BH Lynx Sls 7.5 vs BH Lynx Sls 8.0

Lynx Sls 7.5

Lynx Sls 8.0

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Two builds of the BH Lynx line: 12 differences, mostly in the components.

BHBH Lynx Sls 7.5

BHBH Lynx Sls 8.0

At a glance

Differences only

BH Lynx Sls 8.0 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano XT Di2, against Shimano XT Di2, Deore.

Key specs4 differences

Model year 2026 2026

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

Fork model FOX 34SL Factory PTL 2P ^{°Value not published by the brand} FOX 34SL Factory PTL 2P ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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

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

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12

Groupset Shimano XT Di2, Deore ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XT Di2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

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

Seatpost Race Face Aeffect 150mm 31 Rigid · XFusion Manic 31,6mm, 125mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Prices

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BH Lynx Sls 7.5

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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 7.5 · Mountain bike all-round, rather high equipment.
Lynx Sls 8.0 · Mountain bike all-round, neutral handling, rather high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

BH Lynx Sls 7.5BH Lynx Sls 8.0other 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 type

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

Frame and fork

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

Suspension

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

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

Drivetrain4 differences

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

Shifting Electronic, wired ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano XT Di2 8200 12s Shimano Deore Di2 6250

Electronic, wired ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano XT DI2 12sp Shimano XT DI2

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 Deore 6120 175mm 32T 55mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XT 8200, 34T, 175mm, 55mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

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

Rear derailleur Shimano XT Di2 8200 12s ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XT DI2 12sp ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Shimano Deore Di2 6250 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XT DI2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

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 XT Disque hydraulique

Wheels and tyres2 differences

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} Carbon ^{°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} Pirelli Scorpion XCM 2.4 SP FR/ Pirelli Scorpion XCH 2.4 SP R ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cockpit and seatpost2 differences

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

Handlebar Stealth integrated 760mm 60mm 9º ^{°Value not published by the brand} Stealth integrated, 760mm, 60mm, 9º 14º ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Race Face Aeffect 150mm 31 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 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 8.0

Differences measured from

Lynx Sls 8.0 · M

Stack and reach

Lynx Sls 8.0 · M Lynx Sls 8.0 · 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 7.5 and BH Lynx Sls 8.0 come with?

BH Lynx Sls 7.5: Shimano XT Di2, Deore. BH Lynx Sls 8.0: Shimano XT Di2.

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BH Lynx Sls 7.5 vs BH Lynx Sls 8.0

At a glance

Prices

Character

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

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Frequently asked questions

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