Whytes 529 bridges the gap between all day marathon ride specialist and trail eating monster truck. It's geometry combines aggressive trail focused steering with comfort enhancing compliance, coverign every offroadf ride regardless of distance or rowdiness.
Upgrades include a dropper post, SRAM's 12 speed SX Eagle drivetrain with a huge 11-50t cassette and an updated frame with a new workshop-friendly BBX shell with increased axle clearance for easier maintenance. A RockShox Recon B Spec fork and the Boost rear dropout, means lots of mud clearance and allows up to a 2.8" tyre to be fitted.
Key Features & Benefits:
Rockshox Recon RL 120mm air Suspension fork:Air spring for smooth buttery suspension & easy to adjust to suit the rider's needs
12 SRAM Eagle Gears:to tackle all terrains whilst reducing wear and mis-shifts
Hydraulic Disc Brakes:Consistent braking performance, with 4 pot calipers for more power and modulation.
Full Specification:
Frame:6061 Alloy, Hydro Formed T6 Aluminium, Multi Butted, SCR, Tapered Headtube, Get A Grip Seat Clamp System, Internal Cable Routing with BBX, Chainstay Post Mount Dropouts and 12mm X 148mm Boost Dropouts
Rear Shock (If Applicable):N/A
Fork:RockShox Recon Silver SL Air 29", 120mm Travel, 42mm Offset, Fast Black Coating, Adjustable Rebound, Tapered Alloy Steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, Maxle Lite
Number of Gears:12
Gear Shifters: SRAM SX Eagle
Chainset: SRAM X1 Eagle, X-SYNC 2, Direct Mount 32T, DUB, 170mm, Boost 12 Speed
Chainrings:32T
Rear Cassette: SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12 Speed
Chain: SRAM SX Eagle, 12 Speed
Front Derailleur:N/A
Rear Derailleur:Sram SX 12 speed
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, BSA, 73mm
Pedals:Fibre Reinforced Composite Platform
Rims:WTB ST i27 TCS 2.0 System, Pinned Joint, Tubeless Ready, 32 Hole
Front Hub:Alloy, Double Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 15mm x 110mm Boost Through Axle, 32 Hole
Rear Hub:Alloy, Double Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 12mm x 148mm Boost Through Axle, 32 Hole
Front Tyre:IMaxxis Ardent 29"x 2.4" EXO Dual Compound, 60TPI, Tanwall
Rear Tyre:Maxxis Ardent 29"x 2.4" EXO Dual Compound, 60TPI, Tanwall
Brakes: Tektro HD-M535, 4 Piston, 2.3mm gauge 180mm Disc
Handlebars: Whyte 6061 Alloy, 15mm Rise, 31.8mm, 780mm Wide
Handlebar Grips: Whyte Lock-on Enduro Grip
Headset:FSA No. 57B Orbit ZS, 1 1/2" Lower and 1 1/8" Upper Caged Bearings
Stem:Whyte Alloy, 45mm Extension
Saddle:Whyte Custom
Seatpost: KS, 30.9mm, S 125mm Travel, M/L/XL 150mm Travel, Paddle Remote Lever
Accessories:N/A
Weight: n/a
Size Guide for Whyte Hardtail Bikes:
Hardtail mountain bikes don’t have rear suspension, but award winning designs and Total Geometry handling guarantee you’ll still have a ton of fun tackling the toughest trails or biggest adventures. Their simpler design makes them a whole lot lighter, easier to set up and awesome value too.
Choose from:
Enduro Hardtails with gravity inspired handling and powerful, punchy frames for faster trouble-skimming and to shred the sickest trails.
Trail Hardtails 29ers that’ll boss technical sections and beast climbs all day long.
Sport Hardtails with Whyte’s famous trail vibe to turn every ride into a tear up.
| Frame Size | Rider Height (cm) | Rider Height (') |
| XS | 148 – 157 | 4’10″ – 5’2″ |
| S | 157 – 168 | 5’2″ – 5’6″ |
| M | 168 – 178 | 5’6″ – 5’10” |
| L | 178 – 188 | 5'10" – 6'2" |
| XL* | 188 – 196 | 6'2" – 6'5" |
*Models 429, 529, & 629 up to 198cm (6'6")
| Whyte Hardtail (Compact Models) |
| Frame Size | Rider Height (cm) | Rider Height (') |
| XS | 145 – 155 | 4’9″ – 5’1″ |
| S | 155 – 165 | 5’1″ – 5’5″ |
| M | 165 – 175 | 5’5″ – 5’9” |
| L | 175 – 185 | 5'9" – 6'1" |