The £3,249.99 29er 29-C Team is the top model in the Whyte 29er race rangeRussell Burton
FSA carbon SL-K flat bars keep the position low but the speed high on the TeamRussell Burton
Fox 15mm axle forks and Shimano XT brakes keep the big-wheeled speed under control on the TeamRussell Burton
A 69-degree tapered head tube and stout down tube mean point-and-shoot precision from the Team’s tough carbon framesetRussell Burton
More FSA SL-K carbon on the Team roster, in the shape of the twin ring BB30 chainsetRussell Burton
Maxxis Ikon 2.2in tyres are great go-fast 29er rubber, so it’s great to see them as original spec on a lot of bikes in the Whyte line-upRussell Burton
The Team’s big bottom bracket area means serious power transfer that the lightweight Whyte carbon wheels really make the most ofRussell Burton
The 146 X1 is the state-of-the-art aggro trail bike in the Whyte rangeRussell Burton
SRAM’s radical new XX1 carbon chainset is a totally dedicated single-ring setup, with an added bashplate and twin guide protection for the 146 bikesRussell Burton
This is a plastic mock-up of the 146 X1’s production rear mechRussell Burton
The proto 146 X1 had a 2012 RP23 damper, but stock bikes will get the latest Kashima-coated Fox Factory CTD rear shockRussell Burton