BH Lynx Race 6.5 XT vs Lapierre Xrm 6.9 Deore XT

Lynx Race 6.5 XT

Lapierre

Xrm 6.9 Deore XT

Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Mid-rangeFull suspensionCarbon29"2025

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

BHBH Lynx Race 6.5 XT

LapierreLapierre Xrm 6.9 Deore XT

At a glance

Differences only

BH Lynx Race 6.5 XT is the newer model (2026).

Key specs8 differences

Model year 2026 2025

Frame Carbon

As printed

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

Carbon

As printed

Cadre : HIGH Carbon Gents

Suspension Full suspension, 120 mm

As printed

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

Full suspension, 120 / 120 mm

As printed

Débattement arrière : 120 mm

Fork model Fox 34SC Performance Push to Lock, 120mm FOX Factory 34 Float SC Performance

As printed

Fourche : FOX Factory 34 Float SC Performance, 120 mm

Shock Fox Float Evol Performance, 190x45mm, DCL, DRM, CMF FOX Factory Float Performance Elite Series, 210x50mm Higher range

As printed

Amortisseur : FOX Factory Float Performance Elite Series, 210x50mm

Wheelset 29" · Race Face Aeffect, 32H, 27mm internal 29" · Mavic XC 425 DISC 25x622 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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 XT M8100 12 vitesses

As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Shimano Deore XT RD-M8100-SGS 12s, Shadow +

Brake model Shimano M6100 180mm / Shimano M6100 160mm Shimano MT64 180mm/160mm Centerlock ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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

As printed

Race Face Aeffect, 31.6mm, 125mm drop

Dropper · Lapierre dropper, Ø: 31.6mm, travel 100mm (S,M)

As printed

Tige de selle : Lapierre Dropperpost YSP18, Dia. 31.6 mm, Travel: 100 mm

Weight– 13.2 kg ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Prices

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

BH Lynx Race 6.5 XT

Lapierre Xrm 6.9 Deore XT

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.
Xrm 6.9 Deore XT · Mountain bike rather demanding, average equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

BH Lynx Race 6.5 XTLapierre Xrm 6.9 Deore XTother 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)

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Frame and fork1 difference

Axles– Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

XR full Carbon 110mm travel 29’’, pressfit, boost, metric, Thru axle

Bottom bracket Shimano PF92 SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB Wide ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost diameter 31.6 mm –

Suspension

Fork travel 120 mm 120 mm

Rear travel– 120 mm

Drivetrain4 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

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

Shimano

As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Shimano Deore XT RD-M8100-SGS 12s, Shadow +

Mixed groupset yes yes

Shifting Mechanical ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano XT 12sp Shimano Deore

Mechanical

As printed

Levier de vitesse droit : Shimano Triggershift SLX SL-M7100-IR, Rapidfire+

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 FC-MT612-1, 2-Piece-Crankset

As printed

Pédalier : FC-MT612-1, 2-Piece-Crankset

Cassette Shimano Deore 6100, 10/51 Shimano Cassette Deore CS-M6100-12, MICRO SPLINE

As printed

Cassette : Shimano Cassette Deore CS-M6100-12, MICRO SPLINE

Rear derailleur Shimano XT 12sp ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range Shimano Deore XT 12s Shadow + ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Shimano Deore ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano SLX 12s Rapidfire ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Crank length 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 Disque hydraulique

Wheels and tyres2 differences

Wheel size 700c / 29"

As printed

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

700c / 29"

As printed

Taile des roues 29

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

Rim inner width 27 mm –

Tyres Maxxis Rekon 29x2.25 FR / Maxxis Ikon 29x2.25 R Maxxis Ardent Race EXO TR 2.35 60 TPI 60-622

As printed

Pneus : Maxxis Ardent Race EXO TR 2.35 60 TPI 60-622

Tyre width fitted 57 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 60 mm +3 mm

Cockpit and seatpost5 differences

Dropper travel 125 mm 100 mm −25 mm

Handlebar width 780 mm 760 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}−20 mm

Handlebar BH LITE Flat 780mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Lapierre Thirty One 6061DB, Width: 760mm, Rise: 15mm, Ø: 31.8mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem FIT Race EVO 60mm 31,8mm 6º ^{°Value not published by the brand} Lapierre AL6061 alloy, -6°, Ø: 31.8mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Race Face Aeffect 31,6mm, 125mm Drop ^{°Value not published by the brand} Lapierre dropper, Ø: 31.6mm, travel 100mm (S,M) ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Weight

Max total weight– 120 kg

Mounts and storage

Bottle mounts 2 –

Geometry

Geometry size MD

As printed

Geometry table, MD column

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Stack 588.9 mm –

Reach 445 mm –

Head angle 67 ° –

Seat angle 76 ° –

Chainstays 430 mm –

Wheelbase 1,160.8 mm –

Bottom bracket drop 40 mm –

° Value not published by the brand

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do BH Lynx Race 6.5 XT and Lapierre Xrm 6.9 Deore XT come with?

BH Lynx Race 6.5 XT: Shimano Deore 6100 shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur, 12sp. Lapierre Xrm 6.9 Deore XT: Shimano Deore XT M8100 12 vitesses.

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Character

Components and specs

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