When it comes to cockpit design, BMC has made it clear: integration isn’t just a design choice — it’s a philosophy. BMC has dropped not one, but two new one-piece carbon cockpits, each built with the same precision-driven mindset but tailored to very different front lines of the sport. On one side, there’s the ICS2 Carbon Aero MPC, a sculpted piece of carbon art for aero road platforms. On the other hand, the ICS Carbon XC is an ultra-light, stiffness-tuned cockpit for cross-country domination.
Different disciplines, same obsession — control, efficiency, and seamless integration.
ICS2 Carbon Aero MPC: Aero Meets Precision
BMC’s ICS2 Carbon Aero MPC is the pinnacle of their road integration program — a one-piece carbon cockpit that’s more than a handlebar-and-stem combo; it’s the aerodynamic leading edge of the bike itself. Built around BMC’s AeroSynthesys design philosophy, the cockpit acts as the bike’s first point of contact with the wind, shaping airflow before it reaches the rider to deliver measurable drag reductions.
Retailing at $1,250, it’s a serious investment — but that’s the price of precision. BMC calls it the “Masterpiece” of its cockpit lineup, delivering superior aerodynamics, exceptional stiffness, and refined ergonomics for riders chasing every marginal watt.
What’s interesting here is that BMC doesn’t provide an actual weight for the setup – instead stating that it’s “roughly 80g heavier than non-aero setups but with twice the stiffness.” It’s not often that we see an integrated cockpit that’s heavier than a traditional two-piece setup, but if aero and stiffness are your goals, and your bike is already at the UCI minimum weight…
Key Specs – ICS2 Carbon Aero MPC
- Stem lengths: 90, 100, 110, 120 mm
- Bar width: 370 mm at the hoods, 420 mm in the drops
- 12° flare for better wrist clearance and transition control
- Weight: roughly +80 g over non-aero setups, but with 2x the stiffness
- Integrated Garmin/Wahoo mount with a GoPro-style accessory interface
- Streamlined cable routing under bar covers
- Designed for BMC’s high-end aero frames (like the Teammachine R MPC) and compatible with the brand’s ICS system.
- Price: $1,250
It’s built for riders who treat every ride like a time trial — the ones already dialed into their fit, position, and race-day setup. The ICS2 Carbon Aero MPC may not be for everyone. Still, if you’re chasing clean airflow, structural precision, and cockpit stiffness that translates directly into sprint efficiency, this piece might be the finishing touch your aero rig’s been missing.
ICS Carbon XC: Built for Speed, Tuned for Control
Where the Aero MPC is about slicing wind, the ICS Carbon XC Cockpit is about conquering terrain. BMC calls it the lightest and most refined MTB cockpit in its range — a one-piece carbon system designed to strike the perfect balance between stiffness and compliance for modern cross-country racing.
Weighing in at just 267 g (size 50 / 760 mm) — or 280 g with its computer mount — it’s a featherweight setup designed to keep steering direct and vibration in check during long, technical races.
Key Specs – ICS Carbon XC
- Bar width: 760 mm (all sizes)
- Sweep: 3.2° upsweep, 7.9° backsweep
- Stem lengths: 50, 60, 70 mm
- Stem angle: -19 ° for a low, race-oriented position
- Fully one-piece carbon construction
- Integrated computer mount for Garmin and Wahoo
- Compatible with BMC’s MSM01 spacer system (Fourstroke and Twostroke frames)
- Retail: $449
Both are premium, highly engineered components, but more importantly, they embody the same truth that’s driven BMC’s design ethos for years — when cockpit, frame, and rider work as one, speed isn’t theoretical. It’s inevitable.
