BH Bikes LYNX RACE 8.0

The "LYNX RACE 8.0" model from BH Bikes, released in 2024, is a high-performance mountain bike that impresses with its high-quality components and innovative technologies. Priced at 4,899 EUR, this bike offers a wide range of technical features that will appeal to both ambitious amateur cyclists and competitive athletes.

The frame of the LYNX RACE 8.0 is made of carbon, ensuring high stability whilst remaining lightweight. The maximum load capacity is 165 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 12 kg. This combination of lightness and robustness makes it particularly well-suited to challenging routes.

The bike is fitted with Shimano M6000 180mm disc brakes, which ensure reliable braking performance. The derailleurs and shift levers are from the Shimano XT 8100 series and offer 12 gears, enabling precise and smooth gear changes.

The suspension fork is a Fox 34SC Factory Push to Lock Kabolt with 100 mm of travel, whilst the rear shock is a Fox DPS Evol Performance model, which also offers 100 mm of travel. These components ensure optimum suspension performance and a comfortable ride, even on uneven terrain.

The bottom bracket and crankset are also from Shimano – specifically the XT 8100 series – featuring a 34-tooth chainring and a crank arm length of 175 mm. The drivetrain is also completed by the Shimano XT series, which ensures high reliability and durability.

The handlebars are a BH SL Top Flat model with a width of 780 mm and a rise of 10 mm. The grips are BH Control Grips, which ensure a secure grip. The stem is a BH FIT model with a length of 60 mm and a diameter of 31.8 mm, at an angle of -6 degrees. The headset is from Acros and is an ICR FIT 36/45 model with Block Lock 160.

The rims on the LYNX RACE 8.0 are Race Face Aeffect TLR models, 27 mm wide and featuring 32 spokes. The tyres are Maxxis Ardent EXO 2.25 at the front and Maxxis Ikon EXO 2.25 at the rear, which impress with their robust construction and good grip. The spokes are made from Inox 2.0 material, whilst the front and rear hubs are Shimano MT400/410 models.

The saddle is a Prologo Scratch M5, which ensures a high level of comfort, whilst the seatpost is a BH SL with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 420 mm. The bike is also FIT-compatible, offering additional adjustment options.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 490 mm, a stack of 644 mm, a seat tube length of 500 mm and a top tube length of 643 mm. The head tube angle is 67 degrees, the seat tube angle is 76 degrees, the head tube length measures 120 mm and the chainstay length is 430 mm. The bottom bracket height is 400 mm.

In summary, the LYNX RACE 8.0 from BH Bikes offers an impressive combination of advanced technology, high quality and well-thought-out geometry, making it an excellent companion for demanding mountain bike tours.