BH Lynx Sls 7.0 vs BH Lynx Trail Carbon 9.0

Lynx Sls 7.0

Lynx Trail Carbon 9.0

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Mid-rangeTrailFull suspensionCarbon2023

Two builds of the BH Lynx line: 18 differences, mostly in the components.

BHBH Lynx Sls 7.0

BHBH Lynx Trail Carbon 9.0

At a glance

Differences only

BH Lynx Sls 7.0 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano XT, against Shimano XT, Deore.
BH Lynx Trail Carbon 9.0 has 40 mm more fork travel than BH Lynx Sls 7.0.
BH Lynx Sls 7.0 is the newer model (2026).

Key specs7 differences

Model year 2026 2023

Frame Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Suspension Full suspension, 110 / 80 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Full suspension, 150 / 150 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Fork model FOX 34SL Factory PTL 2P ^{°Value not published by the brand} Fox 36 Performance Grip Kabolt ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shock FOX Float SL Factory PTL 2P 190x40 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Fox X2 Evol LV ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12

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

Brake model Shimano XT 8220 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano MT520 4 Pistons 180mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost Rigid · XFusion Manic 31,6mm, 125mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Prices

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BH Lynx Sls 7.0

BH Lynx Trail Carbon 9.0

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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 Sls 7.0 · Mountain bike all-round, neutral handling, rather high equipment.
Lynx Trail Carbon 9.0 · Mountain bike very demanding, average equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

BH Lynx Sls 7.0BH Lynx Trail Carbon 9.0other 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 type1 difference

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

Frame and fork1 difference

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

Suspension2 differences

Fork travel 110 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 150 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}+40 mm

Rear travel 80 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 150 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}+70 mm

Drivetrain4 differences

Groupset brand Shimano ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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 8100 12sp Shimano Deore 6100 12sp

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

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

Chainring teeth Shimano XT 8120, 175mm, 34T, 55mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range Shimaano Deore 6130 SuperBoost, 32, 170mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cassette Shimano XT 10/51 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range Shimano Deore 6100 10/51 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear derailleur Shimano XT 12sp ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XT 8100 12sp ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Shimano XT ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range Shimano Deore 6100 12sp ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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 Disque hydraulique

Wheels and tyres1 difference

Wheel size 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rims Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand} Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyres Maxxis Rekon WT 2.4 DR/ Maxxis Aspen WT 2.4 R ^{°Value not published by the brand} Maxxis High Roller EXO, 3C, 2.35 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cockpit and seatpost2 differences

Handlebar width 760 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 800 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}+40 mm

Handlebar Stealth integrated, 760mm, 60mm, 9º 14º ^{°Value not published by the brand} BH Trail Carbon, 800mm, 10mm Rise, 9 Back Sweep ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem– BH TRAIL 45mm, 35mm, 0 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model XFusion Manic 31,6mm, 125mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

° 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 Sls 7.0

Differences measured from

Lynx Sls 7.0 · M

Stack and reach

Lynx Sls 7.0 · M Lynx Sls 7.0 · M — Reach (mm) 445 · Stack (mm) 590.6

Geometry

Size M –

Reach 445 mm –

Stack 591 mm –

Top tube (effective) 592 mm –

Seat tube 440 mm –

Head tube 90 mm –

Head angle 67° –

Seat angle 76° –

Chainstays 426 mm –

Wheelbase 1,149 mm –

Front centre 724 mm –

BB drop 50 mm –

BB height 324 mm –

Fork offset 48 mm –

Trail 107 mm –

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do BH Lynx Sls 7.0 and BH Lynx Trail Carbon 9.0 come with?

BH Lynx Sls 7.0: Shimano XT. BH Lynx Trail Carbon 9.0: Shimano XT, Deore.

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BH Lynx Sls 7.0 vs BH Lynx Trail Carbon 9.0

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Stack and reach

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