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Looking for a new mountain bike? Looking to go off-road and hybrid bikes just won't cut it? Take a look at the 2022 & 2023 range from Whyte bike, build specifically for riding in the UK (and in the Great British weather!). Because Whyte bikes are designed in the UK, their geometry and specifications are chosen to suit UK trails and weather. Lots to love due to being fast, fun and nimble - here are some mountain bike reviews for some of the best UK hardtail mountain bikes on the market today and you can't go wrong with a Whyte full suspension mountain bike. Let's get this show on the road.
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Here are the bikes we look at in this article
- Whyte 603 Mountain bike - Budget but extremely capable
- Whyte 429 Mountain bike - Fast trail bike with 29" wheels
- Whyte 901 Mountain bike - Fatter tyres and slacker geometry for the descenders
- Whyte 905 Mountain bike - Up-specced Whyte 901
- Whyte 909 X Mountain Bike - The creme de la creme of hardtails
- Whyte T-140 S 29er Full-Sus - fun and fast all rounder
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WHYTE 603 2022 Mountain Bike
£549 (Reduced from £725 while stock lasts)
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The Whyte 603 are budget off-road bikes which punch well above their weight in the performance category. The 120mm front suspension combined with the wide handlebars and short stem means this makes light work of any terrain you tackle and promise to leave a BIG smile on your face. Whyte bikes all come equipped with hydraulic disc brakes on their mountain bikes for supreme stopping.
Why is this cool?
Trail geometry refers to a bikes frame's steep seat tube, which helps you power up hill, and the relaxed head angle and long wheelbase, which delivers plenty of stability and makes it a more capable descender and perfect for UK trails.
What gives this bike the edge?
Even Whyte bikes entry-level mountain bike boasts fully enclosed cables and extra tyre clearance to ensure you can ride in conditions that might stall a bike that wasn't so well equipped.
Whyte 604 2022 Compact
As above in terms of spec but a mountain bike for people with different proportions and heights.
WHYTE 429 2023 Mountain Bike
£999
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Whyte 429 is a best seller, and there are a number of very good reasons for that! The 429 comes with 29" wheels for more stable straight-line speed, which when combined with Whyte bikes specially selected bars and stem, designed for a surefooted but fun ride. Add into the mix the 429's internal cable routing and this best seller will be an excellent cross country machine.
Why is this cool?
You get well specced bikes which is great over rolling UK terrain and is more efficient on road and up hills due to the wheel size.
What gives this bike the edge?RockShox Silver TK forks’ superior damping and Maxxis TR tubeless compatible rims helps eke out the full potential of Whyte bikes frame design genius.
WHYTE 901 2023 Mountain Bike
£1,850
Limited sizes of Whyte 901 2022 bikes at £1399 while stocks last
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It’s long, low and alive! The Whyte 901 hardtail mountain bike will devour whatever the trail has to throw at it, and then ask for more! Chunky 2.8 inch tyres and powerful 4-pot brakes mean that even when you’re on the limit, the Whyte 901 will keep you ‘rubber side down’ and in control at all times.
Why is this cool?
The multi award winning Whyte bikes 900 range comes with wider tyres and slack geometry to give increased handling when pointing downhill but with the uphill efficiency of a trail hardtail.
What gives this bike the edge?
The geometry of these bikes lends itself well to UK trails and what sets it apart is the confidence it inspires on the downhills when the route gets gnarly. A great trail bike.
WHYTE 905 2023 mountain bike
£2,099
Limited sizes of Whyte 905 2022 bikes at £1399 while stocks last
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When the trail demands more, Whyte 905 steps up to mark! The award winning Whyte 905 has everything you'd expect from a top of the line hardtail, and then some! Similar to the Whyte 901 but with upgraded gears and beefier suspension for cornering and braking stability!
Why is this cool?
Designed for improved ride stability and substantial forks for bikes that can handle the most technical of trails. Everything that will matter on serious mountain bikes.
What gives this bike the edge?
The capability sets the Whyte 905 apart. This bike can go anywhere if you are able to hold on.
WHYTE 909 X 2023
£3,500
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Five stars! Ten out of Ten! Perfect! Does it get any better than the 909? At this stunning price, probably not! Wireless SRAM AXS electronic gearing. Rockshox Pike Ultimate fork on a bike for some serious cycling.
Why is this cool?
Where to start... The SRAM AXS wireless shifting, the incredible Rockshox Pike Ultimate fork will hover over tree roots and incredible handling to name but a few. Everything (and more) you need from a hardtail.
What gives this bike the edge?
The SRAM GX electronic gearing, the top-of-the-range fork and the handling synonymous with the Whyte bikes 900 series.
Whyte T-140 S 29er Full-suspension MTB
With the S model, you get RockShox Pike Select RC forks and a RockShox Deluxe Select + RT rear shock and the newly engineered alloy frame is lightweight, tough and dependable. An excellent all-rounder.
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The T-140 S 29er is a light, fast and versatile full-suspension mountain bike. 140mm travel for exceptional climbing and capable sure-footed descending. Great for cross country and bikepacking over rough terrain. The Whyte T-140 are functional but without sacrificing any of the fun that Whyte are famous for.
Why is this cool?
With the S model, you get RockShox Pike Select RC forks and a RockShox Deluxe Select + RT rear shock and the newly engineered alloy frame is lightweight, tough and dependable. An excellent all-rounder.
What gives this bike the edge?
An excellent all-rounder.