WHY TE DORSET

£999

Originally introduced after one of Whyte’s designers put 700c wheels and rigid forks on his 26-inch wheeled mountain bike to ride to the office on, the RD7 series has since become a much-loved staple in the Whyte lineup. The drop bars were a later addition, creating a unique (at least in off-the-peg terms) setup. We shall see if a spec list heavily leaning towards the utilitarian side of things will have an impact on the bike’s wider appeal.