Speedmachine 01 One (26A-000030)

The Speedmachine lineup occupies a premium price bracket, with all builds sharing the same 01 Premium Carbon frame, wide-stance fork, and integrated hydration and storage systems. The tiering is primarily defined by electronic drivetrain levels and wheelset depth.

At the top end, the flagship 01 One features a SRAM Red AXS groupset with an integrated power meter and deep-section 85mm DT Swiss ARC 1100 DICUT wheels. Mid-tier options, such as the 01 Two and 01 Three, offer strong value for competitive racers by stepping down to SRAM Force AXS or Shimano Ultegra Di2. These builds retain power meters—either SRAM Force or 4iiii Precision units—and utilize mid-depth carbon wheels like the 65mm DT Swiss ARC 1600 or 50mm CR 50, balancing aerodynamic benefits with crosswind manageability.

The entry point to the platform is the 01 Four, which utilizes Shimano's 105 Di2 drivetrain and shallow 27mm aluminum wheels. While this build lacks a power meter and the aerodynamic advantages of deep carbon rims, it provides access to the exact same F1-developed frameset and modular Profile Design cockpit as the halo models, leaving clear upgrade paths for future wheel investments.

Reviewers agree that the Speedmachine is an exceptionally fast, rigid platform that demands an active piloting style. The collaboration with Red Bull Advanced Technologies yielded a frame that excels in headwinds, with one tester noting it felt like "slicing through it a knife" (YouTube). Testers consistently praised the bike's low weight and lateral stiffness, which translate into immediate power transfer on climbs and out of corners. One rider observed that the frame "loves power" (YouTube), rewarding high-wattage efforts with rapid acceleration.

However, the ride quality is decidedly firm. The vertical stiffness transmits significant road feedback, leading one veteran reviewer to describe the ride as "fairly rough" (Triathlete) over varied pavement. This rigid character makes it highly effective for short and middle-distance events, but potentially fatiguing over a full Ironman distance.

Handling is the bike's most polarizing trait. While some testers found the steering immediately intuitive, others felt the geometry required a distinct learning curve. The aggressive front end makes the bike highly maneuverable on technical courses, behaving like a "short-course ginsu knife" (Triathlete) rather than a passive, straight-line cruiser. At lower speeds, the steering can feel restless, likened by one reviewer to keeping a "caged lion" (YouTube) in check, but it settles into a precise rhythm once pushed to race pace.