{"id":18836,"date":"2016-01-22T11:05:00","date_gmt":"2016-01-22T11:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2016\/01\/22\/first-look-friday-bh-lynx-48-roam-40-wheels-and-oakley-factory-lite-gloves-r4011\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T08:46:36","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T08:46:36","slug":"first-look-friday-bh-lynx-48-roam-40-wheels-and-oakley-factory-lite-gloves-r4011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/first-look-friday-bh-lynx-48-roam-40-wheels-and-oakley-factory-lite-gloves-r4011\/","title":{"rendered":"First Look Friday: BH Lynx 4.8, Roam 40 wheels, and Oakley Factory Lite gloves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we&#8217;re featuring the BH Lynx 4.8, SRAM&#8217;s Roam 40 wheels and the Factory Lite gloves from Oakley.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">BH Lynx 4.8 Carbon 29\u201d 9.5<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-10621500-1453452502.jpg\" data-fileid=\"665687\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"665687\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-10621500-1453452502.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-10621500-1453452502.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Lynx 4.8 sits firmly in the cross country trail bike category, with 120mm travel, short stays and a 68 degree head angle. A bike that will let you compete in a long distance endurance event on Saturday and on Sunday head out to enjoy some tricky trails. Going on the reputation of the Split Pivot suspension layout, there&#8217;s no reason the Lynx shouldn&#8217;t pedal as well as it descends. That&#8217;s the idea anyway, we&#8217;re eager to see just how well the BH performs as a cross country all rounder.<\/p>\n<p>The carbon 9.5 model comes kitted with suspension from RockShox, the Reba and Monarch doing duty in the front and rear respectively. A mix of GX and other SRAM components make up the 1x drivetrain while Magura MT4 brakes are tasked with stopping your momentum. To add to the trail flavour, a KS Supernatural dropper post comes standard. The wheelset is BH&#8217;s own Super Lite wrapped in Michelin rubber.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-36580500-1453452503.jpg\" data-fileid=\"665690\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"665690\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-36580500-1453452503.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-36580500-1453452503.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-79723300-1453452502.jpg\" data-fileid=\"665688\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"665688\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-79723300-1453452502.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-79723300-1453452502.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-63320300-1453452502.jpg\" data-fileid=\"665689\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"665689\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-63320300-1453452502.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-63320300-1453452502.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Specifications:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Lynx 4.8 Carbon 29&#8243;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear shock<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Rock Shox Monarch RT<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Rock Shox Reba<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Stem<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">BH Lite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Headset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">BH Evo<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shifter levers<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Sram GX11<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear derailleur<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">GX 1400 175 32T<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crank set<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Sram S1000 32T<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">BB Set<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Sram<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">PC1130 11S<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Cassette<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Sram 1150 10\/42<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Sram<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Front brake<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Magura MT4 180mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear brake<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Magura MT4 160mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Wheelset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">BH Super Lite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Tyres<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Michelin Wild Racer 2.25\/ Grip&#8217;R 2.25<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Saddle<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Prologo Kappa<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Seatclamp<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">BH Lite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Seatpost<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">KS Supernatural<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Handlebar<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">BH Lite Rizer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Grips<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">BH<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Weight<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">12.4 kg<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Retail Price<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">R57 500<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">SRAM Roam 40 wheelset<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-14509300-1453456060.jpg\" data-fileid=\"665707\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"665707\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-14509300-1453456060.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-14509300-1453456060.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Roam 30 and 40 wheelsets are SRAM&#8217;s more cost conscious wheelsets fitting in below the Roam 50 and 60 offerings. The Roam 40 wheelset features a UST tubeless aluminium rim measuring 21mm internally and 25.5mm externally. The Roam 40 wheels use 24 straight-pull spokes front and rear with a two-cross pattern. While the Roam 30 wheels makes use of brass nipples, the Roam 40 features aluminium nipples to save weight. The rear hub uses 4 pawls and a ratchet ring with 26 teeth, meaning 52 points of engagement and 6.9 engagement degrees.<\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-4\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-78873700-1453455993.jpg\" data-fileid=\"665703\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"665703\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-78873700-1453455993.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-78873700-1453455993.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-4\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-13282600-1453455994.jpg\" data-fileid=\"665704\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"665704\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-13282600-1453455994.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-13282600-1453455994.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-4\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-74450200-1453455994.jpg\" data-fileid=\"665706\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"665706\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-74450200-1453455994.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-74450200-1453455994.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The SRAM Roam 40 wheelset retails for R11,300.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Specifications:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Wheel sizes<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">26&#8243;, 27.5&#8243;, 29&#8243;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Weight<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">1560g (26&#8243;), 1615g (27.5&#8243;), 1695g (29&#8243;)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Spoke Count<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">24<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Spoke Pattern<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">2 cross<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Type<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Custom &#8211; straight pull<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Finish<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Black oxide<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rim shape<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Tubeless ready &#8211; Asymmetrical 2.5mm offset<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rim used<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Aluminium 6061 T6<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Spoke length<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Solo Spoke<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Nipples<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">External alloy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Colour<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Black Ano<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">Oakley Factory Lite Gloves<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-99846900-1453446047.jpg\" data-fileid=\"665568\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"665568\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-99846900-1453446047.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-99846900-1453446047.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Oakley Factory Lite gloves look to offer lightweight comfort while still giving sturdy protection. Instead of padding on the palm, the Factory Lite use a durable leather-like material called Calrino, which promises to protect while providing feedback to the hand. Oakley make a point of their O Hydrolix moisture management technology which carries sweat from the hand to the outer layers of the glove to control warmth. The Oakley Factory Lite retail for R499.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll be slipping these gloves on and testing Oakley claims of a durable and lightweight mountain biking glove.<\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-30455300-1453446048.jpg\" data-fileid=\"665569\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"665569\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-30455300-1453446048.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-30455300-1453446048.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-63944600-1453446048.jpg\" data-fileid=\"665570\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"665570\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-63944600-1453446048.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-63944600-1453446048.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we&#8217;re featuring the BH Lynx 4.8, SRAM&#8217;s Roam 40 wheels and the Factory Lite gloves from Oakley. BH Lynx 4.8 Carbon 29\u201d 9.5 The Lynx 4.8 sits firmly in the cross country trail bike category, with 120mm [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":44792,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[724,725,3175,2368,1086,3176,28,1140],"featured_location":[],"class_list":["post-18836","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech","tag-bh","tag-bh-bikes","tag-bh-lynx","tag-first-look-friday","tag-oakley","tag-oakley-factory-lite","tag-sram","tag-sram-roam"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18836","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18836"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18836\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44792"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18836"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18836"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18836"},{"taxonomy":"featured_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured_location?post=18836"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}