If I had 5k and was buying new, I would do the following:

1. Find the best fitter in the area and get fit numbers and bike recommendations from the fitter.
2. Pick a bike on the list.
3. Have the fitter set you up on that bike based on your first fit with them.
4. Enjoy my new fast bike.

I would bet a direct consumer bike for 5k is going to buy you the most bike for the money.

I have the timemachine and use it mainly for TT's. Fit is very important, but this bike has lots of adjustability. I think 5k is a great price for that bike! Which handlebar does it come with, the V- or flat cockpit?
My experience is that it is a great race bike. The frame is stiff, so great power transfer at the bottom bracket. I have tried quite a few tri bikes that had very flexible bottom brackets. For some frames with low clearance, this is problematic as you end up with wheel rub on the frame.
The 'levered' braking system on this bike is a smart idea and works quite well. I am very happy with this bike after 3 years on it and have no interest in switching it for anything else on the market currently.

 
No experience with them but they are eye candy.


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Once, I was fast. But I got over it.

Thanks for the reply. It comes with: Profile WING 10a Basebar / Sonic Ergo 35A Aerobar

This is a different timemachine with a standard front end and brakes, like the old TM02

I am still riding and racing my 2012 TM01 although by now the only original part is the frame!

This was the model I was looking at:

https://www.bmc-switzerland.com/...ne.html?currency=usd

I wouldn’t spend 5k on something with rim brakes, an exposed front brake and cable, and a sloppy front end like that. At that point pick up an new old stock cervelo p2 for like 2500

Have you seen this bike with with tririg brake, bar, and delta cover? With that, it looks like a proper superbike. But I agree $5k is tough to justify for a bike with basic cockpit.