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Who are Whyte?
Whyte is a UK brand which has been around for over a decade. Initially known for its kooky designs (theoretically they worked but, well, they looked like this), over the past 10 years it has evolved into an innovative and revolutionary design house.
Whyte bikes are tortionally rigid with a high level of pedalling efficiency while still maintaining good shock absorption. Beautifully engineered, tight, and light! Just like a supermodel. As far as we know.
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Model: Portobello
Designed with the commuter in mind, the Portobello features MTB-inspired geometry - it's nippy around the corners but still stable at high speed. It can take a rear rack, mudguards, and two bottle cages, and also features hydraulic disc brakes, removable security skewers, puncture-resistant Maxxis tyres, and a compact crankset to keep you moving up the hills. The relaxed riding position also means you've got great visibility for the road ahead, or for checking out interesting pubs on the way home from work.
- Aluminium frame and fork
- Long wheelbase and relaxed head angle for high speed stability
- Weight: 10.4 kg
- Full spec list here
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Model: Cambridge (2013)
Like the Portobello, the Cambridge is a speedy but stable ride; it zips into side streets with ease but won't alarm you with any unexpected wobbles or flex. You've got the same relaxed riding position, disc brakes, removable security skewers, and rack, guard, and water bottle mounts as the Portobello, but the Cambridge boasts a carbon fork to lighten things up a bit.
- Aluminium frame, carbon fork
- Long wheelbase and relaxed head angle for high-speed stability
- Weight: 9.95 kg
- Full spec list here
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Model: Stirling (2013)
If you like the idea of the Cambridge but want something a little bit fancier again, the Stirling is your answer. In addition to Whyte's usual commuter features (disc brakes, removable security skewers, bosses for a rear rack/guards/water bottles) and boasting a carbon fork for added lightness, the Stirling has higher-level and lighter components. This is our best-selling Whyte!
- Aluminium frame, carbon fork
- Long wheelbase and relaxed head angle for high speed stability
- Weight: 9.7 kg
- Full spec list here
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Model: 929 (2013)
Want a fun, fast ride? Need it in a 29er? Here it is! New for 2013, the 929 is based on Whyte's carbon 29C frame design but has been tweaked to increase speed and flow. With the unique customisable drop-outs, you can also run the chainstays short in summer and longer in winter to increase the mud clearance.
- 29er hardtail
- Aluminium frame
- Adjustable drop-outs
- 120mm travel
- Weight: 11.3 kg
- Full spec list here
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Model: 729 (2013)
The 729 is the perfect 29er for playing on the trails. Like the 929, its frame design is based on the carbon 29C frames but modified to increase the fun factor. 'Cause that's what it's all about, amiright?
- 29er hardtail
- Aluminium frame
- 100mm travel
- Weight: 11.5 kg
- Full spec list here
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Model: 629 (2013)
"Boy, that 729 looks the goods," you think, "but, damnit, my pocket money won't reach it." Fret not, dear one. The 629 offers the same frame and geometry, but a slightly lower spec to drop the price down. See? You can have it all!
- 29er hardtail
- Aluminium frame
- 100mm travel
- Weight: 12.3 kg
- Full spec list here
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Model: 29 C (2013)
The 29 C is more surefooted than a typical lightweight XC race bike, so you can feel confident tackling even the most technical sections. It features a light hand-built Whyte XC-209 wheelset, and has shorter chain stays and a more relaxed head angle than other 29ers, giving you comfortable yet agile handling.
- 29er hardtail
- Carbon frame
- 100mm travel
- Lightweight - ready to race!
- Weight: 10.7 kgs
- Full spec list here
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Model: M-109 S (2013)
Perfect for XC and enduro racing, the M109S is all about speed and control. Debuting Whyte's new Quad-link 4.0 suspension design (also featured on the T-129S), this bike is designed to be ridden all day and to rip minutes off your best times. The backend is super-short to keep it sweeping around tight corners. Get out and ride it hard!
$3700
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Model: T-129 S (2013)
"Silent in action, stealth in appearance and blisteringly fast, the T-129S is much more than a new 29er from Whyte; it's a turning point in the identity of the brand." So says MBR magazine, and so do we! This new Quad 4 duallie has the nimbleness of a 26" bike with the trail-flattening power of a 29er.
- 29er dual suspension
- Aluminium frame
- 120mm travel front and rear
- Full spec list here
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Model: Saxon Cross (2013)
Whyte's all-purpose CX model, the incredibly versatile Saxon Cross can be used for commuting, trail riding, winter training, or CX racing. Whether you're tackling dirt, gravel, rocks or bitumen, the Saxon Cross cruises over it all with precise handling.
- CX hardtail
- Aluminium frame, carbon fork
- Can take mud guards and a rear rack
- Ample clearance for fatter tyres
- Weight: 9.45 kg
- Full spec list here
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Model: Kings Cross (2013)
If you love the concept of the Saxon Cross but need a more budget-friendly option, check out the King's Cross! Long distance commuting, trail riding, or winter training, and Jesus it would be easier to write this copy if the Whyte website wasn't riddled with errors but there you go, this CX bike will eat up dirt, gravel, rocks or bitumen.
- CX hardtail
- Aluminium frame and fork
- Can take mud guards and a rear rack
- Ample clearance for fatter tyres
- Weight: 10.6 kg
- Full spec list here
