The BH Lynx Race 2024 evolution to a higher level: new features, price, set-ups and first impressions

Mountain bike 30/06/23 12:00 Migue A.

The Spanish brand BH has just launched the new Lynx Race 2024, one of the XC mountain bikes of reference in the current market and with this renewal the model evolves towards a new level of integration and stiffness.

Índice

Key features of the new BH Lynx Race 2024
What's new in the BH Lynx Race 2024
First sensations
BH Lynx Race 2024 models and prices

Key features of the new BH Lynx Race 2024

Split Pivot rear suspension
35% more stiffness between the front triangle and swingarm
Frame made of EVO Carbon Layup
New aesthetics, more streamlined and with better frame integration
New geometry
The frame now accepts 2 bottle holders
Available in 6 models, 4 sizes and 5 colors
From 4.899,9 € to 9.999,9 €

What's new in the BH Lynx Race 2024

Although it has just been officially presented, the truth is that this BH Lynx Race 2024 has already been on a World Cup podium before its launch. David Valero did it in the last Lenzerheide race and here we bring you the first exclusive images.

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This triumph was just the continuation of a long list of successes that the BH Lynx Race had achieved so far: Olympic medal, XCO World Cup victory, European XCM titles, national championships, etc. A list that the new 2024 version aims to continue.

Split Pivot rear suspension system remains the fastest for the Lynx Race

The BH Lynx Race 2024 arrives with important new features, but one of its most important characteristics is that it repeats the Split Pivot rear suspension system. This BH's own system has now changed its focus and is now designed for 120mm suspensions although it continues to support 100mm, just the opposite of the previous generation.

The Split Pivot system adds a pivot point at the junction of the tie rod and chainstay, adds very little weight compared to a monopivot and in exchange allows the suspension to be open without contaminating the pedaling.

The Split Pivot adds a pivot point at the end of the chainstays that allows you to ride with the suspension fully open without penalizing pedaling. This allows for greater traction in any situation, shorter braking and greater absorption capacity, all of which translates into more speed.

New functional aesthetics: more stiffness, better integration and capacity for 2 bottle holders

At first glance, the frame of the Lynx Race 2024 has been slimmed down while appearing more robust. An aesthetic change that takes into account several solutions that improve the integration and stiffness of the whole.

The integrated saddle clamp gives this new BH Lynx Race a lot of character.

The frame has gained character thanks to the integrated saddle clamp, now hidden under the top tube, and a steering area with new lines that even further stylize the internal cable routing system.

Close-up of the saddle lock just below the top tube

The wheel arch accepts tyres up to 2.4".

In addition, it maintains the steering lock that prevents the handlebars from hitting the frame, the wheel arch allows mounting up to 2.4" tyres and another important new feature is that the Lynx Race 2024 now allows mounting 2 bottle holders on the main triangle, one on the down tube and another on the seat tube by means of an adapter.

Now 2 bottle holders fit, but the one with the seat tube needs an adapter that makes a hole in the center of the triangle.

But the key to the increased stiffness of the Lynx Race 2024 is the link between the front and rear triangle. The new linkage has a thru axle splindle system which, together with the oversized main pivot axle inherited from the previous version, has increased the stiffness in this area by 35%.

The oversized pivot point and the new shaft with toothed system have increased the stiffness in the linkage area by 35%.

In part, the increased stiffness is also enabled by Split Pivot technology which, being always active, does not require the structural bending of the frame that other systems do.

Geometry also evolves

Along with the commitment to 120mm as the main travel, the BH Lynx Race 2024 also evolves its geometry to adapt to the new needs of an increasingly aggressive Cross Country.

A lower head tube compensates for the height needed for cable entry through the head tube. The head angle relaxes to 67° and the saddle angle becomes more vertical at 76°. The chainstays remain very compact at only 430 mm, and the reach has also been increased in all sizes.

First sensations

The presentation of this new BH Lynx Race 2024 took place in Val di Sole, Italy, coinciding with the World Cup race. There we had the opportunity to have the advice and opinions of the BH Coloma Team, with David Valero at the head, current number 1 in the UCI XCO ranking, and to ride with the bike around the XCO circuit of the Italian town.

At first glance, the BH Lynx Race is still recognizable by its silhouette, but it gives the impression of being a new model. The integration of the seat clamp, the changes to the crankset and the new steering area have given the bike a very sophisticated look, and it certainly looks spectacular.

Pedaling with it, the first thing we noticed is that the redesign of the geometry has suited it very well, the more compact head tube allows us to face more demanding slopes with the peace of mind that our front wheel always remained in contact with the ground. In addition, the more vertical seat tube gives us a pedaling position that is almost on top of the bottom bracket, optimizing the force we exert on the cranks, something to which the acclaimed SplitPivot system contributes.

And although it is not a novelty, the SpliPivot system is still the soul of this bike. And all you have to do is pedal on broken terrain or routes that alternate climbs and descents to understand why this model has accumulated such good reviews generation after generation.

The increased stiffness in the central area is a good stimulant when accelerating with the new BH Lynx Race and according to the BH Coloma Team, David Valero himself has managed to improve his lap time by 6 to 10 seconds, depending on each circuit. But perhaps the amateur cyclist will perceive more clearly the advantages of the new 67º head angle, which has allowed us to descend at higher speed in the most complicated terrain. Among them the downhills of the Valdi Sole circuit, not easy for any amateur rider. The extra 20 mm on both axles are also key to the amount of jumps and drops we encountered on this World Cup course.

Finally, and in the absence of being able to ride for a long period with it, we have to highlight the effort of BH to integrate two bottle holders in the frame. Something that may seem minor in terms of technology, but it is one of the features that most enthusiasts demand. The vertical bottle cage adapter seems to us a great solution.

BH Lynx Race 2024 models and prices

The new BH Lynx Race range also has new finishes and each of the 6 set-ups will be available in 5 different color combinations that leave part of the frame with the carbon visible.

There are four sizes ranging from S to XL and another of the novelties that we saw in the new Lynx Race of David Valero was that in size XL the increase in central stiffness has made dispense with the reinforcement that was for this size until now.

The price of the BH Lynx Race 2024 ranges from 4.899,9 € to 9.999,9 € and here are the models, set-ups and prices of each one.

LYNX RACE LT 9.9 - 9.999€

Frame: Lynx Race Carbon, EC Layup, Acros ICR, PF92, 148x12, UDH
Shock: Fox DPS Evol Factory Push to Lock, 190x45mm, DCM, DRM, CMF
Fork: Fox 34SC Factory Push to Lock Kabolt 120mm
Stem: BH FIT 60mm, 31,8mm, -6o
Headset: Acros ICR FIT 36/45o, Block Lock 160o
Front derailleur: Sram XX1 AXS Eagle 12sp
Rear derailler: Sram XX1 AXS Eagle 12sp
Crankset: Sram XX1 Eagle 34, 175mm
Bottom bracket: Sram
Casette: Sram XX1 Eagle 10/ 52
Chain: Sram XX1 Eagle
Front brake: Shimano XTR 180mm
Rear brakes: Shimano XTR 160mm
Wheels: BH evo Carbon Tubeless, 30mm, 28H
Tyres: Pirelli Scorpion XC M Front 2.4/ XC H rear 2.4
Saddle: Prologo Scratch M5 Nack
Seatpost: Bike Yoke Divine SL 31,6mm, 400mm, 80mm Drop
Handlebar: BH EVO Carbon Top Flat 760mm, 10mm Rise
Grips: BH Control Grip
Price: 9.999€

LYNX RACE 9.5 - 8.299€

Frame: Lynx Race Carbon, EC Layup, Acros ICR, PF92, 148x12, UDH
Shock:Fox DPS Evol Factory Push to Lock, 190x40mm, DCM, DRM, CMF
Fork:Fox 34SC Factory Push to Lock Kabolt 100mm
Stem: BH FIT 60mm, 31,8mm, -6º
Headset: AcrosICRFIT36/45o,Block Lock 160o
Front derailleur: Shimano XTR 9100 12sp
Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR 9100 12sp
Crankset: Shimano XTR 34, 175mm
Bottom Bracket: Shimano
Casette: Shimano XTR 9100 10/51
Chain: Shimano XTR
Front brake: Shimano XTR 180mm
Rear brakes: Shimano XTR 160mm
Wheels: BH evo Carbon Tubeless, 30mm, 28H
Tyres: Pirelli Scorpion XC M Front 2.4/ XC H rear 2.4
Saddle: Prologo Scratch M5 Nack
Seatpost: BH EVO Carbon 31,6mm 420mm
Handlebar: BH EVO Carbon Top Flat 760mm, 10mm Rise
Grips: BH Control Grip
Price: 8.299€

LYNX RACE 9.2 - 7.399€

Frame: Lynx Race Carbon, EC Layup, Acros ICR, PF92, 148x12, UDH
Shock: Fox DPS Evol Factory Push to Lock, 190x45mm, DCM, DRM, CMF
Fork: Fox 34SC Factory Push to Lock Kabolt 120mm
Stem: BH FIT 60mm, 31,8mm, -6º
Headset: Acros ICR FIT 36/45o, Block Lock 160o
Front derailleur: SramGX AXS Eagle 12sp
Rear derailleur: Sram GX AXS Eagle 12sp
Crankset: Stylo 34, 175mm
Bottom Bracket: SRAM
Casette: Sram GX Eagle 10/ 52
Chain: Sram GX Eagle
Front brake: Shimano XT 180mm
Rear brakes: Shimano XT 160mm
Wheels: BH Evo Alloy Tubeless, 25mm, 28H
Tyres: Maxxis Ardent EXO 2.25 Front/MaxxisIkonEXO2.25 rear
Saddle: Prologo Scratch M5
Seatpost: Bike Yoke Divine SL 31,6mm, 400mm, 80mm Drop
Handlebar: BH EVO Carbon Top Flat 760mm, 10mm Rise
Grips: BH Control Grip
Price: 7.399€

LYNX RACE 9.0 - 6.299€

Frame: Lynx Race Carbon, EC Layup, Acros ICR, PF92, 148x12, UDH
Shock: Fox DPS Evol Factory Push to Lock, 190x45mm, DCM, DRM, CMF
Fork: Fox 34SC Factory Push to Lock Kabolt 120mm
Stem: BH FIT 60mm, 31,8mm, -6º
Headset: Acros ICR FIT 36/45o, Block Lock 160o
Front derailleur: SramGX AXS Eagle 12sp
Rear derailleur: Sram GX AXS Eagle 12sp
Crankset: Stylo 34, 175mm
Bottom Bracket: SRAM
Casette: Sram GX Eagle 10/ 52
Chain: Sram GX Eagle
Front brake: Shimano XT 180mm
Rear brakes: Shimano XT 160mm
Wheels: BH Evo Alloy Tubeless, 25mm, 28H
Tyres: Maxxis Ardent EXO 2.25 Front/MaxxisIkonEXO2.25 rear
Saddle: Prologo Scratch M5
Seatpost: Bike Yoke Divine SL 31,6mm, 400mm, 80mm Drop
Handlebar: BH EVO Carbon Top Flat 760mm, 10mm Rise
Grips: BH Control Grip
Price: 6.299€

LYNX RACE 8.5 - 5.699€

Frame: Lynx Race Carbon, EC Layup, Acros ICR, PF92, 148x12, UDH
Shock: Fox DPS Evol Factory Push to Lock, 190x40mm, DCM, DRM, CMF
Fork: Fox 34SC Factory Push to Lock Kabolt 100mm
Steem: BH FIT 60mm, 31,8mm, -6º
Headset: Acros ICR FIT 36/45o, Block Lock 160º
Front derailleur: ShimanoXT810012sp
Rear derailleur: Shimano XT 8100 12sp
Crankset: Shimano XT 8100 34, 175mm
Bottom Bracket: Shimano
Casette: Shimano XT 8100 10/51
Chain: Shimano
Front brake: Shimano XT 180mm
Rear brakes: Shimano XT 160mm
Wheels: BH Evo Alloy Tubeless, 25mm, 28H
Tyres: Maxxis Ardent EXO 2.25 Front/MaxxisIkonEXO2.25 rear
Saddle: Prologo Scratch M5
Seatpost: BH EVO Carbon 31,6mm 420mm
Handlebar: BH EVO Carbon Top Flat 760mm, 10mm Rise
Grips: BH Control Grip
Price: 5.699€

LYNX RACE 8.0 - 4.899€

Frame: Lynx Race Carbon, EC Layup, Acros ICR, PF92, 148x12, UDH
Shock: Fox DPS Evol Factory Push to Lock, 190x40mm, DCM, DRM, CMF
Fork: Fox 34SC Factory Push to Lock Kabolt 100mm
Stem: BH FIT 60mm, 31,8mm, -6º
Headset: Acros ICR FIT 36/45º, Block Lock 160º
Front derailleur: ShimanoXT810012sp
Rear derailleur: Shimano XT 8100 12sp
Crankset: Shimano XT 8100 34, 175mm
Bottom Bracket: Shimano
Casette: Shimano XT 8100 10/52
Chain: Shimano XT
Front brake: Shimano M6000 180mm
Rear brakes: Shimano M6000 160mm
Wheels: BH Evo Alloy Tubeless, 25mm, 28H
Tyres: Maxxis Ardent EXO 2.25 Front/ Maxxis Ikon EXO 2.25 rear
Saddle: Prologo Scratch M5
Seatpost: BH SL 31,6mm 420mm
Handlebar: BH SL Top Flat 780mm, 10mm Rise
Grips: BH Control Grip
Price: 4.899€

Further information on the official BH website.