Descending
59
A solid all-round descender (66° head angle, 150mm) — capable in the rough and steep without being an all-out bruiser.
BH
iLynx Trail Carbon 2024
Discontinued✎Lightweight · TrailLegacy · 2.2/10iFreshness 2.2/10
How current the bike is — newer chassis, motor and battery score higher. 10 = brand-new, 0 = legacy.
How current the bike is — newer chassis, motor and battery score higher. 10 = brand-new, 0 = legacy.
Motor
BH BHZ · 65Nm · 500W↗
Battery
BH 540 · 540Wh
Travel F/R
150/150mm
Wheels
29F / 29R✎
Frame
Full carbon✎
Weight
—
Price
From £5,949
From £5,949
EMTB Forums verdict
The BH iLynx Trail Carbon was BH's full-fat carbon trail eMTB, built around the brand's own BH2EXMAG (BHZ) motor by SEG Automotive, rated at 65 Nm and up to 500 W. It pairs 150 mm of travel front and rear with a Split Pivot single-pivot layout, 29in wheels and SuperBoost 157x12 rear spacing. The geometry is moderate-modern for its era: a 66 degree head angle, a 75.5 degree effective seat angle, short 451 mm chainstays across all sizes and reach running from 427 mm on the SM to 488 mm on the XL.
Three trims were sold in 2024. The 8.7 at GBP 5,949 covers the basics with a FOX 36 Performance fork, FLOAT X Performance shock, Shimano MT520 four-piston brakes and an XT mech with Deore shifting on a 540 Wh battery. The 8.8 at GBP 6,799 steps up to a FOX 36 Factory fork, full XT four-piston brakes and SLX shifting, still on 540 Wh. The range-topping Carbon Pro 8.9 at GBP 7,649 adds a FOX FLOAT X Factory shock, full XT shifting, Race Face Turbine wheels, an FSA carbon crank and the larger 720 Wh battery, making it the clear pick for riders chasing range.
The shared frame, motor and geometry mean the differences between trims are almost entirely suspension grade, drivetrain finish and battery size, so value hinges on how much range and damper adjustment matter to you. An optional external XPro range-extender adds 180 Wh on any trim.
This generation is now discontinued. BH has since updated the iLynx Trail Carbon to a higher-capacity 630 Wh internal pack with the second-generation BH2EXMAG motor, so the 2024 bikes described here are the earlier 540/720 Wh version of the platform.
Geometry read
What the numbers mean on the trail
Computed from this bike's geometry, spec and build kit — reach, wheelbase, chainstay, head and seat angles, travel, motor, weight and the fork/tyre/brake spec — and worked out per size, because a fixed chainstay can make an S and an XL feel very different.
Size
Playfulness
46
A fair bit of pop, but happiest on flowing trail rather than trials moves.
Size balance
90
Rear-long with a planted front in L (FC:RC 1.74) — easy to weight the front and quick to turn, though it can feel light at the back at real speed.
Technical climbing
70
Climbs well — a 75.5° seat keeps the front planted. 500W of peak power and 65Nm of torque.
No single standout trait — a balanced, versatile bike.
The numbers are well balanced for its category.
How it stacks up vs other Lightweight · Trail bikes (from 82 bikes in the database)
Battery540 Wh102 Wh above average
Motor torque65 Nmabout average torque
Value for money51/100from £5,949 · comparable bikes ~£5,980
Computed from geometry + spec, not a paid review. Scores are guidance, not gospel.
Geometry · hover a row to highlight the measurement on the bike
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 427 mm | 453 mm | 473 mm | 488 mm |
| Stack | 609 mm | 615 mm | 624 mm | 638 mm |
| Seattube | 400 mm | 410 mm | 440 mm | 480 mm |
| Chainstay | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm |
| Headtube Angle | 66° | 66° | 66° | 66° |
| Seattube Angle (eff) | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° |
| Wheelbase | 1183 mm | 1210 mm | 1234 mm | 1255 mm |
| Headtube | 95 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm |
| BB Height | 339 mm | 339 mm | 339 mm | 339 mm |
| Front Centre | 732 mm* | 759 mm* | 783 mm* | 804 mm* |
| FC:RC | 1.62 | 1.68 | 1.74 | 1.78 |
Trims · 3
8.7 £5,949 | 8.8 £6,799 | Carbon Pro 8.9 £7,649 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor | BH BHZ · 65 Nm · all trims | ||
| Battery | BH 540 · 540 Wh · all trims | ||
| Travel F/R | 150/150 mm · all trims | ||
| Frame | Carbon · all trims | ||
| Fork | FOX 36 FLOAT Performance 150mm 15QR | FOX 36 FLOAT Factory 150mm 15QR | FOX 36 FLOAT Factory 150mm 15QR |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT X Performance, 150mm | FOX FLOAT X Performance, 150mm | FOX FLOAT X Factory, 150mm |
| Headset | Acros AIF-560 ICR BL. · all trims | ||
| Stem | BH Evo 35 Fit · all trims | ||
| Handlebar | Race Face Aeffect Riser 35 780mm · all trims | ||
| Grips | Ergon GE10 | Ergon GE10 | Ergon GE1-Factory |
| Saddle | Prologo Proxim W350 Stn | Prologo Proxim W450 Stn | Prologo Proxim W450 Stn |
| Seatpost | Race Face DP Aeffect 31.6 dropper (SM 100mm, MD 150mm, LA 150mm, XL 170mm) · all trims | ||
| Brakes | Shimano MT520 4 Piston (front and rear) | Shimano XT 4 Piston (front and rear) | Shimano XT 4 Piston (front and rear) |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XT 12sp · all trims | ||
| Crank | PRAXIS 34T SB-165mm | PRAXIS 34T SB-165mm | FSA Carbon 34T SB-165mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore | Shimano SLX | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-M6100 12sp (10-51T) | Shimano CS-M7100 12sp (10-51T) | Shimano CS-M8100 12sp (10-51T) |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M6100 · all trims | ||
| Drivetrain | Shimano XT 12sp; PRAXIS 34T SB-165mm; Shimano Deore; Shimano CS-M6100 12sp (10-51T); Shimano CN-M6100 | Shimano XT 12sp; PRAXIS 34T SB-165mm; Shimano SLX; Shimano CS-M7100 12sp (10-51T); Shimano CN-M6100 | Shimano XT 12sp; FSA Carbon 34T SB-165mm; Shimano XT; Shimano CS-M8100 12sp (10-51T); Shimano CN-M6100 |
| Wheels | Race Face Arc 30 TR | Race Face Aeffect 30 TR | Race Face Turbine 30 TR |
| Tyres | Maxxis Minion TPI120 Terra EXO TR 29 x 2.5/2.4 · all trims | ||
| Price | £5,949 | £6,799 | £7,649 |
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