Whyte 27C Works Manual

27C Works & 27C Team
29C, 29C S & 29C Team
401
529, 629 & 729
603, 604 & 605
801, 802, 805 & 806
901, 905 & 909
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Geometry:
2.1: 27C Works & 27C eam
2.2: 29C, 29C S & 29C eam
2.3: 401
2.4: 529, 629 & 729
2.5: 603, 605, 801 & 805
2.6: 604, 802 & 806
2.7: 901 & 905
2.8: 929
3.0 Preparations for riding:
3.1 Making Adjustments
3.2 Getta-Grip Seat Clamp
3.3 Set up of Fork
3.4 Suspension uning 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 Lubrication
6.0 orque Settings:
Whyte Adjustable Dropout System & Whyte Rear Derailleur Hanger
7.0 Notes.

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1.0: INTRODUCTION
hanks 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.
his 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.whyteb kes.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. April 2014.

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2.0: GEOMETRY
F g.1:
Geometry
2.1: WHYTE 27C Works & 27C Team
Frame S ze Med um Large Extra - Large
Head Angle 70.0° 70.0° 70.0°
Seat Angle 73.5° 73.0° 73.0°
Top Tube 580.0mm 595.0mm 610.0mm
BB He ght* 403.5mm 403.5mm 403.5mm
Stand Over 898mm 926mm 955mm
Wheel Base 1071.8mm 1090.4mm 1102.8mm
Cha n Stay 430.0mm 430.0mm 430.0mm
Seat Post 31.6mm 31.6mm 31.6mm
X
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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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2.2.2: WHYTE 401
Frame S ze Med um Large Extra - Large
Head Angle 69.3° 69.3° 69.3°
Seat Angle 73.0° 73.0° 73.0°
Top Tube 612.2mm 627.0mm 640.8mm
BB He ght* 305mm 305mm 305mm
Stand Over 790mm 810mm 845mm
Wheel Base 1117.3mm 1127.9mm 1144.9mm
Cha n Stay 437.5mm 437.5mm 437.5mm
Seat Post 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm
X
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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 S ze X 13”
Head Angle A 68.5°
Seat Angle B 74.0°
Top Tube C 629.4mm
BB He ght* D 305mm
Stand Over E 711mm
Wheel Base F 1068.6mm
Cha n Stay G 425mm
Seat Post H 30.9mm
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” / 54-559)

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Frame S ze Small Med um Large
Head Angle 68.5° 68.5° 68.5°
Seat Angle 73.5° 73.5° 73.0°
Top Tube 593.5mm 608.1m 627.9mm
BB He ght* 303.5mm 303.5mm 303.5mm
Stand Over 779mm 797mm 822mm
Wheel Base 1107.1mm 1122.6mm 1137.4mm
Cha n Stay 435mm 435mm 435mm
Seat Post 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm
X
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Extra
Large
68.5°
73.0°
638.8mm
303.5mm
851mm
1149.1mm
435mm
30.9mm
Extra
Small
68.5°
74.0°
570.6mm
303.5mm
776mm
1089.1mm
435mm
30.9mm
2.2.4: WHYTE 603, 605, 801 & 805
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 Ø717mm tyres fitted (2.25” / 52-584).
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Frame S ze Med um Large Extra - Large
Head Angle 68.5° 68.5° 68.5°
Seat Angle 73.0° 73.0° 73.0°
Top Tube 600.2mm 614.8mm 629.4mm
BB He ght* 305mm 305mm 305mm
Stand Over 805mm 820mm 832mm
Wheel Base 1113.4mm 1128.4mm 1143.4mm
Cha n Stay 440.0mm 440.0mm 440.0mm
Seat Post 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm
X
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Small
68.5°
73.5°
584.3mm
305mm
796mm
1103.0mm
440.0mm
30.9mm
2.2.3: WHYTE 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 S ze Small Med um Large
Head Angle 66.5° 66.5° 66.5°
Seat Angle 73.0° 73.0° 73.0°
Top Tube 598.7mm 617.5mm 635.1mm
BB He ght* 305.0mm 305.0mm 305.0mm
Stand Over 777mm 805mm 832mm
Wheel Base 1118.8mm 1138.8mm 1168.8mm
Cha n Stay 425mm 425mm 425mm
Seat Post 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm
X
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Extra Large
66.5°
73.0°
653.9mm
305.0mm
861mm
1188.8mm
430mm
30.9mm
2.2.6: WHYTE 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 Ø717mm tyres fitted (2.25” / 54-584)
Frame S ze X Small Med um
Head Angle A 68.5° 68.5°
Seat Angle B 73.5° 73.5°
Top Tube C 585.5mm 599.6m
BB He ght* D 303.5mm 303.5mm
Stand Over E 784mm 804mm
Wheel Base F 1099.1mm 1114.1mm
Cha n Stay G 435mm 435mm
Seat Post H 30.9mm 30.9mm
2.2.5: WHYTE 604, 802 & 806
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 Ø717mm tyres fitted (2.25” / 52-584).

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Frame S ze Small Med um Large
Head Angle 66.2° to 66.8° 66.2° to 66.8° 66.2° to 66.8°
Seat Angle 72.7° to 73.3° 72.7° to 73.3° 72.7° to 73.3°
Top Tube 598.7mm 617.5mm 635.1mm
BB He ght* 305mm 305mm 305mm
Stand Over 782mm to
788mm
788mm to
804mm
827mm to
833mm
Wheel Base 1108.7mm to
1128.7mm
1128.7mm to
1148.7mm
1148.7mm to
1168.7mm
Cha n Stay 415.0mm to
435mm
415.0mm to
435mm
415.0mm to
435mm
Seat Post 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm
X
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Extra - Large
66.2° to 66.8°
72.7° to 73.3°
653.9mm
305mm
857mm to
863mm
1173.8mm to
1193.8mm
420.0mm to
440mm
30.9mm
2.2.7: WHYTE 909
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 Ø717mm tyres fitted (2.25” / 52-584).
Whyte 929 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: PREPARATIONS FOR RIDING
3.1: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
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 RIDE YOUR BIKE. 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.
Continental www.conti-online.com
D Swiss www.dtswiss.com
Easton www.eastonbike.com
Fi:zik www.fizik.it
FSA www.fullspeedahead.com
Fox www.foxracingshox.com
Hope www.hopetech.com
Jagwire www.jagwireusa.com
Maxxis www.maxxis.com
Prologo www.prologotouch.com
Race Face www.raceface.com
Shimano www.shimano.com
SR Suntour www.srsuntour-cycling.com
SRAM www.sram.com
ektro www.tektro.com
VP www.vpcomponents.com
W B www.wtb.com

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3.2: WHYTE GETTA-GRIP SEAT CLAMP
he Getta Grip seat clamp design is a patented design to allow adjustment of the saddle
height by either the use of a Quick Release (QR) Lever, or bolt-up method. his manual
covers both styles of clamps.
Bolt-up Type: F g.2
Tools Required: 5mm Allen Key
( ote, refer to the seat-pin manufacturers instructions in conjunction with these notes).
o 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.
Item: Descr pt on
1 Whyte Seat Clamp Band
2 -Pad
3 Whyte Main Frame Seat ube
4 Adjuster Nut
5 M6 x 25mm Long Fastener
6 M6 Washer
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Qu ck Release Lever Type: F g.3
o tools required.
( ote, refer to the seat-pin manufacturers instructions in conjunction with these notes).
o 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. he QR closing
force can be adjusted by turning the QR Adjuster Bobbin (7) clockwise or anti-clockwise before
closing the QR Lever (3).
CAUTION! When adjusting the saddle height you MUST obey the Minimum insertion
depth requirement marked on the Seat Post.
Item Descr pt on
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
9 -Pad
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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: SET UP OF FORK
Tools Required: Good Quality Shock Pump.
Small Ruler
he 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. his is to ensure
the forks are set-up correctly for your own body weight, so the fork will perform as intended.
o 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. o 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:
his 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. o 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. he 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: SUSPENSION 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
130mm 19.5mm 32.5mm

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3.5: WHYTE ADJUSTABLE DROPOUT SYSTEM
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:
If at any stage you are uncertain about safety or the safe adjustment of the Whyte
19 Dropout System as a whole, or any specific component, please do not ride your
bike, and consult your Whyte Dealer for advice.
Po nt Descr pt on. Quant ty.
1 Whyte 19 RH Dropout (Main Frame) -
2 Whyte 19 LH Dropout (Main Frame) -
3 RH Dropout (Mech Hanger ype) 1
4 M6 Washer 2
5a M6 x 14mm Socket Head Cap Screw ( op, 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 ype) 1
8 Dropout M6 Washer Plate 2
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3.6: ADJUSTING THE DROPOUT SYSTEM
ADJUSTING THE WHYTE 19 TRAIL DROPOUT SYSTEM: F g.4 4a,4b,4c,4d
Tools Required: 5mm A/F Allen Key
he Whyte 19 dropout system enables a rider to adjust the bike’s Chain stay length. his
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.
F g.4a: Max RH Cha n Stay F g.4b: Max LH Cha n Stay
F g.4c: M n RH Cha n Stay
F g.4d: M n LH
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ADJUSTING THE WHYTE 19 TRAIL DROPOUT SYSTEM (Cont nued).
o 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: SAFETY
IMPORTANT: he 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 RIDE YOUR WHYTE and
instead please consult the specific component manufacturers instruction manual or your
Whyte Dealer for advice.
Max mum R der We ght L m t for Whyte Hardta l MTB Ser es’:
19 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 RIDE YOUR BIKE. Consult the specif-
ic component manufacturers literature, or take your bike to your local Whyte Dealer.
Des gned for the follow ng use:
All bicycles in the Whyte Hardtail M B series’ have all been designed, tested and comply
with BS EN 14766 Standard, for typical cross country mountain biking use. hey have not
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5.0: LUBRICATION
5.1: GETTA-GRIP SEAT CLAMP
5.1.1: Bolt-Up Style. F g.5a
5.1.2: Qu ck Release Style. F gure 5.b
F g. 5a: Bolt-Up Lubr cat on
F gure 5b: QR Lubr cat on
Po nt Lubr cant Lubr cat on
Interval
1
Castrol LM
or
equivalent
Once a
Month
Descr pt on
M6 x 25mm
Fastener
Po nt Lubr cant Lubr cat on
Interval
1
Castrol LM
or
equivalent
After Every
Ride
2
Castrol LM
or
equivalent
Once a
Month
Descr pt on
Lever Cam
Surface
M6 Shaft

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5.2: WHYTE ADJUSTABLE DROPOUT SYSTEM
5.3: GENERAL WHYTE LUBRICATION
For the correct lubrication regime and maintenance of all parts on a Whyte bicycle, please
refer to the specific component manufacturers detailed instructions bundled with this man-
ual or for further information visit the specific manufacturers website.
Po nt Descr pt on Lubr cant Lubr cat on 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
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6.0: TORQUE SETTINGS
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: NOTES
Whyte Adjustable Dropout System Nm lbs.ft
M6 x 14mm Pivot Screw 13 (min) - 15 (max) 9.5 (min) - 11 (max)
M6 x 16mm Clamping Screws 13 (min) - 15 (max) 9.5 (min) - 11 (max)
Whyte Rear Dera lleur Hanger Nm lbs.ft
M4 x 8mm Countersunk Head Capscrew 2.3 (min) - 2.8 (max) 1.7 (min) – 2.1 (max)