New BH Lynx SLS: efficient and light like a hardtail, traction and control like a full suspension

The new BH Lynx SLS is one of the big releases of this year and although we have been seeing it in competition for months now, it is officially joining the brand's catalog. This short-travel full suspension bike is presented as the evolution of high-end hardtails, and the truth is that it doesn't compromise on anything.

Key features of the BH Lynx SLS

• Rear travel of 80 mm
• Double suspension frame with a weight of 1,520 g
• Split Pivot rear suspension system
• Works with a conventional shock absorber, no specific models
• Minimalist design
• Flight Attendant electronic suspension on top-of-the-line models
• 4 models, all with the same frame
• Price starting from €6,299

BH Lynx SLS: a true full suspension with the best of a hardtail

 

BH's ambitious goal with the Lynx SLS was to combine the best of a hardtail in a full suspension mountain bike, and that undoubtedly had to start with achieving a competitive weight.

For this, the BH Lynx SLS frame has been designed with the most stylish and polished shapes by the brand to date, using all the available technology at BH. From the use of their EVO Carbon Layup, with a combination of Toray T1100G and T800 carbon, to the application of their HCIM (Hollow Core Internal Molding) construction process that has resulted in a frame where its carbon parts weigh only 1,200 grams, very close to the weight of a conventional hardtail frame. The complete frame weight is only 1,520 grams. One of the lightest in the world among full suspension models.

The BH Lynx SLS has 80 mm of rear travel but, contrary to what its tight weight might suggest, it has not given up the Split Pivot rear suspension system.

This BH proprietary system has received only good reviews thanks to its exceptional pedaling and suspension management. For this, the frame has real pivot points, with bearings in all its joints. And in the Lynx SLS, the oversized 1-inch main axle that we have already seen in the Lynx Race has been implemented. This provides exceptional rigidity and translates into total power transfer efficiency and greater precision in technical sections.

The brand assures that minimalism has been the main pattern in the design of the BH Lynx SLS. And this is reflected in its lines. The shock absorber, semi-integrated in the top tube, offers a clean look while allowing the use of a double bottle cage in all sizes.

Despite that integrated aesthetic, the BH Lynx SLS uses a conventional shock absorber with all the advantages that come with it.

BH has always shown a progressive geometry in their mountain bikes, and the BH Lynx SLS combines the best of hardtails, with exceptionally short chainstays considering it can accommodate 2.4" tires and a wide reach along with a relaxed head angle. This combination offers the climbing agility of a hardtail and the descending confidence and security of a full suspension. The BH Lynx SLS comes equipped with 110 mm travel forks as standard.

In addition, the BH Lynx SLS features many of the latest advances that BH has developed for other models, such as the complete internal cable routing ICR system from the handlebar, the Blocklock by Acros steering lock system, UDH dropout, or the integrated FIT tool in the fork tube.

BH Lynx SLS Range: builds, models, and prices

The BH Lynx SLS range comes with 4 different builds and a starting price of €6,299. All models use the same frame, and the top-of-the-line model features RockShox Flight Attendant suspension thanks to the use of a standard shock absorber.

BH LYNX SLS 9.9

• Frame: Lynx SLS, EC Layup, Acros ICR, PF92BB, 148x12, UDH
• Shock Absorber: Rock Shox SID Flight Attendant 190x40mm
• Suspension System: Split Pivot
• Fork: Rock Shox SID Flight Attendant 110mm
• Headset: Acros ICR FIT 36/45°, Block Lock 160°
• Shifters: Sram XX SL AXS T-TYPE 12sp
• Rear Derailleur: Sram XX SL AXS T-TYPE 12sp
• Crankset: Sram XX SL AXS T-TYPE 12sp, 34, 175mm
• Cassette: Sram XX SL AXS T-TYPE 10/52
• Chain: Sram XX SL AXS T-TYPE 12sp
• Front Brake: Sram Level Ultimate Stealth 180mm
• Rear Brake: Sram Level Ultimate Stealth 160mm
• Wheels: BH Evo Carbon SL Tubeless, 30mm, 28H
• Tires: Pirelli Scorpion XC RC 2.4 Front/Rear Classic
• Saddle: Prologo R4 Nack
• Seat Clamp: Bike Yoke Squeezy 34.9mm
• Seatpost: Bike Yoke Divine SL 31.6mm, 125mm Drop
• Handlebar: BH Stealth Top Flat, 60mm, 760mm, 10mm Rise integrated
• Grips: BH Control Grip
• Price: €11,999.9

BH LYNX SLS 9.7

• Frame: Lynx SLS, EC Layup, Acros ICR, PF92BB, 148x12, UDH
• Shock Absorber: Fox SL Factory Push to Lock 190x40mm
• Suspension System: Split Pivot
• Fork: Fox 34SC Factory Push to Lock Kabolt 110mm
• Headset: Acros ICR FIT 36/45°, Block Lock 160°
• Shifters: Sram XX SL AXS T-TYPE 12sp
• Rear Derailleur: Sram XX SL AXS T-TYPE 12sp
• Crankset: Sram XX SL AXS T-TYPE 12sp, 34, 175mm
• Cassette: Sram XX SL AXS T-TYPE 10/52
• Chain: Sram XX SL AXS T-TYPE 12sp
• Front Brake: Shimano XTR 180mm
• Rear Brake: Shimano XTR 160mm
• Wheels: BH Evo Carbon SL Tubeless, 30mm, 28H
• Tires: Pirelli Scorpion XC RC 2.4 Front/Rear Classic
• Saddle: Prologo R4 Nack
• Seat Clamp: Bike Yoke Squeezy 34.9mm
• Seatpost: Bike Yoke Divine SL 31.6mm, 125mm Drop
• Handlebar: BH Stealth Top Flat, 60mm, 760mm, 10mm Rise integrated
• Grips: BH SL Grip
• Price: €9,999.9

BH LYNX SLS 9.0

• Frame: Lynx SLS, EC Layup, Acros ICR, PF92BB, 148x12, UDH
• Shock Absorber: Rock Shox SID Base 2P 190x40mm
• Suspension System: Split Pivot
• Fork: Rock Shox SID Base 2P Rush RL 110mm
• Headset: Acros ICR FIT 36/45°, Block Lock 160°
• Shifters: Sram GX AXS T-TYPE 12sp
• Rear Derailleur: Sram GX AXS T-TYPE 12sp
• Crankset: Sram GX AXS T-TYPE 12sp, 34, 175mm
• Cassette: Sram GX AXS T-TYPE 10/52
• Chain: Sram GX AXS T-TYPE 12sp
• Front Brake: Sram Level Bronze Stealth 180mm
• Rear Brake: Sram Level Bronze Stealth 160mm
• Wheels: BH Evo Alloy Tubeless, 30mm, 28H
• Front Tire: Maxxis Rekon Race EXO 2.4 Front
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Aspen EXO 2.4 Rear
• Saddle: Prologo R4
• Seat Clamp: Bike Yoke Squeezy 34.9mm
• Seatpost: Bike Yoke Divine SL 31.6mm, 125mm Drop
• Handlebar: BH Stealth Top Flat, 60mm, 760mm, 10mm Rise integrated
• Grips: BH Control Grip
• Price: €7,399.9

BH LYNX SLS 8.0

• Frame: Lynx SLS, EC Layup, Acros ICR, PF92BB, 148x12, UDH
• Shock Absorber: Fox SL Factory Push to Lock 190x40mm
• Suspension System: Split Pivot
• Fork: Fox 34SC Factory Push to Lock Kabolt 110mm
• Headset: Acros ICR 36/45°, Block Lock 160°
• Shifters: Shimano XT 8100 12sp
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT 8100 12sp
• Crankset: Shimano XT 8120, 34, 175mm
• Cassette: Shimano XT 8100 10/51
• Chain: Shimano XT 8100 12sp
• Front Brake: Shimano XT 180mm
• Rear Brake: Shimano XT 160mm
• Wheels: BH Evo Alloy Tubeless, 30mm, 28H
• Front Tire: Maxxis Rekon Race EXO 2.4 Front
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Aspen EXO 2.4 Rear
• Saddle: Prologo R4
• Seat Clamp: Bike Yoke Squeezy 34.9mm
• Seatpost: Race Face Aeffect 31.6mm, 125mm Drop
• Handlebar: BH Stealth Top Flat, 60mm, 760mm, 10mm Rise integrated
• Grips: BH Control Grip
• Price: €6,299.9

You can find more information about this and other models on the official BH website.