2018 IS ALL WHYTE

Whyte have gone with something new, something updated and something refreshed with their 2018 range of dual suspension bikes.

The new comes in the form of the S-150 which is designed for speed and features 150mm of travel and 29er wheels. You’ll also get a slack 65.6 degrees head angle, allied to a relatively short 435mm chain stay for such a long-travel bike. If you need plenty of traction then 27.5 x 2.8” tyres can be retro-fitted with no problems.

Whyte designer Ian Alexander claims the S-150 will perform unlike anything else with 29-inch wheels – and as you’ll see from our in-depth review on page 72 you’ll feel like you can go as hard as you want, or simply ride it all day, every day on any type of terrain.

The G-170 is an update of the tried and tested enduro-specific G-160, with longer chain stays and 170mm of travel at both ends thanks to the Quad 4 suspension and metric shock. Clearance at the back is huge, and the WTB i29 rims give the option of running 2.6” (and more) treads should that suit your riding. The mid-level RS model (as well as the top-of-the-range Works) features a carbon fibre front triangle, although there is also a budget-friendly S edition in aluminium. Expect to see this bike challenging for honours in the EWS next season, as well as ripping down your local trails.

The third bike in the range is the mid-travel T-130 which gets a modest refresh – no bad thing given it has already proved itself super-capable of providing a whole heap of fun on Australian trails for the past three years since it first arrived on our shores. The short and stiff back end remains, but SRAM Eagle groupsets are now available as well as new RockShox and Fox suspension set-ups.

Also on offer from Whyte in 2018 is the 905 hardtail, featuring RockShox Revelation fork and 2.8” tyres to deliver an aggressive and agile ride out on the trails.