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I'm looking into venturing off road and into trail riding. No serious downhills just exploring cannock chase and sherwood pines.
I've come across a 2016 whyte 905 at a local shop which has 20% off at the moment due to the new models coming out. I've done a bit of research and noted that these are quite a long bike which is great for me as I'm tall with most of my height being in my body, I've sat on it and it feels comfortable. The spec looks good with it having a sram 1x11 drivetrain dropper post etc.
Before I spend my money does anyone have any advice?
I've come across a 2016 whyte 905 at a local shop which has 20% off at the moment due to the new models coming out. I've done a bit of research and noted that these are quite a long bike which is great for me as I'm tall with most of my height being in my body, I've sat on it and it feels comfortable. The spec looks good with it having a sram 1x11 drivetrain dropper post etc.
Before I spend my money does anyone have any advice?
Cheers guys. I've been warned about the geometry but it felt good when I sat on it. I'm not a massive fan of the colour but I can overcome that for the saving.
One of my mates is quite into mountain biking and he's advised to have a look at cubes instead so I'm going to have a try of them first I think but I do like the whyte.
One of my mates is quite into mountain biking and he's advised to have a look at cubes instead so I'm going to have a try of them first I think but I do like the whyte.
Cheers guys. I'm really tempted with it but having not ridden a mountain bike for a long time I think I need a demo first. Unfortunately I can't make the demo day this weekend but I have signed up to the one Rutland cycles are doing at the beginning of November.
I will have a look at the 909s on eBay. These have a much better colour scheme in my eyes.
I will have a look at the 909s on eBay. These have a much better colour scheme in my eyes.
Cheers mate but sadly for me they are both mediums, I need a large.
The 905 that sparked this thread has now been sold so it's not an option any more but the 2017 models are looking very tempting. I'm going to hold out for the demo day and go from there.
I appreciate everyones assistance. Don't worry this won't be one of those threads that never gets concluded I will put some pictures up when I do buy something.
The 905 that sparked this thread has now been sold so it's not an option any more but the 2017 models are looking very tempting. I'm going to hold out for the demo day and go from there.
I appreciate everyones assistance. Don't worry this won't be one of those threads that never gets concluded I will put some pictures up when I do buy something.
To update this a bit further. I went to a demo day at the weekend run by Rutland cycles so I got chance to try a few bikes out. I tried a couple of full suss by Scott and cube as well as the whyte 901.
I'm glad I didn't get the bike that inspired this thread as I do need an xl frame. The 901 that I tired at the weekend was great so I'm thinking of getting a 905 mainly for the dropper post but after seeing the 1,5&9 all dirty I much prefered the 5. (yes I am a ponce that gets distracted by colour schemes) .
Following the event they have emailed offering 12% off any 2017 bike which is about £200 saving so something I want to ignore. However I can't see me using the bike more than a handful of times over the winter so I'm wondering if I should hold off until the spring?
The 12% is only valid until the end of November so the question is do I order now or wait until the spring to see what offers are available then?
I'm glad I didn't get the bike that inspired this thread as I do need an xl frame. The 901 that I tired at the weekend was great so I'm thinking of getting a 905 mainly for the dropper post but after seeing the 1,5&9 all dirty I much prefered the 5. (yes I am a ponce that gets distracted by colour schemes) .
Following the event they have emailed offering 12% off any 2017 bike which is about £200 saving so something I want to ignore. However I can't see me using the bike more than a handful of times over the winter so I'm wondering if I should hold off until the spring?
The 12% is only valid until the end of November so the question is do I order now or wait until the spring to see what offers are available then?
Edited by Bungleaio on Wednesday 9th November 17:50
Cheers guys. I would have bought at full price in the spring but given I can get £200 off now I'm really tempted to get it now. I don't think Whyte are a large volume manufacturer and I'm wanting an uncommon size so like you say I might miss out on getting one.
The sale bike that I saw a few weeks ago was 20% off so not a massive extra discount. Prices have risen recently too as they are now listed at £1700 rather than the £1500 that the 2016 model was.
The sale bike that I saw a few weeks ago was 20% off so not a massive extra discount. Prices have risen recently too as they are now listed at £1700 rather than the £1500 that the 2016 model was.
Sram are getting a bit of a bashing. I've only ever had shimano (I've got 105 on my diverge) so do you think I'll be disappointed with it?
yellowjack said:
JE James and Winstanleys are both coming up at £1280-ish for the 2016 Whyte 905 at the moment. Not sure how that compares to the discounted 2017 bikes on offer?
Cheers mate they only have small and medium available. I need and extra large.I appreciate the assistance guys. I've never had sram before and the only experience I've had with Whyte is on the recent demo day. I took the 901 that they had out twice, so about 40 minutes and the brakes and gears felt pretty good to me, certainly no worse than the other bikes that I tried during the day. I'm new to proper mountain biking so I have nothing really to compare it against, I think I might have to order one and see how I get on.
Collected at the weekend and it looks great. Still yet to ride it but I'm glad Ive got it, picked up some new shoes in the sale too.
As mentioned the rear tyre looks like it won't have much grip. Any suggestions for new tyres? I'm tempted to go tubeless as I haven't got any spare tubes yet.
As mentioned the rear tyre looks like it won't have much grip. Any suggestions for new tyres? I'm tempted to go tubeless as I haven't got any spare tubes yet.
It's worth noting that Whyte insist that any retailer sells the bikes directly to the customer, they don't allow postage. Luckily I was less than an hour from where I bought mine from but it's worth knowing if anyone sees a bargain but it's miles away.
I've still not ridden my bike but I have ordered new tyres for it along with the necessary gubbins to go tubeless. I've gone for Hans damph and nobby nics.
A mate has managed to source a second hand saris bones bike rack for me so I'll soon be able to get it dirty!
I've still not ridden my bike but I have ordered new tyres for it along with the necessary gubbins to go tubeless. I've gone for Hans damph and nobby nics.
A mate has managed to source a second hand saris bones bike rack for me so I'll soon be able to get it dirty!
No messing about there! I'm still to ride mine but the 901 was great that I tried at the demo day.
I have had a delivery from chain reaction with hans damph and nobby nic tyres. New Track pump and helmet along with stans no tubes liquid and tubes.
The wheels are tubeless ready but do I need to use rim tape too? I haven't ordered any but the stans site says it's recommended.
I have had a delivery from chain reaction with hans damph and nobby nic tyres. New Track pump and helmet along with stans no tubes liquid and tubes.
The wheels are tubeless ready but do I need to use rim tape too? I haven't ordered any but the stans site says it's recommended.
Tyres went on no issues, there is a rubber thing on the rims so no rim tape is required.
Took it out for its first ride today and it went brilliantly, loads of grip and comfortable to ride. Sadly I only had a couple of hours spare so I didn't go far but I'll be out on it again soon.
The only issue I had was with the dropper post in that it kept dropping. The lever seems to be setup like a hair trigger so the vibrations through the handlebars cause it to activate. I will strip down and adjust it with a bit of slack to stop this.
Overall I'm thrilled with the bike and definitely made the right decision on what bike to buy. Again I appreciate all the help provided in this thread.
Took it out for its first ride today and it went brilliantly, loads of grip and comfortable to ride. Sadly I only had a couple of hours spare so I didn't go far but I'll be out on it again soon.
The only issue I had was with the dropper post in that it kept dropping. The lever seems to be setup like a hair trigger so the vibrations through the handlebars cause it to activate. I will strip down and adjust it with a bit of slack to stop this.
Overall I'm thrilled with the bike and definitely made the right decision on what bike to buy. Again I appreciate all the help provided in this thread.
Thanks for the heads up but my local bike shops don't seem to sell much of anything to be fair so I end up buying online. Wiggle online chat has just said these are the right ones in option 2 - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sram-organic-disc-pads/
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