BMC Fourstroke 01 Two AXS climbing performance Mechanically, the integrated seatpost needed replacing under warranty because it leaked air – BMC sorted that out quickly via a local bike shop. ![]() I usually aim for a fairly stiff 20 per cent sag on an XC bike, though due to the performance of the rear-suspension linkage, the pedalling performance of which didn’t feel too impacted upon when run softer, I ended up running closer to 25 per cent sag on this bike to maximise descending capabilities. Setting up the bike was relatively easy, though everything got better once I removed the Vittoria Barzo tyres. Having raced XC in the South West, I also made sure I put some race-pace efforts in on an XC course that I know provides a good test of both bike and legs. This was done on a broad range of trails in the South West, with fast laps of local trail centres, all-day schleps across the countryside and more than a few scary moments pointing XC race bikes down wet, muddy, rooty chutes in the Forest of Dean. I tested the BMC Fourstroke at the same time as the Scott Spark RC AXS Team Issue, Intense Sniper XC Expert and KTM Scarp Master. ![]() Andy Lloyd / Our Media BMC Fourstroke 01 Two AXS ride impressions BMC’s own cockpit looks tidy, though perhaps stem length should stay consistent across the sizes.
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