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Pro Bike Check: Jose Borges’ BH Lynx 5 Carbon

31.10.2018
by Manne Schmitt


In 2018 Jose Borges raced his second Enduro World Series on the Miranda Racing Team and finished 11th overall. His weapon of choice? A 29” BH Lynx 5 Carbon which got him a very respectable fifth place in the last race of the EWS season in Finale Ligure. That was reason enough for us to take a closer look at his bike.

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The BH Lynx 5 Carbon of the Miranda Racing Team features some interesting details which distinguish it from the standard bike
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In Finale Ligure Jose Borges aka ZÉ Manel took a respectable 5th place with his BH Lynx 5 Carbon. With his 6th position in the previous EWS race in Ainsa/Spain he’d already showed the enduro world what he’s capable of.
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ZÉ Manel measures 1.83 m and weighs 76 kg. An EXT STORIA LOK with a 400 spring and 148 mm of travel takes care of the rear end for him.
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At the front a 160 mm Formula Selva fork which ZÉ Manel rode with 75.5 psi in Finale Ligure.
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The 170 mm Miranda XMOD cranks can be configured individually with a choice of different components. ZÉ Manel’s Finale Ligure setup included a 36 t chainring.
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The drivetrain combines a SRAM Eagle cassette and SRAM X01 rear derailleur with a Miranda XMOD crankset
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On Jose’s front wheel a Formula Cura brake with 200 mm rotor. Here you can find out why the Formula Cura secured our coveted purchase tip in our 19 MTB disc brake group test.
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On the front wheel an aluminium prototype rim from Italian manufacturer Damil Components. The Michelin Wild Enduro tire is also a prototype which ZÉ Manel ran with 1.4 bar in the Finale Ligure race.
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The Michelin Wild Grip’R 2.35 combined with a Damil Components aluminium rim on Jose’s rear wheel. In Finale Ligure ZÉ Manel ran this with 1.6 bar on all stages.
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ZZÉ Manel relies on a CushCore tire insert front and rear.
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At the back a prototype of the Formula Cura brake. The 200 mm rotor is designed to better dissipate the excessive heat.
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ZÉ Manel doesn’t like carbon handlebars which is why he uses a 790 mm- wide aluminium Renthal FatBar with 20 mm rise
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Miranda carbon cranks with HT T1-pedals
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ZÉ Manel is also a bit of a DIY freak. He placed his multi tool in the down tube and fabricated a special holder for it.
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Hard to find: the Sahmurai tubeless repair kit hides in the bar-end. –
S.W.O.R.D.
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We wish Jose Borger aka “ZÉ Manel” all the best and lots of success for the upcoming season

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Words & Photos: Manne Schmitt

About the Author

Manne Schmitt
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Manne Schmitt is a Procurator at 41 Publishing, contributing a wealth of methodological expertise from his career as a Chief Analyst for a state authority. This background ensures the journalistic depth of his research, and the acquisition of exclusive news for E-MOUNTAINBIKE, ENDURO, GRAN FONDO, and DOWNTOWN. Active in cycling since 1989, he combines operative test support with administrative responsibility, strengthening the quality of editorial processes. The world of racing remains a passion; no one on the team knows the EDR professionals better than Manne.

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