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Whyte 2010: New hardtails plus 'entry-level' full-susser

By James Costley-White

Cotswolds-based Whyte have some exciting new additions to their lineup for 2010, including two 'entry-level' models.

But don't worry, they won't be losing their premium brand image any time soon as their cheapest full-suspension bike will still set you back over two-and-a-half grand.

Whyte's older models all boast upgraded specs for 2010. Check out www.whytebikes.com for more details – the new models should be added shortly. For now, here's a look at the new machines...

901 Trail

The 901 Trail is Whyte's new ‘entry level’ cross-country/trail hardtail at £1,099, slotting in just below the 905, whose award-winning geometry it shares.

It boasts a lightweight butted 6061 aluminium frame, a 120mm-travel RockShox Recon Race fork with Maxle Light, Mavic rims, Continental Mountain King folding tyres, Avid Elixir 5 brakes and a mix of SRAM X5 and X9 shifting kit.

Whyte 901 trail: whyte 901 trail

19 Trail 631 steel

Whyte are keeping their successful 19 Trail range of alloy and titanium hardtails for 2010 and adding a new steel model.

The 19 Trail 631 Steel shares the geometry and many of the features of the Ti frame (BB30 bottom bracket, replaceable dropouts, etc) but its main tubes are air-hardened, custom-drawn and multi-butted Reynolds 631 steel.

Whyte 19 trail 631 steel: whyte 19 trail 631 steel

Whyte say it has been designed to offer a similar ride experience to the titanium bike at a more affordable price, £1,599.

It comes with a 120mm-travel RockShox Reba SL fork with Maxle Light axle, a mix of SRAM X9 and X5 shifting gear, Avid Elixir R brakes and an FSA Afterburner crankset.

Whyte 19 trail 631 steel: whyte 19 trail 631 steel

19 Carbon

Whyte are offering three complete bikes based around their 19 Carbon hardtail frame for 2010: the £3,999 C Works XX (Full SRAM XX including RockShox SID XX fork, Fulcrum Red Metal 1 wheels, 19.7lb); the £2,799 Race (RockShox SID Race, full XT, Red Metal 3s); and the £2,399 C, pictured below (RockShox SID Race, XT/SLX mix, Red Metal 5s).

Whyte 19 c: whyte 19 c

All boast the same frame made of high modulus uni-directional carbon, which is available separately for £1,249. It looks like the 2010 frame will initially only be available in gloss carbon with silver and white highlights, but custom colour frames are in the pipeline for later next year.

Whyte 19 frames: whyte 19 frames

E-120

The only new addition to Whyte's full-suspension range is an 'entry-level’ E-120 S model, costing £2,699. This white beauty boasts the same high modulus uni-directional carbon frame as its more expensive siblings, the Works XX (£5,499) and XT (£2,999), but loses some of the high-end kit.

Whyte e-120 s: whyte e-120 s

It comes with a 130mm-travel RockShox Reba SL fork with Maxle Light, Fox Float RP2 shock, Mavic XC-317 rims, a mix of SRAM X7 and X9 shifting with a Shimano SLX crankset, and Avid Elixir 5 brakes.

Whyte e-120 s: whyte e-120 s

For more details on Whyte's 2010 range, check out www.whytebikes.com.

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  • £2699 is a hell of a lot of money for an "Entry Level" bike, regardless of manufacturer and kit level. Makes you wonder where they did there market research?!

  • The newwhite paint job looks sweet! The only diownside is that it will be prone to showing up scuff marks on the swing arm.

    Thank god that Whyte have real world prices. £2699 is good value for an entry level bike. Would go head to head with a Cannondale RZ 120

    The only gripe is that it looks like they have specced an I-beam saddle and post? Why would you? I bet that will be the first upgrade for most of the owners. I hope they've done something to dampen the large 'thud' sound you get when changing gears as well!!

  • They seem to be following Marin's pricing. E-120 looks great in white though

  • neal79379...the entry level tag applies to Whyte's range of bikes and not full sussers as a whole, hence the inverted commas.

  • New entry level hardtail just made my choice harder!!!! This or an orange crush???or do I try a 29er?? Too many choices

  • Whyte hardtails are the best looking IMHO and more of them can only be good news, however it is making my choice for the next ride all that much harder.

    Can't wait till they are in the shops and I can throw a leg over (ow er!).

  • as much as i love the Whyte bikes i've got to say that aesthetically they've gone downhill this year. Maybe it's just me but it's not my cup of tea and value for money isn't amazing!

  • 901 trail looks nice

  • Entry Level, i love it ho ho LOL LOL. I'd love to live in the world the likes of Whyte and Marin et al live in where £2700 is considered entry level!!

    Do these companies even realise theres a huge wordwide recession goin on, apparently not what with all the uber expensive top end bikes bikes they make along with a £2k+ 'entry level' model.

  • To be fair, I think their use of the term 'entry level' was somewhat tongue in cheek!

  • So what if there's a recession on? Whyte make top quality bikes. If they're out of your reach financially try a cheaper make....like Spesh or Trek.

    I love my Whyte...and I love Cyclesheme.

    My 905 is the best hardtail I've ever had. And at '£1500' I think it's very good value for money!

  • Does anyone know any spec or prices for the 2010 905? I tested a 2009 model a few months back but when i came round to finally buying, or trying to at least!, one recently they have sold out everywhere! All and any help gratefully received!

  • Pitch2009...The Bike Shed in Exeter had a couple left last week. Might be worth a shout...

  • New range looks superb from these photos, looking forward to seeing them in the flesh. Obviously as a premium brand the "entry level" is not going to be cheap - but that doesnt mean they are not good value. My local dealer hasn't got catalogues yet but he does has a trade book with specs and prices in, Pitch2009 - perhaps you could ask your local Whyte dealer to see the same ? As far as i remember the 2010 905 was very simelar to the 2009 version.

  • Nice....and pricey. Why would you spend that much on a hardtail when you can get a decent FS that works better!! I'm glad they are doing 'entry level' - its a relative term.

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