Whyte MTB Hardtail Series Manual

MTB Hardtail Range
Youth 26er Trail Hardtail - 400 Series - 100mm
Sports Hardtail - 600 Series - 120mm
Trail Hardtail - 800 Series - 120mm
Trail Hardtail 29er - 120mm
Trail Enduro Hardtail - 900 Series - 130mm
Supplementary Service Manual 2019 Edition 1

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Geometry
3.0 Preparations for riding:
3.1 Making Ad ustments
3.2 Whyte Getta-Grip Seat Clamp
3.3 Whyte Inter-grip 2 Seat Clamp
3.4 Set up of Fork
3.5 Suspension Tuning Log
4.0 Safety
5.0 Lubrication:
5.1 Whyte Getta-Grip Seat Clamp
5.2 Whyte Inter-grip 2 Seat Clamp
5.3 General Whyte Lubrication
6.0 Servicing:
6.1 Whyte Getta-Grip Seat Clamp
6.2 Whyte Inter-grip 2 Seat Clamp
7.0 Torque Settings
8.0 Owners’ Notes

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1.0: INTRODUCTION
Thanks for choosing to purchase this Whyte product. We hope you will en oy 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 supplied with your
new bike.
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.whyte.bike
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 ob 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
2.0: GEOMETRY
The geometry of the hardtail range of Whyte Bikes is available from the Whyte Bikes web-
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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 ad usting 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 ad ustments 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 ad ust-
ments to the components fitted to your
bike.
3.2: WHYTE GETTA-GRIP SEAT CLAMP ADJUSTMENT
The Getta Grip seat clamp design is a patented design which allows ad ustment of the sad-
dle height by the use of a Quick Release (QR) Lever.
DT Swiss www.dtswiss.com
FSA www.fullspeedahead.com
Formula www.formulahubs.com
Fox www.ridefix.com
Hope www.hopetech.com
Jalco www.maddux-wheels.com
KS www.kssuspension.com
Maxxis www.maxxis.com
Race Face www.raceface.com
Shimano www.shimano.com
SR Suntour www.srsuntour-cycling.com
SRAM www.sram.com
Trans – X www. tranzx.com
VP www.vpcomponents.com
WTB www.wtb.com
Item Description
1 Whyte Seat Clamp Band
2 Metal Shim
3 Whyte QR Lever
4 T-Pad
5 QR Lever Cam
6 QR M5 Ad uster Bolt
7 Whyte Main Frame
Fig.1: Getta-Grip Seat Clamp: QR Lever

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Quick Release Lever Type: Fig.2
Tools: 4mm allen key.
(Note, refer to the seat-pin manufacturers instructions in conjunction with these notes .
To Ad ust the seat height with the QR Lever assembly fitted, simply undo the QR Lever (3)
from the Closed position to the Open position. Next ad ust the height of the Seat Post to
the desired level, and close the QR lever (3) from the Open position to the Closed position.
The QR closing force can be ad usted and optimised by turning the QR M5 Ad uster Bolt (6)
clockwise or anti-clockwise with the use of a 4mm allen key before closing the QR Lever
(3).
CAUTION! When ad usting the saddle height you MUST obey the Minimum insertion
depth requirement marked on the Seat Post.
3.3: WHYTE INTER-GRIP SEAT CLAMP ADJUSTMENT
The Inter Grip 2 seat clamp design is present on several models of Whyte bikes. It allows
ad ustment of the saddle height & direction.
Fig.2: Inter-Grip Seat Clamp
Tools Required: 5mm AF Allen Keys (2 off, 1 fitted to a 3Nm to 15Nm Torque Wrench
CAUTION! Avoid over-tightening the seat clamp.
In particular, “dropper” seat-posts such as SRAM Reverb may not work correctly if the seat
Fig.2: Inter-Grip Seat Clamp
Ite
m Description
1 Cap-screw, M6 x 30 long
2 Inter-Grip Sleeve, thread-
ed.
3 “O” Ring seal, fits in
sleeve groove.
4 Inter-Grip Sleeve, no
thread.
5 Inter-Grip Pad for
Ø30.9mm seat-post
6 Main Frame
Fig.2: Inter-Grip Seat Clamp

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clamp is over tightened.
Figure 3. To ad ust the seat height and/or direction, using the 5mm Allen key, undo the M6 Cap-
screw (1) ust enough to allow the Seat Post to slide freely up and down. Set the height and/or
direction to the desired level. Re-tighten the M6 Capscrew (1) with the 5mm Allen Key in the
Torque Wrench to the 14Nm limit, as marked on the Plain Sleeve (4).
If a “dropper” seat-post is fitted, simultaneously depress the activation trigger and press down
on the saddle to compress the seat-post until it is fully down. Then release the activation trigger
and the seat-post should rise up automatically. If this does not happen, gradually loosen the M6
Capscrew (1) with the 5mm Allen Key below the 14Nm limit, until the seat-post rises automati-
cally. Then firmly twist the saddle to confirm the seat-post is still securely gripped by the low-
ered torque value that allows the “dropper” seat-post to function correctly.
CAUTION! When ad usting the saddle height you MUST obey the Minimum insertion depth
requirement marked on the Seat Post (6). Also consult the seat-post manufacturers in-
structions in con unction with these notes.
3.4: SET 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 ad ust 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 posi-
tion. See the table on the right for our recommendation of front fork
sag on your Whyte bike. To achieve this you will need to ad ust 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 ad ust 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 matters relating to the forks fitted
to your Whyte bike, please refer to the manufacturers instructions.
Rebound Damping ad ustment:
This ad ustment 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 ad ust the re-
bound damping. To demonstrate the effect of this function, turn the ad uster 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 ad uster turned to the fastest setting and the difference will be seen
Fork
Travel
Sag
(15% -
Firm)
Sag
(25% -
Plush)
100mm 15mm 25mm
130mm 19.5mm 32.5mm

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immediately the load is released. We recommend the optimum setting is to ad ust 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.
3.5: SUSPENSION TUNING LOG
Record your best suspension settings in the table below, to restore them if necessary, eg. after
dealer servicing of the suspension or if a friend has borrowed your bike.
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 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 Rider Weight Limit for Whyte Hardtail MTB Series’:
19 Stone/120kg
WARNING: As is the case with all mechanical components, the bicycle is sub ected 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 exceeded, it may fail
suddenly causing possible in ury to the rider. Any form of crack, scratches and decolouring
in high stress 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 specific 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 ISO
4210-2 Safety Standard, for typical cross country mountain biking use. They have not been
designed or tested for extreme down-hilling or free-riding.
Date
Ri er Weight
(inclu ing all
ri ing kit)
(kg or lbs)
Fork Pressure
(bar or P.S.I)
Fork Reboun
Damping
(# of clicks from
softest setting)
Shock Pressure
(bar or P.S.I)
Shock Reboun
Damping
(# of clicks from
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5.0: LUBRICATION
Please refer to the Whyte General Instruction Manual for guidance about lubricating many
of the components on your Whyte bicycle.
For the range of bicycles contained in this Supplementary Service Manual, there is also the
following specific guidance:
5.1: WHYTE GETTA-GRIP SEAT CLAMP
Quick Release Style. Figure 3
5.2: WHYTE INTER-GRIP 2 SEAT CLAMP
Figure 4: Capscrew Lubrication
Point Lubricant Lubrication
Interval
1
SKF
LGEP2 or
Castrol
Spheerol
AP3 or
Finish Line
Teflon
White
Lithium
Complex
grease
Once a Month
Description
M6 x 30mm
Capscrew
threads
Figure 3: QR Lubrication
Point Lubricant Lubrication
Interval
1
Castrol LM
or
equivalent
After Every
Ride
2
Castrol LM
or
equivalent
Once a
Month
Description
Lever Cam
Surface
M6 Shaft

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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.
6.0 SERVICING:
6.1 Whyte Getta-Grip Seat Clamp
Reference figure 2 in Section 3.2.
Tools required: 1 off 2mm A/F Allen Key
To disassemble, first release the Quick Release (QR) Lever (3) and unscrew the Ad uster
(7) from the Stud (8). Withdraw the QR Lever assembly whilst holding the T-Pad (9) in
place, so that it doesn’t fall into the seat tube (5). Remove the Band (6) from the Seat
Tube (5). Remove the T-Pad (9) from the Seat Tube (5). To disassemble the QR Lever,
using the 2mm A/F Allen Key undo the Grub Screw (1) from the Lever Cam (2). The Stud
(8) may now be unscrewed from the Lever Cam (2).
6.2 Whyte Inter-grip 2 Seat Clamp
Reference figure 3 in Section 3.3.
Tools required: 1 off 5mm Allen Key,
1 off small flat-blade screwdriver
Undo the M6 Cap-screw (1) by 7 turns, then push it into the Plain Sleeve (4), so that the
Threaded Sleeve (2) is pushed out of the opposite end (left side of) the Main Frame (5).
Undo the M6 Cap-screw (1) completely from the Threaded Sleeve (2) and then pull that
Sleeve out of the assembly completely. Place the M6 x 30mm long Cap-screw (1) through
the hole in the left side of the Main Frame (5) & onto the Plain Sleeve (4). Then push the
Plain Sleeve (4) all the way out of the right side of the Main Frame (5).
The ‘O’ rings (3) may be removed from the Threaded Sleeve (2) and the Plain Sleeve (4),
using the small size flat-blade screwdriver.
To re-assemble the Inter Grip seat clamp, coat the ‘O’ rings (3) with a small quantity of
grease. Carefully fit the ‘O’ rings (3) into the grooves in the Threaded Sleeve (4) and the
Plain Sleeve (2). Also place some grease onto the threaded end of the M6 Cap-screw (1).
Place the Grip Pad (5) into the hole in the Main Frame (6) such that the curved face is to-
wards the seat tube in the Main Frame (6). Insert the Seat Post (not shown) to help align
the Grip Pad (4). From the left side of the Main Frame (6), insert the Plain Sleeve (2) and
make sure the 45° angled edge on the Plain Sleeve (2) touches the 45° angled edge on the
Pad (5). Move to the right side of the Main Frame (6) and insert the Threaded Sleeve (4),
aligning the 45° angled edge to touch the 45° angled edge on the Grip Pad (5). Place the
M6 Capscrew (1) through the Threaded Sleeve (4), the Pad (5) & screw into the Threaded
Sleeve (4).
Note: Both of the Sleeves (2 & 4) should be nearly flush with the edge of the hole in the
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curved edges are not engaging properly, so re-align as necessary to make sure
both of the Sleeves (2 & 4) are nearly flush to the side of the Main Frame (5).
Then follow the instructions in section 3.3 to set the height and direction of the Seat Post (not
shown).
7.0: TORQUE SETTINGS
Torque explained: If no suitable Torque Wrench is available a Torque of 5 lbf.ft can be ob-
tained by applying 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 fur-
ther information.
8.0: OWNER’S NOTES
Description Torque (Nm) Torque (lbf.ft)
Getta Grip
M4 Grub-screw
1.9 (Min) - 2.1 (Max) 1.4 (Min) - 1.55 (Max)
Inter-Grip
M6 Cap Screw
12 (Min) - 14 (Max) 8.9 (Min) - 10.3 (Max)