Just announced, the new BMC URS AL has (almost) the same mountain bike-inspired geometry as the premium carbon model, but at a much lower price. Find details and more photos here…

BMC just released a new and more affordable iteration of their popular URS (which stands for “unrestricted”) gravel bike. The URS AL features a premium aluminum frame with their “Gravel+ Geometry,” clearance for 700c x 45mm tires, internal cable routing, fender and rack mounts, a PF86 bottom bracket, flat-mount brakes, and thru-axles. There are three models that each come with an URS carbon fork that has internal brake dynamo cable routing, fender mounts, and a pair of cage mounts on each leg.

BMC URS AL
BMC URS AL geometry

The URS AL loses the carbon model’s elastomer Micro Travel Technology, which adds a little cush at the rear-end of the bike. However, much of the geometry is the same. The URS AL has a 5mm longer chainstay and slightly longer wheelbase as a result. As shown above, BMC also added an XS size with the URS AL.

The BMC URS AL comes in three models ranging from $2,099 to $2,599. Topping out the lineup, the orange URS AL One features an SRAM Apex 1×11 group and retails for $2,599 (€2,499) with the following build kit:

  • CHAINRING: SRAM APEX 1 40T
  • CASSETTE: SRAM APEX 11-42T
  • CHAIN: SRAM APEX 11 Speed
  • REAR DERAILLEUR: SRAM APEX 1 Long Cage
  • SHIFTERS: SRAM APEX 1 HRD
  • BRAKES: SRAM APEX HRD-A1, Centerline Rotors (180/160)
  • HANDLEBAR: BMC RAB 03, Ergo Top Shape, Compact Bend
  • STEM: BMC MSM02
  • SEATPOST: BMC RSP 03
  • SADDLE: Selle Royal
  • HUBS: DT Swiss C1850 SPLINE
  • RIMS: DT Swiss C1850 SPLINE, 23mm
  • TIRES: WTB Riddler, 45mm
  • WEIGHT (KG): 1.0
  • WEIGHT LIMIT: 120 kg
  • BMC URS AL
  • BMC URS AL

The blue and black URS AL Two will sell for $2,299 (€2,199) and gets generic alloy wheels and a 1×11 Shimano GRX group with the same gearing as the URS AL One. The gray URS AL Three will go for $2,099 (€1,999) and comes with a 2×10 Shimano GRX drivetrain. It’s unclear when the BMC URS AL will be available, but if you’re interested, check with your local BMC dealer to find out. In the meantime, learn more about the full URS range over at BMC-Switzerland.com.

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