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BH Ultimate 6.5 vs Lapierre Prorace Cf 5.9

BH Ultimate 6.5, side view

BH

Ultimate 6.5

Lapierre Prorace Cf 5.9, side view

Lapierre

Prorace Cf 5.9

Mid-rangeCross-countryHardtailCarbon2026
Mid-rangeCross-countryHardtailCarbon2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 15 differences, line by line.

BH Ultimate 6.5, side viewBHBH Ultimate 6.5
Lapierre Prorace Cf 5.9, side viewLapierreLapierre Prorace Cf 5.9

At a glance

Key specs5 differences
Model yearSame for all 2026 2026
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

Frame: Ultimate Carbon, PC Layup, Acros ICR, 148x12,UDH

 Carbon
As printed

Cadre : HIGH Carbon Uni

SuspensionSame for all Hardtail, 100 mm
As printed

BH Ultimate: XC Hardtail Mountain Bikes

 Hardtail, 100 mm
As printed

VTT de cross-country semi-rigide

Fork model Rock Shox Recon RL 100mm Rockshox Judy Silver TK Remote Boost
As printed

Fourche : Rockshox Judy Silver TK Remote Boost, 100 mm

Wheelset 29" · BH Lite 29" · Rodi Tryp25 25x622 °Value not published by the brand
Drivetrain 1×12 –Not given
Groupset Shimano Deore 6100 12sp shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur
As printed

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

 Shimano Deore M6100 12 vitesses
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Shimano Deore RD-M6100-SGS 12s, Shadow+

Brake model Shimano MT201
As printed

Front Shimano MT201 180mm; Rear Shimano MT201 160mm

 Shimano Hydraulic Disc brake MT401 2 pistons °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost Rigid · BH Lite 31,6mm, 420mm °Value not published by the brand Rigid · Lapierre Non Suspension Alloy, Ø: 27.2 mm
As printed

Tige de selle : XLC Non Suspension SP-R30, Dia. 27.2 mm, L: 400 mm

Weight–Not given 12.6 kg °Value not published by the brand

Prices

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BH Ultimate 6.5

BH Ultimate 6.5

Lapierre Prorace Cf 5.9

Lapierre Prorace Cf 5.9

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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.

  • Ultimate 6.5 · Mountain bike made for very smooth ground, very nimble, average equipment.
  • Prorace Cf 5.9 · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, very nimble, average equipment.
Terrain
BH Ultimate 6.5 8%Lapierre Prorace Cf 5.9 30%3 bikes1 bike6 bikes · BH Ultimate 6.56 bikes3 bikes2 bikes1 bike3 bikes3 bikes · Lapierre Prorace Cf 5.92 bikes1 bike2 bikes3 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike4 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike4 bikes1 bike2 bikes5 bikes4 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike5 bikes1 bike
EasyDemanding
Handling
BH Ultimate 6.5 3%Lapierre Prorace Cf 5.9 11%4 bikes · BH Ultimate 6.51 bike1 bike2 bikes · Lapierre Prorace Cf 5.92 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike7 bikes1 bike2 bikes4 bikes1 bike2 bikes2 bikes1 bike1 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike5 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes1 bike
NimbleStable
BH Ultimate 6.5Lapierre Prorace Cf 5.9other 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

BH Ultimate: XC Hardtail Mountain Bikes

 Cross-country
As printed

VTT de cross-country semi-rigide

Frame and fork2 differences
Bottom bracket Shimano PF92
As printed

Bottom bracket: Shimano PF92

 Shimano PressFit MT800 °Value not published by the brand
Cable routing Internal
As printed

The cables are inside the ICR steering to achieve 100% internal cabling.

–Not given
Seatpost diameter 31.6 mm 27.2 mm °Value not published by the brand−4 mm
Suspension
Fork travelSame for all 100 mm 100 mm
Drivetrain4 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

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

 Shimano
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Shimano Deore RD-M6100-SGS 12s, Shadow+

ShiftingSame for all Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano XT 12sp Shimano Deore

 Mechanical
As printed

Levier de vitesse droit : Shimano Triggershift Deore SL-M6100-R, Rapidfire+

Chainrings 1 °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth Shimano MT510-1 175mm 32T 55mm FC-MT512-1, 2-Piece Crankset
As printed

Pédalier : FC-MT512-1, 2-Piece Crankset

Cassette Shimano Deore 6100 10/51 Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12, MICRO SPLINE
As printed

Cassette : Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12, MICRO SPLINE

Rear derailleur Shimano XT 12sp °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano Deore 12s Shadow + °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Shimano Deore °Value not published by the brand Shimano Triggershift Deore Rapidfire SL-M6100-IR °Value not published by the brand
Crank length 175 mm –Not given
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Disque hydraulique

 Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Disque hydraulique

Front rotor 180 mm –Not given
Rear rotor 160 mm –Not given
Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Inner tubes: Chaoyang 29x21.10/2.35

 700c / 29"
As printed

Taile des roues 29

RimsSame for all Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Rim inner width–Not given 25 mm
Tyres Maxxis Ardent RaceIkon EXO2.20 Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 57-622
As printed

Pneus : Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 57-622

Tyre width fitted–Not given 57 mm
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar width 780 mm –Not given
Handlebar BH Lite flat 780mm °Value not published by the brand Lapierre Flat bar Alloy 6061 Top flat, Ø: 31.8 mm °Value not published by the brand
Stem BH SL 80mm, 31,8mm, +/6º °Value not published by the brand Lapierre AL6061 Alloy, -6°, Ø: 31.8 mm °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model BH Lite 31,6mm, 420mm °Value not published by the brand Lapierre Non Suspension Alloy, Ø: 27.2 mm °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.

Ultimate 6.5 · SProrace Cf 5.9 · S
  • Ultimate 6.5 · S
  • Prorace Cf 5.9 · S

Stack and reach

570580590600610620630640380390400410420430440↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Ultimate 6.5 · S — Reach (mm) 410 · Stack (mm) 605Prorace Cf 5.9 · S — Reach (mm) 410 · Stack (mm) 598
  • Ultimate 6.5 · S Ultimate 6.5 · S — Reach (mm) 410 · Stack (mm) 605
  • Prorace Cf 5.9 · S Prorace Cf 5.9 · S — Reach (mm) 410 · Stack (mm) 598
Geometry12 differences
SizeSame for all S S
ReachSame for all 410 mm 410 mm
Stack 605 mm 598 mm −7 mm
Top tube (effective) 583 mm 581 mm −2 mm
Seat tube 380 mm 390 mm +10 mm
Head tube 95 mm 85 mm −10 mm
Head angle 68.5° 68° −0.5°
Seat angle 75° 74° −1°
ChainstaysSame for all 420 mm 420 mm
Wheelbase 1,093 mm 1,086 mm −7 mm
Front centre 681 mm 675 mm −6 mm
BB drop 65 mm 67 mm +2 mm
BB height 309 mm 307 mm −2 mm
Fork offset 51 mm 43 mm −8 mm
Trail 93 mm 105 mm +12 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do BH Ultimate 6.5 and Lapierre Prorace Cf 5.9 come with?

BH Ultimate 6.5: Shimano Deore 6100 12sp shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur. Lapierre Prorace Cf 5.9: Shimano Deore M6100 12 vitesses.

How do BH Ultimate 6.5 and Lapierre Prorace Cf 5.9 compare on geometry?

In size S, BH Ultimate 6.5 has a stack of 605 mm for a reach of 410 mm; in size S, Lapierre Prorace Cf 5.9 has 598 mm for 410 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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