Whyte Montpellier 2013

Darcey13
Darcey13 Posts: 18
edited August 2012 in Commuting general
Does anybody know anything about this bike? Is there anything any lighter on the market with disc brakes?

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  • godders1
    godders1 Posts: 750
    8.2kg is pretty damn light for a disc brake, alu framed hybrid.

    On One do a flat barred, disc braked CX bike with a carbon frame (the "Dirty Disco"). That might be a few grammes lighter:

    http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CBOODDFBFOR ... e_flat_bar
  • swj1
    swj1 Posts: 70
    I just bought the 2012 model as it is nearly a kilo lighter than the carbon framed 2013 model and you maybe able to get a deal now the 2013 is out? 2013 here http://www.benhaywardcycles.co.uk/shop/ ... ductId=814
  • Darcey13
    Darcey13 Posts: 18
    Thanks. I noticed the alu was lighter than the carbon version. Why is that?
    What do you think of the bike?
  • Darcey13
    Darcey13 Posts: 18
    Godders1 wrote:
    8.2kg is pretty damn light for a disc brake, alu framed hybrid.

    On One do a flat barred, disc braked CX bike with a carbon frame (the "Dirty Disco"). That might be a few grammes lighter:

    http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CBOODDFBFOR ... e_flat_bar


    Thanks the on one website claim it's 9.2 kg. just a little heavier than the carbon Montepellier and 1kg heavier than the alu version.
  • swj1
    swj1 Posts: 70
    Not sure why it is heavier, it has a different group set this year (SRAM Via GT) and I could not find out to much about tbh.

    As to the 2012 model I really like it, very quick and light, I changed the tyres to Schwalbe Durano's as I am not a fan of punctures :) If i had to find fault I guess i am not a fan of the noise the rear cassette makes when you are not peddling, it sounds like a cross between an angry bee and a giant fishing reel! but other than that it's been great so far.

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