bc40

Shimano XTR M9100 Bike

Current lead time 4 - 6 weeks.

$8,360

Over two years in the making. Thoughtfully designed for speed, agility, and beauty. Painstakingly tested and refined on the iconic singletrack in our own backyard. Inspired by the legendary Back 40 trail system. Meet the new BC40, a thoughtfully engineered modern cross-country machine, mixed with an all-day trail sled. A plush 120mm of front and rear travel combined with a second-to-none pedaling platform and progressive geometry delivers precise speed, handling, and tracking for the needs of the modern trail shredder. 

  • In-house development and testing, including building our own testing methodology and machines, and tearing apart our competitors' bikes to weigh every part and benchmark performance. 
  • Designed to stretch the capability of what a cross-country bike can do while making no compromises with weight and pedaling efficiency.  
  • Every piece of carbon is meticulously cut, stacked, formed, and molded to hit the highest possible quality standard. 
  • Aluminum suspension linkage and floating brake mount machined in-house to ensure the highest precision for fitment and alignment. 
  • Built to exceed the expectations of multi-time Olympians and national champions, for ultimate performance at the highest level of competition.
  • Inspired by decades of riding and racing, and purpose-built for the hundreds of miles of trails in our backyard.


Key Features

FRAMESET WEIGHT
1950 grams (Lrg)
GEOMETRY
A slacker front headtube angle for predictable handling at speed across buff and technical terrain. A longer front-to-center measurement shifts the weight of the rider further behind the front wheel for more control to maneuver at high speeds.
SUSPENSION
Designed for 120mm front and rear travel, can be adjusted down to 100mm for optimal terrain performance. Faux bar system (four bar flex stay) kinematic designed for pedaling efficiency.
COMPATIBILITY
Cable management at the headtube allows for easy compatibility across components, including dropper posts and remote lockouts.
BOTTLE MOUNTS
Capable of carrying 2, 1 on the downtube and 1 on the seat tube
TIRE CLEARANCE
29x2.4

Build Kit

BOTTOM BRACKET
Shimano XTR SM-BB93 BSA
BRAKES
Shimano XTR BR-M9100 180 Front / 160 Rear
CASSETTE
Shimano XTR M9101 12spd 10-51
CHAIN
Shimano XTR CN-M9100 12spd
CRANKSET
Shimano XTR FC-M9120-1
FRONT DERAILLEUR
N/A
HANDLEBAR
FSA SL-K MTB Carbon
HANDLEBAR TAPE
ESI Chunky
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano XTR RD-M9100 12spd SGS
SADDLE
Selle Italia Novus Boost
SEATPOST
Fox Transfer Factory 31.6
SHIFT LEVERS
Shimano XTR SL-M9100-1-R 12spd
STEM
Industry Nine A318
TIRES
MAXXIS Rekon 29x2.40 WT EXO/TR Tan Wall
WHEELSET
Industry Nine 1/1 Trail S Carbon Wheelset

Sizing Guide

SM MD LG XL
Crankset 170 170 175 175
Stem 40 50 50 50

Frame Geometry

SM MD LG XL
A. Stack 598 609 622 633
B. Reach 420 445 475 501
C. Front Center 710 739 775 806
D. Seat Tube Angle 76 76 76 76
E. Wheel Size 29" 29" 29" 29"
F. Headtube Angle 66.5 66.5 66.5 66.5
G. Fork Rake 44 44 44 44
H. Head Tube Length 95 105 120 135
I. Bottom Bracket Drop 40 40 40 40
J. Wheelbase 1145 1174 1210 1241
K. Chainstay Length 435 435 435 435
L. Horizontal Top Tube 569 596 630 659
M. Seat Tube Length 395 420 450 500
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Lighter and Stiffer

The BC40 is now 100g lighter than before. We optimized the carbon laminate schedule to carve out any excess weight that we could, and we did it without sacrificing the strength or stiffness of the frameset. In fact, the rear triangle is now stiffer than before. This means that all of your power gets to the ground as you fly up the climbs.

Lightweight BC40 on path

Lighter and Stiffer

The BC40 is now 100g lighter than before. We optimized the carbon laminate schedule to carve out any excess weight that we could, and we did it without sacrificing the strength or stiffness of the frameset. In fact, the rear triangle is now stiffer than before. This means that all of your power gets to the ground as you fly up the climbs.

Bottom Bracket and Main Pivot Upgrades

Along with the laminate optimization, we’ve made some behind-the-scenes upgrades to the BC40 bottom bracket and main pivot. Both changes involve co-molded aluminum parts that ease maintenance and increase durability. The new bottom bracket allows easier access for cable routing - a boon to home and shop mechanics alike.

Detail shot of BB

Bottom Bracket and Main Pivot Upgrades

Along with the laminate optimization, we’ve made some behind-the-scenes upgrades to the BC40 bottom bracket and main pivot. Both changes involve co-molded aluminum parts that ease maintenance and increase durability. The new bottom bracket allows easier access for cable routing - a boon to home and shop mechanics alike.

Chainguide

The BC40 gets its long awaited chainguide. It’s a small thing, but it makes a big difference. While clutch-type derailleurs and narrow/wide chainrings do an admirable job with chain retention, sometimes one needs that little bit more confidence. This chainguide bolts right to the existing receiver on the pivot axle. Max 34t chainring.

Chainguide

Chainguide

The BC40 gets its long awaited chainguide. It’s a small thing, but it makes a big difference. While clutch-type derailleurs and narrow/wide chainrings do an admirable job with chain retention, sometimes one needs that little bit more confidence. This chainguide bolts right to the existing receiver on the pivot axle. Max 34t chainring.

Ultralight DUET Bar/Stem

DUET is a handlebar and stem system that rivals or betters the weight of most one-piece cockpit systems, yet you still get the adjustability of a traditional two-piece system. Both bar and stem are among the very lightest in the market. The 780mm DUET Handlebar paired with the 50mm DUET Stem totals a scant 199 grams.

Ultralight DUET Bar/Stem

Ultralight DUET Bar/Stem

DUET is a handlebar and stem system that rivals or betters the weight of most one-piece cockpit systems, yet you still get the adjustability of a traditional two-piece system. Both bar and stem are among the very lightest in the market. The 780mm DUET Handlebar paired with the 50mm DUET Stem totals a scant 199 grams.

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Matthew Gill
Sheer bliss

I love my bike. I love it so very much. Everything from the XTR groupset to the slick I9 wheels, the super light frame and speed with which I can get up climbs and the feel of way more than 120mm of travel. So slick. I haven't even mention the color. Yeah, I ponied up the extra $5hundo for the harlequin green to purple fade and it was one of the better decisions I've made. Ever. This thing damn near changes color as I stare at it. When I'm busting my ass on a sweetspot interval, I can't help but look down and know I'm riding the prettiest bike this side of the Appalachians. Love it. Get yerself on one of this sleighs, you won't regret it.

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