Table of Contents
Advertisement
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for BMC Timemachine
Summary of Contents for BMC Timemachine
- Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL ENGLISH www.bmc-racing.com...
- Page 3 OWNERS MANUAL Owners Manual – english...
-
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Owners Manual Introduction Positioning How to measure your position Determine the right frame size and configuration Seat post hardware position Frameset overview Building a timemachine Recommended tooling Recommended procedure Frame preparation Di2 specific parts Parts to check Brakesets Assembling the brake arms... -
Page 7: Introduction
2 | 3 BMC timemachine frame and components are designed as a system to provide a very high level of aerodynamics and riding performance. Adjustability was not in any way compromised and the timemachine offers the highest adjustment possibility ever built into a fully integrated time trial bicycle. -
Page 9: Positioning
We do not in any way provide you with a fitting tool, those instructions can only help you once your position is defined. If you wish to change the position from your previous bike or if the timemachine will be your first time trial bike, we highly recommend you to visit a professional fitting expert. - Page 10 Positioning - stack (SB) and reach (RB) of your bars (Figure 3a and b) Figure 3a Figure 3b - seatback to the saddle tip, valid for all Arione and SLR saddles (SB) - vertical seat height to the top of the saddle (VSH) - BB height (BBH) Figure 4...
- Page 11 Positioning 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 corner of a wall, a pole or a door case) and align it so the edge is centered on the bottom bracket axle. 6 | 7 Then follow this procedure (picture): - Measure the vertical distance between the BB axle center and the ground (BBH).
-
Page 12: Determine The Right Frame Size And Configuration
Determine the right frame size and stem configuration For frame size and stem configuration, it is important to calculate the SS and RS values that your timemachine will be to. All dimensions are in millimeters! You intend to use: Please calculate:... - Page 13 Positioning 8 | 9 Figure 7 stem configuration...
-
Page 14: Seat Post Hardware Position
Positioning Seat post hardware position 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 - BBH Then place the SSB and SH values in the chart below. The point thus created will fall into a colored zone. The color code will then indicate where to mount the saddle hardware. -
Page 15: Frameset Overview
Frameset overview Frameset overview 10 | 11 Page 31 Page 33 Page 29 Page 17 Page 16 Page 15... -
Page 17: Building A Timemachine
12 | 13 A timemachine frameset or complete bike includes proprietary components such as brakes, fork, headset, stem, seat post … For each of those components, you will find part numbers, service and assembly instructions detailed in the next chapters of this manual. -
Page 18: Recommended Procedure
Recommended procedure If you are building a timemachine frameset from scratch, the most convenient way is to follow the order and the procedure described below. This is only the global procedure, all the seperate steps and recommendations are described one by one in the next pages of this manual. -
Page 19: Parts To Check
- Brake bosses should be mounted and tightened with red Loctite (when new, the parts are prepared at the factory). - Timemachine frames are equiped with wheel adjusters at the rear dropout. Use the nuts to properly align the rear wheel into the frame. -
Page 20: Brakesets
Building a timemachine Brakesets The timemachine is equiped with custom brakes which are only available for this specific model from BMC. The function and installation are different from what you may be used to on less integrated road bikes. We ask you to carefully read and follow the instructions in order to avoid misuse. - Page 21 Building a timemachine - The arms should be tightened in “open position”, and then place the stoppers to maintain them in position. 16 | 17 Torque 4.5 Nm - Each brake arm should operate smoothly from the stoppers position. - Front and rear brake arms have a different shape, but function and installation are the same.
-
Page 22: Brake Cable Routing (Front)
Building a timemachine 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 run your brakes. - Use the cable as guide to slide in the housing (3). Pull on the cable until the housing sits well in the brake lever (4). -
Page 23: Installing The Pipe On Front Brake
Building a timemachine Installing the pipe on front brake 18 | 19 - Always run the housing of the pipe onto the cable first (7), then run the cable into the metallic pipe (8). Pull the cable until the housing sits well inside the pipe (9). - Page 24 Building a timemachine - Use the cable as guide to slide in the cable housing (3). - Remove the cable and cut the housing at the exit of the frame, below the BB (5). - 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 until the housing sits well inside the pipe.
-
Page 25: Cable Tension (Front Brake)
Building a timemachine Cable tension (front brake) 20 | 21 It is important to understand that cable tension is independent from the position of the brakes. It means you cannot adjust the brake pad reach by adjusting cable tension. The reach of the pads is adjusted directly on the pads with spacers. -
Page 26: Cable Tension (Rear Brake)
Building a timemachine Cable tension (rear brake) - 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 the brake lever. There should not be play in the lever and the brake arms should come back all the way to the stoppers. - Page 27 Building a timemachine Description Part N° 22 | 23 Front pad set 210536 Rear pad set 210537 Brake pad Socket 0.5mm spacer 1.2mm spacer 2mm spacer Brake pad bolt 3 different spacers are delivered with the bike: 0.5mm (x2), 1.2mm, 2mm...
-
Page 28: Di2 Shifting
Hole Junction (SM-JC41) The following instructions will help you to install the Di2 cables inside the timemachine frame, it will not guarantee a proper function of your groupset. Therefore, before installation, we recommend you to read the instructions provided by Shimano. -
Page 29: Cable Routing
Building a timemachine Cable routing 24 | 25 - 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 shifting cable as guide (5) to insert the wire from the junction to the handlebars. Enter over the BB towards the head tube (6). - Page 30 Building a timemachine - 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 frame, using the 9mm wrench (12). - Bolt the battery cover onto the frame (13), install rubber grommet (14).
-
Page 31: Handlebar Specifics
The timemachine frameset is 100% compatible and retrocompatible with both mechanical (Shimano, Sram and Campagnolo) and electronic (Shimano) groupsets. The following instructions will help you to install the shifting cables inside the timemachine frame, it will not guarantee a proper function of your groupset. - Page 32 Building a timemachine - 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 extremity of the cable housing (8). - Let the cable do a loop (9) and run the cable through the cable stopper (10). Then pull the housing (11) until the nosed end cap is fully in the cable stopper (12).
-
Page 33: Hingefork And Headset
Building a timemachine Hingefork and headset Parts overview 28 | 29 Description Part N° Hingefork 210510 (S Red) 210511 (M Red) 210512 (L Red) 210799 (S Blue) 210800 (M Blue) 210801 (L Blue) Steer tube 210527 210528 210529 Bearings 210994... - Page 34 Building a timemachine - 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 ratchet wrench (6). - Push in slotted sleeve (7), install top cap and bolt. Tighten lighly to preload the bearings (8).
-
Page 35: P2P Stem System
30 | 31 The timemachine stem is designed to achieve a high level of adjustability with a simple part kit. It is a modular system that uses elements which can be combined in different ways to obtain different height and reach of your handlebars. To choose which elements to install in order to reach a given position, please go to the first chapter “Positioning”. -
Page 36: Assembly Procedure
Building a timemachine Assembly procedure - Apply friction paste on the contact surface of the fork (1). - Install first the angled spacer, using 16mm M6 bolts. Torque 12 Nm (2). - Install stem body with the desired length spacing (3). -
Page 37: P2P Seatpost
Building a timemachine 32 | 33 Torque 7 Nm - Once the cables are installed and the handlebar setup is correct, bolt on the stem cover. P2p seatpost Seat clamp Description Part N° Seat post clamp kit 210531 Bolt Washer... - Page 38 Building a timemachine - 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 in place with the 4mm allen key. Insert the post and tighten the bolt.
-
Page 39: Service Instructions
Service instructions 34 | 35 The BMC timemachine is a high-tech, performance oriented product. We ask you to specially take care of your bike if you want it to deliver the maximum of it’s performance over the years. If you notice parts that are worn out or damaged, do not hesitate to replace the part and or contact your BMC dealer. -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
Service instructions Trouble shooting 36 | 37 Noise from the saddle: o Apply friction paste between the seatpost hardware components. Noise from the seatpost: o Apply friction paste between the seatpost shaft and the frame. Seatpost slipping down: o Apply friction paste between the seatpost shaft and the frame. o Control the torque at the seat clamp: Max torque 7.5 Nm. - Page 42 BMC TRADING AG Sportstrasse 49 CH-2540 Grenchen Switzerland www.bmc-racing.com...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Timemachine and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers