BH Lynx 5: A 29” trail bike for everyone
BH have just dropped a carbon version of their popular Lynx 5 aluminium bike. Soon the beautiful trail bike will also be available in a version with more travel — the same model that is currently successfully racing in the EWS circuit.
BH used the aluminium Lynx 5 as a base to develop a new carbon version of their 130-mm trail bike. In addition they launched two LT models with 150 mm forks and a downhill-oriented spec for all aggressive riders who are seeking more travel. We took a closer look at the long-travel high-end version — the Lynx 5 LT-Carbon 7.9.
BH Lynx 5 models
The BH Lynx 5 is available with 8 spec options. The model range kicks off with the cheapest of the 4 aluminium versions at € 1,899 and ends with the high-end carbon model for € 6,999. Here are the specs for the two exciting high-end models.
BH Lynx 5 LT Carbon 7.9
Fork FOX 36 Factory Grip2 150 mm
Shock FOX DPX2 Factory Evol 130 mm
Brakes Shimano XTR Trail
Groupset SRAM GX Eagle
Seatpost Bike Yoke Revive 125mm
Stem BH SL 60 mm
Handlebars BH Evo Carbon Riser 760 mm
Wheelset BH Evo T30
Tires Michelin Wild Enduro
Price € 5,299
BH Lynx 5 Carbon
Fork FOX 34 Factory 130mm
Shock FOX DPS Factory Evol 130 mm
Brakes Shimano XTR Trail
Groupset SRAM GX Eagle
Seatpost Bike Yoke Revive 125mm
Stem BH SL 60 mm
Handlebars BH Evo Carbon Riser 760 mm
Wheelset BH Evo T30
Tires Michelin Wild AM/Force AM
Price € 6,999
The geometry of the BH Lynx 5 and Lynx 5 LT
The geometry tables clearly show the strong downhill/sport orientation of the LT models. The short-travel version is aimed at riders who are looking for an agile bike they can also use for touring.
BH Lynx 5
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 400 mm | 440 mm | 480 mm | 520 mm |
| Top Tube | 583 mm | 597 mm | 616 mm | 635 mm |
| Head Tube | 105 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Head Angle | 66,5° | 66,5° | 66,5° | 66,5° |
| Seat Tube | 75,5° | 75,5° | 75,5° | 75,5° |
| Chainstays | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm |
| BB Drop | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1160 mm | 1175 mm | 1194 mm | 1214 mm |
| Reach | 425 mm | 440 mm | 455 mm | 471 mm |
| Stack | 601 mm | 606 mm | 615 mm | 624 mm |
BH Lynx 5 LT
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube height | 400 mm | 440 mm | 480 mm | 520 mm |
| Top Tube (horizontal) | 583 mm | 597 mm | 616 mm | 635 mm |
| Head Tube | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Head Angle | 65° | 65° | 65° | 65° |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
| Chain stays | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm |
| BB Drop | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1160 mm | 1175 mm | 1194 mm | 1214 mm |
| Reach | 420 mm | 435 mm | 450 mm | 465 mm |
| Stack | 620 mm | 626 mm | 635 mm | 642 mm |
First impressions
At BH’s Eurobike stand the Lynx 5 Carbon LT versions impressed us with some rather beautiful lines. We are curious to see how BH’s trail-bike will perform on the trail with its powerful suspension combo and the well thought-out spec.
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