mount the pre-assembled Brake Arms (L & R) to their front/rear-specific locations using grease Step 2 3.  Tighten Mounting Bolt to grease Mounting Bolt &...
  • Page 31 V-Cockpit Assembly...
  • Page 32 V-Cockpit Components V-Covers (L&R) Bridge (L&R) Slider sub-assembly Bridge fixation bolts (x2) V-Covers (L&R) Slider fixing bolt - bolt washer & frame mount Lateral fixing nuts (threaded) – Upper & Lower Upper nut - deep Lower nut - shallow Lateral fixing nut (non-threaded) Upper nut - deep Lower nut - shallow Lateral fixing bolts (x2)
  • Page 33 V-Cockpit Components Slider sub-assembly (right) Extension Reach plate fixing bolts Reach plate (optional) Cover plate Slider fixing bolts Extension bracket Extension clamp Extension clamp bolt End plug Dimension Stack range SHORT: 90mm 0 – 22mm Slider - short (x2) & long (x2) LONG: 124mm 29 –...
  • Page 34 V-Cockpit Assembly – Extension Brackets 1.  Insert the Extension Clamp into the Bracket (once installed, Step 1 the slider will hold the Extension Clamp in place) 2.  Install the Slider into the Bracket and insert the Slider Fixation Bolts Steps 2 &...
  • Page 35 V-Cockpit Assembly – Extension Brackets 4.  Remove the adhesive protection from the Cover Plate and put it in its dedicated recess onto the Extension Bracket (Right/Left- Step 4 specific) 5.  Install the Extension Clamp Bolt into the Slider only 2 complete rotations Step 5 6. ...
  • Page 36 V-Cockpit Assembly – Base Bar Prepare the Base Bar (R & L) by pre-mounting: 1.  Di2 wires 2.  Brake cable housing Note: Failure to install Di2 wires before brake housing significantly increases the difficulty of this process Pre-cutting the cable housings: Pre-cut length (mm) Orientation Shimano...
  • Page 37 V-Cockpit Assembly – Base Bar 1.  Install Sliders into the corresponding Base Bar (R & L) 2.  Place the Spherical and V Washers onto the Slider Fixation Bolts (x2) 3.  Insert the Slider Fixation Bolts through the Base Bar holes and the Slider longholes 4. ...
  • Page 38 V-Cockpit Assembly – Base Bar 5.  Assemble the Base Bar assemblies (R & L) together via the Bridge connection and the Bridge Fixation Bolts (x2) Note: Only tighten the Bridge Bolts enough to allow a small amount of play in Base Bars...
  • Page 39 Brake Booster Assembly & Brake Setup...
  • Page 40 Brake Booster – What is it? The Brake Booster (patent pending) is a proprietary system to enhance Timemachine 01 brake performance. Functions 1.  Increase Lever Pull : Free Stroke ratio Why: prevent unwanted brake pad rub during wheel flexing moments 2. ...
  • Page 41 Brake Booster Components Brake Boosters will come pre-assembled on the Support (10) on all complete bikes and framesets. Upper bolt Washer Cable interface Brake Booster – Upper (R) Main Socket Bolt Brake Booster – Lower (F) Housing boss (x2) Brake Booster Box Countersunk Bolt Support Bushing...
  • Page 42 Brake housing & Cable Installation Temporarily removing the Brake Booster Box will provide service technicians more space to work! 1.  Remove the Main Socket Bolt (M5) 2.  Rotate the fork to expose the bottom of the Brake Booster Steps 3.  Remove the Countersunk Bolt from below.
  • Page 43 Brake housing & Cable Installation Pre-cut brake housing lengths: Brake Casing Length Frame Size Front Brake Rear Brake 120mm 710mm 135mm 740mm 135mm 770mm 175mm 840mm Failure to follow these prescribed lengths will significantly increase the difficulty of achieving proper brake function and smooth feel.
  • Page 44 Brake Housing & Cable Installation Step 1 1.  Starting at the Brake Booster Box, route the brake housing through the Headset Bolt using the supplied flex-noodle 2.  Pass the front brake housing directly through the head tube to the Step 2 mounted brake caliper 3. ...
  • Page 45 Brake Housing & Cable Installation Brake Booster Brake Calipers 1.  Prepare the Brake Booster for the next steps by centering the position of the Housing Boss (same distance front and back) Step 1 2.  Mount the brake cables at the Brake Booster to the brakes Cable Interface using Cable Interfaces.
  • Page 46 Brake Housing & Cable Installation Brake Lever Brake Booster 1.  Install brake cables at the brake levers and pass cable Housing completely through the housing 2.  Install Stoppers on the cable ends exactly 32mm from the end Ferrule of the ferrule (ensure the brake cable is taut for accurate measurement) 32mm 3. ...
  • Page 47 Brake Housing & Cable Installation 1.  Mount the pre-assembled V-Cockpit or Flat-Cockpit to the fork by sliding the cockpit downward and rearward. Step 1 2.  When mounting the cockpit to the fork, it is critical to properly align the Lateral Fixing Nuts with the corresponding notch in the cockpit - as indicated in the image.
  • Page 48 Brake Housing & Cable Installation 3.  Attach all brake cables to corresponding Brake Booster locations Step 3 a.  Upper assembly = Rear brake b.  Lower assembly = Front brake 4.  Route brake cables to brake calipers (if not already done) 5. ...
  • Page 49 Brake Caliper Setup 6.  Set the Brake Booster to ‘zero’ by aligning the upper and lower arms such that there is a visible hole alignment. Insert a 3mm allen key through the holes to hold their neutral position (as seen in subset image) Step 6 7. ...
  • Page 50 Right hand front brake assembly Routing the front break on the right side of the TM01 is possible. The following pages demonstrate how to change the brake cable routing to assemble the front brake for right-handed shifting. The differences in the cable routing exist only between the brake lever and the brake booster blue).
  • Page 51 Right-hand front brake assembly Housing length: The cables housings have to be cut at the correct lengths (see page 36). Cables routing: The cables can be routed in the brake booster like on the standard assembly (see page 39-57). Temporary removing the brake booster mechanism from the converter box will provide more space to work.
  • Page 52 Brake Caliper Setup 8.  With Brake Calipers installed, set the caliper to a pre-defined spacing, as follows: Step 8 Front Rear 20mm 22mm FRONT REAR One objective of this step is to align the brake caliper and frame, as seen in the image –...
  • Page 53 Quick Pad – What is it? The Quick Pad feature (patent pending) is an easily removable brake pad cartridge system available only on Timemachine 01. Function 1.  Increased adaptability Why: allows multiple wheelsets to have pre-assembled brake pad components, regardless of rim width or brake track height 2. ...
  • Page 54 Brake Housing & Cable Installation Quick-Pad assembly guideline Brakeset washer assembly Rim Width Brake Inboard Outboard Pad nut 12mm 28mm 10mm** 12mm 26mm 10mm** 12mm 24mm 10mm** 12mm 22mm 10mm** 12mm 20mm 10mm 12mm 18mm 10mm * Use narrow brake pads (ZIPP Tangente Platinum Pro Evo, SwissStop Flash EVO Black Prince ) ** Depending on small chainring size, it might be needed to install the 7.5mm nut and remove some washers from the outboard side to avoid collision...
  • Page 55 Brake Housing & Cable Installation 9.  With the caliper arm spacing set up as described previously, arrange the spacers on the Quick Pad unit Step 9 10.  Mount the Quick Pad unit on to the Brake Caliper using the Quick Mount Fixing Bolts (upper & lower) Step 10 11. ...
  • Page 56 Brake Housing & Cable Installation Repeat Steps 9 & 10 for alternate wheelset Note: always maintain the full number of spacers (x6 front / x5 rear) to ensure proper thread Note engagement of the cartridge – only the orientation of the spacers changes. ~4mm...
  • Page 57 Brake Housing & Cable Installation 10.  Install Brake Caliper Cover (front) Step 10...
  • Page 58 Finishing Assembly – V-Cockpit Extensions 1.  Install uncut extensions in your chosen cockpit. 2.  Determine your preferred position of extension. Step 3 3.  Mark extension at rear edge of clamp, as seen in image right. 4.  Cut extension to proper length using the included cutting tool Step 4 –...
  • Page 59 Finishing Assembly – V-Cockpit Extensions 1.  Install properly cut extension in to Extension Clamp 2.  Tighten Extension Bolt to Step 2 3.  Install Extension End Caps (end caps have a slotted bottom for passing electronic wires) Step 3...
  • Page 60 Finishing Assembly – V-Cockpit 4.  Secure Di2 wires and brake housing with (x4) zip ties Step 4 on to the vertical arms 5.  Cut Slider Covers to match the slider extension Steps length 5 & 6 6.  Fix Slider Covers with small M3 bolt...
  • Page 61 Finishing Assembly – V-Cockpit 6.  Secure Lower Covers at (x5) mounting points – Step 6 identified in image right Step 7 7.  Secure Lower Covers using an M3 bolt...
  • Page 62 Finishing Assembly – V-Cockpit 8.  Install optional Reach Plate as required for desired Step 6 position 60mm Note: The optional Reach Plate can be positioned in Note 25mm multiple configurations and also offers 7mm of vertical “stack” to complete ideal “pad stack & reach”...
  • Page 63 Finishing Assembly – V-Cockpit 9.  Install Armrests as required for proper Reach...
  • Page 64 Flat-Cockpit Assembly...
  • Page 65 Flat-Cockpit Components Stack spacers Spacer interface Flat-Cockpit cover Central bolt Cover front bolts (x2) Upper nut Lower nut Lateral fixing bolts (x2) Cover rear bolts Upper and lower threaded nut Flat bar base adapter Bracket bolts and washers (x4) Hand stopper (x2)
  • Page 66 Flat-Cockpit Assembly – Base Bar Prepare the Base Bar (R & L) by pre-mounting: 1.  Di2 wires 2.  Brake cable housing Note: Failure to install Di2 wires before brake housing significantly increases difficulty of this process Pre-cutting the cable housings: Pre-cut length (mm) Orientation Shimano...
  • Page 67 Finishing Assembly – Flat-Cockpit Extensions 1.  Determine necessary “pad stack” height and create required spacer and bolt length combination Spacer Altitude (mm) Bolt Length (mm) Bridge Required? Bridge...
  • Page 68 Finishing Assembly – Flat-Cockpit Extensions 1.  Determine necessary “armpad reach” and place the adapter orientation to accommodate preferred position Step 1 (by changing left and right side)
  • Page 69 Finishing Assembly – Flat-Cockpit Extensions 1.  Install uncut extensions in your chosen cockpit Steps Determine your preferred position of extension 3.  Mark extension at rear edge of clamp Step 4 4.  Cut extension to proper length using the included cutting tool –...
  • Page 70 Finishing Assembly – Flat-Cockpit Di2 1.  After cockpit is fully assembled arrange Di2 wires Step 1 as seen in the image 2.  Install Flat Cover, making sure to prevent any unwanted Step 2 pinching of electronic wires.
  • Page 71 Finishing Assembly – Di2 Junction Box 1.  Di2 wires will route from the cockpit through the Headset Bolt and enter the frame Step 1 & 2 2.  Route the wires from the frame up through the Di2 port in the top tube (hidden under Brake Booster) 3. ...
  • Page 72 Finishing Assembly – Di2 Junction Box 6.  Mount the Brake Booster Box Cover by inserting Tab A, followed by the remaining Step 6 tabs until cover is secure...
  • Page 73 Finishing Assembly – Di2 Junction Box Note: The Di2 Junction Box is accessible through a frame port on the drive side of the box – the provided Note Multi-Tool can be used for shift adjustment purposes, as seen in figure.
  • Page 74 Finishing Assembly – Di2 Junction & Battery Note: The Di2 Battery is installed in the rear seatpost mounting location – properly sized foam will position the battery properly. SM-EW90-B SM-BCR2 SM-JC41...
  • Page 75 Finishing Assembly – Multi-Tool 1 Multi-Tool - 5 functions: 1.  Adjust brake cable tension (pad wear) 2.  Remove cable stoppers @ Booster Box (disassembling) Tool 3.  Push the Di2 junction button (adjustment) storage 4.  Check SP insertion minimum 5.  Remove rear Storage Box...
  • Page 76 Finishing Assembly – Flat-Cockpit Mechanical 1.  For mechanical shifting, the Flat Cover must be modified for cable and housing entry Step 1 & 2 2.  Using the two pre-drilled indents (image), drill from the back side of the cover to create 5mm holes 3. ...
  • Page 77 Fit & Finish: Seatpost / Extensions...
  • Page 78 Finishing Assembly – Rear Mount Seatpost Seatpost Front Cover SP Clamp Cylinders (x2) SP Play Killer & Bolt SP Counterclamp SP Clamp - Rear SP Clamp Bolts (x4) SP Counterclamp Bolt & Washer...
  • Page 79 Finishing Assembly – Seatpost Seatpost SP Clamp Cylinders (x2) SP Clamp Bolts (x4) SP Clamp - Front SP Cover - Rear Brake – Lower (F) Booster Storage Box Storage Box Fixing Bolt & Knob...
  • Page 80 Finishing Assembly – Seatpost Main bolt Washer Top Clamp Bottom Clamp Support Cutting tool...
  • Page 81 Finishing Assembly – V-Cockpit Extensions 1.  Install uncut extensions in your chosen cockpit. Step 3 2.  Determine your preferred position of extension. 3.  Mark extension at rear edge of clamp, as seen in image right. 4.  Cut extension to proper length using the included cutting tool – cutting tool will ensure proper angled cut.
  • Page 82 Finishing Assembly – Flat-Cockpit Extensions 1.  Install uncut extensions in your chosen cockpit. Steps 2.  Determine your preferred position of extension. 3.  Mark extension at rear edge of clamp 4.  Cut extension to proper length using the included cutting tool –...
  • Page 83 Adjustable Dropouts & Derailleur Hanger...
  • Page 84 Finishing Assembly – Adjustable Dropout & Hanger Dropout Dial Derailleur hanger Sliding Dropout Adjuster Derailleur Hanger Bolts...
  • Page 85 Finishing Assembly – Adjustable Dropout & Hanger The adjustable, full-carbon horizontal dropouts allow 10mm of fore-aft adjustment, allowing riders to place the rear tire in close proximity to the frame, depending on preferred tire size (maximum 27mm).
  • Page 86 BMC Timemachine Resources Website www.bmc-switzerland.com/timemachine Assembly manuals www.bmc-switzerland.com/timemachine/manual Sales App salesapp.bmc-switzerland.com b2b Sizing Tool https://b2b.bmc-switzerland.com/tools/timemachine-sizing...
  • Page 87 Retailer-friendly packaging Seatpost Owner’s manual Extension Standard bicycle accessories for safe riding Extension Some stuff needed for triathlon Some other stuff needed…..
  • Page 88 1.  Remove all small parts and bike 2.  Remove all packaging 3.  Install seatpost 4.  Install wheels 5.  Install extensions (p. 36 & 57 Timemachine Assembly Manual) 6.  Wrap handlebars and extensions 7.  Verify proper brake and shifting function, adjust as needed 8.  Safety (torque) check...

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