2018 Whyte

901

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.

Weight28.2 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 130mm
ForkRockShox Recon Gold RL
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetNX
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

22 mph

901

26 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Whyte 901 review

Sep 2016 · Guy Kesteven

Whyte's 900 series frame is still the hardtail benchmark for XC agility and speed with black run bomber attitude. Buy if you're looking for a bike that's DH-ready and can handle steep and technical trails

Highs
  • SCR frameset and bigger tyres boost already subtle frame smoothness and SRAM NX is great

Lows
  • Sektor fork is out of its depth before the rest of the bike gets into its stride

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MBR
Whyte 901 (2016) review - MBR

Jan 2016 · Alan Muldoon

A cutting-edge hardtail ripper that put a smile on our face every time we rode it.

Highs
  • Attacking every trail

Lows
  • Ankles and lower back take a beating

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Aluminum

Fork

RockShox Recon RL Gold, Fast Black coating, Solo Air, adjustable compression and rebound, tapered steerer, 110x15mm Boost, Maxle Lite

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

N/A

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP, 73mm

Headset

FSA No. 57B Orbit ZS, caged bearings

Stem

Whyte Gravity, 40mm length (S/M), 50mm length (L/XL)

Handlebar

Whyte Custom alloy, low rise, 760mm width (30mm rise and 780mm width on XL)

Saddle

Whyte Custom, triple panel design

Seatpost

Whyte, 6061 alloy, 20mm offset, 350mm length (S/M), 400mm length (L/XL), 2-bolt clamp

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Whyte lock-on V

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM NX, Boost

Shifters

SRAM NX, 11-speed

Cassette

SRAM PG-1130, 11-42 tooth, 11-speed

Chain

SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

SRAM Level, 180mm front rotor, 160mm rear rotor (200mm front and 180mm rear rotors on XL)

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Level

Wheels
Rims

WTB STp i29, TCS System, tubeless ready, 32 hole

Spokes

WTB 2.0mm, black Sandvik stainless steel, brass nipples

Front Hub

Alloy, double sealed cartridge bearing, 32 hole, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear

Rear Hub

Alloy, double sealed cartridge bearing, 32 hole, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear

Tires

Maxxis Forekaster TR, 60tpi, 3C (Maxx Terra) folding bead, EXO sidewall protection, 27.5" x 2.6"

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