Whyte's 900 series comprises 3 of the best trail hardtails going. Made from 6061 hydro formed T6 aluminium, the 900 series frame benefits both from Whyte's mountain bike frame geometry and being a dedicated to the single chainring (SCR) concept. The 900 series geometry positions the front wheel further out in front of the rider at a super-slack 65 degree head angle, creating a confidence inspiring front end, that absorbs impacts better and is more prone to self-correcting, conserving your speed and momentum brilliantly. The whole frame is designed with a lower centre of gravity to enhance stability and carving corners at speed. To retain precise and direct handling, the 900 series is equipped with short stems and wide handlebars, so you can utilise the speed granted by the front end, with super-close control. The rear wheel is tucked right in on the 900 series, keeping them playful and responsive, the final piece of the puzzle in creating a simultaneously stable and responsive bike.
This trail-shredding geometry also benefits from being built for SCR groupsets. Removing the front dérailleur and extra chainrings brings a range of benefits for mountain bike geometry. It means that the chainstays can be symmetrical and therefore stronger and lighter, than the weaker and heavier chainstays required to accommodate front mechs. Weight distribution benefits greatly as there is considerably less weight on the right hand side of the bike, the front mech, extra chainrings and cables all done away with. An SCR drivetrain also allows for an increase in rear pivot span, which boosts stiffness and therefore handling and power transfer between rider and frame. Overall this makes the bike lighter, making it handle and accelerate better, whilst making it more robust with less complex components to be damaged.
If you look up “modern trail hardtail” in the dictionary it should be a picture of whyte's 905 that shows up. SRAM's GX groupset is ubiquitous among many of Whyte's models this year for its crisp shifting, reliability and excellent range of gears. The 905 employs a 32 tooth chainring and an 11 speed 11-42 cassette to make sure you have a gear for every occasion. SRAM's Level T hydraulic disc brakes have great modulation for controlling your pace on tricky trails and excellent stopping power if it ever all goes wrong. High quality suspension come in the form of RockShox Revelation RC 130mm fork, the same fork used by the critically acclaimed trail destroying, Whyte T-130 S. Hardcore trail ripping pedigree clear, the Revelation gives you the means to ride with supreme confidence in the front end of your 905. For optimal grip and the option to run extremely low pressures the 905 comes with tubeless ready 35mm wide WTB rims and 27.5x2.8 inch top quality Maxxis tyres. The width added for 2018 bolsters the 905's ability to put it about on even more technical trails than before, making for a properly adventurous hooligans hardtail. The 905 is so capable on testing runs that it wouldn't be complete without a dropper post, fortunately Whyte oblige the 905 with their in house drop.it post, making sure it's fully equipped for more or less whatever you throw at it.
No matter how much fun a bike provides, its naff if they break all the time. Not just providing top quality performance, Whyte's practical ingenuity is plain to see with the 905's weather-proofing measures. Their BBX internal cable routing for protection from the elements and easy maintenance, keeping the dropper post in fine working order too. Whyte's own alloy double sealed cartridge bearing hubs in the 905's wheels were designed to keep grit out of vital bearings and provide smooth rolling. Reliably rough route ready the 905 is a perfect trail bike for British conditions. Not even the top 900 series bike the 905 possess all the attributes of high end trail monstering hardtail, ready to really take it to the trail and reward any inclination to fast and aggressive riding for maximum buzz.