BH Bikes ULTRALIGHT 8.0

The "ULTRALIGHT 8.0" model from BH Bikes, released in 2023, is a high-quality road bike that stands out for its advanced features and low weight. The bike is priced at 5,699 EUR. The frame is made of carbon, which contributes to a total weight of just 7 kg whilst still allowing for a maximum rider weight of 165 kg.

The brakes are Shimano 105 hydraulic, ensuring reliable and precise braking performance. The drivetrain is a Shimano 105 Di2 with 12 speeds, controlled by the Shimano 105 Di2 Hydra shifters. The front derailleur is also a Shimano 105 Di2, ensuring seamless and efficient gear changes. In total, the bike has 24 gears, offering a wide range of gear ratios.

The Ultralight 8.0’s fork is an Ultralight Evo Disc, Integrated Tapered Full Carbon 1.5, which ensures stability and comfort. The crankset consists of a Shimano 105 50/34, which, in combination with the Shimano 105 drivetrain, ensures optimum power transfer. The handlebars and stem are both EVO Monocoque ACR, providing an aerodynamic and ergonomic riding position. The headset is an FSA ACR, which ensures precise steering.

The tyres are Hutchinson Nitro2 700x28, fitted to a Vision Team35 wheelset, which ensures excellent road holding and speed. The saddle is a Prologo Nago RS, which offers comfort even on long rides, and the seatpost is a BH Ultralight, which further reduces the bike’s overall weight.

The frame geometry comprises a reach of 389 mm, a stack of 557 mm, a seat tube length of 513 mm and a top tube length of 559 mm. The head tube angle is 73 degrees, whilst the seat tube angle is 74 degrees. The head tube length is 140 mm and the chainstay length is 410 mm. This geometry ensures balanced and agile handling.

In summary, the 2023 BH Bikes ULTRALIGHT 8.0 offers an impressive combination of lightness, stiffness and state-of-the-art technology, making it an excellent choice for ambitious road cyclists.