Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $8,500
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $8,500

    At Specialized

    Category
    TrailTrail
    Weight
    30.4 lbs26.7 lbs
    4.9
    9.7
    AluminumCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox SektorFox Factory Float 34
    Shock
    Fox Float X Factory
    Wheels
    AluminumCarbon
    27.5″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    NXX0 Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 12 Electronic
    Suspension
    HardtailFull
    Front Travel
    130mm130mm
    Rear Travel
    -120mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Whyte 901 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2019 901
    2024 Epic 8 EVO Pro
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    22 mph

    2019 901

    28 mph

    2024 Epic 8 EVO Pro

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Aluminum

    FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel

    Fork

    RockShox Sektor RL 27.5", DebonAir, Fast Black coating, 37mm offset, adjustable compression and rebound, 15mm x 110mm, Maxle Lite

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 34 Factory, Grip2 Damper, 4 way adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    N/A

    Fox Float Factory, Evol LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, LSC/ Rebound adjust, 190x45mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM GXP, 73mm

    SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

    Headset

    FSA No. 57E Orbit ZS, sealed cartridge bearings

    Stem

    Whyte Gravity, 40mm length (XS, S, M), 50mm length (L, XL)

    Raceface Turbine R, 50mm, 35mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Whyte 6061 alloy, 31.8mm diameter, 760mm wide (XS, S, M, L), 780mm wide (XL), 15mm rise (XS, S, M, L), 30mm rise (XL)

    Roval Control Rise Carbon Handlebar, 780mm wide, 20mm rise, 35mm

    Saddle

    Whyte Custom, triple panel design

    Body Geometry Power Expert

    Seatpost

    Whyte drop.it, paddle remote lever, 100mm (XS), 125mm (S), 150mm (M, L, XL)

    Fox Transfer Factory, 30.9, 1X remote, (SM:125mm, MD: 150mm, L-XL: 175mm)

    Pedals

    None included

    Grips

    Whyte Lock-on V

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    SRAM NX, X-sync, 170mm

    SRAM X0 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm, Alloy, 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    SRAM AXS POD Controller

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1130, 11-42 tooth, 11-speed

    SRAM XS 1295, 12 speed, 10-52

    Chain

    SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed

    SRAM X0 Eagle

    Chain Guide

    N/A

    Brakes

    Front: TRP Slate, 4-piston, 180mm rotor (XS, S, M, L), 200mm rotor (XL) Rear: TRP Slate, 4-piston, 160mm rotor

    Front: SRAM Code Silver Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180/200mm HS2 rotor, Rear: SRAM Code Silver Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm HS2 rotor

    Brake Levers

    TRP Slate

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 System, pinned joint, tubeless ready, 32 hole

    Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Champion 2.0mm, black stainless, brass nipples

    Stainless, 14g, black

    Front Hub

    Alloy, double sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm x 110mm Boost front, 12mm x 148mm Boost rear

    Industry Nine 1/1, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Alloy, double sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm x 110mm Boost front, 12mm x 148mm Boost rear

    Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis High Roller II TR 27.5 x 2.8" 120 tpi, EXO, 3C MaxxTerra, Rear: Maxxis Rekon TR 27.5 x 2.8" 60 tpi, EXO

    Front: Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29x2.4, Rear: Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35

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