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BH Ultimate 8.0

Mid-rangeCross-countryHardtailCarbonReleased in 2026
BH Ultimate 8.0, side view
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BH Ultimate 8.0

cross-country hardtail mountain bike, carbon frame, 29" wheels, 1×12 drivetrain, mid-range equipment

Key specs

Model year
2026
Frame
Carbon
Suspension
Hardtail, 100 mm
Fork model
Fox 34SC Performance Push to Lock kabolt
Wheelset
29" · Race Face Aeffect 32H 27mm internal
Drivetrain
1×12
Groupset
Shimano XT, Deore
Brake model
Shimano M6000 180mm

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 made for very smooth ground, average equipment. »

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Made for smooth ground, more than other cross-country mountain bikes.

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Ultimate 8.0other cross-country mountain bikes

Spec sheet

Every value is read on the brand’s page; hover it to see its source and date.

Ride type

Discipline
Cross-country
Suspension
Hardtail

Frame and fork

Frame
Carbon
Bottom bracket
Shimano PF92

Suspension

Fork travel
100 mm
Fork model
Fox 34SC Performance Push to Lock kabolt

Drivetrain

Groupset brand
Shimano
Groupset
Shimano XT, Deore
Shifting
Mechanical
Chainrings
1
Gears at the back
12
Chainring teeth
Shimano MT510-1 175mm 32T 55mm
Cassette
Shimano Deore 6100 10/51
Rear derailleur
Shimano XT 8100 12sp
Shifters
Shimano Deore 6100 12sp

Brakes

Brakes
Hydraulic disc
Brake model
Shimano M6000 180mm

Wheels and tyres

Wheel size
700c / 29"
Wheelset
Race Face Aeffect 32H 27mm internal
Rims
Aluminium
Tyres
Maxxis Ardent EXO 2.25

Cockpit and seatpost

Handlebar width
780 mm
Handlebar
BH SL Top Flat 780mm, 10mm Rise
Stem
BH FIT 60mm, 31,8mm, -6º

Weight

Weight
Being updated

The range

  • BH Ultimate 9.5 Xtr, side view
    • Shimano XTR
    • Carbon

    Sizes not specified

    List price £6,399

    3 colours

  • BH Ultimate 6.0, side view
    • 100 mm
    • Shimano Deore 6100 12sp shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur
    • Carbon

    4 colours

  • BH Ultimate 8.0, side view
    • 100 mm
    • Shimano XT, Deore
    • Carbon

    Sizes not specified

    4 colours

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  • BH Lynx Race 3.0, side view
    • 100 mm
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    • Carbon

    4 colours

  • BH Ultimate 6.0, side view
    • 100 mm
    • Shimano Deore 6100 12sp shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur
    • Carbon

    4 colours

  • BH Ultimate 6.5, side view
    • 100 mm
    • Shimano Deore 6100 12sp shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur
    • Carbon

    4 colours

Who is it for?

The sports the brand announces, and the features that go with them.

  • Cycling

    • Discipline: Cross-country
    • Suspension: Hardtail
    • Fork travel: 100 mm
    • Wheel size: 700c / 29"

Frequently asked questions

Is the BH Ultimate 8.0 a hardtail or a full suspension?

Hardtail, according to the brand.

How much travel does the BH Ultimate 8.0 fork have?

100 mm, according to the brand.

Specs updated on Nov 6, 2026Some values come from third-party spec databases, cross-checked with the brand where it publishes them.Report an error