BH Lynx Sls 8.5 vs Orbea Alma M-ltd

Lynx Sls 8.5

Orbea

Alma M-ltd

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Top of the rangeCross-countryHardtailCarbon2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 14 differences, line by line.

BHBH Lynx Sls 8.5

OrbeaOrbea Alma M-ltd

At a glance

Differences only

Orbea Alma M-ltd has the higher-range groupset: SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, XX, against SRAM Eagle AXS, GX Eagle Transmission.

Key specs7 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} Hardtail ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Fork model FOX 34SC Factory PTL 2P ^{°Value not published by the brand} RockShox SID SL Ultimate 110 DebonAir+ RL 3-Position 15X110 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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

Wheelset 29" · EVO Carbon SL 28H 30mm Internal 6H Ratchet 40T ^{°Value not published by the brand} 29" · OQUO MP30LTD (29"Front / 29"Rear) ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 1×10 1×12

Groupset SRAM Eagle AXS, GX Eagle Transmission ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, XX ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Brake model Shimano XT 8220 ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM Motive Ultimate ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost Rigid · Bike Yoke Divine SL 31,6mm, 125mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Rigid · OC Performance XP10 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Prices

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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 8.5 · Mountain bike all-round, neutral handling, rather high equipment.
Alma M-ltd · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, neutral handling, very high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

BH Lynx Sls 8.5Orbea Alma M-ltdother 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

Axles– Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Orbea Alma Carbon, Boost 12x148, Internal cable routing.

Bottom bracket SRAM DUB Wide PF92 ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Cable routing– Internal ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Internal cable routing.

Suspension

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

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

Drivetrain5 differences

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

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

As printed

SRAM GX AXS TType 12sp SRAM GX AXS POD

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

As printed

SRAM XX Eagle SL AXS SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate

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

Gears at the back 10 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand}+2

Chainring teeth SRAM GX DUB, 34T, 175mm, 55mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX SL Eagle Dub Black 34T ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Cassette SRAM GX 1052 TType ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX-1299 Eagle SL 10-52t 12-Speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Rear derailleur SRAM GX AXS TType 12sp ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX Eagle SL AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Shifters SRAM GX AXS POD ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate ^{°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

SRAM 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 Carbon ^{°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™ XC RC 60x622c ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cockpit and seatpost2 differences

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

Handlebar Stealth integrated, 760mm, 60mm, 9º 14º ^{°Value not published by the brand} OC Carbon Cockpit MP10 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Bike Yoke Divine SL 31,6mm, 125mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} OC Performance XP10 ^{°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 8.5

Size of Alma M-ltd

Differences measured from

Lynx Sls 8.5 · M
Alma M-ltd · M

Stack and reach

Lynx Sls 8.5 · M Lynx Sls 8.5 · M — Reach (mm) 445 · Stack (mm) 590.6
Alma M-ltd · M Alma M-ltd · M — Reach (mm) 435 · Stack (mm) 618.5

Geometry13 differences

Size M M

Reach 445 mm 435 mm −10 mm

Stack 591 mm 619 mm +28 mm

Top tube (effective) 592 mm 594 mm +2 mm

Seat tube 440 mm 410 mm −30 mm

Head tube 90 mm 100 mm +10 mm

Head angle 67° 67°

Seat angle 76° 75.5° −0.5°

Chainstays 426 mm 425 mm −1 mm

Wheelbase 1,149 mm 1,143 mm −6 mm

Front centre 724 mm 726 mm +2 mm

BB drop 50 mm 65 mm +15 mm

BB height 324 mm 315 mm −9 mm

Fork offset 48 mm 44 mm −4 mm

Trail 107 mm 106 mm −1 mm

Standover– 797 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do BH Lynx Sls 8.5 and Orbea Alma M-ltd come with?

BH Lynx Sls 8.5: SRAM Eagle AXS, GX Eagle Transmission. Orbea Alma M-ltd: SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, XX.

How do BH Lynx Sls 8.5 and Orbea Alma M-ltd compare on geometry?

In size M, BH Lynx Sls 8.5 has a stack of 591 mm for a reach of 445 mm; in size M, Orbea Alma M-ltd has 619 mm for 435 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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BH Lynx Sls 8.5 vs Orbea Alma M-ltd

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