BH Lynx Sls 8.0 vs Sunn Shamann XC Finest

Lynx Sls 8.0

Sunn

Shamann XC Finest

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Top of the rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 16 differences, line by line.

BHBH Lynx Sls 8.0

SunnSunn Shamann XC Finest

At a glance

Differences only

Sunn Shamann XC Finest has the higher-range groupset: SRAM XX AXS Eagle, against Shimano XT Di2.

Key specs7 differences

Model year 2026 2026

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

As printed

Shamann XC en carbone

Suspension Full suspension, 110 / 80 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Full suspension, 110 / 100 mm

As printed

Shamann XC en carbone, 100 mm, passage de câbles intégré

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

As printed

RockShox SID SL Ultimate, 110 mm, Twistlock

Shock FOX Float SL Factory PTL 2P 190x40 ^{°Value not published by the brand} RockShox SID Deluxe Ultimate 210 x 50 Higher range

Wheelset 29" · EVO Carbon 28H 30mm Internal 6H ^{°Value not published by the brand} 29" · Brute XC27 Carbon Boost

As printed

Brute XC27 Carbon Boost 29", jante 27 mm

Drivetrain 1×12 –

Groupset Shimano XT Di2 ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX AXS Eagle Higher range

As printed

Dérailleur arrière : SRAM XX AXS Eagle

Brake model Shimano XT 8220 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Formula Cura 2

As printed

Formula Cura 2, disques 160/160 mm

Seatpost Rigid · XFusion Manic 31,6mm, 125mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Rigid · FSA KFX 31,6X400 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Weight– 10.2 kg

Prices

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BH Lynx Sls 8.0

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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 8.0 · Mountain bike all-round, neutral handling, rather high equipment.
Shamann XC Finest · Mountain bike all-round, very nimble, long gearing, very 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.

Sunn Shamann XC Finest8 km/h - 42 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

BH Lynx Sls 8.0Sunn Shamann XC Finestother 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

Frame and fork

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

Suspension1 difference

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

Rear travel 80 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 100 mm +20 mm

Drivetrain5 differences

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

As printed

SRAM XX AXS Eagle

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

As printed

Shimano XT DI2 12sp Shimano XT DI2

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

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

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

Chainring teeth Shimano XT 8200, 34T, 175mm, 55mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX SL Eagle 34T Higher range

As printed

Pédalier : SRAM XX SL Eagle, 34 dents

Cassette Shimano XT 10/51 ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX SL Eagle 10-52 Higher range

Rear derailleur Shimano XT DI2 12sp ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX AXS EAGLE ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Shifters Shimano XT DI2 ^{°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

Formula Cura Disque hydraulique

Front rotor– 160 mm

Rear rotor– 160 mm

Wheels and tyres1 difference

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

As printed

Brute XC27 Carbon Boost 29"

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

As printed

Brute XC27 Carbon

Tyres Pirelli Scorpion XCM 2.4 SP FR/ Pirelli Scorpion XCH 2.4 SP R ^{°Value not published by the brand} Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR 29 x 2,35

Tyre width fitted– 51 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cockpit and seatpost2 differences

Handlebar width 760 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 780 mm +20 mm

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

Seatpost model XFusion Manic 31,6mm, 125mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} FSA KFX 31,6X400 ^{°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

Size of Shamann XC Finest

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
Shamann XC Finest · S Shamann XC Finest · S — Reach (mm) 435 · Stack (mm) 589

Geometry10 differences

Size M S

Reach 445 mm 435 mm −10 mm

Stack 591 mm 589 mm −2 mm

Top tube (effective) 592 mm 568 mm −24 mm

Seat tube 440 mm 410 mm −30 mm

Head tube 90 mm 90 mm

Head angle 67° 68° +1°

Seat angle 76° 77.5° +1.5°

Chainstays 426 mm 435 mm +9 mm

Wheelbase 1,149 mm 1,134 mm −15 mm

Front centre 724 mm 703 mm −21 mm

BB drop 50 mm –

BB height 324 mm –

Fork offset 48 mm –

Trail 107 mm –

Standover– 800 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do BH Lynx Sls 8.0 and Sunn Shamann XC Finest come with?

BH Lynx Sls 8.0: Shimano XT Di2. Sunn Shamann XC Finest: SRAM XX AXS Eagle.

How do BH Lynx Sls 8.0 and Sunn Shamann XC Finest compare on geometry?

In size M, BH Lynx Sls 8.0 has a stack of 591 mm for a reach of 445 mm; in size S, Sunn Shamann XC Finest has 589 mm for 435 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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BH Lynx Sls 8.0 vs Sunn Shamann XC Finest

At a glance

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Character

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Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

Where to buy them

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