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    ($4,810)
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    Category
    EnduroEnduro
    Weight
    32.8 lbs32.4 lbs
    6.8
    8.3
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox Lyrik Select+RockShox Lyrik Ultimate
    Shock
    RockShox Super Deluxe Select+RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate
    Wheels
    AluminumCarbon
    29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle, Truvativ DescendantX01 Eagle
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    160mm160mm
    Rear Travel
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    Summary
    The Whyte G-170C RS 29er v2 and Whyte G-170C WORKS 29er v2 are both 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bikes. The G-170C RS 29er v2 has aluminum 29″ aluminum wheels, while the G-170C WORKS 29er v2 has carbon 29″ carbon wheels, better components, and a better fork.
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    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)

    28 mph

    G-170C RS 29er v2

    28 mph

    G-170C WORKS 29er v2

    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

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

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

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

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    RockShox Lyrik Select + RC 29", 160mm Travel, 42mm Offset, DebonAir, Charger 2 RC Damper, Fast Black Coating, Tapered Steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, Maxle Ultimate

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Lyrik Ultimate RC2 29", 160mm Travel, 42mm Offset, DebonAir, Charger 2 RC Damper, Fast Black Coating, Tapered Steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, Maxle Stealth

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox Super Deluxe Select + RT, DebonAir, Fast Black Coating, Adjustable Rebound, 2 position compression adjustment

    RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT, Coil, Fast Black Coating, Adjustable Rebound, 2 position low speed compression adjustment

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, BSA, 73mm

    SRAM DUB, BSA, 73mm

    Headset

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

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

    Stem

    Whyte Enduro Stem, 35mm Bar Bore, 35mm Extension

    RaceFace Atlas, 35mm Bar Bore, 32mm Extension

    Handlebar

    Whyte Custom 6061 Alloy, 30mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore, 780mm Wide

    RaceFace NEXT R Carbon, 10mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore, 800mm Wide

    Saddle

    Whyte Custom, Dual Density, Triple Panel Design

    Whyte Custom, Team, Lightweight Foam, CrMo Rails

    Seatpost

    Bike Yoke Divine, 30.9mm, S 125mm Travel, M/L/XL 160mm Travel, Trigger Remote with MMX attachment

    RockShox Reverb Stealth, 30.9mm, S 150mm Travel, M/L 175mm Travel, X1 Remote

    Pedals

    None

    None

    Grips

    Whyte Lock-on V Grip

    Whyte Lock-on V Grip

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed

    SRAM X01 Eagle, 12 Speed

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    N/A

    Crank

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

    SRAM X01 Carbon Eagle, X-SYNC 2, Direct Mount 32T, DUB, 170mm, Boost, 12 Speed

    Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle, MMX, 12 Speed

    SRAM X01 Eagle, MMX, 12 Speed

    Cassette

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

    SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 10-50, 12 Speed

    Chain

    SRAM Eagle, 12 Speed

    SRAM Eagle, 12 Speed

    Brakes

    SRAM Code R, 4 Pot with Sintered Metal Pads, 200mm Rotor

    SRAM Code RSC, 4 Pot with Sintered Metal Pads, 200mm Rotor

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Code R, MMX

    SRAM Code RSC, MMX

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Whyte 30mm Carbon Hookless, TeXtreme® Inegra Outer Shock Layer, Tubeless Ready, 3M Rim Strip with Tubeless Valves Included, 28 Hole

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Factory 2.0mm, Black Stainless, Brass Nipples

    DT Swiss Competition Butted 2.0-1.8-2.0mm, Black Stainless, Brass Nipples

    Front Hub

    Alloy, Double Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 15mm x 110mm Boost Through Axle, 31mm Torque Caps, 32 Hole

    Hope Pro 4, Sealed Stainless Steel Cartridge Bearings, 15mm x 110mm Boost Through Axle, 28 Hole

    Rear Hub

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

    Hope Pro 4, Sealed Stainless Steel Cartridge Bearings, 12mm x 148mm Boost Through Axle, 28 Hole

    Tires

    Maxxis Minion DHF WT, TR, 29" x 2.5" 60TPI, EXO Sidewall Protection, 3C Maxx Terra, Dual Compound, Folding Bead, Front, Maxxis Aggressor WT, TR, 29" x 2.5" 120TPI, Dual-ply Enduro casing with Butyl Inserts, Dual Compound, Rear

    Maxxis Minion DHF WT, TR, 29" x 2.5" 60TPI, EXO Sidewall Protection, 3C Maxx Terra, Dual Compound, Folding Bead, Front, Maxxis Aggressor WT, TR, 29" x 2.5" 120TPI, Dual-ply Enduro casing with Butyl Inserts, Dual Compound, Rear

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