2018 Whyte
T-130 RS
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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| Weight | 30.9 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 130mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT, Race Face |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Apr 2019 · Alan Muldoon
It's easy to quickly glance at the 2019 Whyte T-130 S and assume it’s the same as last year’s bike, albeit with fatter 2.6in tyres and a 140mm travel fork.
Aug 2018 · Aiden
Established in 1999, Whyte has continually pushed the innovation of mountain bikes, starting with its radically designed PRST-1, which helped put the
May 2017 · Wil Barrett
What has Wil made of the Whyte T-130 S longterm test bike so far? Read his glowing review here
Apr 2017 · Sean White
Mid travel with 27.5" wheels and sublime geometry and sizing adds up to making the T-130 a real gem.
Apr 2016 · Guy Kesteven
Whyte’s new T-130s all deliver a tight, highly controlled ride, top kit and killer geometry packages and the RS is a real ripper. Buy if you want a sharp, shorter-travel, full-bore trail blaster that oozes confidence wherever you take it
Tweaked, stretched geo, ground-hugging traction, infectiously rowdy descending prowess and impressive on the climbs too
Still a morsel of rear-end flex, suspension can occasionally be caught out by big hits
Feb 2016 · Trev Worsey
We've reviewed the Whyte T-130 C RS to find out if it's the ultimate 130mm trail bike for everyday riding. Read our full review to hear our verdict.
| Frame | Aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX Float Performance Elite 34, 3-position FIT4 damper, tapered steerer, black coating, 110x15mm Boost E-thru axle Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Float DPS Performance, black coating, rebound adjustment, 3-positions adjust, EVOL Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face BSA, 73mm |
| Headset | FSA No. 57E Orbit ZS, 1.5" cartridge sealed lower bearing, 1.125" upper bearing |
| Stem | Whyte Gravity, 40mm length (S/M), 50mm length (L/XL) |
| Handlebar | Whyte Custom alloy 6061, low rise, 760mm width (30mm rise and 780mm width on XL) |
| Saddle | Whyte Custom dual density, triple panel design |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 125mm travel (XS/S), 150mm travel (M/L), 170mm travel (XL) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Whyte lock-on V |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8000, Shadow Plus, direct mount, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A (1x-specific) |
| Crank | Race Face Turbine Cinch, 30mm alloy Boost axle |
| Shifters | Shimano XT M8000, I-spec II, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8000, 11-46 tooth, 11-speed |
| Chain | Shimano HG601, 11-speed |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano XT M8000, 180mm front rotor, 160mm rear rotor (200mm front and 180mm rear on XL) Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT M8000, I-spec II |
| Rims | WTB STp i29, TCS System, sleeved joint, 32 hole, 29mm internal width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion 2.0mm, brass nipples |
| Front Hub | Front: alloy, double sealed cartridge bearing, 32 hole, 110x15mm Boost, Rear: Hope Pro 4, stainless steel bearings, 11-speed Shimano freehub, 32 hole, 148x12mm Boost |
| Rear Hub | Front: alloy, double sealed cartridge bearing, 32 hole, 110x15mm Boost, Rear: Hope Pro 4, stainless steel bearings, 11-speed Shimano freehub, 32 hole, 148x12mm Boost |
| Tires | Front: WTB Vigilante, TCS System, Light High Grip, 60tpi, folding, 27.5" x 2.3", Rear: WTB Trail Boss, TCS System, Light Fast Rolling, 60tpi, folding, 27.5" x 2.4" |
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