BH Lynx Race 6.5 XT vs BH Lynx Sls 6.0

Lynx Race 6.5 XT

Lynx Sls 6.0

Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Two builds of the BH Lynx line: 17 differences, mostly in the components.

BHBH Lynx Race 6.5 XT

BHBH Lynx Sls 6.0

List price £3,818

At a glance

Differences only

BH Lynx Race 6.5 XT has 20 mm more fork travel than BH Lynx Sls 6.0.

Key specs7 differences

Model year 2026 2026

Frame Carbon

As printed

high modulus T1100 and T800 carbon fibres, Evo Carbon Lay Up

Carbon

As printed

SLS PCL Carbon 29" 80mm PF92 Boost

Suspension Full suspension, 120 mm

As printed

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

Full suspension, 100 / 80 mm

As printed

Frame 80mm rear travel with fork

Fork model Fox 34SC Performance Push to Lock, 120mm FOX Rhythm PTL 2P 100mm

Shock Fox Float Evol Performance, 190x45mm, DCL, DRM, CMF FOX Float Performance PTL 2P 190x40

Wheelset 29" · Race Face Aeffect, 32H, 27mm internal 29" · Race Face Aeffect rims, Shimano MT400/410 hubs

As printed

Race Face Aeffect, 32H, 27mm internal width; Hubs Shimano MT400/410

Drivetrain 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 Deore 6100 shifter, XT8100 12-speed rear derailleur

As printed

Shift levers Shimano Deore 6100; rear derailleur Shimano XT8100 12sp

Brake model Shimano M6100 180mm / Shimano M6100 160mm Shimano MT410, 180mm front, 160mm rear

As printed

Front brake Shimano MT410 180mm; rear brake Shimano MT410 160mm

Seatpost Dropper · Race Face Aeffect 31,6mm, 125mm Drop

As printed

Race Face Aeffect, 31.6mm, 125mm drop

Rigid · XFusion Manic 31,6mm, 125mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

List price– £3,818

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BH Lynx Race 6.5 XT

BH Lynx Sls 6.0

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 6.5 XT · Mountain bike all-round, neutral handling, average equipment.
Lynx Sls 6.0 · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, neutral handling, average equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

BH Lynx Race 6.5 XTBH Lynx Sls 6.0other 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

Discipline Cross-country

As printed

Mountain > Cross Country > LYNX RACE (breadcrumb)

Cross-country

As printed

Cross Country (category)

Frame and fork

Bottom bracket Shimano PF92 Shimano PF92

As printed

Bottom bracket: Shimano PF92

Seatpost diameter 31.6 mm 31.6 mm

Suspension1 difference

Fork travel 120 mm 100 mm −20 mm

Rear travel– 80 mm

Drivetrain2 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

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

Shimano

Mixed groupset yes yes

Shifting 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 Deore

Chainrings 1 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 1 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Gears at the back 12 12

Chainring teeth Shimano MT510-1, 175mm, 32T, 55mm Shimano MT510-1, 32T

As printed

Shimano MT510-1, 175mm, 32T, 55mm

Cassette Shimano Deore 6100, 10/51 Shimano Deore 6100 10-51

Rear derailleur 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 Deore ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Crank length 175 mm 175 mm

Brakes

Brakes 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 size 700c / 29"

As printed

Maxxis Rekon 29x2.25 FR / Maxxis Ikon 29x2.25 R

700c / 29"

Rims Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand} Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rim inner width 27 mm 27 mm

Tubeless ready– yes

Tyres Maxxis Rekon 29x2.25 FR / Maxxis Ikon 29x2.25 R Pirelli Scorpion XCM 2.4 SP front, XCH 2.4 SP rear

Tyre width fitted 57 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Cockpit and seatpost2 differences

Dropper travel 125 mm –

Handlebar width 780 mm 780 mm

Handlebar BH LITE Flat 780mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Lite 31,8mm 780mm 9º ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem FIT Race EVO 60mm 31,8mm 6º ^{°Value not published by the brand} FIT Race EVO 60mm 31,8mm 6º ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Race Face Aeffect 31,6mm, 125mm Drop ^{°Value not published by the brand} XFusion Manic 31,6mm, 125mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Mounts and storage

Bottle mounts 2 –

Geometry4 differences

Geometry size MD

As printed

Geometry table, MD column

As printed

Geometry table SM / MD / LA / XL (MD reference)

Stack 588.9 mm 590.6 mm +2 mm

Reach 445 mm 445 mm

Head angle 67 ° 67 °

Seat angle 76 ° 76 °

Chainstays 430 mm 426 mm −4 mm

Wheelbase 1,160.8 mm 1,149.4 mm −11 mm

Bottom bracket drop 40 mm 50 mm +10 mm

° Value not published by the brand

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do BH Lynx Race 6.5 XT and BH Lynx Sls 6.0 come with?

BH Lynx Race 6.5 XT: Shimano Deore 6100 shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur, 12sp. BH Lynx Sls 6.0: Shimano Deore 6100 shifter, XT8100 12-speed rear derailleur.

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BH Lynx Race 6.5 XT vs BH Lynx Sls 6.0

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