BH iLYNX+ SL TRAIL CARBON 8.6 Review

Price:

9799.9 €
Frame Material:

Carbon
Motor:

Shimano EP801
Travel Front:

150 mm
Battery:

810 WH
Travel Rear:

140 mm
Model Year:

2025
Wheel Size:

29"

Hardly any e-mountain bike with 15 mm of travel comes across more filigree than the iLYNX+ SL TRAIL CARBON 8.6. The integrated seat clamp and the cable routing through the headset fit perfectly into the minimalist design.

Shimano motors remain at the top of the engine popularity alongside Bosch motors. No wonder, as evidenced by EP81. No matter how steep or technical the climb is: the Shimano motor makes it conquerable! At the same time, the drive provides a well-rounded feeling while riding with a harmonious power delivery. Thanks to the good range, longer tours with the iLYNX+ SL TRAIL CARBON 8.6 are no problem.

At a glance

The most importanten ratings of the BH iLYNX+ SL TRAIL CARBON 8.6 ⬤ in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (10000) ⬤.

Even on rough terrain, the iLYNX+ SL TRAIL CARBON 8.6 doesn't lose its composure thanks to the excellent Fox chassis, giving you a lot of control. When it comes to the brakes, BH reaches for the top shelf and instals premium brakes with four pistons and large brake rotors from Shimano. A nice touch: The gear and components are on a very good level. When it comes to the geometry, BH does not go completely crazy. The head tube angle and reach values were chosen with care. The result: A balanced riding behaviour with a good combination of playfulness and straight-line stability.

Value for money

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how much bike you get for 9799.9 €.

Conclusion

Expirience with the BH iLYNX+ SL TRAIL CARBON 8.6

At first glance, you better look away when it comes to a. Nevertheless, the iLYNX+ SL TRAIL CARBON 8.6 presents itself overall as an exceptional all-rounder. Especially a very good chassis, a $brake system_sehr_gut brake system and a very good groupset are playing into the hands of the BH. The iLYNX+ SL TRAIL CARBON 8.6 is a successful Trailbike for tours on challenging trails.
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Ludwig Döhl
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technical Details

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE	XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer	-	-	SM	MD	LA	XL	-
Wheelsize	-	-	29	29	29	29	-
Stack	-	-	609	615	624	638	-
Reach	-	-	427	453	473	488	-
Top Tube Length	-	-	582	599	624	643	-
Seat Tube Length	-	-	400	410	440	480	-
Seat Tube Angle	-	-	75,5	75,5	75,5	75,5	-
Head Tube Length	-	-	95	100	110	125	-
Head Tube Angle	-	-	66	66	66	66	-
Bottom Bracket Drop	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)	-	-	339	339	339	339	-
Chainstay Length	-	-	451	451	451	451	-
Wheelbase	-	-	1234	1210	1234	1255	-
Standover Height	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Motor Shimano EP801
Display EN600-L
Battery 810
Frame 140 mm FS Carbon 29", BC Layup, internal cable routing
Frame Material Carbon
Fork FOX 36 FLOAT Factory 140mm 15QR
Spring Unit air
Remote-Lockout no
Damper FOX FLOAT X Factory
Gearrange 510%
Drivetrain 12
Gear Lever Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur Shimano XT 12sp
Crank Shimano 34T SB -160mm
Cassette Shimano XT 12sp
Chain Shimano CNM6100
Brake Set Shimano XT 4 Piston
Brake Rotors 203/203
Rims Race Face Turbine 30 TR
Tires Front DHF
Tires Rear DHR
Saddle BH Evo 35 Fit
Seat Post Race Face Aeffect Riser 35 780mm
Stem 780
Handle Bar Acros AIF-560 ICR BL.
Handle Bar Width 780
Head Set Ergon GE10

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The bottom line from many hours on the trail: mountain bikes are awesome if they match your personal preferences! With this insight, he founded bike-test.com to help bikers find their very own dream bike.