One nice feature of the crank is the removable spider; riders that want to run a single narrow-wide front ring can remove the spider and get a direct mount ring to replace it. It saves weight, and looks quite slick. That said, there are plenty of narrow-wide rings available to fit the stock spider. The sits in a precarious spot. People could easily assume that the frame is a basic unit, befitting of entry-level spec as seen on the lower models.
The cheaper models actually offer excellent value if the actual ride quality of the frame is weighted into the calculations. The is still going to face some tough on-paper comparisons, but the frame, fork and wheels make the rest of the package somewhat irrelevant once you hit the dirt. The faster or steeper the trail is, the more the shines. Hovering above the saddle with knees and elbows bent and a light finger covering the rear brake, the Whyte zooms from corner to corner with ever increasing speed.
The short rear and wide bar let you hang off the back and loft the front wheel over and off the trail as needed. This is something that you grow accustomed to and with familiarity the technique soon becomes second nature. The is a very fun bike to ride. Read more. The Checkpoint legitimately feels like several bikes in one - all road, adventure, gravel and super commuter. The design, finish, attention to detail and subtleties all add up to make a fantastic looking and exceptional performing adventure machine.
Whyte 25 July Bicycling Australia Read more. Read more 4 Oct Watch Report Share. You must login to Pinkbike. Don't have an account? Sign up. All rights reserved. Mobile Version of Website. It might not be fully built and PDI'd, just drop shipped, and it might not come with a bike fit. Talk to us! I've some questions We've been asked about anything and everything in the last 10 years, from plain stupid to highly technical. Your question might be somewhere in between. Can you price me the bike without wheels as I have my own?
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