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BH Ultimate 7.0 vs BH Ultimate 7.5

BH Ultimate 7.0, side view

BH

Ultimate 7.0

BH Ultimate 7.5, side view

BH

Ultimate 7.5

Mid-rangeCross-countryHardtailCarbon2026
Mid-rangeCross-countryHardtailCarbon2026

Two builds of the BH Ultimate line: 10 differences, mostly in the components.

BH Ultimate 7.0, side viewBHBH Ultimate 7.0
BH Ultimate 7.5, side viewBHBH Ultimate 7.5

At a glance

  • BH Ultimate 7.5 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano SLX M7100 shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur, against Shimano Deore 6100 12sp shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur.
Key specs4 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

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

SuspensionSame for all Hardtail, 100 mm
As printed

BH Ultimate: XC Hardtail Mountain Bikes

 Hardtail, 100 mm
As printed

BH Ultimate: XC Hardtail Mountain Bikes

Fork model Fox 32 Rythm Grip Lock 100mm Fox 34 SC Performance Remote Lock 100mm Higher range
WheelsetSame for all 29" · Race Face Aeffect 32H 27mm internal; Shimano MT400/410 32H hubs 29" · Race Face Aeffect 32H 27mm internal; Shimano MT400/410 32H hubs
DrivetrainSame for all 1×12 1×12
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 SLX M7100 shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur Higher range
As printed

Shifters: Shimano SLX M7100; Rear derailleur: Shimano XT 8100 12sp

Brake model Shimano MT400
As printed

Front Shimano MT400 180mm; Rear Shimano MT400 160mm

 Shimano XT
As printed

Front Shimano XT 180mm; Rear Shimano XT 160mm

Seatpost Rigid · BH Lite 31,6mm, 420mm °Value not published by the brand Rigid · Race Face Aeffect 31,6mm, 125mm Drop °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.

  • Ultimate 7.0 · Mountain bike made for very smooth ground, very nimble, average equipment.
  • Ultimate 7.5 · Mountain bike made for very smooth ground, very nimble, average equipment.
Terrain
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EasyDemanding
Handling
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NimbleStable
BH Ultimate 7.0BH Ultimate 7.5other 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

BH Ultimate: XC Hardtail Mountain Bikes

Frame and fork
Bottom bracketSame for all Shimano PF92
As printed

Bottom bracket: Shimano PF92

 Shimano PF92
As printed

Bottom bracket: Shimano PF92

Cable routingSame for all Internal
As printed

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

 Internal
As printed

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

Seatpost diameterSame for all 31.6 mm 31.6 mm
Suspension
Fork travelSame for all 100 mm 100 mm
Drivetrain3 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

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

 Shimano
As printed

Shifters: Shimano SLX M7100; Rear derailleur: Shimano XT 8100 12sp

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

Shimano XT 12sp Shimano Deore

 Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano XT 12sp Shimano SLX

ChainringsSame for all 1 °Value not published by the brand 1 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth Shimano MT510-1 175mm 32T 55mm Shimano XT 8120 175mm 34T 55mm
Cassette Shimano Deore 6100 10/51 Shimano XT 8100 10/51 Higher range
Rear derailleurSame for all Shimano XT 12sp °Value not published by the brand Shimano XT 12sp °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Shimano Deore °Value not published by the brand Shimano SLX °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Crank lengthSame for all 175 mm 175 mm
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 XT Disque hydraulique

Front rotorSame for all 180 mm 180 mm
Rear rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Inner tubes: Chaoyang 29x21.10/2.35

 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand
RimsSame for all Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Rim inner widthSame for all 27 mm 27 mm
Tyres Maxxis Ardent RaceIkon EXO2.20 Pirelli Scorpion XCM 2.4 SP FR/XCH 2.4 SP R
Cockpit and seatpost2 differences
Handlebar widthSame for all 780 mm 780 mm
Handlebar BH Lite flat 780mm °Value not published by the brand BH SL midflat 780mm, 10mm rise, 6º back °Value not published by the brand
StemSame for all BH SL 80mm, 31,8mm, +/6º °Value not published by the brand BH SL 80mm, 31,8mm, +/6º °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model BH Lite 31,6mm, 420mm °Value not published by the brand Race Face Aeffect 31,6mm, 125mm Drop °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 7.0 · SUltimate 7.5 · S
  • Ultimate 7.0 · S
  • Ultimate 7.5 · S

Stack and reach

570580590600610620630640380390400410420430440↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Ultimate 7.0 · S — Reach (mm) 410 · Stack (mm) 605Ultimate 7.5 · S — Reach (mm) 410 · Stack (mm) 605
  • Ultimate 7.0 · S Ultimate 7.0 · S — Reach (mm) 410 · Stack (mm) 605
  • Ultimate 7.5 · S Ultimate 7.5 · S — Reach (mm) 410 · Stack (mm) 605
Geometry
SizeSame for all S S
ReachSame for all 410 mm 410 mm
StackSame for all 605 mm 605 mm
Top tube (effective)Same for all 583 mm 583 mm
Seat tubeSame for all 380 mm 380 mm
Head tubeSame for all 95 mm 95 mm
Head angleSame for all 68.5° 68.5°
Seat angleSame for all 75° 75°
ChainstaysSame for all 420 mm 420 mm
WheelbaseSame for all 1,093 mm 1,093 mm
Front centreSame for all 681 mm 681 mm
BB dropSame for all 65 mm 65 mm
BB heightSame for all 309 mm 309 mm
Fork offsetSame for all 51 mm 51 mm
TrailSame for all 93 mm 93 mm

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do BH Ultimate 7.0 and BH Ultimate 7.5 come with?

BH Ultimate 7.0: Shimano Deore 6100 12sp shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur. BH Ultimate 7.5: Shimano SLX M7100 shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur.

How do BH Ultimate 7.0 and BH Ultimate 7.5 compare on geometry?

In size S, BH Ultimate 7.0 has a stack of 605 mm for a reach of 410 mm; in size S, BH Ultimate 7.5 has 605 mm for 410 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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