Whyte 901 YOUTH v2 2020
2020 Youth
Estimate price |
1,872$
Weight | 14.1 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Fork RockShox 35 Gold RL
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Groupset SX Eagle -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061 Alloy, Hydro Formed T6 Aluminium, Multi Butted, Custom Drawn, Tapered Headtube, Internal BBX Cable Routing for Dropper Post and 12mm X 148mm Boost Dropouts
Suspension Fork
RockShox 35 Gold RL 27.5", 130mm Travel, 37mm Offset, DebonAir, Fast Black Coating, Adjustable Compression and Rebound, Tapered Steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, Maxle Lite
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM SX Eagle, 12 Speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM SX Eagle, 12 Speed
Cassette
SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 Speed
Crank
SRAM SX Eagle, X-SYNC 2, Direct Mount 32T, DUB, 170mm, Boost 12 Speed
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, BSA, 73mm
Chain
SRAM Eagle, 12 Speed
Pedals
None
Wheels
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
Rims
WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 System, Pinned Joint, Tubeless Ready, 32 Hole
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion 2.0mm, Black Stainless, Brass Nipples
Tires
Maxxis High Roller II TR 27.5" x 2.8" 120TPI, EXO Sidewall protection, 3C Maxx Terra, Front, Maxxis Rekon TR 27.5" x 2.8" 60TPI, EXO Sidewall Protection, Rear
Brakes
Brakes
TRP Slate, 4 Pot with Metal Sintered Pads, 180mm Rotor
Brake Levers
TRP Slate
Cockpit
Stem
Whyte Gravity Stem, 35mm Extension
Handlebar
Whyte 6061 Alloy, 15mm Rise, 31.8mm, XS/S 760mm Wide, 15mm Rise, M/L/XL 780mm Wide, 30mm Rise
Grips
Whyte Lock-on V Grip
Headset
FSA No. 57B Orbit ZS, 1 1/2" Lower and 1 1/8" Upper Caged Bearings
Seat
Saddle
Whyte Custom, Triple Panel Design
Seatpost
Whyte drop.it II Post, 30.9mm, XS 100mm Travel, S 125mm Travel, M/L/XL 150mm Travel, Paddle Remote Lever
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
901 YOUTH v2 is part of the Whyte 901 model. There are 10 bikes that carry this model name.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Youth bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Youth bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 278$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Youth bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Whyte released this model in 2020, its price was 1702$. Comparing the average cost of a Youth bike to this one, you will see that 901 YOUTH v2 price is 512.23% more expensive.
Average weight for Youth bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Youth bike is 11.74 kg (25.88 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
901 YOUTH v2 weighs 14.1 kg (31.09 lbs) and is much heavier than the average. In other words, this model is 20.1% heavier than the average Youth bike.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
Overview of components
Fork
Whyte 901 YOUTH v2 2020 bike is equipped with the RockShox 35 Gold RL fork, and has 130mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the 901 YOUTH v2 model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Whyte 901 YOUTH v2 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Dropper post
The Whyte model is also equipped with a dropper post. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.