There ya go fella, give me a problem I'll give ya an answer hahahahaha happy days
@Hammer my LBS tahnks you to as they can now at least offer their customers who are waiting for their Works models a way of getting them before November!
no worries, glad to be of service lol, its gonna annoy me as mine will be ready Tuesday but I cant ride it till Thursday lol im gonna be itching to get on it
The new Whytes do look good, and having demod last year's T-129 I'm after one myself.
But why all the demand for the T-130? A bike with no reviews, no previous version, and which only a select few will have ridden? Just curious.
its a very highly spec'd bike for the money
Yes... It is a highly spec bike for the money.. & the latest spec to Boot!
Be Patient.. It is next years model. Young men can't wait.- amusing.
Just keep using your old bike with a air of nostalgia..
I'm 50 next year & -
believe me.. I saviour the young models.. More than you can ever imaging.. He he.
@ Rockplough
For me the T130 has the best geometry numbers of any 120 to 140 travel bike that I have seen. Suspension set up and spec can all be tinkered with but it is the geo that stands out.
The G150 also has great numbers, imho Whyte have hit it plumb with these models.
Shame i can't afford one of each.
Hi whytenite I'm 50 in March but when I'm flying round my local trails with my other middle aged mates we all feel like we're 10 year olds again!
Hi Leftyboy,
I agree. Once I reach that sweet level of fitness.. On approaching the last leg
Of my favourite 10 mile trail ride after nursing a small injury from Lake District blast (scar fell pike area)
And a near six week break interval ; The feeling of returning fully fit and exhilarated.. The nearest
To feeling 10 yo i've felt for a long time.
Hope you LOVE you're new bike- Be Well!
But why all the demand for the T-130? A bike with no reviews, no previous version, and which only a select few will have ridden? Just curious.
Because it's essentially a 130mm travel version of the excellent G150, having test ridden a G150 but not bought one as 150mm is far too much travel for my mincey day to day riding the 130mm is a much better option.
Plus it's a complete hooligan of a bike that flatters my meagre skills...
Taking the G150 to BPW monday for it's first proper ride so will report back then as not tested it on anything worthy enough to judge it on yet!
Hi whytenite
I'm recovering from knee surgery but have been given the OK to start riding again! Planning on trying the T-130 out next weekend!
Hi Leftyboy.
Yeah, we are kind of in the zone. Bikes are infinitely
better than they were when we were in our 20,s.. and for most
of our age group.. We can afford the best!
The art is keeping our bodies worthy of the challenge!
Let us all know the score with the T130- Regards
Wiggles - keen for a ride report after your trip to BPW! I'd imagine it would be brilliant for it. How have you found it on more average trails, at slower speeds? Still responsive and fun?
JUST HAD THE CALL FROM MY LBS AND MY T-130 WORKS HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO THEM, ROLL ON THURSDAY!!!!!!!! LITERALLY CANNOT WAIT
@lefty more than you can imagine mate, proper glad I was able to come up with an idea that got me my bike before end of Nov
@hammer me to mine should hit the LBS tomorrow and I'm hoping to collect it on Sat. I'm glad you had that idea too!
Had an awesome time at bpw, G150 was brilliant.
Much more confidence inspiring in the rocks and roots than anything else I have ridden. The guide brakes work fine, was expecting to hate them as had shimano zees before and didn't like XO trails when I tried them.
The bike handles great and saved my ass in a few very badly executed drops and jumps, struggling with the shock tune a little though very small pressure change is the difference between harsh and willowy.
But definitely felt faster in the turns and well everywhere than I have ever been there. And last time I rode there I was on a £5k + yeti
Sounds great wiggles. Does it handle well in less gnarly trails?
Yes it handled great and is super stable with such a long wheelbase. I only really ride reds and blues there so can't comment much on it on super gnar stuff.
Also my post above is supposed to say wallowy not willowy...(not sure a shock can feel willowy...)
I'm hoping the T-130 Works rides as well as the G-150s hopefully I'll know by the weekend!
Wiggles, I actually meant in everyday trails like verderers, Afan etc. I appreciate that it would be perfect for red+blue BPW.
Not sure yet. Will probably rode cwmcarn on it on the weekend.
wiggles - what size did you go for and how tall are you?
I am trying out a medium and large g150 very soon..
I'm 5' 8 1/2" and riding a medium. I do prefer bikes on the longer side though and the reverb is 90% into the frame.
@hammer post some photos when you get the bike. Chasing my LBS tomorrow.
WMB have reviewed the g150 although, I've not seen the actual magazine yet. This from the whyte website...
Whyte G-150 Works- “Tune it right and Whyte’s G-150 Works is a seriously fun and superbly equipped technical trail bomber”. “An absolute blast to unleassh on your local trails”. Full review in ‘What Mountain Bike’ magazine out this week.
I've seen the full review. It's accurate from my own experiences. That holy grail of fast and fun. The short, stiff chainstays really do make it brilliant fun to play around on- manuals, pop off stuff and dropping it sideways into corners.
What about long steep climbs though? Presumably there is a price to pay for all that poppy fun somewhere.
So whats the T130 like Hammer?
So my T-103 Works is @ my LBS, wheels arrived today (Hope Hoops on loan until the Roam 40s ship), Hope E4/Tech 3's being added as I type this, so pickup on Tuesday!
I hear the delay problem with the T 130 is availability of the
Wheels!?
It sounds like a few of you are asking for supply without these,
Presumably with an alternative to fit in the meantime!
Seams a bit drastic to have to swap the 11 speed cassette especially
When the promised SRAM roam 40 wheel set £539) seem fantastic on the face of it
I for one am waiting!
@whytenite yes delay is the Roam 40s are not available, the rest of the bikes have shipped and are in the distributors warehouse, estimated shipping to the UK is mid-November!
My LBS are loaning me a brand new set of Hope Hoops at no cost and will swap out the cassette etc when the 'correct' wheels arrive again at no extra cost. Already got a great deal on the bike with a swap out to Hope E4 brakes so all in all very good service for a price I'm happy with.
Seems a shame that the top end bikes aren't available but my LBS are a great bunch hence the loan! Proper customer service IMHO and why I shop there with very little bought on-line, I always check with them and if they can get close to an online price I use them.
BTW.. Whyte are supplying you the 11 speed cassette separately
I presume? You WILL need this for sure!
@whytenite - yes literally everything else is there it's just the wheels themselves so my LBS have the cassette, tubes and tyres. The Roam 40s ship tubeless ready but with tubes so once they arrive I'll go tubeless. I spoke to the LBS a few minutes ago and they have everything they need to get it ready except for time! The Hope wheels arrived this morning instead of yesterday but I should be up and riding by Tues evening!
Ok Lefty,
I take it you're unsure about the standard supply of SRAM Guide brakes..?
Fair enough.. Yet another brand new untried product for this much awaited bike!.. Again initial reports are very positive.
I myself, have have had a little trouble with the reliability and supply of "whyte" brand mechanical parts
for my Old T120. So...
One of the things that attracted me towards this bike is the fact that, all the parts are
SRAM.. Although it is tempting at this stage to think that this assumption could be
misplaced; I think in the longer term... a reliable supply is assured!?
Be well-
@whytenite have run Hope brakes since the C2s were the newest things on the block and like them so decided to go with the E4s. I've got Hope XC2s on my hardtail so I've already got all the tools etc to service them.
No problem with the Guides just like Hopes 🙂
Oh.. Very good.
BTW.. Thought i'd call my LBS this afternoon. Haven't really bothered
Them since I ordered bike...
They phoned through to check up my bike status and
are....wait for it.. Pretty sure mines one of three due next week!!!
I'll show my arse....I mean bike.. If it does...
I've never had a problem with climbing manners. I suppose it might feel slow handling and unwieldy on tight uphill switchbacks if you're unused to long bike, but I haven't had a problem, and actually think it climbs really well.roverpig - Member
What about long steep climbs though? Presumably there is a price to pay for all that poppy fun somewhere.
So frustrating, T130S now put back to end October. I sold hardtail, my only bike, in early July as I was told t130s was due in early July. Delay after delay since...
G150 is there for the taking, but it would be ridiculous to drop £3k on a bike without having test ridden both first. So got demo booked for g150 and t130 next Saturday. Granted it'll only be at Ashton, court, which is very tame. But it will at least give a flavour how both the bikes handle in single track. Secretly I'm hoping the g150 woos me the most, as its got the spec I want and is available now. But my head expects t130 will be best. I'm by no means a hard rider with balls and I'd imagine g150 only really comes into its own (over t130) when the riding gets hard, fast and ballsy. I could be wrong, but it's what I expect.
how do I put bloody pictures on here lol
@dcowles82,
As the saying goes- A bird in the hand...
For some people talking is a way of sharing
Their imagination.. Bullshit somehow is a self fulfilling prophesy..
An art form that makes the world a happy place...
For the rest of us.. It is annoyance on a stick..
...as far as know, next years models are available for the most
Part end of season.. Meaning summer..
July is not quite there for a completely new model.
- shouldn't be long now mate!
Hammer.. God knows.. But hurry up..lol
