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    MSRP
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    4.3
    4.7
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Judy (coil)Fox Rhythm Float 32 (air)
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    XT, DeoreXT, Deore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    bhbikes.com

    bhbikes.com

    Summary
    The BH Expert 4.5 and BH Expert 5.5 are both 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes with upper mid-range components. The Expert 5.5 has a better fork.
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    Accessories
    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Aluminum

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Aluminum

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    RockShox Judy RL, remote lockout

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX FLOAT 32 Rhythm, lockout

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    None

    None

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano, threaded

    Shimano, threaded

    Headset

    BH SL, integrated, sealed bearings

    BH SL, integrated, sealed bearings

    Stem

    BH SL, 80mm length, 31.8mm bar clamp, 6° drop

    BH SL, 80mm length, 31.8mm bar clamp, 6° drop

    Handlebar

    BH Lite Flat, 780mm width, 31.8mm clamp diameter

    BH Lite Flat, 780mm width, 31.8mm clamp diameter

    Saddle

    Prologo Nago RS

    Prologo Nago RS

    Seatpost

    BH Lite, 420mm length

    BH Lite, 420mm length

    Pedals

    None

    None

    Grips

    BH, lock-on

    BH, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed

    Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed

    Front Derailleur

    None

    None

    Crank

    Shimano MT510, 175mm length

    Shimano MT510, 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed

    Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth

    Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth

    Chain

    Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed

    Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed

    Chain Guide

    None

    None

    Brakes

    Shimano MT201, 2-piston, 180mm front rotor, 160mm rear rotor

    Shimano MT400, 2-piston, 180mm front rotor, 160mm rear rotor

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT201

    Shimano MT400

    Wheels
    Rims

    BH Lite wheelset

    BH Lite wheelset

    Spokes

    BH Lite wheelset

    BH Lite wheelset

    Front Hub

    BH Lite wheelset, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with MICRO SPLINE driver

    BH Lite wheelset, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with MICRO SPLINE driver

    Rear Hub

    BH Lite wheelset, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with MICRO SPLINE driver

    BH Lite wheelset, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with MICRO SPLINE driver

    Tires

    Continental Race, 29" x 2.2"

    Maxxis Ikon, 29" x 2.2"

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