iLynx Trail 2026

Current✎Lightweight · TrailMature · 6.8/10iFreshness 6.8/10
How current the bike is — newer chassis, motor and battery score higher. 10 = brand-new, 0 = legacy.

Motor

BH BHZ · 65Nm · 500W↗

Battery

BH 630Wh

Travel F/R

150/150mm

Wheels

29F / 29R✎

Frame

Aluminium / Full carbon

Weight

—

Price

From £3,200

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BH iLynx Trail 2026

From £3,199

The iLynx Trail is BH's mid-power trail platform, built around the in-house BHZ drive unit (a SEG Automotive motor rated at 65 Nm and up to 500 W) and a 630 Wh down-tube battery, with an optional 180 Wh XPro range extender. It sits below the full-power iLynx+ NX as the lighter, lower-torque option for riders who want a more natural-feeling assist on 29in wheels.The range splits into alloy and HCIM carbon frames across two travel tiers. The 7.9, 8.0, 8.1 and Carbon 8.5 run 140 mm forks, while the 8.2, Carbon 8.7 and Carbon 8.9 step up to a 150 mm FOX 36. All builds share the Split Pivot suspension, 451 mm chainstays, a 66 degree head angle and a 75.5 degree seat angle through the four sizes, so the handling brief stays consistent as you climb the line.Value is strongest in the middle of the range. The alloy 8.2 pairs the FOX 36 with SRAM DB8 four-piston brakes and a Shimano XT derailleur, while Carbon 8.7 adds the carbon frame, a FOX FLOAT X shock and 203 mm rotors. The flagship Carbon 8.9 moves to FOX Factory suspension, a fuller Shimano XT groupset and Race Face Turbine wheels. Entry alloy builds drop to Deore drivetrains and RockShox or SR Suntour forks, keeping the 7.9 close to £3,200.

EMTB Forums verdict

The iLynx Trail is BH's mid-power trail platform, built around the in-house BHZ drive unit (a SEG Automotive motor rated at 65 Nm and up to 500 W) and a 630 Wh down-tube battery, with an optional 180 Wh XPro range extender. It sits below the full-power iLynx+ NX as the lighter, lower-torque option for riders who want a more natural-feeling assist on 29in wheels.

The range splits into alloy and HCIM carbon frames across two travel tiers. The 7.9, 8.0, 8.1 and Carbon 8.5 run 140 mm forks, while the 8.2, Carbon 8.7 and Carbon 8.9 step up to a 150 mm FOX 36. All builds share the Split Pivot suspension, 451 mm chainstays, a 66 degree head angle and a 75.5 degree seat angle through the four sizes, so the handling brief stays consistent as you climb the line.

Value is strongest in the middle of the range. The alloy 8.2 pairs the FOX 36 with SRAM DB8 four-piston brakes and a Shimano XT derailleur, while Carbon 8.7 adds the carbon frame, a FOX FLOAT X shock and 203 mm rotors. The flagship Carbon 8.9 moves to FOX Factory suspension, a fuller Shimano XT groupset and Race Face Turbine wheels. Entry alloy builds drop to Deore drivetrains and RockShox or SR Suntour forks, keeping the 7.9 close to £3,200.

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

Descending

A solid all-round descender (66° head angle, 150mm) — capable in the rough and steep without being an all-out bruiser.

Playfulness

A fair bit of pop, but happiest on flowing trail rather than trials moves.

Size balance

Rear-long with a planted front in L (FC:RC 1.72) — easy to weight the front and quick to turn, though it can feel light at the back at real speed.

Technical climbing

Climbs well — a 75.5° seat keeps the front planted. 500W of peak power and 65Nm of torque.

Best suited toAll-round trail riding across mixed terrain.

No single standout trait — a balanced, versatile bike.

Watch out forNo major red flags in the L geometry.

The numbers are well balanced for its category.

How it stacks up vs other Lightweight · Trail bikes (from 86 bikes in the database)

Battery630 Wh196 Wh above average

Motor torque65 Nmabout average torque

Value for money98/100from £3,200 · comparable bikes ~£4,999

Computed from geometry + spec, not a paid review. Scores are guidance, not gospel.

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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	420 mm	430 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	1177 mm	1204 mm	1228 mm	1249 mm
Headtube	95 mm	100 mm	110 mm	125 mm
BB Height	342.5 mm	342.5 mm	342.5 mm	342.5 mm
Standover	751 mm	761 mm	790 mm	809 mm
Front Centre	726 mm*	753 mm*	777 mm*	798 mm*
FC:RC	1.61	1.67	1.72	1.77

Trims · 7

	7.9 £3,200	8.0 £3,700	8.1 £4,400	Carbon 8.5 £4,500	8.2 £4,800	Carbon 8.7 £5,500	Carbon 8.9 £6,800
Motor	BH BHZ · 65 Nm · all trims
Battery	BH 630Wh · 630 Wh · all trims
Travel F/R	150/150 mm · all trims
Frame	Aluminium	Aluminium	Aluminium	Carbon	Aluminium	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	SR Suntour XCR34 Air 140mm 15QR	RockShox Recon RL Air 140mm	FOX 34 FLOAT Rhythm 140mm 15QR	RockShox Recon RL Air 140mm	FOX 36 FLOAT Performance 150mm 15QR	FOX 36 FLOAT Performance 150mm 15QR	FOX 36 FLOAT Factory 150mm 15QR
Shock	RockShox Deluxe Debonair	RockShox Deluxe Debonair	FOX FLOAT DPS Performance	RockShox Deluxe Debonair	FOX FLOAT DPS Performance	FOX FLOAT X Performance	FOX FLOAT X Factory
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 GE10	Ergon GE10	Ergon GE10	Ergon GE10	Ergon GE1-Factory
Saddle	Prologo Proxim W350 Stn	Prologo Proxim W350 Stn	Prologo Proxim W350 Stn	Prologo Proxim W450 Stn	Prologo Proxim W450 Stn	Prologo Proxim W450 Stn	Prologo Proxim W450 Stn
Seatpost	Kind Shock Kagei (dropper, 100mm on SM)	Race Face DP Aeffect 31.6mm	Race Face DP Aeffect 31.6mm	Race Face DP Aeffect 31.6mm	Race Face DP Aeffect 31.6mm	Race Face DP Aeffect 31.6mm	Race Face DP Aeffect 31.6mm
Brakes	Shimano MT201	Shimano MT420 4-Piston	SRAM DB8 4-Piston	Shimano MT420 4-Piston	SRAM DB8 4-Piston	Shimano MT520 4-Piston	Shimano XT 4-Piston
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore 10sp	Shimano Deore 12sp	Shimano XT 12sp	Shimano Deore 12sp	Shimano XT 12sp	Shimano XT 12sp	Shimano XT 12sp
Crank	FSA 34T SB-165mm · all trims
Shifters	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore	Shimano Deore	Shimano XT
Cassette	Shimano CSM4100 10sp (11-46T)	Shimano CSM6100 12sp (10-51T)	Shimano CSM6100 12sp (10-51T)	Shimano CSM6100 12sp (10-51T)	Shimano CSM6100 12sp (10-51T)	Shimano CSM6100 12sp (10-51T)	Shimano CSM8100 12sp (10-51T)
Chain	Shimano HG54	Shimano CNM6100	Shimano CNM6100	Shimano CNM6100	Shimano CNM6100	Shimano CNM6100	Shimano CNM6100
Drivetrain	Shimano Deore 10sp; FSA 34T SB-165mm; Shimano Deore; Shimano CSM4100 10sp (11-46T); Shimano HG54	Shimano Deore 12sp; FSA 34T SB-165mm; Shimano Deore; Shimano CSM6100 12sp (10-51T); Shimano CNM6100	Shimano XT 12sp; FSA 34T SB-165mm; Shimano Deore; Shimano CSM6100 12sp (10-51T); Shimano CNM6100	Shimano Deore 12sp; FSA 34T SB-165mm; Shimano Deore; Shimano CSM6100 12sp (10-51T); Shimano CNM6100	Shimano XT 12sp; FSA 34T SB-165mm; Shimano Deore; Shimano CSM6100 12sp (10-51T); Shimano CNM6100	Shimano XT 12sp; FSA 34T SB-165mm; Shimano Deore; Shimano CSM6100 12sp (10-51T); Shimano CNM6100	Shimano XT 12sp; FSA 34T SB-165mm; Shimano XT; Shimano CSM8100 12sp (10-51T); Shimano CNM6100
Wheels	BH Lite Mach1 Trucky 30	Race Face Ar 30 TR	Race Face Ar 30 TR	Race Face Ar 30 TR	Race Face Aeffect 30 TR	Race Face Arc 30 TR	Race Face Turbine 30 TR
Tyres	Maxxis Rekon TPI120 MaxxSpeed EXO TR 29x2.4	Maxxis Minion TPI120 Terra EXO TR 29x2.5/2.4	Maxxis Minion TPI120 Terra EXO TR 29x2.5/2.4	Maxxis Minion TPI120 Terra EXO TR 29x2.5/2.4	Maxxis Minion TPI120 Terra EXO TR 29x2.5/2.4	Maxxis Minion TPI120 Terra EXO TR 29x2.5/2.4	Maxxis Minion TPI120 Terra EXO TR 29x2.5/2.4
Price	£3,200	£3,700	£4,400	£4,500	£4,800	£5,500	£6,800

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