Upgrading Tyres & Tubes Only (how much faster did I go?) 

Mate as long as your method is solid what does it matter if you get paid anyway. The method is transparent and the data is displayed for everyone to see. Wish people would stop cutting RU-vidrs down while taking their content for free. There’s irony there somewhere.

What this video has taught me is that wind beats $6500.00

Aero wheelset with similar rim, and tighter more aero bars (even aluminium like pro vibe aero) should get you the rest of the way.

Been waiting for this. I like the step by step approach. It’s more natural and realistic like us normal bike enthusiasts would do.

appreciate the rigor and the data you shared. It's refreshing after the chaps from gcn compare each other's runs on different bikes after doing only one run each.

The kangaroos boxing the shit out of each other line had me rolling on the ground more efficient than a new set of tyres on the cheaper bike

Keep going Cam. At least you’re up front about the relationship with BMC. Not like some others out there.

I never timed things out but switching to TPU tubes has made a difference for me for sure. Beyond being faster my spare tubes are tiny and much easier to pack for a ride. Win win type of situation. Haven’t had any issues with punctures or ride quality.

Kudos to you man for going through such a tedious testing process and still people find holes in it🤦‍♂️

After that nugget Anchorman reference, you have to label the BMC SLR 01 the "Sex Panther"

I have the entry level Roadmachine. Very keen to follow the series as I have to eventually go down the path of upgrading the wheels, tyres and replacing the current headset with an ICS.

Kuddos to you for all the computer and tech work you do to provide all the data you provide. Unbelievable amount of detailed information for those interested not to mention all the physical work of changes the tubes and tires. Thanks for all your hard work!

My Specialized sl3 with zips is still getting podiums in B grade

this is awesome. testing accurately and consistently is insanely hard and often thankless. thanks for all hard work.

I think we all appreciate the fact that you try to do these tests as consistently as possible rather than pretending to get definitive data (when actually there are flaws in the methodology). Take your time mate.

Great vid Cam love the comedy comments and relaxed format of this vid 😂 😊 🚴🏻👍 Pete

For the upgrade, because the test will be done on minimal wind day - get the deepest wheels that you can, say Elite drive 50D's or 65Ds w/ceramic bearings ($1189) , TPU inners , Maxxis High Road SL tyres that match the outer width of the rim and an alloy Shimano Vibe Pro 38cm with integrated routing into an stem that allows routing that is fixed below the stem and if there is some change, a chain wax. Oh and lastly, dont have our bro Terence near the test, d'ckhead is -12watts standing still.

I have been waiting for this video for literally 21 days

Thank you, Cam! You do great work man! Equitable fair and thought out!

The part from 4:15 onwards immediately made me liked this video, even before I go through the results of the test. Solid lad.

I run Ridenow TPUs since last year and no problems. Its nice that they are light as well. Never tried latex.

Love the videos and the comedy thrown in. Keep it up.

Great mix of fun-entertainining-but not as science driven as practically possible. Great content!

Hi Cam, been watching your videos for a long time and there just awesome! Some of the best on youtube 👍 i did lighter tyres and TPU tubes on my road bike and it made a massive difference I love the bmc content Keep up the good work Ps im in the uk it also has been raining for months

Great effort!

Love your videos :) Keep going!

Thanks cam for confirming my suspicion about the chain. Not only does it have a psychological difference we now know it has a real difference! It not just “in your head!”

Great content, thanks!

Thanks Cam. It's so easy to forget how much planning, time and effort goes into making the ~11mins of video we see. Interesting to hear that the Vittoria/Mavic combo is potentially lots of fun at the side of the road. I suppose if you got hookless rims they'd come off with very little effort (if your name is Thomas De Gendt)

I love this series, because ...I have the same silver fox ^^ keep'em coming!!

Totally a Worth while test it shows a cheap upgrade fitting racing tyres with latex tubes works however have you prodded the sleeping Lion now your subscribers will want 40 more combinations get ready i can feel it coming.a informative video thanks.

It looks like the old Lexus might need some new front tyres too! I do enjoy these sorts of videos, keen to see which wheel set you choose for the Silver Fox

Cheers for the vid. Differences are there of course but pretty subtle. Reading the marketing you'd think there'd be 30seconds between each run!

Cam been watching your videos for many years now and as a ‘bike nut’ following many bike channels, i can say unequivocally you are one of the most honest and impartial out there! Cracking channel, always informative and entertaining . Keep it up mate! 🇬🇧

The kind of videos we love

Great video

Love your channel, watched for years. Don't worry too much about placating the trolls. Trolls are trolls, they can't help it.

Dear Cam,I’ve always enjoyed your vids content and this one speaks to me even more since I just crashed my team machine SLR five a few days ago (thanks to the car that didn’t see me) and plan on using the insurance money to upgrade but now I wonder …do I really need to upgrade? Hmm…. How about an ultegra di2 version instead of the 105,my carbon wheels are almost intact so they can go on the new bike and yes setting up tire on those Mavic alloy wheel the bike came with is pure nightmare.looking forward to instalment no 3. All the very best from France Cam Phil

Cam, love your content , editing and delivery style… very entertaining!… just a question - if you were to close your eyes (figuratively), on the silver fox, how is the feel, quality of ride, comfort, other intangibles etc compare to the super bike?

Interesting tests Cam, and a good illustration that the margins between upper and mid tier bikes can be relatively marginal vs the difference in cost. Did you consider looking at the average heart rate when using each bike on the hill climb test as a way of identifying any difference in physiological cost when riding at a constant power output?

Hi there Cam, I appreciate the clarity you provided in this video. Just a few quick questions if I may. Since BMC provides you with a bike every year and do not pay you cash, I am just wondering 1) what happens when & if you race it in a crit and crash it? 2) once you’ve chosen a bike, can you change it to something else like to a Kaius or something?

One of the best upgrades for a race or TT is to go to the toilet for a dump just before the start. Loose 500 grammes or more for no cost, or small entry fee to the toilet.

I just bought the same bike, it rides amazing! I will definitely upgrade Wheels/Tires but also thinking of an aero bar! I’m really excited what you come up with! When does the series continue? Cheers 🎉

Hi Cam, Once youve unlocked the keys to speeding old silver fox up, it would be very fun to watch you make it as slow as possible - akin to a proper winter bike clunker that [some of] us lot in the uk/northern europe have. I'm thinking Schwalbe touring tyres, Sh Tourney 7speed and mechanical disc brakes, and comedy mudguards. Cheers for the good work :D m

upgrades: (used or new) SLR 01 Fork to route cables internally.$300-450 stem/handlebar combo from like Yoeleo or EXS or winspace (something fairly reputable). $1000 Wheelsfar (farsport) carbon spoke wheels - 50x31.5 at 1200 grams (half my race team has these wheels). $60 3d saddle from aliexpress. plus tires and tubes you already have. My guess is your bike with these upgrades will be about 500 grams heavier than the super bike, but should then perform just as well. This would be roughly at the $2K upgrade price point in USD depending on the cost of the fork.

Awesome vlog as always Cam. Pity you can’t put another rider on both bikes to do the same test. The result should be the same. But a lighter rider may roll further on the heavier bike.

Love the Chopper reference 😂😂😂

Love your videos fella. There's always going to be the occasional 'expert' that feels the need to criticise (usually owns a channel with no subscribers and no content). But I see you going to great lengths to do real-world testing that actually means something to real cyclists. And, like others have said - what the Hell if you get some sort of support from a manufacturer - bills gotta get paid and all that - doesn't take anything away for me.

I really think that a powerpoint needs to make it's way onto the channel :D I'd be interested in a rolldown test of butyl, latex and tpu on the same bike. The Silver Fox was sporting 1 latex and 1 tpu during the tests and I expect that there is not much difference but until tests are done there's no test results to work from.

I’m a trek madone rider, on my third. Why not bmc? Your channel your choice.👍🏻 Also as the guy pointed out the dirty chain, tyres with 500 miles on them are slower. .1 watt difference between the tubes against the flu. Supposedly 1 kilo is equivalent to 5 watts up a climb so saving 100gs will be barely be noticeable.

interested to hear if you’ve managed to do more to this bike, now the rain’s gone and winter’s arrived! also i’m thinking about getting one (road machine seven with _mechanical_ 105)

Watching this eating lunch in the Junction and wondering if Cam will walk by and have an inception moment

Nice build! Do you happen to know what the max 1x chainring size is for the BMC Teammachine? Im building a crit bike with the same frame.

TPU over Latex all day... plus Tpu's are lighter and dont lose psi by the hour.

Chopper and Cycling crossover was not what I expected, but was what I wanted.

Zero friction cycling has tons of data on how many watts a chain can drain from you. 10 or 15 watts from a dirty chain isn't a big deal for casual riding but it certainly makes a difference for tests like this. Even the brand of chain can be about 2 or 3 watt difference when all else is equal. It's one of the reasons I switched to Silca hot wax. Fastest lube, dirt gets carried out as you ride rather than mixing with a wet lube and turning into a grinding paste, and you can put your fingers all over the drive train with absolutely no oil or greasy residue whatsoever. Your chain needs to be CLEAN before the first time you wax it though. I mean like surgical levels of clean. Much easier if you start with a brand new chain.

very cool test!! what is the best road bike to buy between 3000$ and 3500$ usd?

Have you tried the Tyre Glider to change your tires? It's made it easier for me.

Are you going to do a review on the Creative Ultra wheels I saw for a second in your video? On paper (my monitor) the specs are pretty damn impressive. Better than the CRW and local

Although not really scientific, your experience really shows the impact of "real" world things like wind that can impact riding and overall "speed". Thanks for sharing the data as well.

thanks Cam. the naysayers can choose to watch something else for free. I now prefer tpu over latex. They hold air the same or better than butyl, lighter and rolling resistance as good or better than latex.

‘ The Kangaroos are boxing the shit out of each other ‘ .. Best comment ever , I nearly choked on my breakfast 😂

Hope you will get a new 2024 roadmachine aswell sometime

What do you think of TPU tubes Cam?

what data overlay do you use?

Durianrider did a similar test up Norton Summit - top of the range Giant TCR vs bargain basement Giant ….TCR won by a huge 12 seconds ….😳😳😳😳

Good job i prefer continental gp5000 25 mm with vittoria laytex ( early. season i have “slower wheels with generic tires of different types and butyl tubes…the feel and grip on a good quality tire is well worth ut

Must be so gratifying to scrub your ring.😊

the idea is great, but tbh I don't expect much of a difference between these bikes to begin with. After all the "cheap" bike isn't entry level at all, it is a very good bike, and beside being a bit lighter and having not that status it doen't lack that much. Even more interesting it would be to test how close you can get to the super bike with affordable upgrades, when you take a real entry level bike as base

I'm not a physicist, but would a roll downhill on the bikes work. You wouldn't have to worry about pedaling watts, just push off and hang on. Check avg speed and time at the end. Would that work or can someone explain why it wouldn't, so I can learn something. thanks

Switch to waxed chain on the cheap bike.

Please buy a set of wheels off Podium Panda. The CRW works CS6575s run it with 28s for me. There only 1450 grams. Great video. I run TPU tubes love them.

A pro road bike RU-vid content creator who doesn't keep his drivetrain clean?! Dude, what's wrong with you?! 😂😜

Just letting you know that the first shipment of BMC Team Machine R bikes have just been delivered to local bike shops in Australia.

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Latex tubes for the win. An easy upgrade.

Hoo boy! We’re talking marginal gains here, aren’t we? I have yet to go tubeless; I ride on Hed Jet Black 6 wheels with Specialized Turbo Cotton tires(26mm front and the 28mm rear) and Challenge latex tubes. I love the combination and get really good mileage out of the mix. I have found that if I do not coat the tubes and the insides of the tires with talcum powder, BEFORE mounting them, that the reliability goes right down the toilet. I think the latex tubes cannot squirm freely enough inside the apparently latex-coated tires and the tubes don’t like that.

After couple of years we loose some common sense. A Carbon, 105 bike is definately NOT an enty level bike. Enter level may be some aluminium bike on Claris or Sora that costs maybe 500-600€.

The price difference between bikes is very large. It makes me think, that unless you're actively racing, it's just not worth it. What time difference might you achieve if you increased your FTP by 10 watts, or, if you carry excess weight, reduced it? The TPU tubes represent a good investment, in that they're apparently more puncture resistant and have lower rolling resistance that a standard tube. If you puncture it's many minutes and hastle onto your ride.

Reckon you should be paid. Your review is honest..

would recommend an ultrasonic cleaner to remove the need to scrub chains and cassettes.

Best Budget aero wheels I would say.

I noticed immediately once i went to rwce level tyres and latex tubes

Cam the wind usually drops during the night, so.... it's time to get some lights mate 🤣

When do you expect the next vid in the series? With upgraded wheels?

Dude I would like to think BMC are paying you every time the brand is shown in a video, with nearly 200k subs. 😮

if your bike comes with stock alu shallow wheelset with butyl + budget tire, upgrading to tpu +race tire of same size, the feel changed is for real. you'll be dropping more than 200g easy, and the weight reduction at rolling mass 🫡 . try this first before upgrading wheelset, as its significantly cheaper upgrade n can carry over later👌

Cam Amazon has a pair of Superteam wheels with carbon spokes weight 1395 gram for $469 USD.

I still Continental Gatorskins, slow maybe, but pretty good tyre for me who's a endurance wannabe rider c: Chelsea

Cam I was thinking it would be very easy to have disc brakes rub happen during testing.

I'm Neville Bartos you remember that.

Great series pal, i even decided to hit the subscribe and a like so i can see how this plays out…. i live in England and i love cycling not enough to blow my beans on a superbike but im always interested in things that can make my £1500 bike faster, for all the haters watching your vids “f#£k off and boil an egg” with your 11 spare minutes of your day 😎👌🏼

Any day that gets Neville Bartos on my mind is a good day.

BMC TM SLR FIVE is entry level bike?

Also, great meme game buddy. Sex panthers one is a classic

Sheesh, 3600 is entry level now?

Hey Cam, never mind upgrading your bike tyres but your car front tyres needs looking at. It looks like your car front wheels tracking is out and the tyre is down to thread! Better check it.

How many BMC bikes do you actually have currently?

If anything holds true over the past 3.5 years is I am consistent with my car.

BMC of Theseus coming up soon