2019 Whyte

T-130C RS v1

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.

MSRP£3,499 (about $4,431)
Weight30.4 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 140mm front
ForkRockShox Pike RC
ShockRockShox Deluxe
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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)

26 mph

T-130C RS v1

26 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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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
Flow's First Bite: Whyte T-130C RS

Oct 2016

Whyte’s offering in this hotly contested sector is the T-130. Based around 27.5″ wheels, a long and slack geometry and the usual forward thinking from this progressive brand, we’re excited to get pedalling! So who is this bike for? The Whyte T-130 will suit a variety of riders, but this bike is screaming ‘pick me!’ to riders with …

Highs
  • Aggressive geometry. Well thought out spec. Intricate frame details.

Lows
  • No mounts for a chainguide.

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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
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Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon, Uni-directional Multi Monocoque Front Triangle with Internal Cable Routing, Tapered Head Tube and Intergrip Seat Clamp System, 2 hole ISCG Mount, Alloy Symmetrical SCR Rear Triangle, 148mm Boost Dropouts

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

RockShox Pike RC 27.5", 140mm Travel, 37mm Offset, DebonAir, Charger 2 Damper, Fast Black Coating, Tapered Steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, Maxle Ultimate

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Deluxe RT, DebonAir, Fast Black Coating, Adjustable Rebound and 2 Position Compression

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, BSA, 73mm

Headset

FSA No. 42 Orbit ZS Plus, Integrated, 1 1/2" Lower and 1 1/8" Upper Sealed Cartridge Bearings

Stem

Whyte Gravity Stem, 35mm Extension

Handlebar

Whyte 6061 Alloy, 15mm Rise, 31.8mm, XS/S 760mm Wide, M/L/XL 780mm Wide (L/XL 30mm Rise)

Saddle

Whyte Custom, Dual Density, Triple Panel Design

Seatpost

KS LEV-Integra, 30.9mm, S 125mm Travel, M/L/XL 150mm Travel, Southpaw-Alloy Remote Lever

TypeDropper

Pedals

None

Grips

Whyte Lock-on V Grip

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM Descendant 7K Eagle, X-SYNC 2, Direct Mount 32T, DUB, 170mm, Boost, 12 Speed

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle, MMX, 12 Speed

Cassette

SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50, 12 Speed

Chain

SRAM Eagle, 12 Speed

Brakes

SRAM Guide RS, 4 Pot, 180mm Rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Guide RS, MMX

Wheels
Rims

RaceFace AR-30, Offset, 30mm Wide, Sleeved Joint, Tubeless Ready, 32 Hole

Spokes

DT Swiss Factory 2.0mm, Black Stainless, Brass Nipples

Front Hub

Alloy, Double Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 15mm x 110mm Boost Through Axle, 32 Hole

Rear Hub

Alloy, Double Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 12mm x 148mm Boost Through Axle, Micro Engagement 6 Pawl, XD Driver, 32 Hole

Tires

Maxxis High Roller II TR 27.5" x 2.6" 120TPI, EXO Sidewall Protection, 3C Maxx Terra, Front, Maxxis Rekon TR 27.5" x 2.6" 60TPI, EXO Sidewall Protection, Rear

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