Bonesy's new Tighty Whytey

bonezy

After some thieving scrote nicked my upgraded Spesh Hardrock, I decided it was time for a proper trail bike.

After a quick look the Vitus Zircon 0.2 and Rocky Mountain UK Project, I decided on the Whyte 901.

A trip to the (magnificent) Two Wheels in Stourbridge, West Mids and it was ordered. Ready the next day. I recommend these guys highly after a poor experience at another West Mids bike shop.

Anyway, I'm very pleased with the Whyte. Light, stiff and slack angles means lots of
I haven't ridden it anger yet, but there's a trip to Cannock tomorrow 8)



Spec:
Colour: Satin Granite Black With Gloss Lime Green
Frame: 6061 Hydro Formed T6 Aluminium, Custom Drawn And Multi Butted
Fork: RockShox Recon Gold TK, Maxle Light 120mm Travel, Solo Air, Adjustable Compression
Headset: FSA Semi Intergrated, 1 1/8” Sealed Cartridge Bearings
Rear hub: Alloy, Double Sealed Bearing Hub, 32 Hole
Front hub: Alloy, Double Sealed Bearing Hub 20mm Through Axle, 32 Hole
Spokes: WTB 1.8mm, Black Stainless With Brass Nipples
Rims: Mavic XM 119 Disc Noir, 32 Hole
Tyres: Continental Trail King Wire 26” X 2.2”
Shift levers: SRAM X-7 10 Speed
Front derailleur: SRAM X-7 10 Speed
Rear derailleur: SRAM X-7 Long Cage 10 Speed
Cassette: SRAM PG-1050 12-36 10 Speed
Chain: SRAM PC-1030 10 Speed
Crankset: SRAM FC S1000, GXP, 44/32/22T 10 Speed
Bottom bracket: SRAM GXP
Seatpost: Whyte 20mm Offset, 30.9mm X 400mm, 2014 Alloy.
Seat: Whyte Custom
Bar: SRAM Stylo Race, 31.8mm Dia, 25.4mm Rise And 680mm Wide
Stem: Whyte Custom, 70mm S, 80mm M, 90mm L
Grips:Whyte Semi Lock-On’s
Brakes: Elixir 5, 180mm Rotor F+R 160mm
Pedals: DMR V8
Weight
26.1lbs

kdawg74

Nice dude, had a test ride on one the other day its a real nice ride.
Have a good ride.

getonyourbike

The Whyte's looking awesome as they always do!

Ahhh, somebody else in the area then. I'm in Pensnett myself. Just for future reference and so I know to avoid it, what bike shop was the bad one?

bonezy

Redkite in Solihull, I know others have had good experiences with them, but not me. Two Wheels in Stourbridge is chocked full of good parts, and the guys there are spot on.

getonyourbike

Thanks for thatm I've never been to Redkite so wouldn't know. I tend to use Cycles 4U Direct and Race Co Cycles but Two Wheels always have a good following. I just don't use them because of their long turn around time due to how busy they are.

bonezy

Yeah I went to pick mine up yesterday at pretty much closing time, they had five people waiting for new bikes. They couldn't get them out quickly enough, but as I said, the staff were spot on and even threw in a free pair of DMR V8 pedals. Ace.

First ride today at Cannock proved a little difficult to get used to, but once I had it roughly dialled in it was very quick, accelerates hard and is very stable down hill. Fork was extremely capable and the Maxle makes a big difference to steering.

I am a happy bunny

unsponsored

very nice

bonezy

Quick update; I've finally taken some decent photos.

A few additions, including Shimano trail SPD's and RRP evil eyes mudguard and some shiny green vale caps :P
The bike is still in great condition and is standing up to Cannock's grit. It's still great fun to ride after nearly a year too, so I'll certainly be keeping it.
The only thing I've had to do is to nip up the headset a touch, as well as bleeding the brakes.





And yes, I know, the garden needs tidying :oops:

fat_homer

I like that, very nice indeed!