60cm:Whyte T130C RS review
Whyte's T130 has been a main-stay of BikeRadar’s Trail Bike of the Year testing, even winning back in 2016 — it was a classic 130mm trail bike with bags of fun-loving character, but it’s evolved into a super-modern shaped trail bike with oomph when trails get gnarly.
The Whyte T130C RS is one of our Bike of the Year bikes for 2019. To read reviews of the other contenders and the categories tested across road, mountain and women's bikes, visit our Bike of the Year hub page.
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The T130 keeps 130mm of travel out back from thefour-bar linkage’d carbon frame. There’s only an extra 10mm of travel up front in the form of a 140m RockShox Pike RC fork.
It seems that most trail bikes out there are heading for bigger wheels, but Whyte has kept the smaller wheels here on the T130. Fortunately the 2.6in Maxxis tyre combo mounted on to wide RaceFace ARC rims mean there’s plenty of volume and therefore grip on offer, so it didn’t feel like it lost out on top-end speed compared to some of the bigger-wheeled competitors.
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Top end speed comes easily too, as Whyte has some pretty progressive numbers on offer — a 480mm reach (Large) is very long for this type of bike, especially when mated to a slack 65.5-degree head angle which punts the front wheel well out front of the handlebars.
A 330mm bottom bracket keeps weight low in the bike. This means you’re able to trust the bike to remain stable at speed over loose rocks, and weight the front wheel and drop your heels to generate a ton of front end traction for confident, predictable carving through the corners.
Whyte T130C RS specifications
Sizes (*tested): S, M, L*, XL
Weight: 13.89kg
Frame: UD Carbon Monocoque 130mm 650b
Fork: RockShox Pike RC 140mm
Shock: RockShox Deluxe RT
Crankset: SRAM Descendant
Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle
Shifters: SRAM GX Eagle
Wheelset: RaceFace AR 30
Tyres: Maxxis HighRoller II 650x2.6in, Maxxis Rekon 650x2.6in
Brakes: SRAM Guide RS 180/160
Bar: Whyte Alloy 760mm
Stem: Whyte Gravity 35mm
Seatpost: KS Lev Integra 150mm
Saddle: Whyte Custom
Whyte T130C RS geometry
Seat angle: 75 degrees
Head angle: 65.5 degrees
Chainstay: 43cm / 16.93in
Seat tube: 45.72cm / 18in
Top tube: 64cm / 25.2in
Head tube: 14cm / 5.51in
BB height: 33cm / 12.99in
Wheelbase: 122.2cm / 48.11in
Stack: 62.7cm / 24.69in
Reach: 48cm / 18.9in
BikeRadar would like to thank 661 Protection, Northwave, Effetto Mariposa and Finale Ligurefor their help and support during our Bike of the Year test.
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58cm:Norco's 2019 Section comes in three flavours and all of them look delicious
Norco’s new Section could be a one bike quiver for hardcore long-distance riders, speed freaks and everyone in between.
The new Section will come with the option of three different frame materials: high-modulus carbon fibre, Reynolds 725 steel and X6 aluminium. Available in sizes from 45.5cm to 63cm, the aluminium and carbon options share geometry figures.
The steel bikes are slightly different, but key stats such as wheelbase, reach and stack height work out the same across the sizes
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While there are five dedicated women’s models there isn’t a steel women's-specific bike, although the steel frames do go down to a 48cm size.
Prices start at $1,399 for the Tiagra base-spec Aluminium bike and rise to $4,499 for the top-of-the-line Ultegra carbon.
Norco Section geometry
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Norco Section models and specs
Norco Section C Ultegra SL
Frame: Norco Section, Carbon, 12x142mm TA dropouts
Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Carbon Frame Specific
Shifting: Shimano Ultegra ST-R8020, FD-R8000 / RD-R8000-GS, 11spd
Crankset: Praxis Zayante Carbon DM, 50/34t
Wheels: Novatec R3 Carbon Disc / Hutchinson Sector 32mm / tubeless ready
Brakes: Shimano Ultegra BR-R8020, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors
$4,499
Norco Section C Rival
Frame: Norco Section, Carbon, 12x142mm TA dropouts
Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Carbon Frame Specific
Shifting: SRAM Rival, 1x11spd
Crankset: Praxis Zayante DM, 42t
Wheels: DT Swiss CR1600 Spline db 23 / Hutchinson Sector 35mm / tubeless ready
Brakes: SRAM Rival 1, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm rotors
$3,699
Norco Section C Ultegra
Frame: Norco Section, Carbon, 12x142mm TA dropouts
Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Carbon Frame Specific
Shifting: Shimano Ultegra ST-R8020, FD-R8000/RD-R8000-GS, 11spd
Crankset: Praxis Zayante DM, 50/34t
Wheels: DT Swiss E1800 Spline db 32 / Hutchinson Sector 32c / tubeless ready
Brakes: Shimano Ultegra BR-R8020, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm rotors
$3,299
Norco Section C Ultegra Women's
Frame: Norco Section, Carbon, 12x142mm TA dropouts
Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Carbon Frame Specific
Shifting: Shimano Ultegra ST-R8020, FD-R8000/RD-R8000-GS, 11spd
Crankset: Praxis Zayante DM, 50/34t
Wheels: DT Swiss E1800 Spline db 32 / Hutchinson Sector 32c / tubeless ready
Brakes: Shimano Ultegra BR-R8020, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm rotors
$3,299
Norco Section C 105
Frame: Norco Section, Carbon, 12x142mm TA dropouts
Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Carbon Frame Specific
Shifting: Shimano 105 ST-R7020, FD-R700 / RD-R7000-GS, 11spd
Crankset: Praxis Alba, 50/34t
Wheels: Alex ATD560 / Hutchinson Sector 32c / tubeless ready
Brakes: Shimano 105 BR-R7020, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm rotors
$2,799
Norco Section C 105 Women's
Frame: Norco Section, Carbon, 12x142mm TA Dropouts
Fork Norco Section Carbon
Fork: 12x100mm TA, Carbon Frame Specific
Shifting: Shimano 105 ST-R7020, FD-R7000 / RD-R7000-GS, 11spd
Crankset: Praxis Alba, 50/34t
Wheels: Alex ATD560 / Hutchinson Sector 32c / tubeless ready
Brakes: Shimano 105 BR-R7020, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm rotors
$2,799
Norco Section STL Ultegra
Frame: Norco Section, Reynolds 725 Chromoly Steel, 12x142mm TA dropouts
Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Aluminum / Steel Frame Specific
Shifting: Shimano ST-R8020, FD-R8000 / RD-R8000-GS, 11spd
Crankset: Praxis Zayante DM, 50/34t
Wheels: DT Swiss E1800 Spline db 32 / Hutchinson Sector 32c / tubeless ready
Brakes: Shimano Ultegra BR-R8070, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm rotors
$3,099
Norco Section STL 105
Frame: Norco Section, Reynolds 725 Chromoly Steel, 12x142mm TA dropouts
Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Aluminum / Steel Frame Specific
Shifting: Shimano 105 ST/FD-R7000,RD-R7000-GS 11spd
Crankset: Praxis Alba, 50/34T
Wheels: Alex ATD560 / Hutchinson Sector 32c / tubeless ready
Brakes: TRP Spyre-C Flat Mount 2-Piston, Mechanical Disc, 160mm rotors
$2,249
Norco Section A 105 Hyrdo
Frame: Norco Section, Aluminum, 12x142mm TA Dropouts
Fork Norco Section Carbon
Fork: 12x100mm TA, Aluminum / Steel Frame Specific
Shifting: Shimano 105 ST-R7020, FD-R7000 / RD-R7000-GS, 11spd
Crankset: Shimano FC-RS510, 50/34t
Wheels: WTB SpeedDisc i19 / Schwalbe Durano 32c RaceGuard / tubeless ready
Brakes: Shimano 105 BR-R7020, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm rotors
$1,849
Norco Section A 105 Hyrdo Women's
Frame: Norco Section, Aluminum, 12x142mm TA dropouts
Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Aluminum / Steel Frame Specific
Shifting: Shimano 105 ST-R7020, FD-R7000 / RD-R7000-GS, 11spd
Crankset: Shimano FC-RS510, 50/34t
Wheels: WTB SpeedDisc i19 / Schwalbe Durano 32c RaceGuard / tubeless ready
Brakes: Shimano 105 BR-R7020, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm rotors
$1,849
Norco Section A 105 Mech
Frame: Norco Section, Aluminum, 12x142mm TA dropouts
Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Aluminum / Steel Frame Specific
Shifting: Shimano 105 ST / FD-R7000, RD-R7000-GS, 11spd
Crankset: Shimano FC-RS510, 50/34t
Wheels: WTB SpeedDisc i19 / Schwalbe Durano 32c RaceGuard / tubeless ready
Brakes: TRP Spyre-C Flat Mount 2-Piston, Mechanical Disc, 160mm rotors
$1,549
Norco Section A 105 Mech Women's
Frame: Norco Section, Aluminum, 12x142mm TA dropouts
Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Aluminum / Steel Frame Specific
Shifting: Shimano 105 ST / FD-R7000, RD-R7000-GS, 11spd
Crankset: Shimano FC-RS510, 50/34t
Wheels: WTB SpeedDisc i19 / Schwalbe Durano 32c RaceGuard / tubeless ready
Brakes: TRP Spyre-C Flat Mount 2-Piston, Mechanical Disc, 160mm rotors
$1,549
Norco Section A Tiagra
Frame: Norco Section, Aluminum, 12x142mm TA dropouts
Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Aluminum / Steel Frame Specific
Shifting: Shimano Tiagra ST / FD-R4700, RD-R4700-GS, 10spd
Crankset: Shimano Tiagra FC-4700, 50/34t
Wheels: WTB SpeedDisc i19 / Schwalbe Durano 32c RaceGuard / tubeless ready
Brakes: Tektro MD-C550 Dual Piston, Mechanical Disc, 160mm rotors
$1,399
Norco Section A Tiagra Women's
Frame: Norco Section, Aluminum, 12x142mm TA dropouts
Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Aluminum / Steel Frame Specific
Shifting: Shimano Tiagra ST / FD-R4700, RD-R4700-GS, 10spd
Crankset: Shimano Tiagra FC-4700, 50/34t
Wheels: WTB SpeedDisc i19 / Schwalbe Durano 32c RaceGuard / tubeless ready
Brakes: Tektro MD-C550 Dual Piston, Mechanical Disc, 160mm rotors
$1,399
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