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BHLynx Race
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Origin
The Lynx Race is BH's XC race weapon, developed directly with the BH Coloma WorldCup team in the Spanish Basque Country. Its Split Pivot suspension — already proven in previous generations — was redesigned in 2024 with oversized main-pivot bearings to stiffen the rear triangle by 35%, giving the WorldCup riders more precise handling at high speed without sacrificing the suspension sensitivity that makes it competitive on technical courses.
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Specifications
- Frame
- HCIM (Hollow Core Internal Moulding) carbon, T1100 + T800 high-modulus fibres; Evo Carbon or Performance Carbon lay-up depending on build tier; 148×12 mm thru-axle, PF92 BB, UDH
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- 1×12 across the range: Shimano SLX 7100 (entry) through Shimano XTR Di2 (top); SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type on select builds
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc (flat-mount rear); specific brands/models vary by build tier
- Wheels
- 29" or 27.5" tubeless-ready (build-dependent); Race Face Aeffect TLR or BH Evo Alloy
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Split Pivot rear suspension decouples braking from travel — precise even under heavy braking
- HCIM carbon construction delivers exceptional stiffness-to-weight in a race-proven platform
- Wide build range from entry SLX to top-spec XTR Di2 means accessible entry point
−Weaknesses
- Race geometry is demanding — not comfortable for casual or endurance XC riders
- PF92 bottom bracket can develop creaking without careful installation and maintenance
- Short chainstays (430 mm) limit straight-line stability at speed on rough terrain
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