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BH Lynx Race 3.0 vs BH Lynx Race 4.0

BH Lynx Race 3.0, side view

BH

Lynx Race 3.0

BH Lynx Race 4.0, side view

BH

Lynx Race 4.0

Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026
Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Two builds of the BH Lynx line: 7 differences, mostly in the components.

BH Lynx Race 3.0, side viewBHBH Lynx Race 3.0
BH Lynx Race 4.0, side viewBHBH Lynx Race 4.0

At a glance

  • BH Lynx Race 4.0 has 20 mm more fork travel than BH Lynx Race 3.0.
Key specs4 differences
Model yearSame for all 2026 2026
FrameSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Suspension Full suspension, 100 mm
As printed

Rear shock: Rock Shox Deluxe, 190x45,CM,DRM,40x8Aircan NO bushing shaft

 Full suspension, 120 mm
As printed

Rear shock: Fox Float Evol Performance, 190x45mm, DCL, DRM, CMF

Fork model Rock Shox Recon RL Remote 100mm Fox 32 Rhythm 120mm
Shock Rock Shox Deluxe, 190x45,CM,DRM,40x8Aircan NO bushing shaft Fox Float Evol Performance, 190x45mm, DCL, DRM, CMF
WheelsetSame for all 29" · Race Face Aeffect 32H 27mm internal 29" · Race Face Aeffect 32H 27mm internal
DrivetrainSame for all 1×12 1×12
Groupset Shimano Deore 6100 shifters, Shimano SLX 7100 rear derailleur, 12sp
As printed

Shifters: Shimano Deore 6100 12sp; Rear derailleur: Shimano SLX 7100 12SP

 Shimano Deore 6100 shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur, 12sp
As printed

Shifters: Shimano Deore 6100 12sp; Rear derailleur: Shimano XT 8100 12sp

Brake modelSame for all Shimano MT410 180mm / Shimano MT410 160mm Shimano MT410 180mm / Shimano MT410 160mm
SeatpostSame for all Rigid · Race Face Aeffect 150mm 31,6mm °Value not published by the brand Rigid · Race Face Aeffect 150mm 31,6mm °Value not published by the brand

Prices

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BH Lynx Race 3.0

BH Lynx Race 3.0

BH Lynx Race 4.0

BH Lynx Race 4.0

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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.

  • Lynx Race 3.0 · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, neutral handling, average equipment.
  • Lynx Race 4.0 · Mountain bike all-round, neutral handling, average equipment.
Terrain
BH Lynx Race 3.0 23%BH Lynx Race 4.0 49%3 bikes1 bike6 bikes6 bikes2 bikes3 bikes · BH Lynx Race 3.01 bike3 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike2 bikes3 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes · BH Lynx Race 4.04 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike4 bikes1 bike2 bikes5 bikes4 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike5 bikes1 bike
EasyDemanding
Handling
BH Lynx Race 3.0 42%BH Lynx Race 4.0 42%4 bikes1 bike2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike7 bikes4 bikes · BH Lynx Race 3.0 · BH Lynx Race 4.04 bikes1 bike2 bikes2 bikes1 bike1 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike5 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes1 bike
NimbleStable
BH Lynx Race 3.0BH Lynx Race 4.0other cross-country mountain bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
DisciplineSame for all Cross-country
As printed

Mountain > Cross Country > LYNX RACE (breadcrumb)

 Cross-country
As printed

Mountain > Cross Country > LYNX RACE (breadcrumb)

Frame and fork
Bottom bracketSame for all Shimano PF92 Shimano PF92
Seatpost diameterSame for all 31.6 mm 31.6 mm
Suspension1 difference
Fork travel 100 mm 120 mm +20 mm
Drivetrain1 difference
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Shifters: Shimano Deore 6100 12sp; Rear derailleur: Shimano SLX 7100 12SP

 Shimano
As printed

Shifters: Shimano Deore 6100 12sp; Rear derailleur: Shimano XT 8100 12sp

Mixed groupsetSame for all yes yes
ShiftingSame for all Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano SLX 12sp Shimano Deore

 Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano XT 12sp Shimano Deore

ChainringsSame for all 1 °Value not published by the brand 1 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teethSame for all Shimano MT510-1 175mm 32T 55mm Shimano MT510-1 175mm 32T 55mm
CassetteSame for all Shimano Deore 6100 10/51 Shimano Deore 6100 10/51
Rear derailleur Shimano SLX 12sp °Value not published by the brand Shimano XT 12sp °Value not published by the brandHigher range
ShiftersSame for all Shimano Deore °Value not published by the brand Shimano Deore °Value not published by the brand
Crank lengthSame for all 175 mm 175 mm
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Deore Disque hydraulique

 Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Deore Disque hydraulique

Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Chaoyang 29x21.10/2.35 (inner tubes)

 700c / 29"
As printed

Chaoyang 29x21.10/2.35 (inner tubes)

RimsSame for all Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Rim inner widthSame for all 27 mm 27 mm
Tyres Continental Race King 2.20 Maxxis Ardent EXO 2.25 F / Maxxis Ikon EXO 2.25 R
Cockpit and seatpost
Handlebar widthSame for all 780 mm 780 mm
HandlebarSame for all BH LITE Flat 780mm °Value not published by the brand BH LITE Flat 780mm °Value not published by the brand
StemSame for all BH SL 80mm, 31,8mm, +/6º °Value not published by the brand BH SL 80mm, 31,8mm, +/6º °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost modelSame for all Race Face Aeffect 150mm 31,6mm °Value not published by the brand Race Face Aeffect 150mm 31,6mm °Value not published by the brand
Mounts and storage
Bottle mountsSame for all 2 2
Geometry
Geometry sizeSame for all MD
As printed

Geometry table, MD column

 MD
As printed

Geometry table, MD column

StackSame for all 580.1 mm 580.1 mm
ReachSame for all 436 mm 436 mm
Head angleSame for all 68 ° 68 °
Seat angleSame for all 76 ° 76 °
ChainstaysSame for all 430 mm 430 mm
WheelbaseSame for all 1,131 mm 1,131 mm
Bottom bracket dropSame for all 40 mm 40 mm

° Value not published by the brand

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do BH Lynx Race 3.0 and BH Lynx Race 4.0 come with?

BH Lynx Race 3.0: Shimano Deore 6100 shifters, Shimano SLX 7100 rear derailleur, 12sp. BH Lynx Race 4.0: Shimano Deore 6100 shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur, 12sp.

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