As above, swapped the Ardent race for a standard one. The race version is for dry hard pack by the looks of it, not winter gloop.

I’ve got a 50mm On-One stem which I might try and then decide on either a 50/60/70mm Apex.

Also posted this in another thread:

Magic Mary vs Maxxis Shorty- round one knockout

Fitted a Shorty to the front of my Whyte T-130 Works yesterday, swapped the front Ardent to the back. Seems to now have loads of front end grip, due to injured neck/shoulder I wasn’t exactly pushing it really hard but I could feel the difference on some local loose/leafy singletrack.

Only issues are it made a horrible noise with the front mudhugger mudguard and it’s a bit buzzy on the road. TBO my old Trailrackers on the HT are just as noisy and not as grippy but that’s probably because there 26″ so totally obsolete

Which mag is that?

Anything but harsh in my opinion!

Good to hear thought I’d read it in WMB or MBR about it being a bit harsh when not going full tilt.

@jammin34 the tyres on the T130s are described as ‘fast rolling’ so they’re really summer tyres and not going to be great in mud. HTH

If anyones interested, I am selling my renthal bars and stem together, which can be seen on my pic on this thread, decided I Want to go carbon LOL….

The stem is the 70mm one. I could split if needed though but ideally would rather shift the 2 together. £90 for both

I’m getting on quite well with the stock bars and stem (70mm) on the SCR. Thinking about loosing the bashguard but will want to replace the crank spider too to make it neater.

Mjsmke- I too was thinking about removing the bash guard. Weird it’s on the t130 but not the g150! does it serve any purpose (like keeping the chain secure) other than protection against stray rocks?

Going back to my T130s, changed bar/stem combo to Easton Haven carbon 35.

Bear in mind that effective stem length is what matters, which is your stem length minus the bar backsweep. So a 55mm stem with bars with 2cm less backsweep will feel like a longer stem (in terms of reach and steering feel) than a 70mm stem with the old bars!

Anyone had any issues with chips in the paintwork? Have noticed a very small dot of a chip that is on my T130S! Hardly noticable i know but to me its there. Anyone ever taken back a new bike under warrenty because of this. Or can i just try and get a qucik fix to it myself.

“According to ATB website:-
This limited warranty is subject to the following conditions:

1.The bike must be supplied fully assembled from an official dealer’s premises.
2.The instructions for use, maintenance and cleaning of the frame must be followed and all usual precautions to protect the frame from the elements must be taken at all times as the frame may suffer damage if it is neglected or not properly maintained and cleaned
3.Normal wear and tear, crash damage or accidental damage is excluded from this warranty
4.This warranty will not apply to frames which have been improperly assembled; or modified; or have had parts or accessories fitted which are not compatible with the frame.
5.Repainting or re-lacquering a metal frame will invalidate the warranty where the process involves heating the frame to over 180 Celsius. Repainting or re-lacquering a carbon frame will invalidate this warranty altogether.
6.This warranty will not apply frames used for racing, jumping, trick riding or any other non standard use
7.This warranty does not include any liability for indirect or consequential loss or damage and such is expressly excluded
8.This warranty does not cover labour charges incurred in changing over parts or the cost of carriage
9.Claims under this warranty must be reported in writing by the first registered owner to ATB Sales Ltd and the frame delivered to one of its authorised dealers within the period of this warranty
10.Whyte Bikes decline all responsibility for damages to people, animals or objects due to the use of this product

You want to make a warranty claim for a tiny chip in the paint? You’re having a laugh right? You want to just get out and ride more and spend less time obsessing over stem lengths and colour co-ordination.

That’s pretty extreme! Bikes get dinged and chipped, just the way it is. I like a few battle scars on my bikes!

Hi Rich

I’m about to swap out my original bars from my T-130 Works for a set of Renthals. Will also be swapping out the original Whyte 70mm stem if you’re interested it that?

I’d be open to an offer on either/both 🙂

Ok ok.. Maybe I’m being abit OTT over a small chip. Out tonight and it’s covered in mud so don’t notice it. All good. Must say it’s definately best full suss I’ve ever been on. Just need some spring sunshine now

@Postierich,

IF you’ve had no luck I also have mint unused OEM T130s Bar/stem combo Id do on the cheap. Send me an offer if interested.

Well, the T130s has left the building to make way for something else.. Just wasn’t getting to grips with the Whyte as much as I’d have thought.