BH Lynx Race 7.0 vs BH Lynx Sls 6.5

Lynx Race 7.0

Lynx Sls 6.5

Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Two builds of the BH Lynx line: 14 differences, mostly in the components.

BHBH Lynx Race 7.0

BHBH Lynx Sls 6.5

At a glance

Differences only

BH Lynx Race 7.0 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano XT 8100 shifters and rear derailleur, 12sp, against Shimano XT, Deore.
BH Lynx Sls 6.5 has 10 mm more fork travel than BH Lynx Race 7.0.

Key specs7 differences

Model year 2026 2026

Frame Carbon

As printed

high modulus carbon fibres (T1100 and T800) - Evo Carbon Lay Up

Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Suspension Full suspension, 100 mm

As printed

Rear shock: Fox Float Evol Performance, 190x40mm, DCL, DRM, CMF

Full suspension, 110 / 80 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Fork model Fox 34SC Performance Push to Lock 100mm FOX 34SL Performance PTL 2P ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shock Fox Float Evol Performance, 190x40mm, DCL, DRM, CMF FOX Float SL Performance PTL 2P 190x40 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheelset 29" · EVO Alloy 28H 30mm internal 6H Ratchet 40T 29" · Race Face Aeffect 32H 27mm internal ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12

Groupset Shimano XT 8100 shifters and rear derailleur, 12sp Higher range

As printed

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

Shimano XT, Deore ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brake model Shimano XT 180mm / Shimano XT 160mm Higher range Shimano Deore ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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}

Prices

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BH Lynx Race 7.0

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

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

BH Lynx Race 7.0BH Lynx Sls 6.5other 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

Discipline Cross-country

As printed

Mountain > Cross Country > LYNX RACE (breadcrumb)

Cross-country ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Frame and fork

Bottom bracket Shimano PF92 Shimano PF92 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost diameter 31.6 mm –

Suspension1 difference

Fork travel 100 mm 110 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}+10 mm

Rear travel– 80 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain3 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

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

Shimano ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Mixed groupset no –

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

As printed

Shimano XT 12sp Shimano XT

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 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Chainring teeth Shimano XT 8120 175mm 34T 55mm Shimano MT5101 175mm, 32T, 55mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cassette Shimano XT 8100 10/51 Higher range Shimano Deore 10/51 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear derailleur Shimano XT 12sp ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XT 12sp ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Shimano XT ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range Shimano Deore ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Crank length 175 mm –

Brakes

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

As printed

Shimano XT 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" ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rims Aluminium

As printed

EVO Alloy 28H 30mm internal 6H Ratchet 40T

Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rim inner width 30 mm –

Tyres Maxxis Rekon 29x2.25 FR/ Maxxis Ikon 29x2.25 R Pirelli Scorpion XCM2.4SP FR/ Pirelli Scorpion XCH2.4SP R ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Handlebar BH SL Top Flat, 780mm, 10mm, Rise ^{°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 –

° 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 Lynx Race 7.0

Size of Lynx Sls 6.5

Differences measured from

Lynx Race 7.0 · S
Lynx Sls 6.5 · S

Stack and reach

Lynx Race 7.0 · S Lynx Race 7.0 · S — Reach (mm) 420 · Stack (mm) 588.9
Lynx Sls 6.5 · S Lynx Sls 6.5 · S — Reach (mm) 420 · Stack (mm) 590.6

Geometry10 differences

Size S S

Reach 420 mm 420 mm

Stack 589 mm 591 mm +2 mm

Top tube (effective) 567 mm 567 mm +1 mm

Seat tube 400 mm 420 mm +20 mm

Head tube 90 mm 90 mm

Head angle 67° 67°

Seat angle 76° 76°

Chainstays 430 mm 426 mm −4 mm

Wheelbase 1,136 mm 1,124 mm −11 mm

Front centre 702 mm 699 mm −3 mm

BB drop 40 mm 50 mm +10 mm

BB height 334 mm 324 mm −10 mm

Fork offset 50 mm 48 mm −2 mm

Trail 105 mm 107 mm +2 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do BH Lynx Race 7.0 and BH Lynx Sls 6.5 come with?

BH Lynx Race 7.0: Shimano XT 8100 shifters and rear derailleur, 12sp. BH Lynx Sls 6.5: Shimano XT, Deore.

How do BH Lynx Race 7.0 and BH Lynx Sls 6.5 compare on geometry?

In size S, BH Lynx Race 7.0 has a stack of 589 mm for a reach of 420 mm; in size S, BH Lynx Sls 6.5 has 591 mm for 420 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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BH Lynx Race 7.0 vs BH Lynx Sls 6.5

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Character

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

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Frequently asked questions

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