Whyte t129s review

Up front, the Reba fork delivered a smooth, composed action with plenty of cornering traction, but there was a mysterious high-frequency harshness to the ride that left our hands and arms aching on the longest descents. We suspect that the vibration is actually coming from the rear suspension, not the fork, as we had no such issues with the Reba fitted to the Specialized. Also, the chain derailed frequently and closer-ratio chainrings could help fix that. The shift action itself is very positive with the latest SRAM X9 shifters, and the Type 2 rear mech really helps reduce chain-slap.

The Whyte TS is a blisteringly fast bike and such tremedously good fun to ride. It pedals efficiently, climbs effortlessly and carries speed on flat, relatively smooth trails better than any other bike in this test. The end result is that the Specialized pips it to the finishing post. The Whyte TS is a great package. Besides being accustomed to bad weather he's a specialist when it comes to steep and demanding trails. Once, he was in love with competition and raced in the early years of the EWS, but now, at years-old, he no longer has anything to prove.

Nonetheless, demonstrating that you can teach an old dog new tricks, he continues to hold his own against the wild and fearless youth.

Together with his young family and two crazy dogs, you will almost always find him outdoors. The suspension action is taut, feedback rich and efficient — just enough to smooth out the ride.

Wide mm bars and a 40 mm stem get a thumbs up from the test team. Clearance has been increased to allow fitting of more aggressive tyres if needed.

The single ring specific design ensures Whyte can build a wider, stiffer main pivot. Product: Whyte T RS review. Details Frame: T6 aluminium, mm travel. Fork: Fox 34 Float Performance Grip, mm travel. Weight: Size tested: L. Seat angle: Chainstay: mm. Wheelbase: 1,mm.