Whyte C-7 Ridgeway Men's Manual

Road —Path Range
C-7/CR-7 Men’s & Ladies’: Ridgeway & Caledonian.
LC-7 Ladies: Strawberry Hill
R-7 / RU-7: Portobello, Cambridge, Stirling, Whitechapel & Shoreditch
R-7 / RU-7: Compact: Victoria, Pimlico & Carnaby
RD-7: Dorset
RD-7 Compact: Devon
RDC-7: Wessex
RoadPlus: Glencoe
Gravel : Friston & Gisburn
Supplementary Service Manual
2018 Edition 1

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Geometry:
2.1: Ridgeway & Caledonian Men’s
2.2: Ridgeway & Caledonian Ladies
2.3 Strawberry Hill Ladies
2.4: Portobello, Cambridge, Stirling, Whitechapel &
Shoreditch
2.5: Victoria, Pimlico & Carnaby Compact
2.6: Devon Compact & Dorset
2.7: Wessex, Wessex One & Wessex SE
2.8: Glencoe
2.9: Friston & Gisburn
3.0 Preparations for riding:
3.1 Making Adjustments
3.2 Whyte Inter-grip & Verti-grip Seat Clamp
3.3 Whyte Getta-Grip Seat Clamp
3.4 Set up of Fork
4.0 Safety
5.0 Lubrication:
5.1 Whyte Getta-Grip Seat Clamp
5.2 Whyte Inter-grip & Verti-grip Seat Clamp
5.3 General Lubrication
6.0 Servicing:
6.1 Whyte Getta-Grip Seat Clamp
6.2 Whyte Inter-grip & Verti-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
Fig.1:
Geometry
2.1: WHYTE Ridgeway & Caledonian
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 Ø706mm tyres fitted (700C x 35mm / 37-622)
xFrame Size X Extra Small Small Medium Large Extra Large
Head Angle A 69.0° 69.0° 69.0° 69.0° 69.0°
Seat Angle B 74.5° 74.0° 73.5° 73.0° 73.0°
Top Tube C 570mm 592mm 617mm 632mm 646mm
BB Height* D 278mm 278mm 278mm 278mm 278mm
Stand Over E 753mm 765mm 774mm 805mm 854mm
Wheel Base F 1083.1mm 1100.6mm 1120.5mm 1130.6mm 1145.5mm
Chain Stay G 435mm 435mm 435mm 435mm 435mm
Seat Post Ø H 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm

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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 Ø706mm tyres fitted (700C x 35mm / 37-622)
Frame Size X Small Medium Large
Head Angle A 68.0° 69.0° 69.0°
Seat Angle B 74.5° 74.0° 73.5°
Top Tube C 570mm 587mm 612mm
BB Height* D 278mm 278mm 278mm
Stand Over E 718mm 730mm 756mm
Wheel Base F 1072.8mm 1085.4mm 1105.4mm
Chain Stay G 435mm 435mm 435mm
Seat Post Ø H 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm
2.2: WHYTE Ridgeway Ladies & Caledonian Ladies
Note:
*BB height with Ø706mm tyres fitted (700C x 35mm / 37-622)
Frame Size X Small Medium Large
Head Angle A 68.0° 69.0° 69.0°
Seat Angle B 74.5° 74.0° 73.5°
Top Tube C 537.3mm 563.0mm 586.8mm
BB Height* D 283mm 283mm 283mm
Stand Over E 658mm 681mm 672mm
Wheel Base F 1055.9mm 1069.7mm 1089.7mm
Chain Stay G 435mm 435mm 435mm
Seat Post Ø H 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm
2.3: WHYTE Strawberry Hill Ladies

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2.4: WHYTE Portobello, Cambridge, Stirling, Whitechapel & Shoreditch
Note: * BB height with Ø683mm tyres fitted (700C x 32-622)
2.5: WHYTE Victoria, Pimlico & Carnaby Compact
Note: * BB height with Ø683mm tyres fitted (700C x 32-622)
Frame Size X Small Medium Large
Head Angle A 69.0° 69.5° 70.0°
Seat Angle B 74.5° 73.5° 73.0°
Top Tube C 549mm 574mm 600mm
BB Height* D 267mm 267mm 267mm
Stand Over E 733mm 736mm 768mm
Wheel Base F 1040mm 1052mm 1069mm
Chain Stay G 420mm 420mm 420mm
Seat Post Ø H 27.2mm 27.2mm 27.2mm
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Frame Size X Small Medium Large Extra Large XX Large
Head Angle A 69.5° 70.0° 70.0° 70.0° 70.0°
Seat Angle B 74.0° 73.5° 73.0° 73.0° 72.5°
Top Tube C 570mm 595mm 614mm 628mm 643mm
BB Height* D 266mm 266mm 272mm 272mm 272mm
Stand Over E 717mm 749mm 786mm 817mm 846mm
Wheel Base F 1048mm 1079mm 1094mm 1109mm 1199mm
Chain Stay G 420mm 420mm 420mm 420mm 425mm
Seat Post Ø H 27.2mm 27.2mm 27.2mm 27.2mm 27.2mm

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2.6: WHYTE Devon Compact & Dorset
Note: * BB height with Ø700mm tyres fitted (700C x 30-622)
Frame Size X 52cm 54cm 56cm 58cm50cm48cm
Head Angle A 72.5° 73.0° 73.0° 73.0°72.0°72.0°
Seat Angle B 74.0° 73.5° 73.0° 73.0°74.5°75.0°
Top Tube C 540mm 555mm 570mm 585mm525mm510mm
BB Height* D 279mm 279mm 279mm 279mm279mm279mm
Stand Over E 789mm 806mm 822mm 838mm771mm753mm
Wheel Base F 998mm 1003mm 1013mm 1028mm993mm982mm
Chain Stay G 425mm 425mm 425mm 425mm425mm425mm
Seat Post Ø H 27.2mm 27.2mm 27.2mm 27.2mm27.2mm27.2mm
2.7: WHYTE Wessex & Wessex One
Note: * BB height with Ø700mm tyres fitted (700C x 30-622)
Frame Size X 52cm 54cm 56cm 58cm
Head Angle A 72.5° 73° 73° 73°
Seat Angle B 74° 74° 74° 74°
Top Tube C 540mm 555mm 570mm 585mm
BB Height* D 272mm 272mm 272mm 272mm
Stand Over E 782mm 799mm 815mm 831mm
Wheel Base F 998mm 1003mm 1013mm 1028mm
Chain Stay G 425mm 425mm 425mm 425mm
Seat Post Ø H 27.2mm 27.2mm 27.2mm 27.2mm

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2.9: WHYTE Friston & Gisburn
Note: * BB height with Ø714mm tyres fitted (700C x 40-622)
Frame Size X 52cm 54cm 56cm 58cm
Head Angle A 70.0° 70.0° 70.0° 69.3°
Seat Angle B 74.0° 73.5° 73.0° 73.0°
Top Tube C 566mm 585mm 604mm 623mm
BB Height* D 277mm 277mm 277mm 277mm
Stand Over E 787mm 802mm 817mm 832mm
Wheel Base F 1036mm 1056mm 1076mm 1096mm
Chain Stay G 415mm 415mm 415mm 415mm
Seat Post Ø H 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm 30.9mm
2.8: WHYTE Wessex SE
Note: * BB height with Ø683mm tyres fitted (700C x 28-622)
Frame Size X 52cm 54cm 56cm 58cm
Head Angle A 72.5° 73° 73° 73°
Seat Angle B 74° 74° 74° 74°
Top Tube C 540mm 555mm 570mm 585mm
BB Height* D 272mm 272mm 272mm 272mm
Stand Over E 782mm 799mm 815mm 831mm
Wheel Base F 998mm 1003mm 1013mm 1028mm
Chain Stay G 425mm 425mm 425mm 425mm
Seat Post Ø H 27.2mm 27.2mm 27.2mm 27.2mm

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2.10: WHYTE Glencoe
Note: * BB height with Ø700mm tyres fitted (650b x 47-584)
Frame Size X 52cm 54cm 56cm 58cm50cm
Head Angle A 70.0° 70.0° 70.0° 69.3°70.0°
Seat Angle B 74.0° 74.0° 74.0° 74.0°74.0°
Top Tube C 582mm 601mm 621mm 641mm572mm
BB Height* D 265mm 265mm 265mm 265mm265mm
Stand Over E 802mm 822mm 832mm 847mm787mm
Wheel Base F 1051mm 1071mm 1091mm 1111mm1041mm
Chain Stay G 420mm 420mm 420mm 420mm420mm
Seat Post Ø H 27.2mm 27.2mm 27.2mm 27.2mm27.2mm

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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 riding,
and or making adjustments to the components
fitted to your Whyte bike.
3.2 Whyte Inter-grip & Verti-grip Seat Clamp
The Inter Grip seat clamp design is present on
several models of Whyte bikes. It allows ad-
justment 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)
DT www.dtswiss.com
Easton www.eastonbike.com
Formula www.formulahubs.com
FSA www.fullspeedahead.com
Jagwire www.jagwireusa.com
Jalco www.maddux-wheels.com
KS www.kssuspension.com
Maxxis www.maxxis.com
Schwalbe www.schwalbe.com
Shimano www.shimano.com
SR Suntour www.srsuntour-cycling.com
SRAM www.sram.com
Tektro www.tektro.com
Vittoria www.vittoria.com
VP www.vpcomponents.com
WTB www.wtb.com
Item Description
1 Cap-screw, M6 x 30 long
2 Inter-Grip Sleeve, threaded.
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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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
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 activa-
tion trigger and the seat-post should rise up automatically. If this does not happen, gradual-
ly loosen the M6 Capscrew (1) with the 5mm Allen Key below the 6Nm limit, until the seat-
post rises automatically. Then firmly twist the saddle to confirm the seat-post is still secure-
ly gripped by the lowered torque value that allows the “dropper” seat-post to function cor-
rectly.
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 manufac-
turers instructions in conjunction with these notes.
3.3: 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.
Quick Release Lever Type: Fig.3
Tools: 4mm allen key.
(Note, refer to the seat-pin manufacturers in-
structions in conjunction with these notes).
To Adjust the seat height with the QR Lever assembly fitted, simply undo the QR Lever (3)
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.3: Getta-Grip Seat Clamp: QR Lever

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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 inser-
tion depth requirement marked on the Seat Post.
3.4: SET UP OF FORK
Tools Required: Small Ruler
The front fork will be pre-set with the standard settings when
you buy your Whyte. Before riding, you may 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 (20%) Sag on the front fork.
Sag on a coil sprung fork is controlled by adjusting the pre-load adjuster. We recommend
you refer to your forks owners manual or relevant 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.
Fork
Travel
Sag
(15% -
Firm)
Sag
(25% -
Plush)
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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 this range of Whyte Bikes: 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 bstandard equipment. It is NOT PERMITTED to
convert the braking system to a rim brake type, since the frame has only been test-
ed for disc brake use and also because the e 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.
CAUTION: These bikes have disc brakes as wheel rims are not suitable to be used
as a braking surface. Making such a modification of components will also void the
warranty.
Designed for the following use:
The bicycles in the Whyte C-7, LC-7, R-7, RC-7 & RD-7 series’ have all been designed,
tested and comply with ISO 4210-2 Safety Standard, for typical road or path cycling use.
They have not been designed or tested for mountain biking or for use in competition.
The bicycles in the Whyte Gravel series have all been designed, tested and comply with
ISO 4210-2 Safety Standard, for typical road or path cycling use. Also for Cyclo-Cross
competition (when fitted with appropriate off-road tyres). They have not been designed or
tested for mountain biking use.
The bicycles in the Whyte RDC-7 & RoadPlus series have all been designed, tested and
comply with ISO 4210-2 Safety Standard, for typical road cycling use. They have not been
designed or tested for off-road use or use in competition.
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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
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
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5.2: WHYTE INTER-GRIP or VERTI-GRIP SEAT CLAMP
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 3 on page 12.
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).
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
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To reassemble the Whyte Getta-Grip Seat Clamp, follow the dis-assembly procedure in
reverse.
6.2 Whyte Inter-grip or Verti-grip Seat Clamp
Reference figure 2 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. 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
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.
Then follow the instructions in section 3.2 to set the height and direction of the Seat Post
(not shown).
7.0: TORQUE SETTINGS
IMPORTANT: For all torque settings, refer to the specific manufacturers information bun-
dled with this manual, or alternatively, refer to the specific manufacturers website for fur-
ther information.
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