Whyte's new trail and enduro bikes for 2018
Whyte have had modern trail geometry dialled for longer than most - here's what we're excited about for 2018.
We have long been fans of Whyte bikes here at AMB. A while ago their geometry with super-long top tubes, slack head angles, ultra short chainstays and short stems and wide bars had a number of people wondering if it would all really work. Well look at bike design these days – what do you think?
Whyte push for bikes that ride well, and will last. With a design team based in the UK, they make bikes to ride well, and stand up to the elements. Form small things like forward facing seat tube slots (which are now completely concealed) to sealed bearings with a lifetime warranty, or replaceable inserts for brake mounts – it all adds up to a ride that lasts, and not just for a season.
We've tested the T130, T130 Carbon, T-129 and G-160 plus other models here at AMB, but looking ahead there are some new models on the way for 2018.
The Whyte S-150
The Whyte G-170
In Whyte's own words, the G-170 takes everything they knew from the G-160 – and made it better.
The back end has clearance for huge tyres, so while it comes stock with 2.5" and 2.4" rubber you should be able to slide some 2.6" treads right in, and the WTB i29 rims should support that well.
The bike is slack at 65 degrees, which is pretty much the new normal for an enduro bike. Paired with a long front end and 430mm back end, the G-170 should be set to charge. Coming in alloy or carbon you choose how far you want to take this enduro rig.
The Whyte T-130
The T-130 remains, and this platform is ideal for much of Australia. It's a bike that has shown it's ability to hold it's own in our alpine playgrounds and new trail centres.
Like the bikes above, the T-130 has single chainring specific frames, allowing for short and stiff back ends. If your riding doesn't dictate the need for 150mm travel, then T-130 is calling your name.
We liked the bike so much – our Art Director got one for himself.
