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New Lynx from BH BikesLighter, stiffer, better

Ludwig Döhl

 · 06.07.2018

New Lynx from BH Bikes: lighter, stiffer, betterPhoto: Wolfgang Watzke
New Lynx from BH Bikes: lighter, stiffer, better
Last year, BH Bikes presented the Lynx trail bike in aluminium, now the Spaniards are adding a carbon version. We have already ridden the 29er with 130 millimetres of travel.

Actually, everything remains the same. Because the new BH Lynx 5 Carbonwhich will be on show for the first time at Eurobike 2018 in Friedrichshafen, has the same geometry and an identical rear triangle as the model already available for the BH Lynx 5 Aluminium shown in model year 2018. It therefore remains a trail bike with large 29er wheels and 130 millimetres of suspension travel. The only difference: the new frame is made of carbon fibre. The carbon fibre chassis should weigh just 2200 grams without the shock and be significantly stiffer than its aluminium brother. The carbon frame is used on all Lynx 5 models above the 3700 euro mark. Below this, there are still three cheaper models from 1900 euros with the familiar aluminium frame.

The BH Lynx 5 Carbon weighs 13.4 kg with Shimano pedals.Photo: Wolfgang Watzke The BH Lynx 5 Carbon weighs 13.4 kg with Shimano pedals. The centrepiece of the Lynx Fully series from BH Bikes is the split pivot rear suspension system, which is also used on the latest addition, the Lynx 5 Carbon. The design decouples the drivetrain, brakes and suspension, so that no drivetrain influences make pedalling more difficult and the suspension is always active.Photo: Wolfgang Watzke The centrepiece of the Lynx Fully series from BH Bikes is the split pivot rear suspension system, which is also used on the latest addition, the Lynx 5 Carbon. The design decouples the drivetrain, brakes and suspension, so that no drivetrain influences make pedalling more difficult and the suspension is always active. The damper is mounted floating in the rear triangle. This means that it is not attached to the main frame at any point, but is bolted to two movable points in the rear triangle.Photo: Wolfgang Watzke The damper is mounted floating in the rear triangle. This means that it is not attached to the main frame at any point, but is bolted to two movable points in the rear triangle. The rear pivot point of the rear triangle is located directly on the axle of the rear wheel. Trek uses a similar design on its mountain bikes (Trek ABP), but the American company does not have a floating rear shock.Photo: Wolfgang Watzke The rear pivot point of the rear triangle is located directly on the axle of the rear wheel. Trek uses a similar design on its mountain bikes (Trek ABP), but the American company does not have a floating rear shock. The threads of the rear brake are not laminated into the carbon, but are located in two removable bolts. If the thread is defective, only the bolt needs to be replaced and not the entire rear triangle.Photo: Wolfgang Watzke The threads of the rear brake are not laminated into the carbon, but are located in two removable bolts. If the thread is defective, only the bolt needs to be replaced and not the entire rear triangle. The internally routed cables were already standard on last year's aluminium model.Photo: Wolfgang Watzke The internally routed cables were already standard on last year's aluminium model. We were able to ride the new BH Lynx 5 Carbon during the Eurobike Media Days on the Frommes Trail in the Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis bike park. Our first impression: The Split Pivot rear suspension works well on the descents and the handling of the bike is pleasant. Neither in the tight bends nor on the fast straights can the bike be rattled. Downhill, the Michelin tyres in particular limit the potential of the trail bike. The riding position has a slightly sporty character and should appeal to touring bikers in particular. Photo: Wolfgang Watzke We were able to ride the new BH Lynx 5 Carbon during the Eurobike Media Days on the Frommes Trail in the Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis bike park. Our first impression: The Split Pivot rear suspension works well on the descents and the handling of the bike is pleasant. Neither in the tight bends nor on the fast straights can the bike be rattled. Downhill, the Michelin tyres in particular limit the potential of the trail bike. The riding position has a slightly sporty character and should appeal to touring bikers in particular. In line with the current trend, the head angle is pleasantly slack (66.5 degrees), the reach increases to 455 millimetres (in size L) compared to its predecessor, the Lynx 4.8, and the chainstays shrink to a moderate 435 millimetres.Photo: Hersteller In line with the current trend, the head angle is pleasantly slack (66.5 degrees), the reach increases to 455 millimetres (in size L) compared to its predecessor, the Lynx 4.8, and the chainstays shrink to a moderate 435 millimetres.
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Additional version with more suspension travel

In addition to the normal version of the BH Lynx 5, the carbon frame also comes in a long-travel version with a 150 mm fork. The frame remains identical and the suspension travel at the rear also remains 130 millimetres on the LT version. However, the geometry changes slightly due to the longer fork. Instead of the 34 mm fork from Fox, the LT version uses a Fox 36. In addition to the Lynx 5 Carbon LT for 5300 euros, there is also an aluminium version with a long fork for 3900 euros for 2019.

The longer fork lowers the steering angle of the LT version by half a degree. However, the frame itself remains the same.Photo: Hersteller The longer fork lowers the steering angle of the LT version by half a degree. However, the frame itself remains the same.
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