BH iLYNX+ SL Trail Carbon 8.8 e-MTB, side view
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BHiLYNX+ SL Trail Carbon 8.8

€6,999.90RRP Spain, VAT incl.
Motor
Shimano EP80185 Nm
Battery
810 Wh630 Wh internal + 180 Wh XPro DD
Travel F / R
140 / 140 mm
Wheels
29"
Frame
Carbon

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Overview

The BH iLYNX+ SL Trail Carbon 8.8 (€6,999.90) is the top build of the iLYNX+ SL Trail: Shimano EP801 (85 Nm) with 810 Wh, FOX 36 FLOAT Factory fork, FOX FLOAT X Performance shock, Shimano XT DI2 12sp and Shimano XT 4 Piston brakes.

The iLYNX+ SL Trail is BH's lighter carbon trail e-MTB with the Shimano EP801 motor (85 Nm). BH says the range starts from 18.8 kg.

A 630 Wh battery in the down tube (2.6 kg) is complemented by an XPro DD external battery adding 180 Wh (810 Wh total as listed in the spec). It has 140 mm of Split Pivot rear travel, 29-inch wheels and Shimano EN600 display with EN600L remote.

  • Shimano EP801, 85 Nm
  • 630 Wh + 180 Wh XPro DD
  • 140 mm Split Pivot, carbon
  • Range from 18.8 kg (BH)

Gallery

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Full specifications

Frame & suspension

Frame
iLynx+SL, BCL Carbon Layup, 140 mm FS Carbon 29", ICR
Rear shock
FOX FLOAT X Performance
Fork
FOX 36 FLOAT Factory 140mm 15QR

E-system

Battery system
Non Removable
Battery
810Wh
Motor
Shimano EP801
Display
KSCEN600A

Drivetrain

Shifters
Shimano XT DI2
Rear derailleur
Shimano XT DI2 12sp
Crankset
Shimano XT 34T SB 160mm
Cassette
Shimano CSM8200 12sp (1051T)
Chain
Shimano CNM8100

Brakes

Front brake
Shimano XT 4 Piston, 203mm
Rear brake
Shimano XT 4 Piston, 203mm

Wheels & tyres

Wheelset
Race Face Turbine 30 TR
Tyres
Maxxis Minion TPI120 Terra EXO TR 29"X2,5/2,4
Hubs
Race Face
Spokes
Stainless Steel

Cockpit

Saddle
Prologo Proxim W450 Stn
Seat clamp
Integrated
Seatpost
XFusion Manic TA 31,6
Handlebar
Race Face Aeffect Riser 35, 780mm
Stem
Satori URSA 35
Headset
Acros AIX327 ICR BL.
Grips
Ergon GE10 EVO

Other

Chainstay protector
Double Integrated

Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.

iLYNX+ SL Trail geometry

SizeSMLXL
H1Seat tube length400 mm420 mm440 mm480 mm
H2Head tube length90 mm100 mm110 mm125 mm
H3Fork length551 mm551 mm551 mm551 mm
H4Top tube length580 mm598 mm613 mm640 mm
H5Front centre750 mm770 mm794 mm818 mm
H6Chainstay length440 mm440 mm440 mm440 mm
H7Wheelbase1190 mm1210 mm1243 mm1258 mm
H8BB drop34 mm34 mm34 mm34 mm
H9Bb Height340 mm340 mm340 mm340 mm
A1Seat tube angle78°78°78°78°
A2Head tube angle66°66°66°66°
Standover749 mm765 mm782 mm807 mm
Reach449 mm466 mm485 mm502 mm
Stack600 mm610 mm618 mm632 mm

Source: BH.

iLYNX+ SL Trail: builds compared

iLYNX+ SL Trail range →
iLYNX+ SL Trail Carbon 8.6iLYNX+ SL Trail Carbon 8.7iLYNX+ SL Trail Carbon 8.8
Price€4,999.90€5,999.90€6,999.90
FrameCarbonCarbonCarbon
ForkFOX 36 FLOAT Performance 140mm 15QRFOX 36 FLOAT Performance 150mm 15QRFOX 36 FLOAT Factory 140mm 15QR
ShockFOX FLOAT X PerformanceFOX FLOAT X PerformanceFOX FLOAT X Performance
DerailleurShimano XT 12spShimano XT DI2 12spShimano XT DI2 12sp
BrakesShimano MT520 4 PistonShimano XT 4 PistonShimano XT 4 Piston
DisplayKSCEN600AKSCEN600AKSCEN600A

iLYNX+ SL Trail Carbon 8.8: FAQ

How much does the BH iLYNX+ SL Trail Carbon 8.8 cost?

€6,999.90 (RRP Spain, VAT incl.). The iLYNX+ SL Trail range runs from €4,999.90 (iLYNX+ SL Trail Carbon 8.6) to €6,999.90 (iLYNX+ SL Trail Carbon 8.8). Prices vary by country and dealer.

What motor and battery does the BH iLYNX+ SL Trail Carbon 8.8 have?

Shimano EP801 (85 Nm). 810 Wh battery — 630 Wh internal + 180 Wh XPro DD.

How much suspension travel does the BH iLYNX+ SL Trail Carbon 8.8 have?

140 mm at the fork and 140 mm at the rear, on 29" wheels.

What sizes does the BH iLYNX+ SL Trail Carbon 8.8 come in?

S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.

What is the difference between the iLYNX+ SL Trail Carbon 8.8 and the iLYNX+ SL Trail Carbon 8.7?

They share the iLYNX+ SL Trail frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: FOX 36 FLOAT Factory 140mm 15QR vs FOX 36 FLOAT Performance 150mm 15QR; price: €6,999.90 vs €5,999.90.

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