iLynx Trail Carbon 2025

The BH iLynx Trail Carbon 2025 is a Spanish-built carbon-framed light-support trail eMTB built around BH's own BHZ motor. Headline numbers: 140 mm front and 140 mm rear travel, 65 Nm and a 500 W peak from the in-house 2.1 kg drive unit, a 630 Wh integrated battery, 66 degree head angle and 427 to 488 mm reach across four sizes. The community verdict is that the iLynx is one of the cleanest, lightest mid-power packages on the market for trail riders who do not need a 100 Nm sledgehammer, with @Mr-EPIC-3 placing it alongside the Levo SL and Orbea Rise in the lightweight tier.

Drive system and range. The BHZ motor is SEG Automotive-built and exclusive to BH. At 2.1 kg with 65 Nm and a 500 W peak, it sits between Fazua/TQ-class light units and the bigger Bosch/Brose/Avinox systems. Power delivery is described in reviews as harmonious rather than aggressive, with three sensors sampling torque, speed and cadence over 1,000 times a second. The 630 Wh in-frame pack uses 21700 cells with a class-leading energy density that one rider measured at roughly 242 Wh/kg, "the highest ratio today". An optional XPro DD bottle-mount range extender adds 180 Wh, taking total capacity past 800 Wh for big-day riders, and @Rando_12345 notes BH was an early mover on this format.

Geometry and handling. The numbers read trail rather than enduro. A 66 degree head angle is around 1.5 degrees steeper than the modern long-travel norm and rewards confident steering over plough-through stability. Reach progresses 427, 453, 473 and 488 mm across S to XL, which is conservative for a 2025 bike, with stack and wheelbase scaling in proportion (1177 to 1249 mm). Chainstays sit at 451 mm across the size run, slightly long for a 140 mm trail bike but a help when the front gets loaded on steep climbs. The 29 inch wheels and 140/140 travel pairing make this a fast, agile bike that climbs technical singletrack well rather than a bike park missile.

Build and value. Carbon-frame iLynx Trail builds historically slot into the 7,000 to 8,000 euro range for the top 8.9 spec. The base trim provides the headline package: the 630 Wh battery, BHZ motor and four-bar carbon mainframe. Standout choice across the range is the optional XPro range extender, which uses a bottle-cage mount and adds 180 Wh without changing the bike's silhouette. Questionable area for some buyers is the supporting parts spec, where BH's dealer-direct model means trims vary by territory and exact build kit can be hard to pin down before ordering.

Community-verified strengths. Owners single out the package weight, with the platform sitting in the 16 to 18 kg ballpark in its lighter trims, putting it within touching distance of the Levo SL and Rise SL that @Mr-EPIC-3 directly compared it against. The 630 Wh battery is unusually large for the light-support class and a real differentiator. The compact, lightweight BHZ motor and clean integration also draw praise.

Caveats and known gripes. Climb support from a 65 Nm motor is moderate, so riders coming off a full-power Bosch or Specialized 2.2 will notice they have to put more in on the steepest pitches. Dealer network outside Spain, Germany and a few core European markets is thinner than the big brands, which matters when an in-house motor needs warranty work. BH has refreshed the iLynx with new BHZ Gen2 hardware that one community summary lists at 65 Nm with a 540 Wh battery and 180 Wh extender on adjacent trims, so check exactly which generation a dealer is shipping.

Verdict. The iLynx Trail Carbon is in current production and is one of the best-kept secrets in mid-power trail. Buy it if you want a 16 to 17 kg trail bike with a generous 630 Wh battery, a clean Horst-Link-style ride and a 66 degree front for fast singletrack. Look elsewhere if you need 100 Nm-plus assistance, a 64 degree enduro front or a dense local dealer network.