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G-170C Works
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Weight | 30.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 170 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01, X01 Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RSC 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 RCT3, Fast Black coating, tapered steerer, 110mmx15mm Boost, Maxle Ultimate Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Debonair, RCT, Fast Black coating, adjustable rebound and 2-position compression Travel: 170mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP Team, BSA 73mm |
| Headset | FSA No. 42 Integrated, Orbit ZS Plus, 1.5" cartridge sealed lower bearing, 1 1/8" sealed cartridge upper bearing |
| Stem | Race Face Turbine, 35mm clamp, 40mm length |
| Handlebar | Race Face SIXC Carbon, 35mm clamp, 20mm rise, 820mm width |
| Saddle | Whyte Custom Team, lightweight foam, CrMo rails, triple panel design |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 150mm travel, 1x remote with MMX clamp Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Whyte lock-on V |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM X01 Carbon Eagle |
| Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, MMX clamp, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, black, 12-speed |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RSC, 4-piston, 200mm front rotor, 180mm rear rotor Type: SRAM Guide RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide RSC, MMX Matchmaker clamp |
| Rims | Whyte 30mm carbon hookless, 28 hole, tubeless ready, includes 3M rim strip and tubeless valves |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition Butted, 2.0-1.8-2.0mm, black stainless steel, brass nipples |
| Front Hub | Hope Pro 4, stainless steel cartridge sealed bearing, 28 hole, 15x110mm Boost front, 12x148mm Boost rear, XD driver |
| Rear Hub | Hope Pro 4, stainless steel cartridge sealed bearing, 28 hole, 15x110mm Boost front, 12x148mm Boost rear, XD driver |
| 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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