The 2015 BH Bikes Lynx 6 Carbon. Pictured is the Australian-spec Lynx 6 Carbon XT (AU$5,999) - David Rome / Immediate Media
Another angle of the BH Lynx 6 Carbon, while the top tube and chainstays have been shortened, the 67-degree head angle remains - David Rome / Immediate Media
The suspension design is Dave Weagle's Split Pivot. BH is the largest brand to be using this design, which places a concentric pivot at the dropout - David Rome / Immediate Media
The Lynx 6 Carbon's rocker arms are machined alloy, where the rest of the frame is carbon. Note the new shock position that no longer pierces the seat tube - David Rome / Immediate Media
A shapely carbon tapered head tube has plenty of material behind it - David Rome / Immediate Media
A 142 x 12mm rear thru-axle sits between the Split Pivot dropout - David Rome / Immediate Media
A compact and thick derailleur hanger should resist trail damage well - David Rome / Immediate Media
The Lynx's chainstay acts as a floating pivot, linking directly to the base of the rear shock. This allows BH to create a controlled, progressive suspension rate - David Rome / Immediate Media
A closer look at the floating pivot and new forward shock position - David Rome / Immediate Media
The BH EasyMotion Evo City Wave (US$TBC / AU$3,399 / £TBC) gets an update for 2015, but will be joined by a huge range of e-bikes that are soon to be announced - David Rome / Immediate Media
The EasyMotion range uses frame integrated batteries - David Rome / Immediate Media
A feature of the BH e-bike is the Torque sensor at the dropout, which measures chain force to give an immediate and smooth signal to the motor - David Rome / Immediate Media
Another look at the Torque sensor - David Rome / Immediate Media
This model features intergrated lights front and rear - David Rome / Immediate Media
Not the cleanest integration of a front light, but it does the job - David Rome / Immediate Media
The LCD control panel facilitates control of the motor boost, battery levels and basic speed/distance readings - David Rome / Immediate Media
For 2015, there is now a charging port built into the frame in addition to one on the underside of the battery - David Rome / Immediate Media
The removable battery has its own built-in charge-state display - David Rome / Immediate Media
Following the announcement of an updated 2015 road range, BH Bikes also has a brand-new 650b carbon version of its Lynx 6 enduro mountain bike. This 150mm rear travel, 650b Lynx will be joined by an updated alloy model that offers a few important tweaks. We also received news of a new Lynx 4.8 Carbon, but details on this are currently lacking.
Geometry wise, the new carbon and aluminium Lynx 6 650b models will offer a shorter top tube and chainstays, which are now claimed to be just 426mm long. BH states that there’s still room for tyres up to 2.4in in width, as well as compatibility with 1x, 2x or even 3x gear systems. Something that has helped BH achieve a shorter length is by moving the rear shock from its previous seat tube piercing position to a simpler in front of the seat tube design.
A 142 x 12mm rear thru-axle sits between the split pivot dropout: - David Rome / Immediate Media
A concentric pivot at the dropout is a key part to the Split Pivot design
The rear end continues with Dave Weagle’s Split Pivot floating suspension system, something that's proven to be effective with its reduction in brake squat, anti-squat under power and progressive leverage ratio.
Made from a combination of high modulus T40, T30 and T24 Toray carbon fibre, the carbon version should equate to a stiffer and lighter weight frame than the alloy version. Meanwhile the aluminium edition will feature triple butted 7005 tube sets with sections such as the head tube and bottom bracket being cold forged.
Other details include sealed Enduro MAX bearings at the pivots, and fully internal cable routing – including a port for a seemingly mandatory Stealth dropper seatpost. Drivetrain options are kept plentiful with a PressFit BB92 bottom bracket, ISCG05 chain guide mount and direct mount front derailleur.
It was just the Lynx 6 Carbon 27.5 (650b) we saw in the flesh, but we're told the current 29in wheeled versions of this bike will continue on without frame changes from 2014.
The removable battery has its own built-in charge-state display : - David Rome / Immediate Media
We're told BH is set to launch a huge range of e-bikes at this year's Eurobike show
And for something completely different, the guys at BH Bikes Australia were teasing the release of a huge ‘Evo’ and 'Sport' e-bike range for 2015. BH already has some strong offerings in this market and it seems to be an area of focus for the Spanish brand. We’ll be testing one of the new Evo mountain bikes in the near future.
