Excellent bike!!
I have hammered this bike and has not let me down
I purchased the bike late 2009 and was riding dual suspension At the time
I have now sold my dual suspension and the whyte is the only bike I own
A regular at hamsterley forest black route I push this bike really hard and has never once faltered
Bravo whyte
A awesome hardtail
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About this bike
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Gender/Age | Men |
| Production years | 2010-2011 |
| RRP | £1,499.00 |
| Sizes | S, M, L (Frame size guide) |
| Colours | Gloss Cool Gray |
| Frame type | Hardtail |
| Frame material | Aluminium |
| Frame description | 6061 Hydro Formed T6 Aluminium, Custom Drawn and Multi Butted |
| Gears | 27 |
| Fork Travel | 120 mm |
| Wheel Size | 26" |
Whyte says
Multiple award and test winning bike for 2009 and 2010. Proven UK specific trail geometry and great value for money offering a very high quality frame and ride quality with no performance compromises. Rockshox Reba SL suspension fork with 120mm of travel and Maxle Light through axle, featuring Motion Control damping and Turnkey lockout. Superb top line finishing components, including Easton Handlebar, Easton stem, Easton seatpost and Fizik Gobi XM saddle.
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About Whyte
The Whyte brand was conceived to design and create the best performing and most technically advanced Mountain Bikes available. Every Whyte Mountain Bike is designed and tested in the UK. Here at Whyte we all ride the same UK trails, races and events as you and your friends and this is reflected in the design of every bike. Our class-leading mud clearance, lifetime-warrantied bearings and choice of UK-proof components are just the tip of the iceberg.
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Specifications
Braking
| Brake Caliper Front | Hayes Stroker Trail, 180mm Front and 160mm Rear Rotors |
|---|---|
| Brake Levers | Stroker Trail |
Drive
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Big Pipe Billet Integrated with Crankset |
|---|---|
| Cassette (Rear Cogs) | Shimano SLX 11-34 |
| Chain | SRAM PC-971 |
| Crank | Shimano SLX FC-M660, 44/32/22 with Hollowtech II Arms |
| Pedals | None |
Frame
| Down Tube | 6061 Triple Butted Hydro Formed |
|---|---|
| Rear Stays | 6061 Hydro Formed |
| Top Tube | 6061 Triple Butted Hydro Formed |
Gearing
| Derailleur Front | Shimano Deore |
|---|---|
| Derailleur Rear | Shimano SLX Shadow, RD-M662 |
| Gears | 27 |
| Shifter(s) | Shimano Deore |
General
| Grips | Whyte Lock-on's |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | EA70 MonkeyBar XC Mid Rise, 31.8mm OD, 685mm |
| Headset | FSA Orbit Z, Internal, Steel Sealed Cartridge Bearings |
| Saddle | Fi'zi:k Gobi XM Mag Rails |
| Seat Post | Easton EA50, 30.9mm x 350mm |
| Stem | Easton EA50, 31.8mm Bar Clamp, 70mm XS & S, 80mm M, 90mm L |
Suspension
| Fork Travel | 120 mm |
|---|---|
| Forks | RockShox Reba SL, Maxle Light 120mm Travel, Motion Control Damping with TurnKey Lock-out |
Wheels
| Hub Front | Double Sealed Bearing Hub 20mm, 32 Hole |
|---|---|
| Hub Rear | Hope II Pro Disc Hub 32 Hole with Shimano XT QR |
| Rims | Mavic XM 317, 32 Hole |
| Spokes | DT Competition Butted 1.8-1.6-1.8mm, Black Stainless with Brass Nipples |
| Tyres (Front & Back) | Maxxis Aspen 26 X 2.25", DK60 AR Folding Bead |
| Wheel Size | 26" |
UK warranty
| 5 years on frame and rigid forks from date of purchase. One year on all other components excluding parts that are subject to wear and tear e.g. chain / brake pads etc. Suspension forks and rear shocks on suspension bikes are covered by the manufacturer of that part. |
Owner Reviews
by
Alan deans
on 30 Aug 2011
by
Jon Eastwood
on 16 Jun 2010
For £1499 you would expect the Whyte 905 to have arguably the best components you can find and without doubt it doesn’t disappoint. A very capable cross-country and trial mountain bike that can easily cope with any ride you take it on. Braking comes in the form of Hayes powerful hydraulic Stroker Trail’s with front and rear discs finished with Stroker Trail levers.
The drive comes in the form of Shimano’s SLX Crank complemented with Shimano Deore shifters and a range topping Shimano SLX rear mech. The frame is the 23lb hydro formed triple butted Aluminium 6061 which can be easily lifted and carried without any problem if required. The forks are Rock ShoxReba SL which incorporate maxle light with 120mm of travel and motion control damping with turnkey lockout. The rims are Mavic XM 317 with the high rolling Maxxis Aspen tyres. Overall: It is easily the best bike in its price range in my opinion.
The drive comes in the form of Shimano’s SLX Crank complemented with Shimano Deore shifters and a range topping Shimano SLX rear mech. The frame is the 23lb hydro formed triple butted Aluminium 6061 which can be easily lifted and carried without any problem if required. The forks are Rock ShoxReba SL which incorporate maxle light with 120mm of travel and motion control damping with turnkey lockout. The rims are Mavic XM 317 with the high rolling Maxxis Aspen tyres. Overall: It is easily the best bike in its price range in my opinion.
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