Whyte Devon Compact 2018

This 8.5/10 Bikes Etc magazine Best in Test Award Winner is a perfect example of today's cross-style road bikes with fatter tyres.

With its TRP HyRd cable-operated hydraulic disc brake, its carbon fork and its Shimano Sora 2x9 shifters and mechs, the Devon is a great choice if you're looking for a compact-fit cross / gravel / adventure / touring/ sportive-ready road bike with extra speed potential.

Compact frame
With its shorter reach to the handlebars and its extra stepover height, the Devon is primarily designed for women. However, Whyte describe this bike as 'Compact-Fit' rather than 'ladies' to underline the fact that it could be the perfect bike for shorter guys too. 

Carbon forks
If you want to reduce weight whilst improving comfort, aerodynamics and steering response, upgrading the fork blades from metal to carbon is probably the most profound improvement you can make on a road bike.

TRP HyRd disc brakes
TRP HyRd cable-operated hydraulic disc brakes work with conventional drop bar brake levers, yet they offer the adjustability and power previously reserved for hydraulic brakes. The advantage of this system over any previous cable-actuated disc brake system is that the pads are much easier to set up at an optimal distance from the rotor without rubbing. These brakes automatically self adjust so the pads move closer to the rotor as they wear down. This means that TRP (Tektro Racing Products) HyRd disc brakes maintain optimal performance over the whole life of every set of pads (just like full hydraulic brakes).

To quote road.cc's review'TRP Hy/Rd disc brakes combine cable actuation with hydraulic power right in the calliper. They're powerful, easy to live with and the best solution so far for disc brakes with conventional brake/gear levers.'

Flat mounts make for exceptionally neat disc brake calliper fitting

Exceptional wheels and tyres
Whyte deep section rims are lightweight, strong and contribute to the bicycle's authentic road bike looks. The rims' 3M reflective decals enhance safety. The rear wheel's offset spoke hole design effectively equalises spoke tension on both sides to create a stronger rear wheel, whose lateral stiffness you'll appreciate every time you accelerate. Cartridge sealed bearing hubs ensure the wheels are smoother-rolling

WTB Exposure 700x32 folding bead tyres conform to the growing consensus that, within reason, wider tyres don't just create a plusher, more comfortable ride - especially on dirt roads - they can also be quicker - more on this

A gear for anything ridable
Shimano Sora 2x9 shifters with 11-34 cassette and 32-48t chainrings offer a wide range of gears to help make hill climbs easier and flat roads faster.

Mudguard and rack compatible for all-season performance
Full mudguard and rack compatibility means the Whyte Devon could easily double as a fast touring / commuting / everyday bike.

Whyte even make their own mudguardsto match this bike. If you want mudguards and/or any other extras fitted, let us know when you order the bike and we will customise it to your requirements at no extra labour charge.

Whyte Custom-drawn Tubing
We believe that Whyte are the only company in the bicycle industry who build every hydroformed aluminium frame with custom drawn tubing. This means that Whyte go to the expense of spec'ing a different tube set for each frame size. Custom tubing is Whyte's guarantee that their frames will be as light as possible in every size.

Whyte Geometry
Whyte are famed for getting their frame geometry just right, to ensure you feel confident and centered on the bike. So it goes with the Whyte Devon. Its road bike-like seat tube angle (74 degrees in 51cm) positions you over the cranks for maximum pedalling efficiency. Its comparatively shallow 72.5 degree head tube angle makes the bike reassuringly stable, especially on downhills. The happy result is a bicycle that rides like its a natural extension of your limbs.
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Here's how Whyte describe their 'Sports Road / Commuter Disc RD7' Bikes
'We've grown up riding and racing the tough roads and tougher weather of Britain, but only now have we been able to make the perfect bike for not just surviving but thriving in these conditions.

The precise fingertip feedback of hydraulic disc brakes means assured descending confidence whatever the last cloud or tractor dumped on the next corner. Wide range gearing lets you spin efficiently where you used to struggle, so you hit hill after hill fresh not broken.

A collection of components is useless without the frame to match though, so in the words of our former Elite, UCI ranked road racing designer Ian, we've created the ultimate "21st century British road bike.” Light, aerodynamic and precise steering for searing speed, but with the rear stay and 27.2mm seat post compliance to fight fatigue all day.

Naturally it's got ample clearances for large volume tyres and all the weather sealed, non frame-rubbing DOX internal cable routing wisdom of our MTBs. We've even designed our own flush-fit mudguards because you're never far from rain even in July and we know this is a bike you'll want to ride every day for sportives, Strava, fitness or just because serious performance is seriously fun.

Whyte Devon
Compact geometry makes for a more comfortable female focused fit. The Devon's TRP HyRd disc brakes use an innovative hybrid cable/hydraulic system to provide powerful braking whatever the conditions.

A strong alloy 6061 frame, with mudguard and rack eyelets combined with wide section offset rimmed RD-7 wheels will give years of reliable all-season performance.

Whether you're commuting longer distances, winter training or entering summer sportives, the Whyte Road Disc range offers Cyclo Cross durability with Road geometry.

Whyte Devon at a glance

• Performance Specification
  The Dorset benefits from Shimano's 10-speed Tiagra groupset, with a wide-ratio cassette to make getting up the hills a breeze. On the descents, reliable TRP Flat Mount disc brakes will slow you down.
• Versatile and Durable
  Whether you're commuting longer distances, winter training or entering summer sportives, the Whyte Road Disc range offers Cyclo Cross durability with pure Road geometry.
• All-Season Performance
  A strong alloy 6061 frame, with mudguard and rack eyelets, combined with wide section Offset Rimmed RD-7 rims and TRP Hydro/Mechanical disc brakes will give years of reliable all-season performance.'

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