Any one got one and are they any good can't decide between whyte, pace or on one just looking for a light weight trail/xc type bike got a orange 5 for the heavier stuff! just wanted a hardtail for more local stuff. Whyte seems to be ticking all the boxes at the moment
any opinions please
Give me a fortnight and I should be able to tell you, waiting to pick up a 905.
First impressions in the shop were really good, looks great with nice kit on it, nice and light too. Sizing seems to run a little small so I'm getting a large when normally I'd buy medium, but it means I can keep the short stem and inline post which should be good.
I've posted my feelings about my Whyte 19 Steel on here quite a few times. Do an advanced search for me and Whyte in the last year and there should be a few posts to look at.
Assuming you're short, I've got one [url= http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-whyte-19-frame-bargain ]for sale[/url] at the moment.
It's very good by the way!
Regards.
DAVE
Going through the same dilemma!!
On One 456 Carbon, Whyte 905 or (sh!) Boardman HT Pro..??
Ho hum, fun times 🙂
Whyte. If I was in the market for a frame I'd be very tempted by Dave's up there ^^^.
I recently built up a hardtail and spent quite a while salivating over various HT frames, ideal for me would be the 19Ti. Stunning bike!
One of the guys at the shop is already considering buying a 905 after (probably...) ragging mine about the shop floor, can't wait!
It's not just because we sell them - we always run a demo Whyte hardtail of some sort as it convinces folk instantly. They're fantastic and the backup is great too from the company. My fave is the steel but the 19 Trail was so phenomenal.
I've got a 905,frame bought s/h on here,built up with XT drive train,Rev's ,Elixir CR Mags,and some lightweight carbon bars and post,it's 23 lbs with 2.2 Mountain King supersonics on,and lovely,stable,and loads of fun to rag about,it's my first hardtail for over 10 years,and does everything I can,better than me.
I liked my 19 so much, I bought two more 😳
Another vote for the 905
As a converting roady I like the lightweight and stiffness and the moderately chilled geometry is very helpful on steeper rooty descents
If you've got an Orange Five then you can set it up light and fast and really enjoy it