I've been riding a laminated bamboo version of this frame for about two and a half years and I love it. I was just about to build up this carbon model with a more "roadie" parts set when my boss started leaning on me about building up and testing a prototype frame from our company instead. I can only ride so many bikes, so I told him that I'd build up and test our prototype if someone bought this frame from me first.
As the title says, it's a full carbon frame. For dimensions see the diagram. Weight is 1325g. It's technically a 57cm depending on where you measure from, but there's also a fair amount of top tube drop. I'm 5'10" with a 32" inseam and my bamboo B8 fits me well with an 80mm stem.
My camera won't pick up the color very well, but if you look up the pics of this frame on bmedesign.eu you can get a better idea of what it looks like. There's this weird, beautiful gold thread woven into the outer layer of the tubes that really stands out. If the frame doesn't sell I won't be heartbroken. It's gonna be a beautiful bike.
All BME Design frames meet strict EU test and safety standards and have certification badges on the BB shell. The frame is brand new, it's never been built up and comes with full manufacturer's warranty. Price is $1500 + shipping. At this price it's about $180 less than if ordered off of BME's website. I'd also be willing to build up this frame into a complete bike with the parts I have set aside for it and sell it for $3500. My intended build was:
1x11 SRAM Rival 1 derailleur and cockpit with hydraulic discs
SRAM XX1 crank with 38t direct mount chainring on SRAM GXP BB
E*thirteen TRS+ 9-44t cassette
FSA ceramic bearing headset.
Carbon fiber fork and stem from a BME approved supplier
GravityWorx carbon wheels
GravityWorx carbon drop bar
GravityWorx carbon seatpost
Selle X1 saddle
Based on the 20.5 lb weight of my laminated bamboo B8 with 700x43 tires I would expect this combo to weigh in at around 19 lb., probably less if equipped with not-so-gnarly tires. If you want a complete build on other parts feel free to hit me up and we'll work something out. I like a 1x build on this, but the frame is actually equipped for a front derailleur if that's more your cup of tea.
Thanks for looking!
