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BH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s vs BH Ultimate 7.5 SLX M7100

BH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s, side view

BH

Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s

BH Ultimate 7.5 SLX M7100, side view

BH

Ultimate 7.5 SLX M7100

Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026
Mid-rangeCross-countryHardtailCarbon2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 20 differences, line by line.

BH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s, side viewBHBH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s
BH Ultimate 7.5 SLX M7100, side viewBHBH Ultimate 7.5 SLX M7100

At a glance

  • BH Ultimate 7.5 SLX M7100 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano SLX M7100 shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur, against Shimano Deore 6100 shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur, 12sp.
  • BH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s has 20 mm more fork travel than BH Ultimate 7.5 SLX M7100.
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, 120 mm
As printed

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

 Hardtail, 100 mm
As printed

BH Ultimate: XC Hardtail Mountain Bikes

Fork model Fox 32 Rhythm 120mm Fox 34 SC Performance Remote Lock 100mm Higher range
Shock Fox Float Evol Performance, 190x45mm, DCL, DRM, CMF –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 XT 8100 rear derailleur, 12sp
As printed

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

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

BH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s

BH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s

BH Ultimate 7.5 SLX M7100

BH Ultimate 7.5 SLX M7100

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 4.0 XT 12s · Mountain bike all-round, rather nimble, average equipment.
  • Ultimate 7.5 SLX M7100 · Mountain bike made for very smooth ground, very nimble, average equipment.
Terrain
BH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s 53%BH Ultimate 7.5 SLX M7100 11%3 bikes1 bike5 bikes · BH Ultimate 7.5 SLX M71002 bikes1 bike2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike1 bike1 bike1 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike2 bikes2 bikes · BH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s2 bikes5 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike5 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike1 bike
EasyDemanding
Handling
BH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s 33%BH Ultimate 7.5 SLX M7100 5%1 bike · BH Ultimate 7.5 SLX M71004 bikes1 bike1 bike2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes · BH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s3 bikes8 bikes1 bike1 bike1 bike2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike
NimbleStable
BH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12sBH Ultimate 7.5 SLX M7100other 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
Suspension1 difference
Fork travel 120 mm 100 mm −20 mm
Drivetrain3 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Shifters: Shimano Deore 6100 12sp; Rear derailleur: Shimano XT 8100 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 XT 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 derailleurSame for all Shimano XT 12sp °Value not published by the brand Shimano XT 12sp °Value not published by the brand
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 Maxxis Ardent EXO 2.25 F / Maxxis Ikon EXO 2.25 R 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
Geometry7 differences
Geometry sizeSame for all MD
As printed

Geometry table, MD column

 MD
Stack 580.1 mm 610 mm +30 mm
Reach 436 mm 435 mm −1 mm
Head angle 68 ° 68.5 ° +0.5°
Seat angle 76 ° 75 ° −1°
Chainstays 430 mm 420 mm −10 mm
Wheelbase 1,131 mm 1,119.4 mm −12 mm
Bottom bracket drop 40 mm 65 mm +25 mm

° Value not published by the brand

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do BH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s and BH Ultimate 7.5 SLX M7100 come with?

BH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s: Shimano Deore 6100 shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur, 12sp. BH Ultimate 7.5 SLX M7100: Shimano SLX M7100 shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur.

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