Compare: 2025 Whyte Secta S vs Secta RS

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Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Secta S2025 Whyte	Secta RS2025 Whyte

MSRP	($1,452)	($1,981)
Where to Buy	($1,452) At Whyte	($1,981) At Whyte
Category	Trail	Trail
		5.1
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum
	RockShox	RockShox Psylo
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″
	Tektro Hydraulic Disc	Shimano Hydraulic Disc
	CUES	Deore
Drivetrain	1 × 10	1 × 12
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	130mm	130mm
Brand Site	whytebikes.com	whytebikes.com
Summary	The Whyte Secta S and Whyte Secta RS are both 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bikes. The Secta RS has better components, a better fork, and higher gearing.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Secta S

Secta RS

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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)

24 mph

Secta S

28 mph

Secta RS

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	Secta S2025 Whyte	Secta RS2025 Whyte

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. BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH	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. BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH
Fork	RockShox Rekon Silver RL 29in, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, DebonAir, Fast Black coating, adjustable compression and rebound, tapered steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, Maxle Stealth Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Psylo Gold RC 29in, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, DebonAir, Fast Black coating, adjustable compression and rebound, tapered steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, Maxle Stealth Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	N/A	N/A
Bottom Bracket	BSA, cartridge bearings, 73mm	BSA, cartridge bearings, 73mm
Headset	FSA No. 57B Orbit ZS, 1 1/2in lower and 1 1/8in upper caged bearings	FSA No. 57B Orbit ZS, 1 1/2in lower and 1 1/8in upper caged bearings
Stem	Whyte alloy, 35mm extension, 31.8mm bar bore	Whyte alloy, 35mm extension, 31.8mm bar bore
Handlebar	Whyte 6061 alloy, 15mm rise, 31.8mm bar bore, 760mm wide	Whyte 6061 alloy, 15mm rise, 31.8mm bar bore, 780mm wide
Saddle	Whyte Custom	Whyte Custom
Seatpost	TranzX dropper post, 30.9mm, frame size specific drop (size S 150mm drop; sizes M-XL 170mm drop) Type: Dropper	TranzX +RAD adjustable dropper post, 30.9mm, frame size specific drop (size S 150mm drop; size M 170mm drop; size L-XL 200mm drop) Type: Dropper
Pedals	Fibre reinforced composite platform	Fibre reinforced composite platform
Grips	Whyte Trail lock-on	Whyte Enduro lock-on

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano CUES U6000, 10 speed	Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
Front Derailleur	N/A	N/A
Crank	Whyte, forged two-piece cranks, direct mount, alloy 30T narrow/wide chainring, 165mm crank length, Boost, 12 speed	Whyte, forged two-piece cranks, direct mount, alloy 32T narrow/wide chainring, 165mm crank length, Boost, 12 speed
Shifters	Shimano CUES U6000, 10 speed, band on clamp	Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed, band on clamp
Cassette	Shimano LG400, 11-48T, 10 speed	Shimano Deore M6100-12, 10-51T, 12 speed
Chain	Shimano LG500, 118 links, 10 speed	Shimano M6100 with Quick-Link, 120 links, 12 speed
Brakes	Tektro M285 hydraulic disc brake, two piston,180mm diameter disc rotor Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc	Shimano MT420 four piston hydraulic disc brakes, 180mm rotor Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers	Tektro M285	Shimano MT401

Wheels

Rims	Pinned joint, 30mm internal width, tubeless compatible, 32 hole	Pinned joint, 30mm internal width, tubeless compatible, 32 hole
Spokes	2.0mm, black stainless, brass nipples	2.0mm, black stainless, brass nipples
Front Hub	Alloy, 15mm x 110mm Boost spacing, 32 hole	Alloy, double sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm x 110mm Boost spacing, 32 hole
Rear Hub	Alloy, double sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm x 148mm Boost spacing, 32 hole, HG freehub	Shimano FH-TC600-MS-B, double sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm x 148mm Boost spacing, 32 hole, Microspline freehub
Tires	Maxxis Rekon 29 x 2.4in (front and rear)	Maxxis Dissector EXO tubeless 29 x 2.4in (front); Maxxis Rekon EXO tubeless 29 x 2.4in (rear)

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