BMC Roadmachine TWO vs Fairlight Strael 4.0 105 Di2
Both are endurance bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.
The short answer
For a typical all-round rider the BMC Roadmachine TWO comes out ahead (77% against 70%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.
What actually separates them
- Price
- The BMC Roadmachine TWO is £196 cheaper — £2,799 against £2,995.
- Weight
- The BMC Roadmachine TWO is 0.6kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
Side by side
| Spec | Roadmachine TWO | Strael 4.0 105 Di2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £2,995 |
| Weight | 9.0 kg | 9.6 kg |
| Frame | carbon | steel |
| Groupset | Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 2x12 electronic | Shimano 105 R7100 Di2 |
| Stack / reach | 1.53 | 1.54 |
| Tyre clearance | 34 mm | 35 mm |
| Lowest gear | 26 in | 26 in |
| Mudguard mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort | 69 | 73 |
| Speed | 45 | 37 |
| Climbing | 63 | 55 |
| Value | 38 | 8 |
Neither might be the right answer
This page assumes an average rider. Tell us how you actually ride and we will rank these two against everything else at the price.
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