2018 Whyte 806 Compact Granite

Whyte's 800 series consists of nippy aluminium hardtails, offering a sweet blend of fun, control and speed. The 806 is the compact geometry equivalent of the 805, it utilises all the same components, with the exception of the fork and chainring, but is designed to accommodate riders with proportionally longer legs and shorter torsos, as well as coming in an extra-small size for petite riders. Updated for 2018 the 800 series now has a dedicated single chainring (SCR) frame, with every 800 series bike now running an SCR groupset, for a plethora of benefits. Removing the front dérailleur and extra chainrings means that the chainstays can be symmetrical and therefore stronger and lighter, helping equalise weight distribution and improving rear end handling and responsiveness. The removal of excess components reduces weight on the right hand side of the bike and streamlines the design with less to maintain or potentially break. SCR drivetrains offer more than adequate gear ranges with the 806's cassette ranging from 11-42 teeth with a 30 tooth chainring at the front, for capable climbing and fun descending.

The tweaks for SCR work in beautiful symbiosis with Whyte's highly regarded mountain bike geometry. Starting at the front with a slack 66.5 degree head angle and pushed out front wheel, the 800 series bikes are perfectly equipped to eat up the terrain and provide convincing stability; with a super compact rear end, aided by the SCR frame design, ensuring that snappy and reactive handling is not hindered by the long and relaxed front end. The 806's fork is upgraded from the 802, with Rockshox Judy TK 120mm fork on duty, providing great feel and dampening when you let the 806 loose on the rough stuff.

British trail bikes face a range of climatic challenges and the 806 is ready for them. Benefiting from Whyte's BBX internal cable routing technology, cables are kept weather-proof and manageable. Similarly Whyte's “Get a Grip” seat post clamp protects against the elements whilst being easy to operate so you can re-position your seat post with ease. Tektro's Auriga disc brakes provide quality braking performance in all weather conditions, helping you master the trail all year round. Whyte's double sealed hubs provide extra guarantees against the weather and WTB's tubeless ready Stpi25 rims are paired with tubeless ready Maxxis front and rear specific tyres. Running a tubeless set up offers many potential advantages, due to its improved puncture protection and rolling resistance and because it means tyres can be run at even lower pressures for greater grip. The 806 is Whyte's highest level compact-geometry hardtail, with all the tech and innovation of the top bikes condensed into a good value for money bike, ready to help you push your limits off-road anytime.