So I am thinking about building this frame up. Seems like a great deal to get the BMC quality and ride for just $750. Anyone have any feedback or reviews on this frame?

Its just another generic aluminum frame, nothing special but not bad either.$750 is about the msrp on the frame so its not like its on sale or anything. You could probably find something lighter if you looked around a little bit as the BMC is not particularly lightweight by todays standards. The frame weighs around 1500 grams.
That said, it will ride well, and serve you well for many years, so if you want it, get it.
If you want to stretch you budget a bit the Salsa Campeon is nearly a pound lighter and has equal 'quality' as the BMC, and the salsa runs around $950

BMC good quality - buy small though. I would buy a 54 in BMC and a 56/57 normally. Be aware of that.

As other post mentioned, you are not saving a huge amount but you def are saving something from rrp.

The ride is meant to be hard and fast - if that is what you are after then go for it.

I test rode the SSX and it is a sweet ride. I now own a SLT but would have had the SSx if I wouldn't have fell into some cash. The SLT is a little more plush. The SSX is a pure speed machine.

Whatever you do buy a bike that makes you want to ride when you look at it. The best thing about my BMC is every time I look at it I want to ride it. That gets me out on the road a lot of times that I'd probably be in front of the TV.

Weight doesn't really matter unless you are racing. The weight of your bike won't be what keeps you from hanging on to the group. That is unless you decide to catch on with the cast bike trend that I read about in that other thread.

Don't forget that Phonak raced them in the 2006 Paris-Roubaix.

Don't forget that Phonak raced them in the 2006 Paris-Roubaix.

they raced the top of the line carbon BMCs, and the carbon and aluminum BMCs before that. we're talking about the entry level BMC here. it would be like saying Discovery raced Treks in Paris-Roubaix, so go buy the Trek 2100.

No, in the 2006 Paris-Roubaix, they used a near stock entry level BMC Streefire SSX, the same one the OP is wanting to get.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2006/apr06/roubaix06/?id=/tech/2006/features/roubaix_bikes4

Its just another generic aluminum frame, nothing special but not bad either.

IMO, that is a little strong of a statement for this bike... These days when I hear "generic" frame, I think of something that comes out of ADK that four different companies all carry.

The BMC has some pretty unique designs, and tough racing geometry, to be called a generic aluminum frame.

Generic? Call it a gimic, or put it with the zert inserts if you want, but not generic.
http://images.competitivecyclist.com/images/products/bmc/2008/streetfire_zoom_2.jpg

No, in the 2006 Paris-Roubaix, they used a near stock entry level BMC Streefire SSX, the same one the OP is wanting to get.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2006/apr06/roubaix06/?id=/tech/2006/features/roubaix_bikes4


Interesting that the reporter claimed the bike was Swiss-made. I wonder how many other "facts' he got wrong. I suppose the real reason is they didn't want to break their premier racing bikes. They weren't making any comfort adjustments for the riders, like Discovery did by adding elasamers to the rear end of their Paris-Roubaix bikes, or Greg Lemond did by using a traveling fork. Perhaps they aren't expecting to win, but are expected to play.

To answer from a different thread: the fork is @500-550 grams depending on who you ask. Just take that into consideration when looking at weight. The bike is not a tank at all, and like another poster said earlier "All I have to do is look at it and I want to ride."

I got the complete bike, so if I changed out to a lightweight wheel set and a different seatpost and crank, I figure I could drop an easy 800 grams, as each of those parts are heavy. If you are building it from better stuff, then the fork should be fine.

I should also tell you that I have also owned a CAAD 9, which I liked, but the fit didn't work for me and the tubes are ULTRA thin, which made me nervous. I have tried almost all of the all alloy frames out there, including the common Treks, Giants, and Specialized, and the only one that I liked almost as much as the BMC was the Specialized E5 alloys. I also agree, don't worry about the carbon in the back, unless you want that cool metallic creamcicle color on the SL01.

To say something is generic these days is obvious. Most stuff is generic with cool labels and paint jobs to "spice them up." I like the design, and the bike works for me, so I bought it. 'Nuff said.

I have always bought and sold bikes over and over because I have a sickness, an illness that I cannot seem to get rid of (Bike envy). For some reason, I haven't had it with this one as much. And carbon doesn't excite me like others. I have had carbon, and its OK. I just wanted something aggressive.

For clarification, the frame is made in Taiwan.

Oh, and may I recommend the swiss (black/red/white) instead of the blue. I didn't dig the blue as much!

Good luck and make sure to post a pick on the BMC forum. There is a thread already started.

I'm definitely not disagreeing with you there. It did seem as if they had no interest in even attempting to win the race. But still they decided to use the Streetfire and I'll let the OP draw his own conclusions from that.

Well the bike is sexy no doubt..I do plan to build it light with sram force group and carbon wheels

It's interesting they race such a "cheap bike" for the P-R when carbon is available. Cost saving measure?

http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2006/apr06/roubaix06/roubaix_bikes4/IMG_9955.jpg

There is no other BMC in their lineup with the sloping TT geometry. Its one reason I am goign for this frame...I would buy this frame in carbon if they sold it but no other BMCs have this geo

Considering how many broken bikes I see at PR every year, i don't think its a bad idea to race a more sturdy frame.

It could have been a marketing strategy, Like what others have said, they didn't really have a big contender for the race.