NINER FRAME & PARTS SALE!!!

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BMC TE29 Team Elite SLX Review

BMC Team Elite TE29 Complete Bike

2-9ers, 29ers, or whatever you want to call them are extremely popular at the moment.  The mainstream culture has caught on.  You can get a big wheeled bike at Wal-Mart, as matter of fact you can get a 32in wheeled bike at Wal-Mart.  Nearly every bike manufacturer is dabbling in making a bigger wheel bike.  Some of these companies are replacing their entire cross country line with 29ers and a few companies only based on 29ers.  26in bikes are dead to the world.  Well not dead, but definitely on their last leg or tire you could say.  The burlier riders who huck themselves are keeping it the 26” market alive.  29ers are meant for covering ground on the ground due to more tire contacting the ground..  Many 29ers don’t corner well and aren’t comforting when you need to leave the ground for a second or two.  Currently many companies are reforming the design of their big bikes with the intention of making a better handling bike.  

BMC has done some reforming to the 29er bike.  BMC is a Swiss based company that produces highly engineered bikes.  They are a company that has been around the block like many others.  BMC began doing work for Raleigh in the 80’s and in the mid-90’s began their own manufacturing.  BMC is now well known and has a Tour De France title under its belt.  

The 2012 Team Elite TE29 is one of BMC’s first 29ers.  The Team Elite is hydroformed, which is a process of using high pressure fluid to mold aluminum tubing.  Hydroforming allows the manufacture to strengthen the bike in certain areas and also creates very stiff areas on the frame.  It also has Triple-Butted alloy tubing, meaning the bikes tubing has three different wall thicknesses. This reinforces certain areas of each tube for strength benefits. The bike is designed to provide instant power transfer at the bottom bracket, but be a compliant hardtail.  In addition the bikes seat tube has a slight bend in it near the bottom of the frame.  This creates a smaller rear triangle and shorter wheelbase which keeps the bike nimble and creates a stiffer pedaling platform.  The small rear triangle makes wheelies and lifting the front tire over obstacles no hassle.  The tapered head tube is very short and is designed to be very solid while providing fast handling (The head tube angle is 70º and the head tube height is 110mm).  The top tube is also very dynamic.  It is T shaped and splits to meet the seat tube at two locations (BMC calls this ISC: see below), which provides lateral stiffness and strengthens the bike.    

When it came time to ride the Team Elite I was very excited. BMCs have always been in my head as fancy Swiss bikes.  The first thing I noticed was the sizing.  I often have trouble with finding the correct size being 6’2”.  The question is do I go with large or extra large?  Do I go with 20 or 21? 58cm or 60cm? This usually depends on the frame, but the large BMC was spot on with me.  You could say they fit a tad big.  The bike is comfortable and rolls over things very smoothly.  I also felt at home on steep descents and climbs.  When climbing you can feel the stiffness of the frame.  The bike wants to go directly up.  What I liked about the BMC is their belief in the 3X10 drive train.  It is very pleasant having a smaller ring in some situations and creates an all mountain feel.  Too many macho riders running the 2X10 drive train for minimal weight savings. The Team Elite comes with what seems like a slightly longer top tube than normal and has a shorter stem.  This creates a feel of quick handling while still having room in the cockpit.

And for the specifications - SLX set up with BMC house brand Scor used for bar,stem, and post.  Decent Alex wheels. An overall good build with a good mixture of parts.
Weight: around 26 lbs

Rock Shox Recon Gold TK 29er with 100mm Travel, QR axle

ISC (Integrated Skeleton Concept): By supporting the top tube on the seat tube, weight is saved alongside gains in stiffness. This is a signature design element of BMC bikes.

Drivetrain (10-Speed): Shimano SLX 42-32-24 Crankset, Shimano SLX Bottom Bracket (threaded), Shimano HG62 11-36 10-Speed Cassette, Shimano SLX Shifters, Shimano SLX Front and Rear Derailleur, KMC 10-Speed Chain

Components: Avid Elixir 3 Brakes 180mm Rotor, Scor MKII Flat 720mm Handlebars, Scor MKII Stem, Scor Mtb Saddle (white/black), Scor lock-on grips (w/ red anno clamps)Alex XD-Comp Wheelset with Shimano FH-M529 6-Bolt front/rear hubs, sealed cartridge bearings (all black) 

Schwalbe Rocket Ron 2.25 folding (front) and Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2.25 folding (rear)

You can’t always get exactly what you want.  There are a few issues with the Team Elite.  It’s not tubeless ready out the box.  You can convert it tubeless, but it’s a slight process.  As an ex-bmxer it’s a little big feeling for me personally, I prefer a slightly smaller bike.  The fork/ front wheel combo does not have the thru axle set up.  The short stem is a little odd looking but it does serve a function with the longer toptube/ shorter headtube set up. The drivetrain is a 3X10.  I know this is a contradiction to what I said earlier, but for some people out there this may be an issue.

Overall this is a great bike. This bike can handle it all, screaming fast cross country or long all day hilly epics.  Also it’s very aesthetically pleasing with the black and white paint job.  The frame design is very unique and stands out in a world filled with similar looking 29ers.  The drive train is set up with full SLX instead of an entry level no-name Shimano crankset.  The Recon Gold fork is plush and has a lock-out for those on/off road adventures.  The flat bars give you an aggressive feel  immediately as you hop on .  Not to mention it comes with Schwalbe performance tires, a Rocket Ron up front for added traction and a Racing Ralph in the rear for fast rolling.  For the price the bike is amazing.  BMC is providing some of the best frame engineering at a relatively modest price.

MSRP $1999.00  Note, as always, we will work with our customers on bike fit, setup, shipping, and any other questions you have. (Contact us at 1-800-820-GEAR (4327) for additional questions and to place an order. You can view our BMC TE29 Complete Bike page for additional information.

Ouch!!!

A few battle wounds of the Tour.

Tour de France Stage 16

The BMC team grinding through Stage 16. With 4 days left can they gain some ground?

Santa at the Tour!

Even Santa is getting into the spirit!

Tour Update!

American Tejay van Garderen retains the white jersey, and is having quite the tour so far. Even taking some time for autographs.

Stan's Arch EX

No Tubes Time! Travis setting up some Stan's Arch EX wheels with Schwalbe Racing Ralphs.

http://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-23364-stans-notubes-ztr-arch-ex-tubeless-29--wheelset.aspx

Tour de France Stage 10

Can the defending champ close the gap on Englishman Bradley Wiggins as we hit the mountains? Team-wise: Radioshack, Sky Procycling, and BMC round out the top 3. Who is everyone pulling for?

Niner Deals!

Great Inventory and Deals on Niner's currently! Check Out a few sample builds below:



Budget Build:
Frame: RIP 9 (Raw) 
Fork: Manitou Tower Pro tapered 15mm TA 29" fork white
Headset: Cane Creek 40 Series
Front Brake: Avid Elixir 3 Disc Brake 180mm Front Gray
Rear Brake: Avid Elixir 3 Disc Brake 160mm Rear Gray
Chain: SRAM PC-951 9 speed Gray Chain with Powerlink 
Crankset: TruVativ Hussefelt 175mm 22-32-44 Crankset 
Bottom Bracket: TruVativ Howitzer XR Bottom Bracket
Cassette: SRAM PG-950 9 speed 11-34 Cassette
F Der.: SRAM X.5 Hi Clamp Dual Pull 3 x 9 31.8/34.9 Front Derailleur 
R Der.: SRAM X.7 9 speed Long Cage Rear Derailleur Gray
Shifters: SRAM X.5 9 Speed Trigger Shifter Set
Wheels: Sun Ringle 29" AM Charger Comp 9/15/20 Black
Tires: Schwalbe Hans Dampf 26x2.35 Performance Folding Tire
Tubes: Std. Butyl 29er (Qty 2)
Stem: Niner Alloy Stem
Post: Niner Alloy Post
Bars: Niner Alloy Bars
Saddle: WTB Speed V Comp Black
Grips: WTB Dual Compound Black
Labor: Pro Labor
Total Price $2,999.93

 Better Build: 
Frame: RIP 9 (Raw)
Fork: Manitou Tower Pro tapered 15mm TA 29" fork white
Headset: Cane Creek 40 Series
Kit: 2012 Shimano XT 2 x 10 Kit-In-A-Box 175mm 26/38 11-36
Front Brake: Shimano XT M785 Pre-Bled Front Disc Brake Metal Pad
Rear Brake: Shimano XT M785 Pre-Bled Rear Disc Brake Metal Pad
Chain: Shimano HG94 10 speed MTB Chain
Crankset: Shimano XT M785 10 Speed Double 175mm 26/38t 
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Threaded or Press Fit (where applicable)
Cassette: Shimano XT M771 11-36 10 speed Cassette
F Der.: Shimano XT M780 10-Speed 2x
R Der.: Shimano XT M780 GS Mid-Cage 10-speed Shadow
Shifters: Shimano XT M780 2/3 x 10 speed Shifter Set
F Rotor: Shimano XT RT86 IceTech 180mm 6-bolt Rotor
R Rotor: Shimano XT RT86 IceTech 160mm 6-bolt Rotor
Wheels: Sun Ringle 29" AM Charger Pro 9/15/20 White
Tires: Schwalbe Hans Dampf 29x2.35 Snake Skin Tubeless 
Tubes: Std. Butyl 29er (Qty 2)
Stem: Niner Alloy Stem
Post: Niner Carbon Post
Bars: Niner Flat Top 9 Carbon Bars
Saddle: WTB Silverado Team Black Saddle Ti Rails
Grips: Ergon GA1 Grips
Labor: Pro Labor

Total Price: $3,999.93

BMC Update Stage 9

Cadel Evans getting ready to start stage 9. He remains in 2nd place overall after the time-trail. Much needed as rest day tomorrow.

Tour de France Stage 6

Stage 6 of the Tour is in the books.  Peter Sagan and crashes rule the headlines.  Can the young Slovak keep this up?

Camelbak Charge LR

Very Impressed by Camelbak's new Charge LR MTB hydration pack. Ultra-light, bladder is located on the hips, plenty of room for tools, tubes, phone, wallet, keys, etc

https://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-23372-camelbak-charge-lr-hydration-pack.aspx

Philippe Gilbert of Team BMC

Great tour pic of Philippe Gilbert! Calves are terrifying!!!

BMC Road Racer 60cm!!!

We have one left in 60cm! Call us at 877-820-4327 for a great price! 

https://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-17924-bmc-road-racer-sl01-ultegra-complete-road-bike.aspx



NINER AIR 9 RDO's AVAILABLE

More Niner AIR 9 RDO's AVAILABLE! This one is a Medium.

https://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-23135-niner-air-9-rdo-frame.aspx

The choice of the BMC Pro Tour team riders and coming in at 575 grams. Check out these Easton Attack TT bars:

https://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-17894-easton-attack-tt-handebar.aspx

Fizik Kurve Arione Snake Saddle

Awesome new product from Fizik. This is the Kurve Arione Snake saddle. It adapts to your every twist and turn. You can even tweak the flex by changing the nose piece between hard and soft.

The video on Fizik's site is really cool too: http://www.fizik.it/kurve/

Niner Demo Day

Thank you everyone for attending our Niner demo day on Saturday and hope you had a great time! According to Niner we had the largest turn out other than the Fruita, Colorado demo! As a top Niner dealer we want to earn your business with hard work and great customer service.

 Please contact us with any questions or if you want a Niner Quote. 877-820-4327

https://www.outsideoutfitters.com/m-326-niner-bikes.aspx

New Camelbak!

Just checked in some new Camelbak packs. Here is the Octane XCT. Great for trail running or riding!

https://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-12983-camelbak-octane-xct-hydration-pack.aspx

Build Complete

Customer's finished product on his Ellsworth. We set him up with custom Industry 9 wheels and some Shimano and Truvativ components!

Osprey Packs Exos 58

Just checked a few of these packs into stock and they are insanely light! Under 3lbs!

https://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-12971-osprey-packs-exos-58-backpack.aspx

Surly Disc Trucker Build

The start to a Surly Disc Trucker build.  This customer is planing an epic trip through the Lewis and Clark trail, which begins just minutes from our store.  We will keep everyone posted.  

Soma Double Cross Frame

Cross, Commuting, and Touring...this Soma Double Cross is an excellent do-all frame. With the matching ivory fork it has a great look!

https://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-10034-soma-double-cross-frame.aspx

New Columbia Products

Many new Columbia products now available!  Check out the Techtonic Jacket.  Great for spring skiing or cross country skiing.


https://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-23074-columbia-tectonic-softshell.aspx

BMC items in stock now!

BMC items in stock now! Race Machine RM01 Frameset, Road Racer Completes, Street Racer SR01 Completes, and BMC Team Elite TE29 Completes are all here! Get Free Shipping and a $50 OO gift card with the purchase on this SR01. Email us for any questions. We are offering similar deals on other BMC's too.



https://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-17926-bmc-street-racer-sr01-105-complete-road-bike.aspx

NINER SALE!!!

Previous generation One 9's, EMD's, Raw Rip 9's, and Raw Jet 9's are available again at great prices! One 9's $739, EMD's $369, and Jet's and Rip's $1539. Free Shipping on all!


https://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-22970-niner-emd-9-frame--2011-.aspx

Osprey Porter 46

Osprey Porter 46 packs are super sweet! Lightweight, affordable...Stowaway backpack straps make this prefect for carry-on luggage.



https://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-17954-osprey-packs-porter-46-backpack.aspx

Pake C'Mute Available

Looking for a do-all, affordable frame. Pake C'Mutes are available again.

https://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-2291-pake-c-39-muter-frame.aspx

BMC RoadRacer SLO1

This is our first RoadRacer SL01 build of 2012!
-All carbon
-Ultegra drive train
-DT Swiss R-1650 Tubeless
-Fizik Ardea saddle

The solid black looks top notch throughout the frame!

Winter Time...

Need a project for the winter? How about a cable upgrade?

https://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-4549-yokozuna-reaction-cable-amp-casing-set.aspx