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WhyteT-160 RS
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Origin
The T-160 sits at the top of Whyte's alloy trail range, bridging trail bike comfort with enduro-level capability. First released in 2016 and refined across multiple versions, the T-160 earned BikeRadar and MBUK Trail Bike of the Year awards — unusual acclaim for a British brand competing against much larger manufacturers. The 2024 iteration runs RockShox's top-tier Lyrik Ultimate fork and Super Deluxe Ultimate shock, SRAM's wireless GX Eagle AXS drivetrain, and the brand's own Shape.it geometry chip.
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Specifications
- Frame
- 6061 Alloy SCR hydroformed T6 aluminium, tapered headtube, ISCG 2 guide mounts, Shape.it geometry adjustment, 148mm Boost dropouts, internal cable routing
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 — 32T chainring, 10-52T XG-1295 cassette, GX Eagle chain
- Brakes
- SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic, 200mm rotors front and rear, sintered pads
- Wheels
- 29" Race Face AR-30 tubeless-ready rims (30mm internal width); convertible to MX 29"/27.5" configuration
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Award-winning trail performance with top-spec RockShox Ultimate suspension
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS wireless shifting at the RS price point is exceptional value
- Shape.it and MX wheel convertibility make this bike genuinely versatile
−Weaknesses
- Alloy frame is heavier than carbon-frame enduro rivals at similar price
- Only 3 frame sizes (M/L/XL) — limited fit range for smaller or very tall riders
- 200mm Code R rotors are correct but not the lightest braking setup for long descents
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