Why did I buy a Whyte 29 C?
Why did I buy a Whyte 29 C?
The geometry of the 29-C was a key element in my decision to buy the frame. Since taking delivery of it, I’ve had the good fortune to meet the men who designed it. They admitted to me that in a crowded bike market (100+ brands in the UK alone, by their reckoning) standing out can be difficult.
Which is the best bike for a Whyte 29C?
RockShox’s Reba is a great match for the 29C. Not just because of the matching green livery, but the ride quality too. And thankfully for a remote stage race like the Mongolia Bike Challenge, it doesn’t use anything too proprietary like the the RS-1 – or a SID World Cup with a carbon crown and steerer.
Is the Whyte 729 based on a hardtail frame?
Following on from this ethos Whyte have based the design of the 729 around their carbon 29C hardtail frame, which although the 729 doesn’t mimic the 29C geometry to the full, the formula works extremely well.
Why is the Whyte 29 C made of carbon fibre?
With 13,400+ metres of climbing and long stretches of double-track in Mongolia, lugging rear suspension was a luxury I opted to forgo. The carbon fibre frame helps keep the weight down while also providing a stiff platform for climbing.
How tall is the Whyte 29C ride bike?
Geometry for the Whyte 29c (based on the 18.5in size) Head angle: 69° Seat angle: 73° Wheelbase: 1130mm Chainstays: 438mm Top tube 24.68in Head tube: 110mm Bottom bracket height: 12in
How big of a frame do I need for a Whyte bike?
Need to know what frame size you need for your next Whyte bike? Checkout the sizing chart below:
What are the rims on a marathon Whyte 29 C?
The Stan’s NoTubes Crest 29-inch rims have been brilliant. They’re laced in to Stan’s 3.30 hubs (that company also taking care of tubeless duties). I could have saved some extra weight here, but It would be at considerable expense to move to a carbon rimmed wheel. The Crest wheel set is proving reliable, and that’s my biggest concern.