BMCSpeedfox
– EUR
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Origin
The BMC Speedfox is the Swiss brand's down-country/trail full-suspension platform, balancing 120-130 mm of travel with cross-country efficiency. Built around BMC's Advanced Pivot System (APS), it came in carbon (Speedfox 01) and aluminium (Speedfox 03) tiers. The 2018 redesign introduced Trailsync, BMC's signature integrated dropper-post-plus-shock-lockout system, which became the bike's defining feature.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Full carbon frame on Speedfox 01; triple-butted Al-13 aluminium alloy on Speedfox 03. BMC Advanced Pivot System (APS) suspension layout, frame-integrated sag indicator and internal cable routing.
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- 1x12 on most modern builds: SRAM GX Eagle (10-50T) or Shimano XT/XTR on Speedfox 01; SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed on 2020 Speedfox 03. Older/budget Speedfox 03 trims used 2x10 Shimano Deore.
- Brakes
- Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (XT on Speedfox 01 trim).
- Wheels
- 29" wheels on modern Speedfox; DT Swiss XM 1501 Spline ONE wheelset with 30 mm internal rim width on 01 builds. Earlier generation also offered 27.5".
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Very light for a 130 mm trail bike (~12 kg carbon build) — climbs efficiently and feels playful
- Trailsync integrated dropper + shock lever automates climb/descend mode switching with one remote
- Balanced trail geometry handles flowy singletrack and moderate technical descents well
- Clean frame details: internal cable routing, frame-integrated sag indicator
−Weaknesses
- Stock tires (notably 2.25" Onza, even 2.35" Forekaster) are undersized/under-gripping for a 130 mm trail bike — reviewers recommend a wider, grippier front tire
- Integrated Trailsync dropper limits seatpost extension/travel and needs custom fitting; not user-swappable like a standard dropper
- Light rear end can feel overwhelmed on steep, ledgy, rock-infested terrain — demands deliberate line choice
- Lightweight rear demands careful rebound tuning for jumps/drops
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Who it’s for
Trail / all-rounder — 120-130 mm rear travel, balanced climbing-descending bike. Modern lineup focuses on Speedfox AMP (e-MTB) but non-electric Speedfox 03 platform also exists.
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