Alternatives to BMC Kaius 01

BMC Kaius 01

Progressive Gravel

All 47S:R 1.31 51S:R 1.34 54S:R 1.37 56S:R 1.41 58S:R 1.45 61S:R 1.5

Progressive Gravel

61%Evolve

47 → S	9%	Compare
51 → M	31%	Compare
54 → ML	29%	Compare
56 → ML	46%	Compare
58 → L	60%	Compare
61 → XL	61%	Compare

= Head Tube Angle

≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube

≠ TT Slope

1.999 $

Progressive Gravel

57%Spcycle

Spcycel G068 Aero Carbon Gravel Frame 1120g 47mm

47 → XS	2%	Compare
51 → XS	33%	Compare
54 → S	36%	Compare
56 → S	51%	Compare
58 → M	57%	Compare
61 → L	39%	Compare

≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope, Tire Clearance

568 $

FM-GV201 Tideace Carbon Gravel Bike Frame

All-road/Gravel

57%Tideace

FM-GV201 Tideace Carbon Gravel Bike Frame 1150g

47 → 490	42%	Compare
51 → 490	50%	Compare
54 → 540	49%	Compare
56 → 540	57%	Compare
58 → 580	55%	Compare
61 → 580	45%	Compare

≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube

≠ TT Slope

627 €

Progressive Gravel

57%Mondince

FM296 Gravel 1030g

47 → 490	42%	Compare
51 → 490	50%	Compare
54 → 540	49%	Compare
56 → 540	57%	Compare
58 → 580	55%	Compare
61 → 580	44%	Compare

≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube

≠ TT Slope

Progressive Gravel

57%TanTan

TanTan GR-201 1380g

47 → 490	41%	Compare
51 → 490	50%	Compare
54 → 540	48%	Compare
56 → 540	57%	Compare
58 → 580	56%	Compare
61 → 580	45%	Compare

≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube

≠ TT Slope

All-road/Gravel

56%Mondince

Mondince FM336 1150g

47 → XS	30%	Compare
51 → S	36%	Compare
54 → M	42%	Compare
56 → L	56%	Compare
58 → XL	56%	Compare
61 → XL	48%	Compare

= Head Tube Angle, BB Drop

≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope

509 $

All-road/Gravel

56%Incolor

INCOLOR Voyager Gravel Frameset 1600g 45mm

47 → 51	16%	Compare
51 → 54	25%	Compare
54 → 57	34%	Compare
56 → 57	56%	Compare
58 → 57	34%	Compare

= Head Tube Angle

≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, Tire Clearance

1.999 $

All-road/Gravel

53%TanTan

TanTan GR209 1238g 50mm

47 → 46	17%	Compare
51 → 52	44%	Compare
54 → 54	44%	Compare
56 → 54	52%	Compare
58 → 55	53%	Compare
61 → 55	44%	Compare

= BB Drop

≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope, Tire Clearance

649 $

Performance Road

52%Winspace

Winspace M6 (Frameset) 1041g

47 → M	14%	Compare
51 → L	21%	Compare
54 → XL	52%	Compare
56 → XL	51%	Compare
58 → XXL	33%	Compare
61 → XXL	5%	Compare

≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube

≠ BB Drop

1.880 $

All-road/Gravel

52%Spcycle

Spcycle G056 1100g 47mm

54 → M	5%	Compare
56 → M	13%	Compare
58 → L	35%	Compare
61 → XL	52%	Compare

= Head Tube Angle, TT Slope

≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, Tire Clearance

648 $

All-road/Gravel

52%TanTan

TanTan GR047 1250g 47mm

54 → M	8%	Compare
56 → M	17%	Compare
58 → L	33%	Compare
61 → XL	52%	Compare

= Head Tube Angle

≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope, Tire Clearance

528 $

LightCarbon LCG087 Gravel Frameset With Micro Suspension

All-road/Gravel

49%LightCarbon

LightCarbon LCG087 Gravel Frameset With Micro Suspension 1480g

47 → 520	11%	Compare
51 → 540	20%	Compare
54 → 560	22%	Compare
56 → 560	30%	Compare
58 → XL 560	45%	Compare
61 → XL 560	49%	Compare

= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle

≈ Stack, Reach, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope

≠ BB Drop

Progressive Gravel

49%Tavelo

TAVELO GROW GRAVEL 830g 55mm

47 → small	11%	Compare
51 → medium	27%	Compare
54 → medium	27%	Compare
56 → large	42%	Compare
58 → x large	44%	Compare
61 → xx large	49%	Compare

= Reach, Seat Tube Angle

≈ Stack, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope

≠ Tire Clearance

1.650 $

Assisting Force AF01 Standard Carbon Gravel Bike Frame - Versatile Performance

All-road/Gravel

48%Assisting Force

Assisting Force AF01 Standard Carbon Gravel Bike Frame - Versatile Performance 1200g 50mm

47 → XS	6%	Compare
51 → S	14%	Compare
54 → M	15%	Compare
56 → M	26%	Compare
58 → L	28%	Compare
61 → XL	48%	Compare

= Seat Tube Angle

≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope, Tire Clearance

899 $

Performance Road

46%Incolor

INCOLOR SSR Road Frameset 750g

47 → 51-S	19%	Compare
51 → 54-M	15%	Compare
54 → 56-L	35%	Compare
56 → 58-XL	41%	Compare
58 → 60-XXL	46%	Compare
61 → 60-XXL	21%	Compare

= Seat Tube Angle

≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube

≠ BB Drop

4.399 $ - 5.299 $

All-road/Gravel

46%Elves

ELVES MORI AEROX (UCI Approved) 1020g 47mm

47 → 52	31%	Compare
51 → 52	46%	Compare
54 → 54	42%	Compare
56 → 54	31%	Compare
58 → 59	43%	Compare
61 → 59	22%	Compare

≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope, Tire Clearance

898 €

Endurance Road

46%Winspace

Winspace C5 Aero 900g

47 → S	13%	Compare
51 → M	15%	Compare
54 → XL	38%	Compare
56 → XL	46%	Compare
58 → XL	18%	Compare

≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope

≠ BB Drop

1.480 $

FAQ — BMC Kaius 01

What are cheap alternatives to the BMC Kaius 01?

These Chinese-made carbon frames offer similar geometry to the BMC Kaius 01 at a fraction of the price:

Evolve CIMA GR (61% geometry match)
Spcycel G068 Aero Carbon Gravel Frame (57% geometry match)
FM-GV201 Tideace Carbon Gravel Bike Frame (57% geometry match)
FM296 Gravel (57% geometry match)
TanTan GR-201 (57% geometry match)

What frames have the most similar geometry to the BMC Kaius 01?

The Evolve CIMA GR is the closest match to the BMC Kaius 01 with a 61% geometry similarity score, based on stack, reach, head tube angle, seat tube angle, chainstay length, and wheelbase.

How aggressive or comfortable is the BMC Kaius 01?

The BMC Kaius 01 has a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.41, which is aggressive. This is a race-oriented position that balances aerodynamics with reasonable comfort for long efforts. Typical for high-performance road and aero frames.

What type of bike is the BMC Kaius 01?

The BMC Kaius 01 is classified as a Progressive Gravel bike with a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.41. Its riding character is aggressive — performance-focused with a race-ready position. The geometry determines how the bike handles and how the rider is positioned — frames with similar numbers will feel similar on the road, regardless of brand.