Mountain Bike Rider

WHYTE 629 V4

£1,999

SPECIFICATION

Frame 6061-T6 aluminium

Fork RockShox 35 Gold RL, 120mm travel

Wheels Sealed bearing 110/148mm hubs, WTB ST i27 TCS 2.0 rims, Maxxis High Roller II 3C/Forekaster 29x2.3/2.35in tyres

Drivetrain SRAM X1 Eagle 32T, 170mm chainset, SRAM NX Eagle r-mech and 12sp shifter, SRAM PG-1230, 11-50t cassette

Brakes SRAM Guide T four-piston, 180/180mm

Components Whyte 6061 alloy 780mm bar, Whyte 35mm stem, KS RAGEi 170mm post, Whyte Custom saddle

Sizes M, L, XL

Weight 14.41kg (31.76lb)

Contact whyte.bike

GEOMETRY

Size tested XL

Head angle 64.5°

Seat angle 72.6°

Effective SA 75.7°

BB height 300mm

Chainstay 450mm

Front centre 835mm

Wheelbase 1,285mm

Down tube 785mm

Seat tube 483mm

Top tube 695mm

Reach 505mm

Whyte’s reputation for producing benchmark trail and enduro bikes is second to none. This UK brand’s design team doesn’t seem to sit still, constantly refining dimensions, geometry, and specs. And it’s not just the latest e-bikes and long travel rigs getting the attention – Whyte still has a strong focus on hardtails.

With no XC race bikes in its line

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