2018 Whyte

G-170C RS

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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Weight30.9 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 170 / 170mm
ForkRockShox Lyrik
ShockRockShox Deluxe RT3
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant Carbon
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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)

26 mph

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26 mph

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Reviews
Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Supercharged: Whyte G-170C Works 29er Review

Aug 2018 · Trev Worsey

With their new €6299 (£5250) G-170 Works 29er, Whyte have produced an outstanding bike, and at the same time fired a warning shot over the bows of the direct-sales superbrands.

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BikeRadar
Whyte G-170C Works first ride review

Apr 2018 · Rob Weaver

Switching to a tyre with a higher volume and more aggressive tread would lift up the bottom bracket a little as well as improve rear wheel traction.. .

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Dirt Mountainbike
Whyte G-170C Works - Review

Dec 2017 · Sean White

A new benchmark in the lightweight, long travel, 27.5" wheel category?

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon Fiber

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

RockShox Lyrik RC, Fast Black coating, tapered steerer, 110mmx15mm Boost, Maxle Ultimate

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Deluxe RT3, Fast Black coating, adjustable rebound and compression

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP XR, BSA 73mm

Headset

FSA No. 42 Integrated, Orbit ZS Plus, 1.5" cartridge sealed lower bearing, 1 1/8" sealed cartridge upper bearing

Stem

Whyte Gravity, 35mm clamp, 40mm length

Handlebar

Whyte Custom alloy 6061, 35mm clamp, 15mm rise, 780mm width

Saddle

Whyte Custom dual density, triple panel design

Seatpost

RockShox Reverb Stealth, 150mm travel, MMX remote clamp

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Whyte lock-on V

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM Descendant Carbon Eagle

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle, MMX clamp, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle, black, 12-speed

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

SRAM Guide R, 4-piston, 200mm front rotor, 180mm rear rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Guide R, MMX Matchmaker clamp

Wheels
Rims

WTB STp i29, TCS System, sleeve joint, tubeless ready

Spokes

WTB 2.0mm, black Sandvik stainless steel, brass nipples

Front Hub

Front: alloy, double sealed cartridge bearing, 32 hole, 110x15mm Boost, Rear: Whyte cartridge seale bearing, micro-engagement 6-pawl, XD driver, 32 hole, 148x12mm Boost

Rear Hub

Front: alloy, double sealed cartridge bearing, 32 hole, 110x15mm Boost, Rear: Whyte cartridge seale bearing, micro-engagement 6-pawl, XD driver, 32 hole, 148x12mm Boost

Tires

Front: Maxxis High Roller II TR, 60tpi, 3C(Maxx Terra) folding bead, EXO sidewall protection, 27.5" x 2.4", Rear: Maxxis Minion SS, 60tpi Dual TLR, folding bead, EXO sidewall protection, 27.5" x 2.3"

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