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Whyte905
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Origin
Whyte's numbered hardtail series — 505, 605, 705, 805, 905 — has been the backbone of the brand's lineup since the early 2010s. The 905 is the flagship enduro hardtail, tuned for aggressive trail and enduro use with a slack 64.5° head angle, long reach, and high-volume 2.8" 27.5" tires that smooth out rough terrain. It draws directly from Whyte's enduro racing programme and represents a UK-conditions-first hardtail design.
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Specifications
- Frame
- 6061 Alloy hydroformed T6 aluminium, multi-butted, custom drawn, tapered headtube, internal cable routing for dropper post, 12x148mm Boost dropouts
- Drivetrain
- SRAM NX Eagle 1x12 — 32T chainring, 11-50T cassette
- Brakes
- SRAM Guide T 4-piston hydraulic, 180mm rotors front and rear
- Wheels
- 27.5" WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 rims (35mm internal width), tubeless-ready
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The verdict
+Strengths
- 64.5° slack head angle puts hardtail geometry in enduro territory
- 2.8" high-volume tires provide a comfort buffer that partially compensates for the rigid rear
- SRAM Guide T 4-piston brakes deliver strong, consistent stopping power
−Weaknesses
- Rigid rear means it's outpaced by full-suspension bikes on very rough descents
- 27.5" plus-width tires add rolling resistance on smoother trails
- SRAM NX Eagle is the entry level of Eagle — heavier than GX or higher tiers
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