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Lapierre Xr 6.9 vs BH Lynx Sls 6.5

Lapierre Xr 6.9, side view

Lapierre

Xr 6.9

BH Lynx Sls 6.5, side view

BH

Lynx Sls 6.5

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2027
Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 18 differences, line by line.

At a glance

  • Lapierre Xr 6.9 has 10 mm more fork travel than BH Lynx Sls 6.5.
  • Lapierre Xr 6.9 is the newer model (2027).
Key specs8 differences
Model year 2027 2026
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

Cadre : HIGH Carbon

Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Suspension Full suspension, 120 / 120 mm
As printed

Débattement arrière : 120 mm

Full suspension, 110 / 80 mm °Value not published by the brand
Fork model Rockshox SID Select 3P, Charger RL Remote, Debonair+
As printed

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

FOX 34SL Performance PTL 2P °Value not published by the brand
Shock Rockshox SID Luxe Select+ 3P, 185x50 mm, Trunnion Higher range
As printed

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

FOX Float SL Performance PTL 2P 190x40 °Value not published by the brand
Wheelset 29" · XLC WR-M49 SL Disc 30/622 32H 6 °Value not published by the brand 29" · Race Face Aeffect 32H 27mm internal °Value not published by the brand
DrivetrainSame for all 1×12 1×12
Groupset Shimano Deore M6250 12 vitesses
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Shimano Deore RD-M6250-SGS 12s, Shadow, wireless

Shimano XT, Deore °Value not published by the brand
Brake model Shimano Hydraulic Disc brake Deore BR-M6220 °Value not published by the brand Shimano Deore °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost Dropper · JD Dropperpost YSI36 Dia. 31.6 mm
As printed

Tige de selle : JD Dropperpost YSI36 Dia. 31.6 mm, L: 390 mm, Travel: 100 mm 390 mm

Rigid · XFusion Manic 31,6mm, 125mm °Value not published by the brand

Prices

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

Lapierre Xr 6.9

Lapierre Xr 6.9

BH Lynx Sls 6.5

BH Lynx Sls 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 6.9 · Mountain bike very demanding, rather high equipment.
  • Lynx Sls 6.5 · Mountain bike all-round, neutral handling, average equipment.
Terrain
Lapierre Xr 6.9 84%BH Lynx Sls 6.5 53%3 bikes1 bike6 bikes6 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike2 bikes1 bike5 bikes · BH Lynx Sls 6.51 bike3 bikes1 bike3 bikes1 bike4 bikes2 bikes1 bike4 bikes5 bikes · Lapierre Xr 6.92 bikes2 bikes1 bike5 bikes1 bike
EasyDemanding
Lapierre Xr 6.9BH Lynx Sls 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 °Value not published by the brand
Frame and fork
Bottom bracket–Not given Shimano PF92 °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost diameter 31.6 mm °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Suspension2 differences
Fork travel 120 mm 110 mm °Value not published by the brand−10 mm
Rear travel 120 mm 80 mm °Value not published by the brand−40 mm
Drivetrain5 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Shimano Deore RD-M6250-SGS 12s, Shadow, wireless

Shimano °Value not published by the brand
Shifting Electronic, wireless
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Shimano Deore RD-M6250-SGS 12s, Shadow, wireless

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 °Value not published by the brand
Chainring teeth Deore FC-M6200 2-Piece Crankset
As printed

Pédalier : Deore FC-M6200 2-Piece Crankset

Shimano MT5101 175mm, 32T, 55mm °Value not published by the brand
Cassette Shimano Deore CS-M6200-12, MICRO SPLINE
As printed

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

Shimano Deore 10/51 °Value not published by the brand
Rear derailleur Shimano Deore RD-M6250-SGS 12s, Shadow, wireless °Value not published by the brand Shimano XT 12sp °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Shifters Shimano Triggershift Deore SW-M6250-IR, I-SPEC EV °Value not published by the brand Shimano Deore °Value not published by the brand
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Deore Disque hydraulique

Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Deore Disque hydraulique

Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Taile des roues 29

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 width 30 mm –Not given
Tyres Continental Trinotal Trail Grip 60-622
As printed

Pneus : Continental Trinotal Trail Grip 60-622

Pirelli Scorpion XCM2.4SP FR/ Pirelli Scorpion XCH2.4SP R °Value not published by the brand
Tyre width fitted 60 mm –Not given
Cockpit and seatpost2 differences
Dropper travel 100 mm –Not given
Handlebar width–Not given 780 mm °Value not published by the brand
Handlebar XLC Flat bar HB-M30, Dia. 31.8 mm, backsweep 9° °Value not published by the brand Lite 31,8mm 780mm 9º °Value not published by the brand
Stem–Not given FIT Race EVO 60mm 31,8mm 6º °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model JD Dropperpost YSI36 Dia. 31.6 mm °Value not published by the brand XFusion Manic 31,6mm, 125mm °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Max total weight 120 kg –Not given

° 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 Sls 6.5 · M
  • Lynx Sls 6.5 · M

Stack and reach

560570580590600610620630410420430440450460470480↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Lynx Sls 6.5 · M — Reach (mm) 445 · Stack (mm) 590.6
  • Lynx Sls 6.5 · M Lynx Sls 6.5 · M — Reach (mm) 445 · Stack (mm) 590.6
Geometry
Size–Not given M
Reach–Not given 445 mm
Stack–Not given 591 mm
Top tube (effective)–Not given 592 mm
Seat tube–Not given 440 mm
Head tube–Not given 90 mm
Head angle–Not given 67°
Seat angle–Not given 76°
Chainstays–Not given 426 mm
Wheelbase–Not given 1,149 mm
Front centre–Not given 724 mm
BB drop–Not given 50 mm
BB height–Not given 324 mm
Fork offset–Not given 48 mm
Trail–Not given 107 mm

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Lapierre Xr 6.9 and BH Lynx Sls 6.5 come with?

Lapierre Xr 6.9: Shimano Deore M6250 12 vitesses. BH Lynx Sls 6.5: Shimano XT, Deore.

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