Scott Spark RC Expert vs BH Lynx Race 7.0

Scott

Spark RC Expert

Lynx Race 7.0

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2027

Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 20 differences, line by line.

ScottScott Spark RC Expert

BHBH Lynx Race 7.0

At a glance

Differences only

BH Lynx Race 7.0 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano XT 8100 shifters and rear derailleur, 12sp, against Shimano XT Di2, Deore.
Scott Spark RC Expert has 20 mm more fork travel than BH Lynx Race 7.0.
Scott Spark RC Expert is the newer model (2027).

Key specs7 differences

Model year 2027 2026

Weight 11.8 kg ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Frame Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Carbon

As printed

high modulus carbon fibres (T1100 and T800) - Evo Carbon Lay Up

Suspension Full suspension, 120 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Full suspension, 100 mm

As printed

Rear shock: Fox Float Evol Performance, 190x40mm, DCL, DRM, CMF

Shock Fox Float Factory Traction Control EVOL ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range Fox Float Evol Performance, 190x40mm, DCL, DRM, CMF

Wheelset 29" · Syncros Silverton AL2 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 29" · EVO Alloy 28H 30mm internal 6H Ratchet 40T

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12

Groupset Shimano XT Di2, Deore ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XT 8100 shifters and rear derailleur, 12sp Higher range

As printed

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

Brake model Shimano Deore BR-M6220 4-Piston ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XT 180mm / Shimano XT 160mm Higher range

Seatpost Dropper · Syncros dropper post SP-M100-AL2, 31.6mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Dropper · Race Face Aeffect 31,6mm, 125mm Drop

As printed

Race Face Aeffect 31,6mm, 125mm Drop

Fork model– Fox 34SC Performance Push to Lock 100mm

Prices

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

Scott Spark RC Expert

BH Lynx Race 7.0

Affiliate links: no extra cost for you ♥

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.

Spark RC Expert · Mountain bike very demanding, rather stable, long gearing, rather high equipment.
Lynx Race 7.0 · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, rather nimble, average equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

Scott Spark RC Expert8 km/h - 43 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Scott Spark RC ExpertBH Lynx Race 7.0other 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

Discipline Cross-country Cross-country

As printed

Mountain > Cross Country > LYNX RACE (breadcrumb)

Frame and fork1 difference

Axles Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Spark RC HMF Carbon Gen5, adjustable head angle and fork lock, Syncros Octopus cable integration system Gen2, BSA BB, UDH interface, 12x148mm with 55mm chainlin

–

Bottom bracket Shimano BB-MT501 BSA ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano PF92

Seatpost diameter– 31.6 mm

Suspension1 difference

Fork travel 120 mm 100 mm −20 mm

Drivetrain5 differences

Groupset brand Shimano ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano

As printed

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

Mixed groupset– no

Shifting Electronic, wireless ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano XT Di2 RD-M8250 12-speed, Wireless Electronic Shift System Shimano Deore Di2 SW-M6250

Mechanical ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano XT 12sp Shimano XT

Chainrings 1 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 1 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Gears at the back 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 12

Chainring teeth Shimano XT FC-M8200, 34T ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XT 8120 175mm 34T 55mm

Cassette Shimano Deore CS-M7200, 10-51T ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XT 8100 10/51 Higher range

Rear derailleur Shimano XT Di2 RD-M8250 12-speed, Wireless Electronic Shift System ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range Shimano XT 12sp ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Shimano Deore Di2 SW-M6250 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XT ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Crank length– 175 mm

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano Deore Disque hydrauliqueTige de selle

Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano XT Disque hydraulique

Wheels and tyres3 differences

Wheel size 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c / 29"

As printed

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

Rims Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Aluminium

As printed

EVO Alloy 28H 30mm internal 6H Ratchet 40T

Rim inner width– 30 mm

Tubeless ready yes ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Tyres Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4", 120TPI Foldable Bead, tubeless ready, EXO ^{°Value not published by the brand} Maxxis Rekon 29x2.25 FR/ Maxxis Ikon 29x2.25 R

Tyre width fitted 61 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 57 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}−4 mm

Cockpit and seatpost3 differences

Dropper travel– 125 mm

Handlebar width 740 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 780 mm +40 mm

Handlebar Syncros IC-M100-AL2, -10° angle, back sweep 7°, 740mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} BH SL Top Flat, 780mm, 10mm, Rise ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem– FIT Race EVO 60mm 31,8mm 6º ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Syncros dropper post SP-M100-AL2, 31.6mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Race Face Aeffect 31,6mm, 125mm Drop ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Mounts and storage

Bottle mounts– 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.

Size of Spark RC Expert

Size of Lynx Race 7.0

Differences measured from

Spark RC Expert · M
Lynx Race 7.0 · M

Stack and reach

Spark RC Expert · M Spark RC Expert · M — Reach (mm) 455 · Stack (mm) 591
Lynx Race 7.0 · M Lynx Race 7.0 · M — Reach (mm) 445 · Stack (mm) 588.9

Geometry14 differences

Size M M

Reach 455 mm 445 mm −10 mm

Stack 591 mm 589 mm −2 mm

Top tube (effective) 610 mm 592 mm −18 mm

Seat tube 410 mm 420 mm +10 mm

Head tube 88 mm 90 mm +2 mm

Head angle 65.9° 67° +1.1°

Seat angle 75.3° 76° +0.7°

Chainstays 434 mm 430 mm −4 mm

Wheelbase 1,180 mm 1,161 mm −19 mm

Front centre 750 mm 727 mm −23 mm

Standover 0 mm –

BB drop 44 mm 40 mm −4 mm

BB height 333 mm 334 mm +1 mm

Fork offset 44 mm 50 mm +6 mm

Trail 115 mm 105 mm −10 mm

Stem 60 mm –

Handlebar width 740 mm –

Crank length 170 mm –

Where to buy them

Scott Spark RC Expert
Its full spec sheet Compare the whole Scott Spark range
BH Lynx Race 7.0
Its full spec sheet Compare the whole BH Lynx range

Compare the whole Scott Spark range Compare the whole BH Lynx range

Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Scott Spark RC Expert and BH Lynx Race 7.0 come with?

Scott Spark RC Expert: Shimano XT Di2, Deore. BH Lynx Race 7.0: Shimano XT 8100 shifters and rear derailleur, 12sp.

How do Scott Spark RC Expert and BH Lynx Race 7.0 compare on geometry?

In size M, Scott Spark RC Expert has a stack of 591 mm for a reach of 455 mm; in size M, BH Lynx Race 7.0 has 589 mm for 445 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

Compare other models

Scott Spark RC Expert vs BH Lynx Race 7.0

At a glance

Prices

Character

Gearing

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

Other comparisons