BH Lynx Race 6.5 XT vs Specialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle

Lynx Race 6.5 XT

Specialized

Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle

Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2025

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 22 differences, line by line.

BHBH Lynx Race 6.5 XT

Specialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle, side view

SpecializedSpecialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle

At a glance

Differences only

Specialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle has the higher-range groupset: SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission, against Shimano Deore 6100 shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur, 12sp.
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

FACT 11m Carbon

Suspension Full suspension, 120 mm

As printed

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

Full suspension, 120 / 120 mm

Fork model Fox 34SC Performance Push to Lock, 120mm RockShox SID Select

As printed

RockShox SID Select, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, TwistLoc remote adjust, Debon Air

Shock Fox Float Evol Performance, 190x45mm, DCL, DRM, CMF RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ Higher range

As printed

RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, ... 190x45mm

Wheelset 29" · Race Face Aeffect, 32H, 27mm internal 29" · Specialized Alloy 29 ^{°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

SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission Higher range

Brake model Shimano M6100 180mm / Shimano M6100 160mm SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

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

As printed

Race Face Aeffect, 31.6mm, 125mm drop

Dropper · X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel, 0mm offset

As printed

X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel

Weight– 11.89 kg

Prices

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BH Lynx Race 6.5 XT

Specialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle

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.
Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle · Mountain bike very demanding, very stable, long gearing, rather high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

Specialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle8 km/h - 43 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

BH Lynx Race 6.5 XTSpecialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagleother 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

Progressive XC Race Geometry

Frame and fork2 differences

Axles– Thru-axles

As printed

12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout

Bottom bracket Shimano PF92 SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

Cable routing– Internal

As printed

internal cable routing

Seatpost diameter 31.6 mm 30.9 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}−1 mm

Suspension

Fork travel 120 mm 120 mm

Rear travel– 120 mm

Drivetrain6 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

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

SRAM

As printed

SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission

Mixed groupset yes –

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

As printed

Shimano XT 12sp Shimano Deore

Electronic, wireless

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

Gears at the back 12 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Chainring teeth Shimano MT510-1, 175mm, 32T, 55mm SRAM S1000 Eagle, DUB, 34T, 165/170/175mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cassette Shimano Deore 6100, 10/51 SRAM XS 1270 Transmission, 10-52t

Rear derailleur Shimano XT 12sp ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Shifters Shimano Deore ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM AXS POD Controller ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Crank length 175 mm –

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano Deore Disque hydraulique

Hydraulic disc

As printed

SRAM Level Bronze Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

Front rotor– 180 mm

Rear rotor– 160 mm

Wheels and tyres2 differences

Wheel size 700c / 29"

As printed

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

700c / 29"

As printed

Specialized Alloy 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 Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35 / Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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

Cockpit and seatpost4 differences

Dropper travel 125 mm –

Handlebar width 780 mm 750 mm −30 mm

Handlebar BH LITE Flat 780mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem FIT Race EVO 60mm 31,8mm 6º ^{°Value not published by the brand} Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Race Face Aeffect 31,6mm, 125mm Drop ^{°Value not published by the brand} X-Fusion Manic, 30.9, 125/150/170 Travel, 0mm offset ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Weight

Weighed in size– M

As printed

Poids Taille MD

Mounts and storage

Bottle mounts 2 –

In-frame storage– yes

° 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.

Size of Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle

Differences measured from

Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle · M

Stack and reach

Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle · M Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle · M — Reach (mm) 450 · Stack (mm) 598

Geometry

Size– M

Reach– 450 mm

Stack– 598 mm

Top tube (effective)– 605 mm

Seat tube– 410 mm

Head tube– 95 mm

Head angle– 65.9°

Seat angle– 75.5°

Chainstays– 435 mm

Wheelbase– 1,179 mm

Front centre– 747 mm

Standover– 760 mm

BB drop– 44 mm

BB height– 326 mm

Fork offset– 44 mm

Trail– 117 mm

Fork length (axle to crown)– 530 mm

Stem– 60 mm

Handlebar width– 750 mm

Crank length– 170 mm

Adjustable geometry: the table gives the brand’s main position.

Where to buy them

BH Lynx Race 6.5 XT
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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do BH Lynx Race 6.5 XT and Specialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle come with?

BH Lynx Race 6.5 XT: Shimano Deore 6100 shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur, 12sp. Specialized Epic 8 Comp S-1000 Eagle: SRAM S-1000 Eagle Transmission.

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At a glance

Prices

Character

Gearing

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

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