Whyte 20C Team Manual

20C, 20C S & 20C Team
29C, 29C S & 29C Team
529, 629 & 729
801, 802, 805, 810 & 810 Ladies
901 & 905
929
Supplementary Service Manual
dition 1: February 2012

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Geometry:
2.1: Whyte 20C, 20C S & 20C Team
2.2: Whyte 2 C, 2 C S & 2 C Team
2.3: Whyte 52 , 62 & 72
2.4: Whyte 801, 802, 805 & 810
2.5: Whyte 810 Ladies
2.6: Whyte 01 & 05
2.7: Whyte 2
3.0 Preparations for riding:
3.1 Making Adjustments
3.2 Getta-Grip Seat Clamp
3.3 Set up of Fork
3.4 Suspension Tuning Log
3.5 Whyte Adjustable Dropout System
3.6 Adjusting the Dropout System
4.0 Safety.
5.0 Lubrication:
5.1 Getta-Grip Seat Clamp
5.1.1: Bolt Up
5.1.2: QR Style
5.2 Whyte Adjustable Dropout System
5.3 General Whyte Hardtail Lubrication
6.0 Torque Settings:
Whyte Adjustable Dropout System & Whyte Rear Derailleur Hanger
7.0 Notes.

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1.0: INTRODUCTION
Thanks for choosing to purchase this Whyte product. We hope you will enjoy all the bene-
fits its advanced design and engineering will bring to your riding experience.
This manual will guide you through the set-up, safety and maintenance procedures that
are specific to your Whyte bike. For other more general information, we strongly advise
that you also read thoroughly the General Instruction Manual that is also supplied with
your new bike.
Also, please note that the specification of all the components that are fitted to your bike as
standard may be obtained from the Whyte Bikes Brochure or alternatively from the Whyte
Bikes website www.whytebikes.co.uk
Please remember, if you are in any doubt about your ability to safely service or repair your
Whyte bike, do not ride it and instead arrange for a professional bicycle mechanic at your
local Whyte dealer to do the job correctly.
Bundled with this manual, are the respective manufacturers instructions and manuals for
the branded parts that are fitted to your Whyte bike. Please take time to study all the rele-
vant instruction manuals to ensure you have a continually safe and well set-up bike before
every ride, and to help you build up a relationship of knowledge between you and your
Whyte Dealer.
Happy and safe riding,
Whyte design team. February 2012.

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2.0: G OM TRY
Frame Size
Small Medium Large
Head Angle 68.5° 68.5° 68.5°
Seat Angle 74.0° 73.5° 73.5°
Top Tube 560.0mm 584.6mm 603.6mm
BB Height* 300.0mm 300.0mm 300.0mm
Stand Over 750mm 755mm 775mm
Wheel Base 1073.6mm 10 3.6mm 1113.6mm
Chain Stay 425mm 425mm 425mm
Seat Post 30. mm 30. mm 30. mm
X
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
2.1: WHYT 20C, 20C S & 20C Team
Note:
Geometry shown here is ’Showroom’ i.e. without rider aboard the bicycle. ’With Sag’ geometry is with rider after correct
sag is set at the front. Please refer to suspension set up for information on how to achieve the correct sag of the fork.
* BB height with Ø660mm tyres fitted (1. ” / 47-55 )
Fig.1:
Geometry

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Frame Size
Medium Large xtra - Large
Head Angle 6 .3° 6 .3° 6 .3°
Seat Angle 73.0° 73.0° 73.0°
Top Tube 612.2mm 627.0mm 640.8mm
BB Height* 305mm 305mm 305mm
Stand Over 860mm 880mm 715mm
Wheel Base 1117.3mm 1127. mm 1144. mm
Chain Stay 437.5mm 437.5mm 437.5mm
Seat Post 30. mm 30. mm 30. mm
X
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
2.2.2: WHYT 29C, 29C S & 29C Team
Note:
Geometry shown here is ’Showroom’ i.e. without rider aboard the bicycle. ’With Sag’ geometry is with rider after correct
sag is set at the front. Please refer to suspension set up for information on how to achieve the correct sag of the fork.
* BB height with Ø738mm tyres fitted (2.1” / 52-622)
Frame Size
Medium Large xtra - Large
Head Angle 68.5° 68.5° 68.5°
Seat Angle 73.0° 73.0° 73.0°
Top Tube 600.2mm 614.8mm 62 .4mm
BB Height* 305mm 305mm 305mm
Stand Over 80 mm 827mm 852mm
Wheel Base 1113.4mm 1128.4mm 1143.4mm
Chain Stay 440.0mm 440.0mm 440.0mm
Seat Post 30. mm 30. mm 30. mm
X
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
2.2.3: WHYT 529, 629 & 729
Note:
Geometry shown here is ’Showroom’ i.e. without rider aboard the bicycle. ’With Sag’ geometry is with rider after correct
sag is set at the front. Please refer to suspension set up for information on how to achieve the correct sag of the fork.
* BB height with Ø738mm tyres fitted (2.1” / 52-622)

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Frame Size
Small Medium Large
Head Angle 68.5° 68.5° 68.5°
Seat Angle 73.5° 73.5° 73.0°
Top Tube 583.3mm 5 8.0m 617.3mm
BB Height* 313.5mm 313.5mm 313.5mm
Stand Over 773mm 7 7mm 824mm
Wheel Base 10 1.4mm 1106. mm 1122.7mm
Chain Stay 425mm 425mm 425mm
Seat Post 30. mm 30. mm 30. mm
X
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
xtra
Large
68.5°
73.0°
628.2mm
313.5mm
844mm
1133.4mm
425mm
30. mm
xtra
Small
68.5°
74.0°
560.7mm
313.5mm
768mm
1073.4mm
425mm
30. mm
2.2.4: WHYT 801, 802, 805 & 810
Note:
Geometry shown here is ’Showroom’ i.e. without rider aboard the bicycle. ’With Sag’ geometry is with rider after correct
sag is set at the front. Please refer to suspension set up for information on how to achieve the correct sag of the fork.
* BB height with Ø677mm tyres fitted (2.25” / 54-55 )
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Frame Size X
Small Medium
Head Angle
A
68.5° 68.5°
Seat Angle
B
73.5° 73.5°
Top Tube
C
574.8mm 58 .4m
BB Height*
D
313.5mm 313.5mm
Stand Over
E
770mm 785mm
Wheel Base
F
1083.4mm 10 8.4mm
Chain Stay
G
425mm 425mm
Seat Post
H
30. mm 30. mm
2.2.5: WHYT 810 Ladies
Note:
Geometry shown here is ’Showroom’ i.e. without rider aboard the bicycle. ’With Sag’ geometry is with rider after correct
sag is set at the front. Please refer to suspension set up for information on how to achieve the correct sag of the fork.
* BB height with Ø677mm tyres fitted (2.25” / 54-55 )

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Frame Size
Small Medium Large
Head Angle 67.5° 67.5° 67.5°
Seat Angle 72.5° 72.5° 72.5°
Top Tube 565.1mm 584.5mm 60 .6mm
BB Height* 322.7mm 322.7mm 322.7mm
Stand Over 774mm 800mm 826mm
Wheel Base 1081.6mm 1101. mm 1128.8mm
Chain Stay 425mm 425mm 425mm
Seat Post 30. mm 30. mm 30. mm
X
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
xtra Large
67.5°
72.5°
628.8mm
322.7mm
853mm
1153.8mm
425mm
30. mm
2.2.6: WHYT 901 & 905
Notes:
Geometry shown here is ’Showroom’ i.e. without rider aboard the bicycle. ’With Sag’ geometry is with rider after correct
sag is set at the front. Please refer to suspension set up for information on how to achieve the correct sag of the fork.
* BB height with Ø677mm tyres fitted (2.25” / 54-55 )
Whyte 05 has an adjustable rear drop-out, see section 3.4. When fully extended rearwards, this adds 10mm to Chain
-stay and Wheelbase lengths. When fully retracted forwards, the reduces Chain-stay and Wheelbase lengths by 10mm.
Frame Size
Small Medium Large
Head Angle 68.0° 68.0° 68.0°
Seat Angle 73.5° 73.5° 73.5°
Top Tube 60 . mm 624. mm 637. mm
BB Height* 305mm 305mm 305mm
Stand Over 7 mm 814mm 841mm
Wheel Base 112 .4mm 1145.6mm 115 .4mm
Chain Stay 435.0mm 435.0mm 435.0mm
Seat Post 30. mm 30. mm 30. mm
X
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
2.2.7: WHYT 929
Note:
Geometry shown here is ’Showroom’ i.e. without rider aboard the bicycle. ’With Sag’ geometry is with rider after correct
sag is set at the front. Please refer to suspension set up for information on how to achieve the correct sag of the fork.
* BB height with Ø738mm tyres fitted (2.1” / 52-622).
Whyte 2 has an adjustable rear drop-out, see section 3.4. When fully extended rearwards, this adds 10mm to Chain
-stay and Wheelbase lengths. When fully retracted forwards, the reduces Chain-stay and Wheelbase lengths by 10mm.

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3.0: PR PARATIONS FOR RIDING
3.1: MAKING ADJUSTM NTS
Please refer to the specific component manufac-
turers manual or published technical information
about adjusting the components on your Whyte
bike. Instructions may be downloaded from the
relevant manufacturer’s internet site, as shown in
the table to the right.
CAUTION! If you are uncertain in any
way, about making adjustments to any
components on you Whyte bike, then DO
NOT RID YOUR BIK . Contact your
Whyte dealer who will be able to advise
you on how to go about setting up you
Whyte for riding, and or making adjust-
ments to the components fitted to your
Whyte.
3.2: WHYT G TTA-GRIP S AT CLAMP
The Getta Grip seat clamp design is a patented design to allow adjustment of the saddle
height by either the use of a QR Lever, or bolt-up method. This manual covers both styles
of clamps.
Alex Rims www.alexrims.com
Continental www.conti-online.com
CST www.csttires.com
DT www.dtswiss.com
Easton www.eastonbike.com
Fi:zik www.fizik.it
FSA www.fullspeedahead.com
Fulcrum www.fulcrumwheels.com
Formula www.formulahubs.com
Fox www.foxracingshox.com
Hayes www.hayesdiscbrake.com
Hope www.hopetech.com
Mavic www.mavic.com
Maxxis www.maxxis.com
Shimano www.shimano.com
SRAM www.sram.com
Sun Ringle www.sun-ringle.com
Tektro www.tektro.com
Thomson www.lhthomson.com
VP www.vpcomponents.com
WTB www.wtb.com
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Bolt-up Type: Fig.2
Tools Required: 5mm Allen Key
( ote, refer to the seat-pin manufacturers instructions in conjunction with these notes).
To adjust the seat height, using the 5mm Allen key, undo the M6 bolt (5) just enough to allow
the seat-pin to slide freely up and down. Set the height to the desired level, and re-tighten the
M6 bolt (5) with the 5mm Allen Key just enough so as to prevent the seat-pin from slipping down
and twisting.
To Adjust the seat height with the QR Lever assembly fitted, simply undo the QR Lever (3) from
the Closed position to the Open position. Next adjust the height of the Seat Pin to the desired
level, and close the QR lever (3) from the Open position to the Closed position. The QR closing
force can be adjusted by turning the QR Adjuster Bobbin (7) clockwise or anti-clockwise before
closing the QR Lever (3).
Item Description
1 QR Lever Cam Grub Screw
2 QR Lever Cam
3 Whyte QR Lever
4 Plastic Shim
5 Whyte Main Frame
6 Whyte Seat Clamp Band
7 QR Adjuster Bobbin
8 QR Shaft
T-Pad
Fig.3: Getta-Grip Seat Clamp: QR Lever
Item: Description
1 Whyte Seat Clamp Band
2 T-Pad
3 Whyte Main Frame
4 Barrel Nut
5 M6 x 30mm Fastener
6 M6 Washer
Fig.2: Getta-Grip Seat Clamp: Bolt-up

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Date
Rider Weight
(including all
riding kit)
(kg or lbs)
Fork Pressure
(bar or P.S.I)
Fork Rebound
Damping
(# of clicks from
softest setting)
Shock Pressure
(bar or P.S.I)
Shock Rebound
Damping
(# of clicks from
softest setting)
3.3: S T UP OF FORK
Tools Required: Good Quality Shock Pump.
Small Ruler
The front suspension fork fitted to your Whyte bike will be pre-set with the standard settings. Before
riding, you may need to adjust these setting. First is the Sag setting on the fork. This is to ensure
the forks are set-up correctly for your own body weight, so the fork will perform as intended.
To set Sag on the front fork, you need to measure the amount the fork compresses when you sit on
the bike in the normal riding position. See the table on the right for our recommendation of front
fork sag on your Whyte bike. To achieve this you will need to adjust the air spring pressure inside
the fork.
Refer to the specification tables in this manual, and then to the rele-
vant fork manufacturers set up instructions to find how to adjust the
air spring pressure in the fork. Using a shock pump, either add or
remove air until Sag is correctly set.
Please note that for the detailed instructions for servicing and all mat-
ters relating to the forks fitted to your Whyte bike, please refer to the
manufacturers instructions.
Rebound Damping adjustment:
This adjustment fine-tunes the speed at which the wheel returns to its normal ride height after
hitting a bump. Refer to the relevant manufacturers instructions to find out how to adjust the re-
bound damping. To demonstrate the effect of this function, turn the adjuster to its slowest setting.
Press down on the handlebars to compress the forks, then release the load. The suspension recovers
very slowly to its original position.
Repeat the above with the adjuster turned to the fastest setting and the difference will be seen
immediately the load is released. We recommend the optimum setting is to adjust the re-bound
damping to be as slow as possible, but not so slow that the normal ride height is not recovered. On
very rough terrain, if the bike becomes progressively lower as more bumps are hit then the re-
bound damping is set too slow. On the other hand if the bike feels choppy and not plush then the re-
bound damping is too fast. A bit of trial and error is needed to get the exact setting.
3.4: SUSP NSION TUNING LOG
Record your best suspension settings in the table below, to restore them if necessary, eg. after deal-
er servicing of the suspension or if a friend has borrowed your bike.
Fork
Travel
Sag
(15% -
Firm)
Sag
(25% -
Plush)
100mm 15mm 25mm
120mm 18mm 30mm

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3.5: WHYT ADJUSTABL DROPOUT SYST M
IMPORTANT SAF TY NOT :
If at any stage you are uncertain about safety or the safe adjustment of the Whyte
1 Dropout System as a whole, or any specific component, please do not ride your
bike, and consult your Whyte Dealer for advice.
Point Description. Quantity.
1 Whyte 1 RH Dropout (Main Frame) -
2 Whyte 1 LH Dropout (Main Frame) -
3 RH Dropout (Mech Hanger Type) 1
4 M6 Washer 2
5a M6 x 14mm Socket Head Cap Screw (Top, Dropout Pivot)
8
5b M6 x 14mm Socket Head Cap Screw (Bottom, Dropout Clamping)
6 LH Dropout/Disc Mount 1
7 RH Dropout (Single Speed Type) 1
8 Dropout M6 Washer Plate 2
Fig.4: Adjustable Dropout System

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3.6: ADJUSTING TH DROPOUT SYST M
ADJUSTING TH WHYT 19 TRAIL DROPOUT SYST M: Fig.4 4a,4b,4c,4d
Tools Required: 5mm A/F Allen Key
The Whyte 1 dropout system enables a rider to adjust the bike’s Chain stay length. This
allows the rider to tune the handling characteristics to their preference, or when used in
conjunction with the Single Speed RH Dropout Plate (7), a single speed drive-train can be
used without the need for a chain tensioner device because the dropouts (3,6,7) can be
adjusted to tension the chain exactly.
Fig.4a: Max RH Chain Stay Fig.4b: Max LH Chain Stay
Fig.4c: Min RH Chain Stay
Fig.4d: Min LH
Chain Stay
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ADJUSTING TH WHYT 19 TRAIL DROPOUT SYST M (Continued).
To adjust the Dropout Plates (3,6,7), first secure the bike into a work stand. Next, using
the 5mm Allen Key, loosen off the RH and LH top M6x14mm Socket head Cap Screws (5a)
by one turn only. Next Remove the three RH and three LH lower M6 x 14 Screws (5b) from
the bike, taking care to collect both Dropout M6 Washer Plates (8). You will now be able to
rotate both the RH and LH Dropout Plates (3,6,7) around the top pivot screw (5a) to adjust
the chain stay lengths. Align the chosen Laser Etch marks on the Dropout Plates (3,6,7)
with the edge of the mainframe dropouts (1,2) and re-assemble the Dropout M6 Washer
Plates (8) and the three M6 x 14mm Socket Head Screws (5b). Before finally tightening all
M6 Fasteners, double check the LH and RH dropout plate (3,6,7) Laser Etch marks corre-
spond correctly to each other, and that the rear wheel is aligned properly in the frame.
Finally tighten Screws (5a and 5b) to the torque setting described in Section 6.0
4.0: SAF TY
IMPORTANT: The following are intended to be advisory notes on the safe use of your
Whyte bike. You should also read thoroughly the General Instruction Manual also supplied
with your new bike. If at any stage you are uncertain about the safety or safe operation of
the bike as a whole, or any specific component, then DO NOT RID YOUR WHYT and
instead please consult the specific component manufacturers instruction manual or your
Whyte Dealer for advice.
Maximum Rider Weight Limit for Whyte Hardtail MTB Series’:
1 Stone/120kg
WARNING: As is the case with all mechanical components, the bicycle is subjected
to wear and high stresses. Different materials and components may react to wear
and stress fatigue in different ways. If the design life of a component has been ex-
ceeded, it may fail suddenly causing possible injury to the rider. Any form of crack,
scratches and decolouring in highly stresses areas are showing that the component
has exhausted its life time and has to be replaced. If you are in any doubt about one
or more components on your Whyte DO NOT RID YOUR BIK . Consult the specif-
ic component manufacturers literature, or take your bike to your local Whyte Dealer.
Designed for the following use:
All bicycles in the Whyte Hardtail MTB series’ have all been designed, tested and comply
with BS EN 14766 Standard, for typical cross country mountain biking use. They have not
been designed or tested for extreme down-hilling or free-riding.

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5.0: LUBRICATION
5.1: G TTA-GRIP S AT CLAMP
5.1.1: BOLT-UP. Fig.5a
5.1.2: QR STYL . Fig 5.b
Fig.5a: Bolt-up Style Lubrication
Fig.5b: QR Style Lubrication
Point Lubricant Lubrication
Interval
1
Castrol LM
or
equivalent
Once a
Month
Description
M6 x 30mm
Fastener
Point Lubricant Lubrication
Interval
1
Castrol LM
or
equivalent
After Every
Ride
2
Castrol LM
or
equivalent
Once a
Month
Description
Whyte QR
Lever Cam
Surface
M6 QR Shaft
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5.2: WHYT ADJUSTABL DROPOUT SYST M
5.3: G N RAL WHYT HARDTAIL MTB LUBRICATION
For the correct lubrication regime and maintenance of all parts on a Whyte hardtail bicycle,
please refer to the specific component manufacturers detailed instructions bundled with
this manual or for further information visit the specific manufacturers website.
Point Description Lubricant Lubrication Interval
1 LH & RH Dropout Plate Pivot Area (Face Only) SKF Anti Fret Paste Check Once a Month
2 RH SS Plate Pivot Area (Face Only) SKF Anti Fret Paste Check Once a Month
3 LH & RH Dropout Plate Clamp Area (Face Only) SKF Anti Fret Paste Check Once a Month
4 RH SS Plate Clamp Area (Face Only) SKF Anti Fret Paste Check Once a Month
Fig.6: Whyte Adjustable Dropout lubrication

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6.0: TORQU S TTINGS
Torque explained: If no suitable Torque Wrench is available a Torque of 5 lbf.ft can be obtained by ap-
plying a force of 5lb, with a Spring Balance, to the end of a spanner, 1 Foot in length.
IMPORTANT: For all other torque settings, refer to the specific manufacturers information
bundled with this manual, or alternatively, refer to the specific manufacturers website for
further information.
7.0: NOT S
Whyte Adjustable Dropout System Nm lbs.ft
M6 x 14mm Pivot Screw 13 (min) - 15 (max) .5 (min) - 11 (max)
M6 x 16mm Clamping Screws 13 (min) - 15 (max) .5 (min) - 11 (max)
Whyte Rear Derailleur Hanger Nm lbs.ft
M4 x 8mm Countersunk Head Capscrew 2.3 (min) - 2.8 (max) 1.7 (min) – 2.1 (max)
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