Compare: 2018 Whyte G-170C Works vs G-170C RS

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	G-170C Works2018 Whyte	G-170C RS2018 Whyte

MSRP
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Enduro	Enduro
Weight	30.4 lbs	30.9 lbs
	8.0	6.9
Frame	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	RockShox Lyrik	RockShox Lyrik
Shock	RockShox Super Deluxe	RockShox Deluxe RT3
Wheels	Carbon	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″	27.5″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	X01 Eagle	GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant Carbon
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full
Front Travel	170mm	170mm
Rear Travel	170mm	170mm
Brand Site	whyte.bike	whyte.bike
Summary	The Whyte G-170C Works and Whyte G-170C RS are both 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bikes. The G-170C Works has carbon 27.5″ carbon wheels, better components, and higher gearing; while the G-170C RS has aluminum 27.5″ aluminum wheels.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

G-170C Works

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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 Works

26 mph

G-170C RS

Highest gear

(descending)

Geometry

Specs

	G-170C Works2018 Whyte	G-170C RS2018 Whyte

Frame	Carbon Fiber BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded	Carbon Fiber BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded
Fork	RockShox Lyrik RCT3, Fast Black coating, tapered steerer, 110mmx15mm Boost, Maxle Ultimate Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Lyrik RC, Fast Black coating, tapered steerer, 110mmx15mm Boost, Maxle Ultimate Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	RockShox Super Deluxe Debonair, RCT, Fast Black coating, adjustable rebound and 2-position compression	RockShox Deluxe RT3, Fast Black coating, adjustable rebound and compression
Bottom Bracket	SRAM GXP Team, BSA 73mm	SRAM GXP XR, BSA 73mm
Headset	FSA No. 42 Integrated, Orbit ZS Plus, 1.5" cartridge sealed lower bearing, 1 1/8" sealed cartridge upper bearing	FSA No. 42 Integrated, Orbit ZS Plus, 1.5" cartridge sealed lower bearing, 1 1/8" sealed cartridge upper bearing
Stem	Race Face Turbine, 35mm clamp, 40mm length	Whyte Gravity, 35mm clamp, 40mm length
Handlebar	Race Face SIXC Carbon, 35mm clamp, 20mm rise, 820mm width	Whyte Custom alloy 6061, 35mm clamp, 15mm rise, 780mm width
Saddle	Whyte Custom Team, lightweight foam, CrMo rails, triple panel design	Whyte Custom dual density, triple panel design
Seatpost	RockShox Reverb Stealth, 150mm travel, 1x remote with MMX clamp	RockShox Reverb Stealth, 150mm travel, MMX remote clamp
Pedals	N/A	N/A
Grips	Whyte lock-on V	Whyte lock-on V

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Front Derailleur	N/A	N/A
Crank	SRAM X01 Carbon Eagle	SRAM Descendant Carbon Eagle
Shifters	SRAM X01 Eagle, MMX clamp, 12-speed	SRAM GX Eagle, MMX clamp, 12-speed
Cassette	SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed	SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed
Chain	SRAM GX Eagle, black, 12-speed	SRAM GX Eagle, black, 12-speed
Chain Guide	N/A	N/A
Brakes	SRAM Guide RSC, 4-piston, 200mm front rotor, 180mm rear rotor	SRAM Guide R, 4-piston, 200mm front rotor, 180mm rear rotor
Brake Levers	SRAM Guide RSC, MMX Matchmaker clamp	SRAM Guide R, MMX Matchmaker clamp

Wheels

Rims	Whyte 30mm carbon hookless, 28 hole, tubeless ready, includes 3M rim strip and tubeless valves	WTB STp i29, TCS System, sleeve joint, tubeless ready
Spokes	DT Swiss Competition Butted, 2.0-1.8-2.0mm, black stainless steel, brass nipples	WTB 2.0mm, black Sandvik stainless steel, brass nipples
Front Hub	Hope Pro 4, stainless steel cartridge sealed bearing, 28 hole, 15x110mm Boost front, 12x148mm Boost rear, XD driver	Front: alloy, double sealed cartridge bearing, 32 hole, 110x15mm Boost, Rear: Whyte cartridge seale bearing, micro-engagement 6-pawl, XD driver, 32 hole, 148x12mm Boost
Rear Hub	Hope Pro 4, stainless steel cartridge sealed bearing, 28 hole, 15x110mm Boost front, 12x148mm Boost rear, XD driver	Front: alloy, double sealed cartridge bearing, 32 hole, 110x15mm Boost, Rear: Whyte cartridge seale bearing, micro-engagement 6-pawl, XD driver, 32 hole, 148x12mm Boost
Tires	Front: Maxxis High Roller II TR, 60tpi, 3C(Maxx Terra) folding bead, EXO sidewall protection, 27.5" x 2.4", Rear: Maxxis Minion SS, 60tpi Dual TLR, folding bead, EXO sidewall protection, 27.5" x 2.3"	Front: Maxxis High Roller II TR, 60tpi, 3C(Maxx Terra) folding bead, EXO sidewall protection, 27.5" x 2.4", Rear: Maxxis Minion SS, 60tpi Dual TLR, folding bead, EXO sidewall protection, 27.5" x 2.3"

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