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Lapierre Xr 5.9 vs BH Lynx Race 6.5

Lapierre Xr 5.9, side view

Lapierre

Xr 5.9

BH Lynx Race 6.5, side view

BH

Lynx Race 6.5

Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2027
Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 17 differences, line by line.

Lapierre Xr 5.9, side viewLapierreLapierre Xr 5.9
BH Lynx Race 6.5, side viewBHBH Lynx Race 6.5

At a glance

  • Lapierre Xr 5.9 is the newer model (2027).
Key specs8 differences
Model year 2027 2026
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

Cadre : HIGH Carbon

 Carbon
As printed

high modulus T1100 and T800 carbon fibres, Evo Carbon Lay Up

Suspension Full suspension, 120 / 120 mm
As printed

Débattement arrière : 120 mm

 Full suspension, 120 mm
As printed

Rear shock: Fox Float Evol Performance, 190x45mm, DCL, DRM, CMF

Fork model Rockshox SID Select 3P, Charger RL Remote, Debonair+
As printed

Fourche : Rockshox SID Select 3P, Charger RL Remote, Debonair+, 120 mm

 Fox 34SC Performance Push to Lock, 120mm
Shock Rockshox SID Luxe Select+ 3P, 185x50 mm, Trunnion Higher range
As printed

Amortisseur : Rockshox SID Luxe Select+ 3P, 185x50 mm, Trunnion

 Fox Float Evol Performance, 190x45mm, DCL, DRM, CMF
Wheelset 29" · XLC WR-M49 SL Disc 30/622 32H 6 °Value not published by the brand 29" · Race Face Aeffect, 32H, 27mm internal
DrivetrainSame for all 1×12 1×12
Groupset Shimano Deore M7200 12 vitesses
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Shimano Deore RD-M7200-SGS 12s, Shadow

 Shimano Deore 6100 shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur, 12sp
As printed

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

Brake model Shimano Hydraulic Disc brake BR-MT420 °Value not published by the brand Shimano M6100 180mm / Shimano M6100 160mm
Seatpost Dropper · XLC Dropperpost SP-T21 Dia. 31.6 mm, Travel: 125mm 405 mm
As printed

Tige de selle : XLC Dropperpost SP-T21 Dia. 31.6 mm, Travel: 125mm 405 mm

 Dropper · Race Face Aeffect 31,6mm, 125mm Drop
As printed

Race Face Aeffect, 31.6mm, 125mm drop

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Lapierre Xr 5.9

Lapierre Xr 5.9

BH Lynx Race 6.5

BH Lynx Race 6.5

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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.

  • Xr 5.9 · Mountain bike very demanding, average equipment.
  • Lynx Race 6.5 · Mountain bike rather demanding, rather nimble, average equipment.
Terrain
Lapierre Xr 5.9 84%BH Lynx Race 6.5 64%3 bikes1 bike6 bikes6 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike2 bikes1 bike4 bikes1 bike3 bikes1 bike4 bikes · BH Lynx Race 6.51 bike4 bikes2 bikes1 bike4 bikes5 bikes · Lapierre Xr 5.92 bikes2 bikes1 bike5 bikes1 bike
EasyDemanding
Lapierre Xr 5.9BH Lynx Race 6.5other 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

CONÇU POUR LES COURSES XC, LES MARATHONS ET LES TRAILS RAPIDES / course XCO

 Cross-country
As printed

Mountain > Cross Country > LYNX RACE (breadcrumb)

Frame and fork
Bottom bracket–Not given Shimano PF92
Seatpost diameterSame for all 31.6 mm °Value not published by the brand 31.6 mm
Suspension
Fork travelSame for all 120 mm 120 mm
Rear travel 120 mm –Not given
Drivetrain4 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Shimano Deore RD-M7200-SGS 12s, Shadow

 Shimano
As printed

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

Mixed groupset–Not given yes
ShiftingSame for all Mechanical
As printed

Levier de vitesse droit : Shimano Triggershift Deore SL-M6200-IR, Rapidfire+

 Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano XT 12sp Shimano Deore

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 Deore FC-M6200 2-Piece Crankset
As printed

Pédalier : Deore FC-M6200 2-Piece Crankset

 Shimano MT510-1, 175mm, 32T, 55mm
Cassette Shimano Deore CS-M6200-12, MICRO SPLINE
As printed

Cassette : Shimano Deore CS-M6200-12, MICRO SPLINE

 Shimano Deore 6100, 10/51
Rear derailleur Shimano Deore RD-M7200-SGS 12s, Shadow °Value not published by the brand Shimano XT 12sp °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Shifters Shimano Triggershift Deore SL-M6200-IR, Rapidfire+ °Value not published by the brand Shimano Deore °Value not published by the brand
Crank length–Not given 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 Deore Disque hydraulique

Wheels and tyres3 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Taile des roues 29

 700c / 29"
As printed

Maxxis Rekon 29x2.25 FR / Maxxis Ikon 29x2.25 R

RimsSame for all Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Rim inner width 30 mm 27 mm −3 mm
Tyres Continental Trinotal Trail Grip 60-622
As printed

Pneus : Continental Trinotal Trail Grip 60-622

 Maxxis Rekon 29x2.25 FR / Maxxis Ikon 29x2.25 R
Tyre width fitted 60 mm 57 mm °Value not published by the brand−3 mm
Cockpit and seatpost2 differences
Dropper travelSame for all 125 mm 125 mm
Handlebar width–Not given 780 mm
Handlebar XLC Flat bar HB-M30, Dia. 31.8 mm, backsweep 9° °Value not published by the brand BH LITE Flat 780mm °Value not published by the brand
Stem–Not given FIT Race EVO 60mm 31,8mm 6º °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model XLC Dropperpost SP-T21 Dia. 31.6 mm, Travel: 125mm 405 mm °Value not published by the brand Race Face Aeffect 31,6mm, 125mm Drop °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Max total weight 120 kg –Not given
Mounts and storage
Bottle mounts–Not given 2

° 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.

Lynx Race 6.5 · S
  • Lynx Race 6.5 · S

Stack and reach

550560570580590600610620390400410420430440450↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Lynx Race 6.5 · S — Reach (mm) 420 · Stack (mm) 588.9
  • Lynx Race 6.5 · S Lynx Race 6.5 · S — Reach (mm) 420 · Stack (mm) 588.9
Geometry
Size–Not given S
Reach–Not given 420 mm
Stack–Not given 589 mm
Top tube (effective)–Not given 567 mm
Seat tube–Not given 400 mm
Head tube–Not given 90 mm
Head angle–Not given 67°
Seat angle–Not given 76°
Chainstays–Not given 430 mm
Wheelbase–Not given 1,136 mm
Front centre–Not given 702 mm
BB drop–Not given 40 mm
BB height–Not given 334 mm
Fork offset–Not given 50 mm
Trail–Not given 105 mm

Where to buy them

Compare the whole Lapierre Xr rangeCompare the whole BH Lynx range

Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Lapierre Xr 5.9 and BH Lynx Race 6.5 come with?

Lapierre Xr 5.9: Shimano Deore M7200 12 vitesses. BH Lynx Race 6.5: Shimano Deore 6100 shifters, Shimano XT 8100 rear derailleur, 12sp.

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