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G-170C RS
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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| Weight | 30.9 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 170 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe RT3 |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Truvativ Descendant Carbon, GX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Whyte G-170C is a super-capable enduro bike that excels in speed, stability, and fun, with its 170mm of rear wheel travel and well-gauged suspension. It's praised for its composed handling, generous reach, and slammed bottom bracket, though the latter may require some adjustment. The bike's specification is often highlighted as outstanding, offering great value for money, with particular praise for its suspension kinematics and climbing ability. However, some reviews note the seat angle could be steeper and the semi-slick rear tyre may not perform well in damp conditions.
Incredibly composed at speed
Super-capable and fun to ride
Massive 170mm of rear wheel travel
Outstanding specification
Great value for money
Low bottom bracket takes some getting used to
Seat angle could be steeper
Semi-slick Maxxis rear tyre doesn’t cut it in damp conditions
The Whyte feels incredibly composed at speed, but the low bottom bracket takes some getting used to
BikeRadarWhyte’s Quad 4 suspension platform is something that has been refined over the past few years and with the G-170 some extra progression has been built in to give extra support when needed in the tough conditions.
Dirt MountainbikeThe Whyte G-170C Works 29er is an outstanding bike, a thoroughbred racer in both intent and execution it’s a bike for stealing podiums.
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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.
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.. .
Dec 2017 · Sean White
A new benchmark in the lightweight, long travel, 27.5" wheel category?
| Frame | Carbon Fiber BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik RC, Fast Black coating, tapered steerer, 110mmx15mm Boost, Maxle Ultimate Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe RT3, Fast Black coating, adjustable rebound and compression Travel: 170mm |
| 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 Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Whyte lock-on V |
| 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 Type: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide R, MMX Matchmaker clamp |
| 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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