Looking for a new mountain bike? Looking to go off-road and hybrid bikes just won’t cut it? Take a look at the 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
WHYTE 629 Mountain Bike
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The Whyte 629 is a fast, light weight and award-winning trail hardtail with handling that’s perfect for making the most of every bit of fun you can find – whether going fast and far in the hills, sessioning singletrack, or lapping trail centre trails.
Why is this cool?
Confidence-inspiring geometry and specially selected components have all been crafted to combine together to unlock your riding potential, wherever you ride. With a perfect 10/10 score from MBR it’s the trail hardtail benchmark.
Whyte Secta S Mountain Bike – £1099

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The entry-point to the all-new Secta range, the Whyte Secta S blends progressive geometry, specially curated components, and full weatherproofing for the best possible performance and value combination.
Whyte Secta RS Mountain Bike – £1499
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Versatile, resilient, and fun, the Whyte Secta RS builds on Whyte Bikes’ award-winning hardtail heritage for the demands and terrain of today’s trail riders.
Why is this cool?
With a fully featured frame, confidence-inspiring geometry, enabling componentry, and full weatherproofing, the Secta RS delivers exceptional performance and value in a quality for money package.
Whyte T-140 S Full-sus mountain bike – £1999
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The Whyte T-140 S is Whyte’s best value, most versatile full-suspension bike to help you unlock every bit of fun from any trail. Whether you’re embarking on epic long rides, taming technical trails, or smashing singletrack at the trail centre, it’s balanced and confidence-inspiring handling will help you conquer it all more capably – and more enjoyably – than ever before.
Why is this cool?
RockShox Pike Select 29in fork + Deluxe Select+ RT DebonAir shock
What gives this bike the edge?
The incredible price





