2018 Whyte
T-130 S
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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| Weight | 31.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 130mm |
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
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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 2018 · Christoph Bayer
Since we reviewed the Whyte T-130 S in Scotland eight months ago, nothing has changed apart from Whyte Bikes’ step to finally open up their distribution in Germany. Reason enough to include the T-130 S in this group test.
Nov 2017 · Guy Kesteven
Dynamic-riding frame, max-fun geometry and kick-ass kit make the Whyte a full-gas fave. Buy if you're looking for a fun bike with excellent kit
Super-responsive but surefooted handling
Suspension is easy to set up and offers impressive control
Mostly excellent, bang-up-to-date kit package for the money
Tyres and brakes hit their limits a little early
May 2017 · Wil Barrett
What has Wil made of the Whyte T-130 S longterm test bike so far? Read his glowing review here
| Frame | Aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RC, Fast Black coating, tapered steerer, 110x15mm Boost, Maxle Ultimate Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Debonair RT, Fast Black coating, adjustable rebound and compression Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP XR, BSA 73mm |
| Headset | FSA No. 57E Orbit ZS, 1.5" cartridge sealed lower bearing, 1.125" upper bearing |
| Stem | Whyte Gravity, 40mm length (XS/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), MMX remote clamp Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Whyte lock-on V |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A (1x-specific) |
| Crank | SRAM Descendant 6K Eagle |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, MMX Clamp, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1275 Eagle, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TL, 180mm front rotor, 160mm rear rotor (170mm rear rotor on XL) Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Level TL, MMX Matchmaker clamp |
| Rims | WTB STp i29, TCS System, 32 hole, 29mm internal width |
|---|---|
| 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 | Front: WTB Vigilante, TCS System, Light High Grip, 60tpi, 27.5" x 2.3", Rear: WTB Trail Boss, TCS System, Light Fast Rolling, 60tpi, 27.5" x 2.4" |
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