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BH Lynx Race 3.0 vs BH Ultimate 7.5

BH Lynx Race 3.0, side view

BH

Lynx Race 3.0

BH Ultimate 7.5, side view

BH

Ultimate 7.5

Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026
Mid-rangeCross-countryHardtailCarbon2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 13 differences, line by line.

BH Lynx Race 3.0, side viewBHBH Lynx Race 3.0
BH Ultimate 7.5, side viewBHBH Ultimate 7.5

At a glance

  • BH Ultimate 7.5 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano SLX M7100 shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur, against Shimano Deore 6100 shifters, Shimano SLX 7100 rear derailleur, 12sp.
Key specs6 differences
Model yearSame for all 2026 2026
FrameSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon
As printed

Frame: Ultimate Carbon, PC Layup, Acros ICR, 148x12,UDH

Suspension Full suspension, 100 mm
As printed

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

 Hardtail, 100 mm
As printed

BH Ultimate: XC Hardtail Mountain Bikes

Fork model Rock Shox Recon RL Remote 100mm Fox 34 SC Performance Remote Lock 100mm
Shock Rock Shox Deluxe, 190x45,CM,DRM,40x8Aircan NO bushing shaft –Not given
Wheelset 29" · Race Face Aeffect 32H 27mm internal 29" · Race Face Aeffect 32H 27mm internal; Shimano MT400/410 32H hubs
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 SLX M7100 shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur Higher range
As printed

Shifters: Shimano SLX M7100; Rear derailleur: Shimano XT 8100 12sp

Brake model Shimano MT410 180mm / Shimano MT410 160mm Shimano XT
As printed

Front Shimano XT 180mm; Rear Shimano XT 160mm

Seatpost Rigid · Race Face Aeffect 150mm 31,6mm °Value not published by the brand Rigid · Race Face Aeffect 31,6mm, 125mm Drop °Value not published by the brand

Prices

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BH Lynx Race 3.0

BH Lynx Race 3.0

BH Ultimate 7.5

BH Ultimate 7.5

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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.
  • Ultimate 7.5 · Mountain bike made for very smooth ground, very nimble, average equipment.
Terrain
BH Lynx Race 3.0 23%BH Ultimate 7.5 8%3 bikes1 bike7 bikes · BH Ultimate 7.56 bikes2 bikes3 bikes · BH Lynx Race 3.01 bike3 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike2 bikes3 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike4 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 Ultimate 7.5 3%5 bikes · BH Ultimate 7.51 bike2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike7 bikes3 bikes · BH Lynx Race 3.04 bikes1 bike2 bikes2 bikes1 bike1 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike5 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes1 bike
NimbleStable
BH Lynx Race 3.0BH Ultimate 7.5other 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

BH Ultimate: XC Hardtail Mountain Bikes

Frame and fork
Bottom bracketSame for all Shimano PF92 Shimano PF92
As printed

Bottom bracket: Shimano PF92

Cable routing–Not given Internal
As printed

The cables are inside the ICR steering to achieve 100% internal cabling.

Seatpost diameterSame for all 31.6 mm 31.6 mm
Suspension
Fork travelSame for all 100 mm 100 mm
Drivetrain4 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

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

 Shimano
As printed

Shifters: Shimano SLX M7100; Rear derailleur: Shimano XT 8100 12sp

Mixed groupset yes –Not given
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 SLX

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 teeth Shimano MT510-1 175mm 32T 55mm Shimano XT 8120 175mm 34T 55mm
Cassette Shimano Deore 6100 10/51 Shimano XT 8100 10/51 Higher range
Rear derailleur Shimano SLX 12sp °Value not published by the brand Shimano XT 12sp °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Shifters Shimano Deore °Value not published by the brand Shimano SLX °Value not published by the brandHigher range
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 XT Disque hydraulique

Front rotor–Not given 180 mm
Rear rotor–Not given 160 mm
Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Chaoyang 29x21.10/2.35 (inner tubes)

 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand
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 Pirelli Scorpion XCM 2.4 SP FR/XCH 2.4 SP R
Cockpit and seatpost2 differences
Handlebar widthSame for all 780 mm 780 mm
Handlebar BH LITE Flat 780mm °Value not published by the brand BH SL midflat 780mm, 10mm rise, 6º back °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 model Race Face Aeffect 150mm 31,6mm °Value not published by the brand Race Face Aeffect 31,6mm, 125mm Drop °Value not published by the brand
Mounts and storage
Bottle mounts 2 –Not given

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Ultimate 7.5 · S
  • Ultimate 7.5 · S

Stack and reach

570580590600610620630640380390400410420430440↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Ultimate 7.5 · S — Reach (mm) 410 · Stack (mm) 605
  • Ultimate 7.5 · S Ultimate 7.5 · S — Reach (mm) 410 · Stack (mm) 605
Geometry
Size–Not given S
Reach–Not given 410 mm
Stack–Not given 605 mm
Top tube (effective)–Not given 583 mm
Seat tube–Not given 380 mm
Head tube–Not given 95 mm
Head angle–Not given 68.5°
Seat angle–Not given 75°
Chainstays–Not given 420 mm
Wheelbase–Not given 1,093 mm
Front centre–Not given 681 mm
BB drop–Not given 65 mm
BB height–Not given 309 mm
Fork offset–Not given 51 mm
Trail–Not given 93 mm

Where to buy them

Compare the whole BH Lynx rangeCompare the whole BH Ultimate range

Frequently asked questions

What groupset do BH Lynx Race 3.0 and BH Ultimate 7.5 come with?

BH Lynx Race 3.0: Shimano Deore 6100 shifters, Shimano SLX 7100 rear derailleur, 12sp. BH Ultimate 7.5: Shimano SLX M7100 shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur.

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