Taylor Phinney's Machine: the BMC TimeMachine TM01 - Ben Delaney / Immediate Media
Yes, Phinney really uses grip tape on his extensions and Di2 controls. And no, that's not his PC7 computer. He uses a new PC8; the PC7 is mechanic Ian Sherburne's, put on to be sponsor-correct - Ben Delaney / Immediate Media
A little electrical tape to keep the wires in place, and a little grip tape to keep the hands in place - Ben Delaney / Immediate Media
The 3T bar offers a wide range of fit possibilities, but it's not exactly a quick adjustment to tweak things - Ben Delaney / Immediate Media
Fizik now makes saddle covers with a bit of grip so riders don't have to resort to grip tape on the saddle to stay in place - Ben Delaney / Immediate Media
Phinney is constantly fiddling with his saddle, says BMC mechanic Ian Sherburne. "Just a mil here or a mil there, but he is always messing with it," Sherburne said - Ben Delaney / Immediate Media
25mm tubulars may be the rage on road bikes, but 22mm Contis are still the hot ticket for time trials - Ben Delaney / Immediate Media
The braking surface is the same as the rest of the front tri-spoke rim - but braking isn't the point for TTs - Ben Delaney / Immediate Media
56/44t. You know, just like you have on your bike, right? - Ben Delaney / Immediate Media
The TimeMachine's horizontal dropouts feature fore/aft adjustment via the black dial that pushes a pin against the axle - Ben Delaney / Immediate Media
This unmarked disc looks remarkably like a covered-over Lightweight disc, but mechanic Ian Sherburne can't comment - Ben Delaney / Immediate Media
Given all the wires and cables, this is a tidy solution that still allows easy access to the Di2 junction box - Ben Delaney / Immediate Media
Taylor Phinney won the 2010 and 2014 US time trial titles and is hoping to earn a third in North Carolina on Saturday - Ben Delaney / Immediate Media
American Taylor Phinney raced to claim his third time trial national title Friday in North Carolina aboard a BMC TimeMachine TM01.
Phinney’s machine features some monster gearing (56/44, anyone?), label-free wheels (a Lightweight disc and a HED tri spoke) and sticky tape on the tri/tt Fizik Tritone saddle.
Speaking of the saddle, BMC mechanic Ian Sherburne said Phinney is constantly fiddling with his seat height.
"Just a mil here or a mil there, but he is always messing with it," Sherburne said. “He is one of those riders that often riders with a hex key in his jersey pocket.”
Fizik now makes saddle covers with a bit of grip so riders don't have to resort to grip tape on the saddle to stay in place: fizik now makes saddle covers with a bit of grip so riders don't have to resort to grip tape on the saddle to stay in place - Ben Delaney / Immediate Media
Fizik now provides teams with two options of grippy saddle covers so they don't have to resort to grip tape for time trials
Other points of interest on the bike include grip tape on the extensions and Di2 shifters, and the TimeMachine's horizontal dropouts that feature fore/aft adjustment via the black dial that pushes a pin against the axle.
For a close look at Phinney’s TimeMachine, click through the photo gallery above.
For complete coverage of the USPRO time trial and road national championships, be sure to visit Cyclingnews.com.
Ben Delaney is a journalist with more than two decades of experience writing for and editing some of the biggest publications in cycling. Having studied journalism at the University of New Mexico, Ben has worked for Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, VeloNews and BikeRadar. He has also previously worked as Global Brand Communications Manager for Specialized. Ben covers all things road and gravel, and can be found logging big miles in the Rocky Mountains that nestle alongside his home in Boulder, Colorado. He has covered the most important bike races in the sport, from the Tour de France and Tour of Flanders, to the Unbound gravel race, and specialises in tech content, showcasing what the pros are riding and putting everyday equipment through its paces.
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