BH Lynx Sls 8.5
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BH Lynx Sls 8.5
cross-country full suspension mountain bike, carbon frame, 29" wheels, 1×10 drivetrain, high end equipment
Key specs
- Model year
- 2026
- Frame
- Carbon
- Suspension
- Full suspension, 110 / 80 mm
- Fork model
- FOX 34SC Factory PTL 2P
- Shock
- FOX Float SL Factory PTL 2P 190x40
- Wheelset
- 29" · EVO Carbon SL 28H 30mm Internal 6H Ratchet 40T
- Drivetrain
- 1×10
- Groupset
- SRAM Eagle AXS, GX Eagle Transmission
- Brake model
- Shimano XT 8220
- Seatpost
- Rigid · Bike Yoke Divine SL 31,6mm, 125mm
Spec sheet
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Ride type
- Discipline
- Cross-country
- Suspension
- Full suspension
Frame and fork
- Frame
- Carbon
- Bottom bracket
- SRAM DUB Wide PF92
Suspension
- Fork travel
- 110 mm
- Rear travel
- 80 mm
- Fork model
- FOX 34SC Factory PTL 2P
- Shock
- FOX Float SL Factory PTL 2P 190x40
Drivetrain
- Groupset brand
- SRAM
- Groupset
- SRAM Eagle AXS, GX Eagle Transmission
- Shifting
- Electronic, wireless
- Chainrings
- 1
- Gears at the back
- 10
- Chainring teeth
- SRAM GX DUB, 34T, 175mm, 55mm
- Cassette
- SRAM GX 1052 TType
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM GX AXS TType 12sp
- Shifters
- SRAM GX AXS POD
SRAM GX AXS TType 12sp SRAM GX AXS POD
Brakes
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
- Brake model
- Shimano XT 8220
Shimano XT Disque hydraulique
Wheels and tyres
- Wheel size
- 700c / 29"
- Wheelset
- EVO Carbon SL 28H 30mm Internal 6H Ratchet 40T
- Rims
- Carbon
- Tyres
- Maxxis Rekon WT 2.4 DR/ Maxxis Aspen WT 2.4 R
Cockpit and seatpost
- Seatpost
- Rigid
- Handlebar width
- 760 mm
- Handlebar
- Stealth integrated, 760mm, 60mm, 9º 14º
- Seatpost model
- Bike Yoke Divine SL 31,6mm, 125mm
Weight
- Weight
- Being updated
Geometry
- Geometry size
- M
- Stack
- 591 mm
- Reach
- 420 mm
- Head angle
- 67 °
- Seat angle
- 76 °
- Chainstays
- 426 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,149.4 mm
- Bottom bracket drop
- 50 mm
Character
The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.
« Mountain bike all-round, neutral handling, rather high equipment. »
EasyDemanding
As at ease on rough ground as most other cross-country mountain bikes.
NimbleStable
Between nimble and stable, like most other cross-country mountain bikes.
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Geometry
4 sizes: S, M, L, XL.
| Geometry of the Lynx Sls 8.5 per size | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach (mm) | 420 | 445 | 470 | 490 |
| Stack (mm) | 591 | 591 | 609 | 618 |
| Top tube (effective) (mm) | 567 | 592 | 617 | 639 |
| Seat tube (mm) | 420 | 440 | 480 | 510 |
| Head tube (mm) | 90 | 90 | 110 | 120 |
| Head angle (°) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Seat angle (°) | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| Chainstays (mm) | 426 | 426 | 426 | 426 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,124 | 1,149 | 1,177 | 1,201 |
| Front centre (mm) | 699 | 724 | 751 | 776 |
| BB drop (mm) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| BB height (mm) | 324 | 324 | 324 | 324 |
| Fork offset (mm) | 48 | 48 | 43 | 43 |
| Trail (mm) | 107 | 107 | 112 | 112 |
The range
Comparable mountain bikes
Who is it for?
The sports the brand announces, and the features that go with them.
Cycling
- Discipline: Cross-country
- Suspension: Full suspension
- Fork travel: 110 mm
- Wheel size: 700c / 29"
Frequently asked questions
Is the BH Lynx Sls 8.5 a hardtail or a full suspension?
Full suspension, according to the brand.
How much travel does the BH Lynx Sls 8.5 fork have?
110 mm, according to the brand.
Does the BH Lynx Sls 8.5 come with a dropper post?
Seatpost: Rigid, according to the brand.