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2018 Whyte

T-130C RS

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Weight29.8 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 130 / 130mm
ForkRockShox Pike RC
ShockRockShox Monarch RT
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetTruvativ Descendant Carbon, GX Eagle
BrakesSRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
T-130C RS
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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)

28 mph

T-130C RS

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
MD

5'4" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'6"

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Reviews
MBR
Whyte T-130C R first ride - MBR

Jan 2019 · Alan Muldoon

Whyte T-130C is still a really capable trail bike and can be ridden harder than the original, but has fun-loving personality has been traded for raw speed?

Highs
  • Still one of the best short-travel trail bikes.

  • Generous sizing and dialled geometry.

Lows
  • Not the lightest in its class.

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Flow Mountain Bike
Tested: Whyte T-130C RS

Nov 2016

This lesser-known brand from the UK does some very unique things with their bikes, and it seems every time we review one we always want to buy it afterwards. What are they all about? Well, from afar the T-130C RS may just look like any classic dual suspension mountain bike with its four-bar suspension and …

Highs
  • Hell of a lot of fun to ride.

  • Designed and built for experienced riders.

  • Tidy frame finish details and sturdy construction.

Lows
  • Boutique price tag.

  • A category more widely suited to 29ers looking for an all-rounder?

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Whyte T-130C RS Review

May 2016 · Trev Worsey

The British company Whyte have always championed good geometry and the Whyte T-130C RS is no less exciting. We hit the Scottish trail and here´s our test...

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon Fiber

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

RockShox Pike RC, Fast Black coating, tapered steerer, 110x15mm Boost, Maxle Ultimate

Travel130mm

Shock

RockShox Monarch Debonair RT, Fast Black coating, adjustable rebound and compression

Travel130mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP XR, BSA 73mm

Headset

FSA No. 42 integrated, Orbit ZS Plus, sealed cartridge bearings

Stem

Whyte Gravity, 40mm length (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, 150mm travel (M/L), 170mm travel (XL)

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Whyte lock-on V

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Front Derailleur

N/A (1x-specific)

Crank

SRAM Descendent Carbon Eagle GXP

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle, MMX Clamp, 12-speed

Cassette

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

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, silver

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

SRAM Guide RS, 4-piston, 180mm front rotor, 160mm rear rotor (170mm rear rotor on XL)

TypeSRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Guide RS, MMX Matchmaker clamp

Wheels
Rims

Race Face AR-30, 30mm width, sleeved joint, tubeless ready, 32 hole

Spokes

DT Swiss Champion 2.0mm, brass nipples

Front Hub

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

Tires

Front: Maxxis High Roller II TR, 60tpi, 3C (Maxx Terra), EXO sidewall protection, 27.5" x 2.3", Rear: Maxxis Crossmark II TR, EXO sidewall protection, 27.5" x 2.25"

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