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Ridley Falcn 105 2x12 vs BMC Teammachine SLR THREE

Both are race bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.

The short answer

For a typical all-round rider the Ridley Falcn 105 2x12 comes out ahead (75% against 72%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.

Ridley

Falcn 105 2x12

75% for a typical rider

£2,299 at Brand website
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BMC

Teammachine SLR THREE

72% for a typical rider

£2,399 at Brand website
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What actually separates them

Price
The Ridley Falcn 105 2x12 is £100 cheaper — £2,299 against £2,399.
Riding position
The BMC Teammachine SLR THREE sits you more upright (1.44 stack-to-reach against 1.39). The Ridley Falcn 105 2x12 is the more aggressive of the two — quicker if you can hold it, harder work if you cannot.
Tyre clearance
The Ridley Falcn 105 2x12 takes 34mm tyres against 32mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.

Side by side

Spec Falcn 105 2x12 Teammachine SLR THREE
Price £2,299 £2,399
Weight 8.6 kg 8.7 kg
Frame carbon carbon
Groupset Shimano 105 R7100 2x12 mechanical Shimano 105 R7100 mechanical 2x12
Stack / reach 1.39 1.44
Tyre clearance 34 mm 32 mm
Lowest gear 27 in 27 in
Mudguard mounts No No
Comfort 37 39
Speed 70 65
Climbing 65 64
Value 40 35

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