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Light, durable, low maintenance, practical, great value for money; the Portobello is a fast and fun urban bike, with a road bike 2x9 speed Shimano drivetrain and commute ready 32c Vittoria tyres for the best of both worlds. 
Light, durable, low maintenance, practical, great value for money; the Portobello is a fast and fun urban bike, with a road bike 2x9 speed Shimano drivetrain and commute ready 32c Vittoria tyres for the best of both worlds. 
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2018 Whyte Portobello Granite

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2018 Whyte Portobello Granite

Season:2018

Brand:Whyte

Code:W18PO

For those who aren't sold on single chainring drive, but really like Whyte's R7 urban bike design, never fear the Portobello is here! Bringing a Shimano Sora 2x9 speed drivetrain to the masses, the Portobello has all the best attributes of any Whyte urban bike, with a more traditional drivetrain. Whilst Whyte are big fans of single chainring drive, they recognise that some riders much prefer having smaller jumps in between their gears, and higher ratio top gears for faster flat out speed. Other than different gearing, the Portobello has the same practical design as all of Whyte's urban bikes, allowing it to be ridden all year round. The internal cabling is fully sealed to protect against the weather and it comes ready with full mudguard and rack mounts. The wide 32c Vittoria zaffiro Pro tyres are great at ironing the road out 365 days a year, with a noticeable advantage over skinnier tyres in wet and icy conditions. The Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc brakes have smooth braking modulation and lots of power to keep you in control in the traffic on even the most wet and miserable days. Not just a bike for weather hardened commuters the Portobello is more than happy to go down your local bridleway, or to take you on weekend adventures with your mates. A faithful companion for all occasions, the well-rounded Portobello is a pleasure to ride.

Hi, my name is Miles and I'm responsible for the vast majority of the write ups you can see on this website. I've been riding a Whyte R7 bike almost every day for the last year and here's a few words I've put together about my experience:

Simply put, Whyte R7 bikes are brilliant! Ever since I started at Flat Harry's I'd had my eye on the sleek and uncomplicated Whyte Montpellier that was hung on our wall. It only took me 3 months to commit to purchasing one outright and I've now been commuting on mine 6 days a week, and fitting in occasional longer rides, for a year and I love it.

Despite Whyte characterising their R7 range as just urban bikes, this actually does them a disservice, neglecting their versatility. Thanks to their lightweight design and long wheelbase/slack head angle geometry they eat up the road with panache, making them more than capable of being used for lengthy road rides. The preference for wider tyres and disc brakes also makes them ready for gravel and off-road sections. Granted you can't hammer down these stretches, but they're far from being no-go areas.

I proved both these points on a 90 mile ride to the New Forest earlier this year, when my Google maps SatNav threw a serious wobbly and took me to some very interesting places. This included being unwittingly shoved onto major A-roads where I felt the urgency to put the power down and pound the miles out so I could exit them as quickly as possible. The Montpellier responded really well to my increased power output, happily rolling at 20mph for extended periods. The R7's fundamentally simple design keeps them light, making for great acceleration and the wider tyres roll really well, preserving your hard earned momentum once you get going.

When Google Maps directed me into a lovely forest just South of Hook, my 28c Vittoria Rubino Pro-Control tyres absorbed the terrain impeccably. When it directed me down 2 miles of undulating singletrack further South, the stability conferred by the long and relaxed R7 geometry was most welcome, with my 1x drivetrain proving to be more than capable of getting me up and down with no stress. There are very few hybrids and urban bikes on the market, as fast and versatile as Whyte's R7 bikes.

The above versatility noted, I should reinforce that the R7 bikes are of course at their best in an urban setting. The vast majority of the miles on-board my Montpellier have been commuting miles. Riding in all kinds of weather (storms, hail and heatwaves all included) performance has never been lacking and reliability hasn't been a concern. The irony of working in a bikeshop is you seemingly have so little time to maintain your own machines, fortunately for myself this has not been too much of an issue with the Montpellier. Fully sealed internal cabling, a threaded bottom bracket and SKS raceblade mudguards have helped keep it healthy and in full working order despite a lack of TLC. After many months of hard-riding in often nasty conditions, everything still works like new, with only my chain requiring replacement recently.

When conditions do get nasty, I can rely on my hydraulic disc brakes and wide tyres for completely consistent braking and cornering, a real confidence boost and particularly beneficial for beginners, such as myself at my time of purchase. I'm by no means saying every bike produced should have disc brakes and that is a debate for another day, but on these R7 bikes they really do make all the difference.

Aside from safety and reliability, the R7's nippy and agile performance is most welcome. Decent acceleration is a real boon to urban bikes, as it helps them clear traffic signals and roundabouts in a safe and timely manner. The lightweight design and wide ratio cassettes mean hills really are no problem. According to Strava I climb over 550 foot in elevation just on my way back from work and the Montpellier really takes it all in its stride. The R7's are really fun to ride, with great responsiveness and a comfortable design making your time on the bike a real pleasure.

To summarise, I had high hopes for my Montpellier and frankly it has exceeded them. I look forward to putting many more miles in on it, riding to work and exploring the countryside over the years. If you're after something simple, good value for money and highly capable, a Whyte R7 bike should be your first port of call. They aren't the answer to everything, but on many occasions they have proven to be the most appropriate bike to suit a customers needs, even if they come in looking for something entirely different.

Technical Information

Colour

Matt Granite Grey/Lime

Frame

6061 Hydro Formed T6 Aluminium, Multi Butted, Internal Cable Routing with BBX and Custom Whyte Dropouts

Fork

Whyte, Straight Bladed Carbon Front Fork with Alloy Steerer Tube, Post Mount with Eyelet for Mud Guards

Rear Shock

N/A

Headset

FSA No. 23, Integrated Road, 1 1/8" Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 41mm Diameter

Rear Hub

Alloy Disc, Cup & Cone, Double Seal, 32 Hole

Front Hub

Alloy Disc, Cup & Cone, Double Seal, 28 Hole

Spokes

2.0mm PG Spokes with Brass Nipples

Rims

Whyte Disc Road 20mm Deep, 20mm Wide, Offset Rim, 32 Hole Rear and 28 Front, 3M Reflective Decals

Tyre

Vittoria Zaffrio Pro, 700 x 32c, Black, with Puncture Protection, Folding

Shift Levers

Shimano Sora SL-R3000, 9 Speed

Front Mech

Shimano Sora FD-R3000, 9 Speed

Rear Mech

Shimano Sora RD-R3000, 9 Speed

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG-200, 11-32 9 Speed

Chain

KMC, 9 Speed

Crankset

Shimano FC-R345-L, Double 50-34, 9 Speed, Octalink

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Octalink BB-ES300, 68mm

Seatpost

Whyte Alloy 6061, 20mm Offset, 27.2mm x 350mm, 2 Bolt Clamp

Saddle

Whyte Custom, Triple Panel Design

Handlebar

Whyte Alloy 6061, 31.8mm, 20mm Rise, 620mm Wide

Stem

Whyte Alloy 6061, S 60mm, M 70mm, L 80mm, XL 90mm

Grips

Whyte Custom Dual Density Lock-on

Front Brakes

Tektro Auriga, HD-M290, 160mm Rotor

Rear Brakes

Tektro Auriga, HD-M290, 160mm Rotor, Internal Routing

Brake Levers

Tektro Auriga, HD-M290

Pedals

Fibre Reinforced Composite Platform

Weight

10.3Kg


 

 

 

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