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Garmin Varia mount for BMC Teammachine SLR

Shine Bright!
I bought a Varia almost a year ago, but I wasn’t a fan of the elastic straps used to secure the bulky mount to the seat post. So, I designed a custom 3D-printed holder that fits perfectly with the original Garmin interface — or the Mr. Control Garmin adapter I had lying around in my spare parts bin.
The design is tailored to fit the back of the 10mm offset BMC Teammachine SLR seatpost. The lower bolt tightens against the saddle clamp hardware, ensuring a secure and stable attachment.

I printed the part using PLA on my trusty Creality Ender 3. The hardware shown is temporary, as I plan to upgrade to sleek stainless steel bolts and nuts, replacing the standard ones pictured here.

  • The final version assembled on the seatpost and its design in the background.
  • 3D assembly in OneShape
  • Sub-assembly showing the Garmin Varia interface fitted into the 3D printed part
  • Mr Control interface version
  • Garmi Varia interface version

The OnShape document is here: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/41f742d35fa21c714c959bbe/w/7f583f7ca0d614f82062f985/e/afc66c373dd7cecbcffaf570?configuration=List_it9oCS0RFO6aM6%3DGarmin_interface&renderMode=0&rightPanel=configPanel&uiState=6742f0c923fc5934d5c89fc4

Thingiverse:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6844047

Tool holder for my Teammachine SLR bottle cage

Riding without a tool isn’t an option for me… and forgetting to bring one is definitely something I want to avoid. Riding with pockets full of gear isn’t very pleasant either. So, reusing a Specialized SWAT Road tool and designing a tool holder that attaches under the bottle cage specific to the BMC Teammachine SLR was a cool project to work on.

  • The tool holder at the bottom of the SLR bottle cage
  • Tool in grey fitted into the holder
  • Detail of the ramps holding the tool in place
  • Final print on the bike with the tool
  • Tool out
  • Tool in

The tool holder clips securely at the back of the bottle, preventing it from moving or vibrating. A small fixing tab slides under the bottle cage and attaches to the lower bolt, sandwiching the whole setup in place. The tool is inserted into the holder from below, so you don’t need to remove the bottle to access it. The tool’s outer shape locks into the ramps of the holder, keeping it securely in place during the ride. The top face of the holder acts like a spring clip to hold the tool in position.

The attachment is solid, the tool stays in place, and the aesthetics are still as sharp as ever on the Teammachine SLR handlebars.

I have not shared this design as it’s quite specific to my own needs. Feel free to reach out if you need help.