BH Lynx Race 9.0 GX AXS Pod vs Specialized Epic 8 Expert GX Eagle AXS

Lynx Race 9.0 GX AXS Pod

Specialized

Epic 8 Expert GX Eagle AXS

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

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

BHBH Lynx Race 9.0 GX AXS Pod

Specialized Epic 8 Expert GX Eagle AXS, side view

SpecializedSpecialized Epic 8 Expert GX Eagle AXS

At a glance

Differences only

Key specs7 differences

Model year 2026 2026

Frame Carbon

As printed

Lynx Race, EC Layup, Acros ICR, PF92, 148x12, UDH

Carbon

As printed

FACT 11m Carbon

Suspension Full suspension, 120 mm

As printed

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

Full suspension, 120 / 120 mm

Fork model Fox 34SC Factory Push to Lock Kabolt 120mm RockShox SID Select+

As printed

RockShox SID Select+, Ride Dynamics developed 3 position, Debon Air

Shock Fox Float SLFactory Push to Lock, 190x45mm, DCM,DRM,CMF RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ Higher range

As printed

RockShox SIDLuxe Select+, ... 190x45mm

Wheelset 29" · EVO Alloy 28H 30mm internal 6H Ratchet 40T 29" · Roval Control SL V ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12

Groupset SRAM GX AXS POD shifter, SRAM GX AXS T-Type 12s rear derailleur SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission

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

Seatpost Dropper · Bike Yoke Divine SL 31,6mm, 125mm Drop

As printed

Bike Yoke Divine SL 31,6mm, 125mm Drop

Dropper · X-Fusion Manic, 30.9 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Weight– 11.15 kg

Prices

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BH Lynx Race 9.0 GX AXS Pod

Specialized Epic 8 Expert GX Eagle AXS

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 9.0 GX AXS Pod · Mountain bike rather demanding, neutral handling, rather high equipment.
Epic 8 Expert GX Eagle AXS · 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 Expert GX Eagle AXS8 km/h - 43 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

BH Lynx Race 9.0 GX AXS PodSpecialized Epic 8 Expert GX Eagle AXSother 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 SRAM DUB Wide 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

Drivetrain4 differences

Groupset brand SRAM

As printed

Shifters: SRAM GX AXS POD; Rear derailleur: SRAM GX AXS T-Type 12s

SRAM

As printed

SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission

Mixed groupset no –

Shifting Electronic, wireless 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 SRAM GX DUB 34T 175mm 55mm SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 34T ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cassette SRAM GX T-Type 10/52 SRAM XG-1275 T-Type 12-Speed 10-52

Rear derailleur SRAM GX AXS T-Type 12s ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters SRAM GX AXS POD ^{°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

SRAM Level Bronze Stealth Disque hydraulique

Hydraulic disc

As printed

SRAM Motive Bronze, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

Front rotor– 180 mm

Rear rotor– 160 mm

Wheels and tyres3 differences

Wheel size 700c / 29"

As printed

Chaoyang 29x21.10/2.35 (inner tubes)

700c / 29"

As printed

Specialized Fast Trak ... 29x2.35

Rims Aluminium

As printed

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

Carbon

As printed

Roval Control SL V, Hookless carbon, 29mm inner width

Rim inner width 30 mm 29 mm −1 mm

Tubeless ready– yes

Tyres Pirelli Scorpion XCM 2.4 SP FR / XCH 2.4 SP R Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Air Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyre width fitted– 60 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cockpit and seatpost4 differences

Dropper travel 125 mm –

Handlebar width 760 mm 750 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}−10 mm

Handlebar BH Evo Carbon Top Flat 760mm, 10mm Rise ^{°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 XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Bike Yoke Divine SL 31,6mm, 125mm Drop ^{°Value not published by the brand} X-Fusion Manic, 30.9 ^{°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 Expert GX Eagle AXS

Differences measured from

Epic 8 Expert GX Eagle AXS · M

Stack and reach

Epic 8 Expert GX Eagle AXS · M Epic 8 Expert GX Eagle AXS · 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.

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BH Lynx Race 9.0 GX AXS Pod
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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do BH Lynx Race 9.0 GX AXS Pod and Specialized Epic 8 Expert GX Eagle AXS come with?

BH Lynx Race 9.0 GX AXS Pod: SRAM GX AXS POD shifter, SRAM GX AXS T-Type 12s rear derailleur. Specialized Epic 8 Expert GX Eagle AXS: SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission.

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BH Lynx Race 9.0 GX AXS Pod vs Specialized Epic 8 Expert GX Eagle AXS

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