BH Lynx Race 7.0 XT 12s vs BH Lynx Race 8.0 XT 12s

Lynx Race 7.0 XT 12s

Lynx Race 8.0 XT 12s

Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Two builds of the BH Lynx line: 10 differences, mostly in the components.

BHBH Lynx Race 7.0 XT 12s

BHBH Lynx Race 8.0 XT 12s

At a glance

Differences only

BH Lynx Race 8.0 XT 12s has 20 mm more fork travel than BH Lynx Race 7.0 XT 12s.

Key specs5 differences

Model year 2026 2026

Frame Carbon

As printed

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

Carbon

As printed

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

Suspension Full suspension, 100 mm

As printed

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

Full suspension, 120 mm

As printed

Rear shock: Fox Float SL Factory Push to Lock, 190x45mm, DCM,DRM,CMF

Fork model Fox 34SC Performance Push to Lock 100mm Fox 34SC Factory Push to Lock Kabolt 120mm

Shock Fox Float Evol Performance, 190x40mm, DCL, DRM, CMF Fox Float SL Factory Push to Lock, 190x45mm, DCM,DRM,CMF Higher range

Wheelset 29" · EVO Alloy 28H 30mm internal 6H Ratchet 40T 29" · Race Face Aeffect 32H 27mm internal

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12

Groupset Shimano XT 8100 shifters and rear derailleur, 12sp

As printed

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

Shimano XT 8100 shifters and rear derailleur, 12sp

As printed

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

Brake model Shimano XT 180mm / Shimano XT 160mm Shimano M6100 180mm / Shimano M6100 160mm

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

As printed

Race Face Aeffect 31,6mm, 125mm Drop

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

As printed

Race Face Aeffect 31,6mm, 125mm Drop

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BH Lynx Race 7.0 XT 12s

BH Lynx Race 8.0 XT 12s

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 XT 12s · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, neutral handling, average equipment.
Lynx Race 8.0 XT 12s · Mountain bike rather demanding, neutral handling, rather high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

BH Lynx Race 7.0 XT 12sBH Lynx Race 8.0 XT 12sother 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

Mountain > Cross Country > LYNX RACE (breadcrumb)

Frame and fork

Bottom bracket Shimano PF92 Shimano PF92

Seatpost diameter 31.6 mm 31.6 mm

Suspension1 difference

Fork travel 100 mm 120 mm +20 mm

Drivetrain

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

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

Shimano

As printed

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

Mixed groupset no 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 XT

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

Gears at the back 12 12

Chainring teeth Shimano XT 8120 175mm 34T 55mm Shimano XT 8120 175mm 34T 55mm

Cassette Shimano XT 8100 10/51 Shimano XT 8100 10/51

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} Shimano XT ^{°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 XT Disque hydraulique

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

As printed

Shimano Deore 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

Chaoyang 29x21.10/2.35 (inner tubes)

Rims Aluminium

As printed

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

Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rim inner width 30 mm 27 mm −3 mm

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

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

Cockpit and seatpost2 differences

Dropper travel 125 mm 125 mm

Handlebar width 780 mm 760 mm −20 mm

Handlebar BH SL Top Flat, 780mm, 10mm, Rise ^{°Value not published by the brand} BH Evo Carbon Top Flat, 760mm, 10mm rise ^{°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} Race Face Aeffect 31,6mm, 125mm Drop ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Mounts and storage

Bottle mounts 2 2

Geometry

Geometry size MD

As printed

Geometry table, MD column

As printed

Geometry table, MD column

Stack 588.9 mm 588.9 mm

Reach 445 mm 445 mm

Head angle 67 ° 67 °

Seat angle 76 ° 76 °

Chainstays 430 mm 430 mm

Wheelbase 1,160.8 mm 1,160.8 mm

Bottom bracket drop 40 mm 40 mm

° Value not published by the brand

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do BH Lynx Race 7.0 XT 12s and BH Lynx Race 8.0 XT 12s come with?

BH Lynx Race 7.0 XT 12s: Shimano XT 8100 shifters and rear derailleur, 12sp. BH Lynx Race 8.0 XT 12s: Shimano XT 8100 shifters and rear derailleur, 12sp.

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BH Lynx Race 7.0 XT 12s vs BH Lynx Race 8.0 XT 12s

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