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BH Lynx: every build compared

Lynx Race 3.0 SLX 12s

Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s

Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Lynx Race 6.0

Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Lynx Sls 6.0 XT

Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2027

The 15 builds of the line side by side, from the cheapest list price: what each step up changes.

Pick up to 4 builds to set side by side
BH Lynx Race 3.0 SLX 12s, side viewBHBH Lynx Race 3.0 SLX 12s
BH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s, side viewBHBH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s
BH Lynx Race 6.0, side viewBHBH Lynx Race 6.0
BH Lynx Sls 6.0 XT, side viewBHBH Lynx Sls 6.0 XT
List price £3,799.90

At a glance

  • BH Lynx Race 6.0 has 20 mm more fork travel than BH Lynx Race 3.0 SLX 12s.
  • BH Lynx Sls 6.0 XT is the newer model (2027).
Key specs8 differences
Model year 2026 2026 2026 2027
FrameSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon
As printed

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

 Carbon
As printed

Lynx SLS, ECL Evo Carbon Layup 29", 80mm, PF92, Boost

Suspension Full suspension, 100 mm
As printed

Rear shock: Rock Shox Deluxe, 190x45,CM,DRM,40x8Aircan NO bushing shaft

 Full suspension, 120 mm
As printed

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

 Full suspension, 120 mm
As printed

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

 Full suspension, 100 / 80 mm
As printed

Frame 80mm rear travel with fork

Fork model Rock Shox Recon RL Remote 100mm Fox 32 Rhythm 120mm Fox 32 Rhythm 120mm FOX Rhythm PTL 2P 100mm
Shock Rock Shox Deluxe, 190x45,CM,DRM,40x8Aircan NO bushing shaft Fox Float Evol Performance, 190x45mm, DCL, DRM, CMF Fox DPS Evol Performance, 190x45mm, DCL, DRM, CMF FOX Float Performance PTL 2P 190x40
Wheelset 29" · Race Face Aeffect 32H 27mm internal 29" · Race Face Aeffect 32H 27mm internal 29" · Race Face Aeffect 32H 27mm internal 29" · Race Face Aeffect rims, Shimano MT400/410 hubs
As printed

Race Face Aeffect, 32H, 27mm internal; Hubs Shimano MT400/410

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12 1×12 –Not given
Groupset Shimano Deore 6100 shifters, Shimano SLX 7100 rear derailleur, 12sp
As printed

Shifters: Shimano Deore 6100 12sp; Rear derailleur: Shimano SLX 7100 12SP

 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 6100 shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur, 12sp
As printed

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

 Shimano Deore shifter, XT 12-speed rear derailleur
As printed

Shifters Shimano Deore; rear derailleur Shimano XT 12sp

Brake model Shimano MT410 180mm / Shimano MT410 160mm Shimano MT410 180mm / Shimano MT410 160mm Shimano MT410 180mm / Shimano MT410 160mm Shimano MT410, 180mm front, 160mm rear
As printed

Front Shimano MT410 180mm; rear Shimano MT410 160mm

Seatpost Rigid · Race Face Aeffect 150mm 31,6mm °Value not published by the brand Rigid · Race Face Aeffect 150mm 31,6mm °Value not published by the brand Dropper · Race Face Aeffect 31,6mm, 125mm Drop
As printed

Race Face Aeffect 31,6mm, 125mm Drop

 Dropper
As printed

XFusion Manic, 31.6mm, 125mm travel

List price–Not given–Not given–Not given £3,799.90

Prices

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

BH Lynx Race 3.0 SLX 12s

BH Lynx Race 3.0 SLX 12s

BH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s

BH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s

BH Lynx Race 6.0

BH Lynx Race 6.0

BH Lynx Sls 6.0 XT

BH Lynx Sls 6.0 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 3.0 SLX 12s · Mountain bike made for very smooth ground, rather nimble, average equipment.
  • Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s · Mountain bike all-round, rather nimble, average equipment.
  • Lynx Race 6.0 · Mountain bike all-round, neutral handling, average equipment.
  • Lynx Sls 6.0 XT · Mountain bike all-round, neutral handling, average equipment.
Terrain
BH Lynx Race 3.0 SLX 12s 20%BH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s 53%BH Lynx Race 6.0 58%BH Lynx Sls 6.0 XT 47%3 bikes1 bike4 bikes3 bikes · BH Lynx Race 3.0 SLX 12s1 bike1 bike2 bikes1 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike1 bike2 bikes1 bike2 bikes · BH Lynx Sls 6.0 XT2 bikes1 bike2 bikes · BH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s2 bikes1 bike · BH Lynx Race 6.05 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike5 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike1 bike
EasyDemanding
Handling
BH Lynx Race 3.0 SLX 12s 33%BH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s 33%BH Lynx Race 6.0 58%BH Lynx Sls 6.0 XT 41%4 bikes1 bike1 bike2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes · BH Lynx Race 3.0 SLX 12s · BH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12s3 bikes1 bike · BH Lynx Sls 6.0 XT8 bikes1 bike · BH Lynx Race 6.01 bike1 bike1 bike2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike
NimbleStable
BH Lynx Race 3.0 SLX 12sBH Lynx Race 4.0 XT 12sBH Lynx Race 6.0BH Lynx Sls 6.0 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
DisciplineSame for all Cross-country
As printed

Mountain > Cross Country > LYNX RACE (breadcrumb)

 Cross-country
As printed

Mountain > Cross Country > LYNX RACE (breadcrumb)

 Cross-country
As printed

Mountain > Cross Country > LYNX RACE (breadcrumb)

 Cross-country
As printed

Cross Country (category)

Frame and fork
Bottom bracketSame for all Shimano PF92 Shimano PF92 Shimano PF92 Shimano PF92
As printed

Bottom bracket: Shimano PF92

Seatpost diameterSame for all 31.6 mm 31.6 mm 31.6 mm 31.6 mm
Suspension1 difference
Fork travel 100 mm 120 mm +20 mm 120 mm +20 mm 100 mm
Rear travel–Not given–Not given–Not given 80 mm
Drivetrain3 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Shifters: Shimano Deore 6100 12sp; Rear derailleur: Shimano SLX 7100 12SP

 Shimano
As printed

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

 Shimano
As printed

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

 Shimano
Mixed groupsetSame for all yes yes yes yes
Shifting Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano SLX 12sp Shimano Deore

 Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano XT 12sp Shimano Deore

 Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano XT 12sp Shimano Deore

–Not given
Chainrings 1 °Value not published by the brand 1 °Value not published by the brand 1 °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12 12 12
Chainring teeth Shimano MT510-1 175mm 32T 55mm Shimano MT510-1 175mm 32T 55mm Shimano MT510-1 175mm 32T 55mm Shimano MT5101, 32T
As printed

Shimano MT5101, 175mm, 32T, 55mm

Cassette Shimano Deore 6100 10/51 Shimano Deore 6100 10/51 Shimano Deore 6100 10/51 Shimano Deore 10-51
Rear derailleur Shimano SLX 12sp °Value not published by the brand Shimano XT 12sp °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano XT 12sp °Value not published by the brandHigher range–Not given
Shifters Shimano Deore °Value not published by the brand Shimano Deore °Value not published by the brand Shimano Deore °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Crank lengthSame for all 175 mm 175 mm 175 mm 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 Deore Disque hydraulique

 Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Deore Disque hydraulique

–Not given
Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Chaoyang 29x21.10/2.35 (inner tubes)

 700c / 29"
As printed

Chaoyang 29x21.10/2.35 (inner tubes)

 700c / 29"
As printed

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

 700c / 29"
Rims Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Rim inner widthSame for all 27 mm 27 mm 27 mm 27 mm
Tubeless ready–Not given–Not given–Not given yes
Tyres Continental Race King 2.20 Maxxis Ardent EXO 2.25 F / Maxxis Ikon EXO 2.25 R Maxxis Rekon 29x2.25 FR/ Maxxis Ikon 29x2.25 R Pirelli Scorpion XCM 2.4 SP front, XCH 2.4 SP rear
Tyre width fitted–Not given–Not given 57 mm °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Cockpit and seatpost2 differences
Dropper travel–Not given–Not given 125 mm 125 mm
Handlebar widthSame for all 780 mm 780 mm 780 mm 780 mm
Handlebar BH LITE Flat 780mm °Value not published by the brand BH LITE Flat 780mm °Value not published by the brand BH LITE Flat 780mm °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Stem BH SL 80mm, 31,8mm, +/6º °Value not published by the brand BH SL 80mm, 31,8mm, +/6º °Value not published by the brand FIT Race EVO 60mm 31,8mm 6º °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Seatpost model Race Face Aeffect 150mm 31,6mm °Value not published by the brand Race Face Aeffect 150mm 31,6mm °Value not published by the brand Race Face Aeffect 31,6mm, 125mm Drop °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Mounts and storage
Bottle mounts 2 2 2 –Not given
Geometry6 differences
Geometry sizeSame for all MD
As printed

Geometry table, MD column

 MD
As printed

Geometry table, MD column

 MD
As printed

Geometry table, MD column

 MD
As printed

Geometry table SM / MD / LA / XL (MD reference)

Stack 580.1 mm 580.1 mm 588.9 mm +9 mm 590.6 mm +11 mm
Reach 436 mm 436 mm 445 mm +9 mm 445 mm +9 mm
Head angle 68 ° 68 ° 67 ° −1° 67 ° −1°
Seat angleSame for all 76 ° 76 ° 76 ° 76 °
Chainstays 430 mm 430 mm 430 mm 426 mm −4 mm
Wheelbase 1,131 mm 1,131 mm 1,160.8 mm +30 mm 1,149.4 mm +18 mm
Bottom bracket drop 40 mm 40 mm 40 mm 50 mm +10 mm

° Value not published by the brand

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