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Tech feature: BMC SLX01 Racemaster launch, June 16, 2008

The BMC SLX01 Racemaster
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The SLX01 Racemaster is constructed
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Nearly every joint in the Racemaster is bonded
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The Racemaster's carbon top tube
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The aluminium chain stays
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There is no mistaking the SLX01 Racemaster
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The T-section top tube is unmistakably BMC.
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The unidirectional carbon fibre
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The carbon fibre seat stays
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Both the down tube and seat tube
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Internally routed derailleur and rear brake lines
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The compact rear triangle
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The bottom bracket area is well-supported
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Large multi-sided chain stays
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The SLX01 Racemaster's fork
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BMC says that splitting the top tube
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The BMC Racemaster appears to have an integrated seatpost
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An internal wedge
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The angle lock of the Streampost 73.5
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The result is a clean appearance
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