The SCR (single chainring) frame design takes advantage of the latest ‘1x’ transmissions and along with Boost spacing front and rear gives great mud clearance along with increased stiffness. The sizing is a breath of fresh air too. So often with these mid travel bikes we’re seeing dimensions that are stuck in the past – hanging onto their XC roots. With the T-130 there’s a very generous reach based around the standard spec 40mm or 50mm stems. The four sizes offered should cover most riders with little or no tweaking needed.

‘The T-130 is all about snapping into a crisp line through singletrack, hitting downslopes with precision’

Geometry is a strong point with Whyte, and this, along with the sorted sizing has given this bike the ride and handling that it’s so well known for. A 67 degree head angle and a low 331mm bottom bracket height are key pointers to how this bike rides. The rear stays of the T-130 are kept short, giving the pop and agility you need to bring the trail alive. Combine this with a purposeful fork and well-tuned rear shock and you have a tight and fast feel that is very capable when the trail turns rough.