Feature Bike - Whyte T140C R

Introducing the Whyte Bikes T-140C R. Could this be the ultimate British trail bike? We have always been a fan of Whyte Bikes’ stunning design and amazing ride quality, but this thing just blows the term value for money out of the water!

With 130mm of rear travel and 27.5-inch wheels paired with some quality 2.6in Maxxis rubber, this thing is set to destroy any tight, twisty and technical trails you can throw at it. Whyte has opted to go with reinforced rear tyres, this adds impact insurance and frees you up to get as freaky as you want on your favourite trails, or just react totally right when you’re hitting a tech section for the first time.

Let’s look at the gear to go with the beautiful heart of this machine. Starting with the group set, Whyte have equipped this stunner with a 12 speed SRAM Eagle drivetrain. This amazing combination of GX rear mech and shifter matched with an NX cassette leads to flawless shifting yet amazing value when it comes to changing out those big cogs at the back.

Rockshox is supplying the cushion in this case with a RockShox Pike Select RC Fork and Deluxe Select + RT rear shock. This great combination of suspension offers all the squish you need with some added bits of bling to tune to your heart’s content.

Whyte’s award-winning mid-travel trail bikes have rewritten the rules on what 27.5in wheels and 130mm of rear suspension could do. The T-140C R gets a new lightweight carbon fibre front end for outstanding punch and play. Making this thing as easy to climb as it is send it down your favourite rowdy trail!

Finally, we have another set of key components from SRAM in the form of a pair of G2 breaks with a pair of 180mm breaks front and rear to give you all the stopping power your heart desires.

Why You'll Love T140 CR

Specification

FrameCarbon, Uni-directional Multi Monocoque Front Triangle with Internal Cable Routing, Tapered Head Tube, ISCG, 2 Bolt Guide Mounts, Alloy Symmetrical SCR Rear Triangle, Shape.it and 148mm Boost Dropouts
ForkRockShox Pike Select RC 27.5″, 140mm Travel, 37mm Offset, DebonAir, Charger RC Damper, Fast Black Coating, Tapered Steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, Maxle Ultimate
Rear Shock RockShox Deluxe Select + RT, DebonAir, Fast Black Coating, Adjustable Rebound and 2 Position Compression
StemWhyte Gravity Stem, 35mm Extension
HandlebarWhyte 6061 Alloy, 31.8mm, S 15mm Rise, 760mm Wide, M/L/XL, 30mm Rise 780mm Wide
SaddleWhyte Custom, Dual Density, Triple Panel Design
SeatpostWhyte drop.it II Adjust, 30.9mm, S/M 120-150mm Travel, L/XL 140-170mm Travel, Paddle Remote Lever
Rear DerailleurSRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed
CrankSRAM X1 Eagle, X-SYNC 2, Direct Mount 32T, DUB, 170mm, Boost, 12 Speed
ShiftersSRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed
CassetteSRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 Speed
ChainSRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed
RimsWTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 System, Pinned Joint, Tubeless Ready, 32 Hole
Front Hub
Alloy, Double Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 15mm x 110mm Boost Thru Axle, 31mm Torque Caps, 32 Hole
Rear Hub
Alloy, Double Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 12mm x 148mm Boost Thru Axle, 32 Hole
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF TR 27.5″ x 2.6″ 120TPI, EXO Sidewall Protection, 3C Maxx Terra, Front, Maxxis Dissector TR 27.5″ x 2.6″ 60TPI, EXO+ Sidewall Protection, Rear
Brakes
SRAM Guide G2 R, 4 Piston, 180mm Disc