Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    ($1,994)$420
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $420

    At Giant

    Category
    Mountain YouthMountain Youth
    4.8
    1.9
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox 35 Gold RL (air)Steel
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″20″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscRim
    Groupset
    DeoreTourney, Shimano
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 7
    Suspension
    HardtailRigid
    Front Travel
    130mm-
    Seatpost
    DropperRigid
    Brand Site

    whyte.bike

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    The Whyte 901 YOUTH v3 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Handling
    nimblestable
    2021 901 YOUTH v3
    Other Mountain Youth 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)

    24 mph

    2021 901 YOUTH v3

    14 mph

    2024 Talon 20 Lite

    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

    6061 Alloy, Hydro Formed T6 Aluminium, Multi Butted, Custom Drawn, Tapered Headtube, Internal BBX Cable Routing for Dropper Post and 12mm X 148mm Boost Dropouts

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ALUXX-grade aluminum

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    RockShox 35 Gold RL 27.5", 130mm Travel, 37mm Offset, DebonAir, Fast Black Coating, Adjustable Compression and Rebound, Tapered Steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, Maxle Lite

    high-tensile steel, rigid

    Shock

    N/A

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, Cartridge Bearings, 73mm

    semi-cartridge

    Headset

    FSA No. 57B Orbit ZS, 1 1/2" Lower and 1 1/8" Upper Caged Bearings

    Stem

    Whyte Gravity Stem, 35mm Extension

    forged alloy Ahead, 10-degree

    Handlebar

    Whyte 6061 Alloy, 30mm Rise, 31.8mm, 780mm Wide

    Giant Kids, alloy, 31.8mm, 10-degree rise, 60mm, custom taper design

    Saddle

    Whyte Custom, Triple Panel Design

    Explora Jr.

    Seatpost

    Whyte drop.it II Adjust, 30.9mm, S 120-150mm Travel, M/L/XL 140-170mm Travel, Shimano MT-500 I-spec EV Remote Lever

    alloy, single-bolt, 27.2x250mm

    Pedals

    None

    platform

    Grips

    Whyte Lock-on V Grip

    Giant Junior, custom taper design

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore RD-M5100 SGS, Shadow Plus 11 Speed

    Shimano Tourney

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    N/A

    Crank

    Whyte, Forged 2pcs Cranks, Direct Mount 32T Narrow/Wide Alloy Chainring, 170mm, 11 Speed

    alloy, 32t, 140mm

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore SL-M5100, I-spec EV, 11 Speed

    Shimano REVOSHIFT, 1x7

    Cassette

    SunRace CSMS8, ED Black, 11-51, 11 Speed

    14x34

    Chain

    SunRace, 11 Speed

    KMC HV500

    Brakes

    Shimano MT-420, 4 Piston, 180mm Disc

    alloy, linear pull

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BL-M4100

    alloy, junior MTB

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 System, Pinned Joint, Tubeless Ready, 32 Hole

    Giant Kids 20", alloy

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Champion 2.0mm, Black Stainless, Brass Nipples

    stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Shimano MT401, Cartridge Bearings, centre lock, 15mm x 110mm Boost Through Axle, 32 Hole

    nutted, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Alloy, Double Sealed Cartridge Bearings, centre lock, 12mm x 148mm Boost Through Axle, 32 Hole

    nutted, 28h

    Tires

    Maxxis High Roller II TR 27.5" x 2.8" 120TPI, EXO Sidewall protection, 3C Maxx Terra, Front, Maxxis Rekon TR 27.5" x 2.8" 60TPI, EXO Sidewall Protection, Rear

    Giant Junior Sport, 20x1.95", 22 tpi

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