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<\/a><\/p>\nBefore we step into the bike review here\u2019s a brief look at BH, a company whose past presence in South Africa, has perhaps belied its bike building pedigree. BH (Beistegui Hermanos) began life as an arms manufacturer in Spain pre World War I and has been making bicycles for over 100 years. Winning the first two editions of the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a and multiple thereafter, the brand has remained present in the pro peloton since then with sponsorships of the likes of Liberty Seguros and AG2R.<\/p>\n
Specifications<\/h2>\n\n- Frame sizes<\/span>XS, SM, MD, LA, XL<\/span><\/li>\n
- Frame<\/span>G6 Pro Full Carbon<\/span><\/li>\n
- Handlebar<\/span>BH Super Lite Carbon<\/span><\/li>\n
- Stem<\/span>BH Evo<\/span><\/li>\n
- Seatpost<\/span>BH G6 Pro<\/span><\/li>\n
- Saddle<\/span>San Marco Concor<\/span><\/li>\n
- Front derailleur<\/span>Shimano Ultegra 11sp DI2<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rear derailleur<\/span>Shimano Ultegra 11sp DI2<\/span><\/li>\n
- Brakes<\/span>Shimano Ultegra Direct Mount<\/span><\/li>\n
- Shift Levers<\/span>Shimano Ultegra 11sp DI2<\/span><\/li>\n
- Cassette<\/span>Shimano Ultegra 11sp\/25<\/span><\/li>\n
- Chain<\/span> KMC X11L<\/span><\/li>\n
- Crankset<\/span> FSA SLK 386 4B<\/span><\/li>\n
- Wheelset<\/span>BH Evo50<\/span><\/li>\n
- Tyres<\/span>Michelin Lithium 700 X 23<\/span><\/li>\n
- Weight<\/span>6.8kg<\/span><\/li>\n
- Price<\/span>R64 900<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The G6 frame features a sloping geometry to give a good standover height and, according to BH, better \u201ctorsional stiffness\u201d. Most of the tubing on the frame is aero profiled and quite substantial in size. The headtube, downtube and seat tube are all aerodynamically profiled and the seat tube extends into a semi-integrated seat post with some adjustability. The bottom bracket is super wide at 86mm to provide increased stiffness and efficient power transfer. In contrast to the front end, the rear of the bike is quite petite with the spindly seat stays designed to provide some forgiveness on bumpier surfaces.<\/p>\n
A standout feature on the G6 Pro is the Shimano Ultegra Di2 group set, although with a FSA SL-K crankset in favour of stock Ultegra. The inclusion of compact chainrings struck me as an odd spec choice on such a race focussed bike, but thankfully the cranks feature a standard 110BCD so swopping out chainrings is made easier. The Di2 battery tucks away neatly in a dedicated compartment in the integrated seat post. Another highlight is the full carbon clincher wheel set – BH\u2019s in-house Evo50\u2019s weighing in at 1580g.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>BH’s Convertible Internal Routing (CIR) system allows you to run electrical or mechanical cables internally.<\/span><\/p>\nOn the road<\/h2>\n
Getting on the G6 for my first ride I was mostly aware of how my condition was in no way on par with the look of this bike. It\u2019s a mean looking race bike and with its \u201clook at me\u201d lumo yellow accents it\u2019s a head turner.<\/p>\n
Initially the biggest change for me was testing Di2 in the wild for the first time. Aside from trade shows and parking lot tests it\u2019s not something I had spent much time with. The shifting did take some getting used to and resulted in a few unintended brake grabs trying to shift. Instead of shifting the entire brake lever, Di2 uses two smaller \u201cpaddles\u201d on the outside of the brake lever with subtle, but distinct actuation. Soon enough my brain and hands were Di2 ready and the rest of the bike could take centre stage.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>The G6 arrived with a carbon compatible brake pads which combined with the Ultegra brake set made for assured braking. <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
The G6 frame features a sloping geometry to give a good standover height and, according to BH, better \u201ctorsional stiffness\u201d. Most of the tubing on the frame is aero profiled and quite substantial in size. The headtube, downtube and seat tube are all aerodynamically profiled and the seat tube extends into a semi-integrated seat post with some adjustability. The bottom bracket is super wide at 86mm to provide increased stiffness and efficient power transfer. In contrast to the front end, the rear of the bike is quite petite with the spindly seat stays designed to provide some forgiveness on bumpier surfaces.<\/p>\n
A standout feature on the G6 Pro is the Shimano Ultegra Di2 group set, although with a FSA SL-K crankset in favour of stock Ultegra. The inclusion of compact chainrings struck me as an odd spec choice on such a race focussed bike, but thankfully the cranks feature a standard 110BCD so swopping out chainrings is made easier. The Di2 battery tucks away neatly in a dedicated compartment in the integrated seat post. Another highlight is the full carbon clincher wheel set – BH\u2019s in-house Evo50\u2019s weighing in at 1580g.<\/p>\n
Getting on the G6 for my first ride I was mostly aware of how my condition was in no way on par with the look of this bike. It\u2019s a mean looking race bike and with its \u201clook at me\u201d lumo yellow accents it\u2019s a head turner.<\/p>\n Initially the biggest change for me was testing Di2 in the wild for the first time. Aside from trade shows and parking lot tests it\u2019s not something I had spent much time with. The shifting did take some getting used to and resulted in a few unintended brake grabs trying to shift. Instead of shifting the entire brake lever, Di2 uses two smaller \u201cpaddles\u201d on the outside of the brake lever with subtle, but distinct actuation. Soon enough my brain and hands were Di2 ready and the rest of the bike could take centre stage.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>BH’s Convertible Internal Routing (CIR) system allows you to run electrical or mechanical cables internally.<\/span><\/p>\nOn the road<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>The G6 arrived with a carbon compatible brake pads which combined with the Ultegra brake set made for assured braking. <\/span>\n<\/div>\n