Whyte 801 User manual

19 Trail Alloy
19 Trail Ti
19 Trail Steel
19 C, CS, Team & Works
801, 805, 809
901, 905
Supplementary Service Manual
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Geometry:
2.1: Whyte 19 Trail Alloy Trail Titanium & Trail Steel
2.2: Whyte 19 C CS Race & Works
2.3: Whyte 801 805 & 809
2.4: Whyte 901 & 905
3.0 Preparations for riding:
3.1 Making Adjustments
3.2 Getta-Grip Seat Clamp
3.3 Set up of Fork
3.4 Whyte 19 Trail Adjustable Dropout System
3.5 Adjusting the Whyte 19 Trail Adjustable 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 19 Trail Alloy Trail Titanium & Trail Steel Dropout System
5.3 General Whyte Hardtail Lubrication
6.0 Torque Settings:
7.0 Notes.

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1.0: INTRODUCTION
Thanks for choosing Whyte. We hope you will enjoy all the benefits 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 correctly and safely service
or repair your Whyte bike do not ride it and instead get your local Whyte dealer to do the
job safely and 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. July 2010.
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6.0: TORQUE SETTINGS
Torque explained: If no suitable Torque Wrench is a ailable 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
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Whyte 19 Dropout System Nm lbs.ft
M6 x 14mm Pivot Screw 13 - 15 9.5 - 11
M6 x 16mm Clamping Screws 13 - 15 9.5 - 11
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2.0: GEOMETRY
Frame Size Small Me ium Large
Hea Angle 67.7 - 68.2° 67.7 - 68.2° 67.7 - 68.2°
Seat Angle 72.2 - 72.7° 72.2 - 72.7° 72.2 - 72.7°
Top Tube 565.1mm 584.5mm 609.6mm
BB Height* 319.7mm - 325.7mm 319.7mm - 325.7mm 319.7mm - 325.7mm
Stan Over 775mm 797mm 823mm
Wheel Base 1065.3mm - 1082.5mm 1085.2mm - 1102.4mm 1111.1mm - 1128.3mm
Chain Stay 415mm - 435mm 415mm - 435mm 415mm - 435mm
Seat Post 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm
X
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
2.1: WHYTE 19 TRAIL, TI & STEEL
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” / 54-559)
Fig.1:
Geometry

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Frame Size Small Me ium Large
Hea Angle 70.0° 70.0° 70.0°
Seat Angle 73.5° 73.5° 73.5°
Top Tube 576.2mm 600.9mm 614.0mm
BB Height* 311.5mm 311.5mm 311.5mm
Stan Over 775mm 794mm 818mm
Wheel Base 1077.5mm 1093.0mm 1107.9mm
Chain Stay 420mm 420mm 420mm
Seat Post 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm
X
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
2.2.2: WHYTE 19 C, CS, RACE & WORKS
Frame Size Small Me ium Large
Hea Angle 68.5° 68.5° 68.5°
Seat Angle 73.5° 73.5° 73.0°
Top Tube 583.8mm 598.5m 617.8mm
BB Height* 313.5mm 313.5mm 313.5mm
Stan Over 773mm 797mm 824mm
Wheel Base 1091.9mm 1107.4mm 1122.2mm
Chain Stay 425mm 425mm 425mm
Seat Post 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm
X
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Extra
Large
68.5°
73.0°
628.8mm
313.5mm
844mm
1133.9mm
425mm
30.9mm
Extra
Small
68.5°
74.0°
561.5mm
313.5mm
768mm
1073.9mm
425mm
30.9mm
2.2.3: WHYTE 801, 805 & 809
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 Ø673mm tyres fitted (2.1” / 52-559)
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” / 54-559)
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5.2: WHYTE 19 TRAIL ADJUSTABLE DROPOUT SYSTEM
5.3: GENERAL WHYTE 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 19 Trail Dropout lubrication

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5.0: LUBRICATION
5.1: GETTA-GRIP SEAT CLAMP
5.1.1: BOLT-UP. Fig.5a
5.1.2: QR STYLE. 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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Frame Size Small Me ium Large
Hea Angle 67.5° 67.5° 67.5°
Seat Angle 72.5° 72.5° 72.5°
Top Tube 565.1mm 584.5mm 609.6mm
BB Height* 322.7mm 322.7mm 322.7mm
Stan Over 774mm 800mm 826mm
Wheel Base 1080.7mm 1100.9mm 1127.6mm
Chain Stay 425mm 425mm 425mm
Seat Post 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm
X
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
2.2.4: WHYTE 901 & 905
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.
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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.
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 rid-
ing and or making adjustments to the compo-
nents fitted to your Whyte.
3.2: WHYTE GETTA-GRIP SEAT 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
TH www.thindustries.com.tw
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ADJUSTING THE WHYTE 19 TRAIL DROPOUT SYSTEM (Continue ).
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: SAFETY
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 RIDE YOUR WHYTE and
instead please consult the specific component manufacturers instruction manual or your
Whyte Dealer for advice.
Maximum Ri er Weight Limit for Whyte Har tail MTB Series’:
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 spe-
cific component manufacturers literature or take your bike to your local Whyte
Dealer.
Designe 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
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3.5: ADJUSTING THE WHYTE 19 TRAIL DROPOUT SYSTEM
ADJUSTING THE WHYTE 19 TRAIL DROPOUT SYSTEM: Fig.4 4a,4b,4c,4
Tools Required: 5mm A/F Allen Key
The Whyte 19 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.4 : Min LH
Chain Stay
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Bolt-up Type: Fig.2
Tools Required: 5mm Allen Key
(Note, 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.
QR Lever Type: Fig.3
No tools required.
(Note, refer to the seat-pin manufacturers instructions in conjunction with these notes).
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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
9 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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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).
3.3: SET UP OF FORK
Tools Required: Good Quality Shock Pump.
Small Ruler
The front fork will be pre-set with the standard settings when you buy your Whyte. Before
riding you will need to adjust 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 a front fork you need to measure the amount the fork compresses when
you sit on the bike in the normal riding position. We recommend for the best performance
to run approximately (16%) Sag on the front fork.
Sag on and air sprung fork is controlled by adjusting the Air Spring pressure. We recom-
mend you refer to your forks owners manual or releveant website for detailed information
about your fork set up and performance relating to all controls and features of your fork.
Rebound Damping adjustment:
This adjustment fine-tunes the speed at which the wheel returns to its normal ride height
after hitting a bump. To demonstrate the effect of this function turn the rebound 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. WARNING. Only make adjustments to your fork while
stationary and not when riding.
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3.4: WHYTE 19 TRAIL ADJUSTABLE DROPOUT SYSTEM
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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.
Point Description. Quantity.
1 Whyte 19 RH Dropout (Main Frame) -
2 Whyte 19 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: A justable Dropout System