Fist rides

WHYTE T-140 RS

£4,099 • 29in • whytebikes.com

Worth the wait and with input from a local hero, Whyte’s new 29er goes straight to the top

Whyte’s new T-140 RS 29er plugs a very obvious mid-travel, big-wheel hole in the UK brand’s line-up. And it does so with an outstandingly sorted, ‘favourite from the first ride’ feel, especially if you’re really into technical trail riding.

If you’re wondering where this bike has been, it’s not because Whyte was late to the 29er party. Au contraire. Its original T-129 was a genuine game changer when it was introduced a decade ago and the S-120 was arguably ahead of the down-country curve.

Yes, a faster rolling, bigger-wheel version of Whyte’s multi- test winning T-130 and T-140 trail bikes has definitely