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Orbea Oiz M20 vs BH Lynx Sls 6.5

Orbea Oiz M20, side view

Orbea

Oiz M20

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.

Orbea Oiz M20, side viewOrbeaOrbea Oiz M20
BH Lynx Sls 6.5, side viewBHBH Lynx Sls 6.5

At a glance

  • Orbea Oiz M20 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano XT, against Shimano XT, Deore.
  • Orbea Oiz M20 has 10 mm more fork travel than BH Lynx Sls 6.5.
  • Orbea Oiz M20 is the newer model (2027).
Key specs8 differences
Model year 2027 2026
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

Material: Carbon

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

Type de Suspension: Tout Suspendu

 Full suspension, 110 / 80 mm °Value not published by the brand
Fork model FOX 34 SL FACTORY - GRIP SL 120 mm FOX 34SL Performance PTL 2P °Value not published by the brand
Shock FOX FLOAT SL FACTORY 190x45 mm °Value not published by the brandHigher range FOX Float SL Performance PTL 2P 190x40 °Value not published by the brand
Wheelset 29" · OQUO MP28PRO (29"Front / 29"Rear) °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 XT Higher range Shimano XT, Deore °Value not published by the brand
Brake model Shimano MT600 °Value not published by the brand Shimano Deore °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost Rigid · OC Mountain Control MC22 °Value not published by the brand Rigid · XFusion Manic 31,6mm, 125mm °Value not published by the brand

Prices

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Orbea Oiz M20

Orbea Oiz M20

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.

  • Oiz M20 · Mountain bike rather demanding, rather stable, rather high equipment.
  • Lynx Sls 6.5 · Mountain bike all-round, neutral handling, average equipment.
Terrain
Orbea Oiz M20 62%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 bikes2 bikes · Orbea Oiz M202 bikes1 bike4 bikes1 bike2 bikes5 bikes4 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike5 bikes1 bike
EasyDemanding
Handling
Orbea Oiz M20 60%BH Lynx Sls 6.5 48%4 bikes1 bike2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike7 bikes1 bike2 bikes5 bikes · BH Lynx Sls 6.51 bike2 bikes1 bike2 bikes · Orbea Oiz M201 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike5 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes1 bike
NimbleStable
Orbea Oiz M20BH 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 Cross-country °Value not published by the brand
Frame and fork1 difference
Bottom bracket BSA, 73mm, threaded °Value not published by the brand Shimano PF92 °Value not published by the brand
Suspension1 difference
Fork travel 120 mm 110 mm °Value not published by the brand−10 mm
Rear travel–Not given 80 mm °Value not published by the brand
Drivetrain4 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Antriebsmarke: Shimano

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

Shimano XT M8200 SGS Shadow Plus Shimano XT M8200 I-Spec EV

 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 Shimano XT M8200 34T °Value not published by the brand Shimano MT5101 175mm, 32T, 55mm °Value not published by the brand
Cassette Shimano CS-M8200 10-51t 12-Speed °Value not published by the brand Shimano Deore 10/51 °Value not published by the brand
Rear derailleur Shimano XT M8200 SGS Shadow Plus °Value not published by the brand Shimano XT 12sp °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Shimano XT M8200 I-Spec EV °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano Deore °Value not published by the brand
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 tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand
Rims–Not given Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Tyres Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR °Value not published by the brand Pirelli Scorpion XCM2.4SP FR/ Pirelli Scorpion XCH2.4SP R °Value not published by the brand
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar width–Not given 780 mm °Value not published by the brand
Handlebar OC Handlebar MP30 °Value not published by the brand Lite 31,8mm 780mm 9º °Value not published by the brand
Stem OC Mountain Performance 21, -6º °Value not published by the brand FIT Race EVO 60mm 31,8mm 6º °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model OC Mountain Control MC22 °Value not published by the brand XFusion Manic 31,6mm, 125mm °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.

Oiz M20 · MLynx Sls 6.5 · M
  • Oiz M20 · M
  • Lynx Sls 6.5 · M

Stack and reach

560570580590600610620630410420430440450460470480↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Oiz M20 · M — Reach (mm) 450 · Stack (mm) 595.5Lynx Sls 6.5 · M — Reach (mm) 445 · Stack (mm) 590.6
  • Oiz M20 · M Oiz M20 · M — Reach (mm) 450 · Stack (mm) 595.5
  • Lynx Sls 6.5 · M Lynx Sls 6.5 · M — Reach (mm) 445 · Stack (mm) 590.6
Geometry13 differences
SizeSame for all M M
Reach 450 mm 445 mm −5 mm
Stack 596 mm 591 mm −5 mm
Top tube (effective) 591 mm 592 mm +1 mm
Seat tube 430 mm 440 mm +10 mm
Head tubeSame for all 90 mm 90 mm
Head angle 66.8° 67° +0.2°
Seat angle 76.7° 76° −0.7°
Chainstays 430 mm 426 mm −4 mm
Wheelbase 1,163 mm 1,149 mm −14 mm
Front centre 736 mm 724 mm −12 mm
Standover 775 mm –Not given
BB drop 42 mm 50 mm +8 mm
BB height 335 mm 324 mm −11 mm
Fork offset 44 mm 48 mm +4 mm
Trail 113 mm 107 mm −6 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Orbea Oiz M20 and BH Lynx Sls 6.5 come with?

Orbea Oiz M20: Shimano XT. BH Lynx Sls 6.5: Shimano XT, Deore.

How do Orbea Oiz M20 and BH Lynx Sls 6.5 compare on geometry?

In size M, Orbea Oiz M20 has a stack of 596 mm for a reach of 450 mm; in size M, BH Lynx Sls 6.5 has 591 mm for 445 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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