Whyte 29 CS Manual

MTB Hardtail Range
29 CS & 29 C Team
403 & 405
600 Series Men’s & Compact
800 Series Men’s & Compact
29er Series
901, 905 & 909
Supplementary Service Manual
2018 Edition 1

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Geometry:
2.1: 29 CS & 29 C Team
2.2: 403 & 405
2.3: 600 Series
2.4: 600 Series Compact
2.5: 800 Series
2.6: 800 Series Compact
2.7: 29er Series
2.8: 901
2.9: 905 & 909
3.0 Preparations for riding:
3.1 Making Adjustments
3.2 Whyte Getta-Grip Seat Clamp
3.3 Whyte Inter-grip 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 Seat Clamp
5.3 General Whyte Lubrication
6.0 Servicing:
6.1 Whyte Getta-Grip Seat Clamp
6.2 Whyte Inter-grip 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 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.whyte.bike.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. March 2017.

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2.0: GEOMETRY
2.1: WHYTE 29 CS & 29 C Team
Fig.1:
Geometry
Frame Size Small Medium Large X
Head Angle 69.3° 69.3° 69.3°
A
Seat Angle 73.0° 73.0° 73.0°
B
Top Tube 612.2mm 627.0mm 640.8mm
C
BB Height* 305mm 305mm 305mm
D
Stand Over 790mm 810mm 845mm
E
Wheel Base 1117.3mm 1127.9mm 1144.9mm
F
Chain Stay 437.5mm 437.5mm 437.5mm
G
Seat Post 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm
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 (29” x 2.2” / 56-622)

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2.2.2: WHYTE 403 & 405
Frame Size X Small Medium Large Extra Large
Head Angle A 68.5° 68.5° 68.5° 68.5°
Seat Angle B 74° 74° 74° 74°
Top Tube C 605mm 624mm 643mm 662mm
BB Height* D 303.5mm 303.5mm 303.5mm 303.5mm
Stand Over E 779mm 797mm 822mm 851mm
Wheel Base F 1124mm 1144mm 1164mm 1184mm
Chain Stay G 435mm 435mm 435mm 435mm
Seat Post H 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm
2.2.4: WHYTE 600 Series
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 (27.5” x 2.25” / 54-584).
Frame Size X 13”
Head Angle A 68.5°
Seat Angle B 74.0°
Top Tube C 629.4mm
BB Height* D 305mm
Stand Over E 711mm
Wheel Base F 1068.6mm
Chain 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 (26” x 2.25” / 54-559)

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Frame Size X Small MediumExtra Small Large
Head Angle A 68.5° 68.5°68.5° 68.5°
Seat Angle B 74° 74°74° 74°
Top Tube C 600mm 619m581mm 638mm
BB Height* D 303.5mm 303.5mm303.5mm 303.5mm
Stand Over E 784mm 804mm764mm 829mm
Wheel Base F 1120mm 1140mm1100mm 1160mm
Chain Stay G 435mm 435mm435mm 435mm
Seat Post H 30.9mm 30.9mm30.9mm 30.9mm
2.2.5: WHYTE 600 Compact Series
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 (27.5” x 2.25” / 54-584).
Frame Size X Small Medium Large Extra Large
Head Angle A 66.5° 66.5° 66.5° 66.5°
Seat Angle B 74° 74° 74° 74°
Top Tube C 604mm 623m 641mm 660mm
BB Height* D 303.5mm 303.5mm 303.5mm 303.5mm
Stand Over E 789mm 807mm 832mm 861mm
Wheel Base F 1124mm 1144mm 1164mm 1184mm
Chain Stay G 435mm 435mm 435mm 435mm
Seat Post H 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm
2.2.6: WHYTE 800 Series
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 (27.5” x 2.25” / 52-584).

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Frame Size X Small Medium
Extra
Small Large Extra Large
Head Angle A 66.5° 66.5°66.5° 66.5° 66.5°
Seat Angle B 74° 74°74.0° 74° 74°
Top Tube C 614mm 633mm599mm 653mm 671mm
BB Height* D 305mm 305mm305mm 305mm 305mm
Stand Over E 810mm 820mm790mm 846mm 860mm
Wheel Base F 1163mm 1183mm1148mm 1203mm 1223mm
Chain Stay G 440mm 440mm440mm 440mm 440mm
Seat Post H 30.9mm 30.9mm30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm
2.2.8: WHYTE 29er Series
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 Ø754mm tyres fitted (29” x 2.25” / 56-622).
Frame Size X Small MediumExtra Small Large
Head Angle A 66.5° 66.5°66.5° 66.5°
Seat Angle B 74° 74°74.0° 74°
Top Tube C 599mm 618mm580mm 636mm
BB Height* D 303.5mm 303.5mm303.5mm 303.5mm
Stand Over E 794mm 814mm786mm 839mm
Wheel Base F 1120mm 1140mm1123mm 1160mm
Chain Stay G 435mm 435mm435mm 435mm
Seat Post H 30.9mm 30.9mm30.9mm 30.9mm
2.2.7: WHYTE 800 Compact Series
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 (27.5” x 2.25” / 52-584).

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Frame Size Small Medium Large X Extra Large
Head Angle 65° 65° 65°
A 65°
Seat Angle 74.0° 74.0° 74.0°
B 74.0°
Top Tube 621mm 639mm 658mm
C 677mm
BB Height* 300mm 300mm 300mm
D 300mm
Stand Over 791mm 796mm 822mm
E 828mm
Wheel Base 1161mm 1181mm 1201mm
F 1221mm
Chain Stay 430mm 430mm 430mm
G 430mm
Seat Post 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm
H 30.9mm
2.2.8: WHYTE 901
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 (27.5” x 2.65” / 67-584)
Frame Size Small Medium Large X Extra Large
Head Angle 65° 65° 65°
A 65°
Seat Angle 74.0° 74.0° 74.0°
B 74.0°
Top Tube 621mm 639mm 658mm
C 677mm
BB Height* 300mm 300mm 300mm
D 300mm
Stand Over 791mm 796mm 822mm
E 828mm
Wheel Base 1161mm 1181mm 1201mm
F 1221mm
Chain Stay 430mm 430mm 430mm
G 430mm
Seat Post 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm
H 30.9mm
2.2.9: WHYTE 905 & 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 (27.5” x 2.8” / 71-584)
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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.
3.2: WHYTE GETTA-GRIP SEAT CLAMP ADJUSTMENT
The Getta Grip seat clamp design is a patented design to allow adjustment of the saddle
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.foxracingshox.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. tranzxpst.com
VP www.vpcomponents.com
WTB www.wtb.com
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Item Description
1 Whyte Seat Clamp Band
2 Plastic Shim
3 Whyte QR Lever
4 T-Pad
5 QR Lever Cam
6 QR M5 Adjuster Bolt
7 Whyte Main Frame
Fig.2: 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 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 and optimised by turning the QR M5 Adjuster Bolt (6)
clockwise or anti-clockwise with the use of a 4mm allen key 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.
3.3: WHYTE INTER-GRIP SEAT CLAMP ADJUSTMENT
The Inter Grip seat clamp design is present on several models of Whyte bikes. It allows ad-
justment of the saddle height & direction.
Fig.3: 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
clamp is over tightened.
Figure 3. To adjust the seat height and/or direction, using the 5mm Allen key, undo the M6
WHYTE Service Manual
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.3: Inter-Grip Seat Clamp

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Capscrew (1) just 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 6Nm 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 6Nm limit, until the seat-post rises automatical-
ly. Then firmly twist the saddle to confirm the seat-post is still securely gripped by the lowered
torque value that allows the “dropper” seat-post to function correctly.
CAUTION! When adjusting the saddle height you MUST obey the Minimum insertion depth
requirement marked on the Seat Post (7). Also consult the seat-pin manufacturers instruc-
tions in conjunction 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 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 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 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 matters 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.
Fork
Travel
Sag
(15% -
Firm)
Sag
(25% -
Plush)
100mm 15mm 25mm
130mm 19.5mm 32.5mm

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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 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 Rider Weight Limit for Whyte Hardtail 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 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 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
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)

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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 4
5.2: WHYTE INTER-GRIP SEAT CLAMP
Figure 5: Capscrew Lubrication
Point Lubricant Lubrication
Interval
Description
1
SKF
LGEP2 or
Castrol
Spheerol
AP3 or
Finish Line
Teflon
White
Lithium
Complex
grease
Once a Month
M6 x 30mm
Capscrew
threads
Figure 4: QR Lubrication
Point Lubricant Lubrication
Interval
Description
1
Castrol LM
or
equivalent
After Every
Ride
Lever Cam
Surface
2
Castrol LM
or
equivalent
Once a
Month
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 on page 10.
Tools required: 1 off 2mm A/F Allen Key
To disassemble, first release the Quick Release (QR) Lever (3) and unscrew the Adjuster
(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 Seat Clamp
Reference figure 3 on page 11.
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 Inter Grip Sleeve (4), so that the
threaded Inter-Grip Sleeve (2) is pushed out of the opposite end of the Inter Grip hole. Undo the M6
Cap-screw (1) completely from the threaded Sleeve (2) and then pull the Sleeve out of the assembly
completely. Whilst holding the Inter-Grip Pad (5) in place with the M6 Cap-screw (1), manoeuvre with
the screwdriver the Inter-Grip Pad (5) from the left side of the Main Frame (6). Place the M6 x 30 long
Cap-screw (1) diagonally through the hole in the Main Frame (6) & onto the Plain Sleeve (4). Then push
the Plain Sleeve (4) all the way out of the right side of the Main Frame (6).
The ‘O’ rings (3) may be removed from the Threaded Sleeve (4) and the Plain Sleeve (2), 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. Careful-
ly 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 towards 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 Main Frame (6)
when the assembly goes tight. If this is not the case, one or other of the four 45° angled edges are not
touching each other, so re-align as necessary to make sure
both of the Sleeves (2 & 4) are nearly flush.
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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
10 (Min) - 12 (Max) 7.4 (Min) - 9.2 (Max)
7.0: TORQUE SETTINGS
Torque explained: If no suitable Torque Wrench is available a Torque of 5 lbf.ft can be obtained 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 further information.
8.0: OWNER’S NOTES
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