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2026 Whyte

Secta R

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.

Manufacturer Price

£899($1,206)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 130mm
ForkSuntour XCR Air
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 9
GroupsetCUES
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Secta R
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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)

24 mph

Secta R

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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
off.road.cc
Whyte Secta RS hardtail mountain bike review | off-road.cc

Dec 2025 · Rebecca Bland

Whyte’s Secta RS is a nifty hardtail and performs well beyond its price tag. It’s not going to take you to Red Bull Hardline, but there’s not much else it won’t conquer… with the right rider atop it, of course.  Best hardtail mountain bikes 2025 – great hardtails for every budget Is the hardtail the best ... Read more

Highs
  • Really good value

  • Handling is spot on

  • Component choice great for price

Lows
  • Paint job could be more inspiring

  • Wheels not as high spec as the rest of the bike

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

6061-T6 aluminium, multi-shaped tubing; Single Chain Ring (SCR) 1x-specific design; 1.125–1.5in tapered Zero-Stack headtube; full 300mm reamed depth 30.9mm seat tube; Post Mount 180mm disc dropout; SRAM UDH spec derailleur hanger; 12mm x 148mm Boost.

Hanger StandardUDH

Fork

SR Suntour XCR 34 29in, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, black stanchions, air spring, adjustable compression and rebound, tapered steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost thru axle

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-UN101, square taper, 122.5mm

Headset

ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower, 1 1/2in lower and 1 1/8in upper caged bearings

Stem

Whyte alloy, 35mm extension, 31.8mm bar bore

Handlebar

Whyte 6061 alloy, 15mm rise, 31.8mm bar bore, 760mm wide

Saddle

Whyte Custom

Seatpost

TranzX dropper post, 30.9mm, frame size specific drop (size S-M 150mm drop; sizes L-XL 170mm drop)

TypeDropper

Pedals

Fibre reinforced composite platform

Grips

Whyte Trail lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano CUES U4000, 9 speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano CUES U4000, 30T chainring, 170mm crank length, 9 speed, 52mm chainline, three-piece crankset

Shifters

Shimano CUES U4000, 9 speed, band on clamp

Cassette

Shimano LG300, 11-46T, 9 speed

Chain

KMC XGlide, 116 links, 9 speed

Brakes

Tektro M285 hydraulic disc brake, two piston,180mm rotor

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro M285

Wheels
Rims

Pinned joint, 30mm internal width, tubeless ready, 32 hole

Spokes

2.0mm, black stainless, brass nipples

Front Hub

Alloy, 15mm x 110mm Boost spacing, 32 hole

Rear Hub

Alloy, double sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm x 148mm Boost spacing, 32 hole, HG freehub

Tires

Maxxis Rekon 29 x 2.4in (front and rear)

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