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Whyte G-160 Works Supplementary Service Manual

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MTB Full Suspension Range
G-160 Works & G-160 RS
T-130-C Works & T-130-C RS
T-130 RS, T-130 S & T-130 SX Women's Spec
T-129 SCR, T-129 RS & T-129 S
Supplementary Service Manual
2016 Edition 1

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  • Page 1 MTB Full Suspension Range G-160 Works & G-160 RS T-130-C Works & T-130-C RS T-130 RS, T-130 S & T-130 SX Women’s Spec T-129 SCR, T-129 RS & T-129 S Supplementary Service Manual 2016 Edition 1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Geometry: G-160 Works & G-160 RS T-130-C Works & T-130-C RS. T-130 RS, T-130 S & T-130 SX Women’s Spec T-129 SCR, T-129 RS & T-129 S Preparations for riding: Making Adjustments Whyte Inter Grip Seat Clamp Adjustment...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Bundled with this manual, are the respective manufacturers instructions and manuals for the branded parts that are fitted to your Whyte bike. Please take time to study all the rele- vant instruction manuals to ensure you have a continually safe and well set-up bike before every ride, and to help you build up a relationship of knowledge between you and your Whyte Dealer.

  • Page 5: Geometry

    WHYTE Service Manual 2.0: GEOMETRY Figure1: Geometry 2016 Edition 1 Page 5...
  • Page 6 * Effective seat angle, from wheel centres horizontal to line from BB to seat post axis @ top of saddle. ** BB height with Ø717mm tyres fitted (2.25” / 54-584) 2.2: Whyte T-130-C & T-130 Geometry Frame Size Extra Small...
  • Page 7 WHYTE Service Manual 2.3: Whyte T-129 Geometry Frame Size Small Medium Large Extra—Large Head Angle 66.5° 66.5° 66.5° 66.5° Seat Angle* 74.2° 74.0° 73.8° 73.6° Top Tube 593.4mm 613.4mm 633.1mm 652.8mm 335mm 335mm 335mm 335mm BB Height** Stand Over 800mm...

  • Page 8: Preparations For Riding

    Complex grease Reference figures 2 to 7. The Inter Grip seat clamp design is present on most models of Whyte full suspension mountain bikes. It allows adjustment of the saddle height & direction. CAUTION! Avoid over-tightening the seat clamp. In particular, “dropper” seat-posts such as SRAM Reverb may not work correctly if the seat clamp is over tightened.
  • Page 9 WHYTE Service Manual and press down on the saddle to compress the seat-post until it is fully down. Then release the activation trigger and the seat-post should rise up automatically. Figure 6. If this does not happen, gradually loosen the M6 Capscrew (1) with the 5mm Allen Key below the 6Nm limit, until the seat-post rises automatically.

  • Page 10: Set Up Of Fork

    Good Quality Shock Pump. Small Ruler The front suspension fork fitted to your Whyte bike will be pre-set with the standard set- tings. Before riding, you may need to adjust these setting. First is the Sag setting on the fork. This is to ensure the forks are set-up correctly for your own body weight, so the fork will perform as intended.

  • Page 11: Set Up Of Rear Damper

    Good Quality Shock Pump. Small Ruler Your Whyte bike is fitted with and air spring rear shock absorber. This means that the air pressure in the shock absorber determines the spring rate. The correct ‘sag’ can be found using the sliding ‘O’ ring fitted to the shaft of the shock piston. Slide the ‘O’ ring against the shock body.

  • Page 12: Suspension Tuning Log

    If at any stage you are uncertain about the safety or safe operation of the bike as a whole, or any specific component, then DO NOT RIDE YOUR WHYTE and instead please consult the specific component manufacturers instruction manual or your Whyte Dealer for advice.

  • Page 13: Lubrication

    Line Teflon White Lithium Complex grease 5.2: GENERAL WHYTE LUBRICATION For the correct lubrication regime and maintenance of all parts on a Whyte bicycle, please refer to the specific component manufacturers detailed instructions bundled with this man- ual or for further information visit the specific manufacturers website.

  • Page 14: Servicing The Rear Suspension

    WHYTE Service Manual 6.0: SERVICING THE REAR SUSPENSION 6.1.1: Remove the Rear Shock, Links & Swinging Arm from the Whyte G-160 Tools Required: 4mm AF Allen Keys (2 off) 5mm AF Allen Key - ball ended (1 off) 6mm AF Allen Key (1 off)
  • Page 15 WHYTE Service Manual Figure 9: Disassembly of the Whyte G-160 Rear Suspension (First Stage) Figure 10: Disassembly of the Whyte G-160 Rear Suspension (Second Stage) 2016 Edition 1 Page 15...
  • Page 16 WHYTE Service Manual Item Description M5 x 16mm long Socket-head Capscrew (T-25 Torx®) Collar for M5 Capscrew Hollow Pivot Pin Ø8mm x 31mm long Flanged Nut M12 x 19mm long Flanged Screw M12 x 15mm long Rear Shock Absorber Shock Extender...
  • Page 17 WHYTE Service Manual 6.1.2: Remove the Rear Shock, Links & Swinging Arm from the Whyte T-129, T-130-C or T-130 Tools Required: 4mm AF Allen Keys (2 off) 5mm AF Allen Key - ball ended (1 off) 15mm Open-ended, or adjustable spanner T-25 Torx®...
  • Page 18 WHYTE Service Manual Figure 11: Disassembly of the Whyte T-129 or T-130-C or T-130 Rear Suspension (First Stage) Figure 12: Disassembly of the Whyte T-129 or T-130-C or T-130 Rear Suspension (Second Stage) Page 18 2016 Edition 1...
  • Page 19 WHYTE Service Manual Item Description M5 x 16mm long Socket-head Capscrew (T-25 Torx®) Collar for M5 Capscrew Hollow Pivot Pin Ø8mm x 31mm long Hollow Pivot Pin Ø8mm x 45mm long Rear Shock Absorber M22 Bearing Cap (15mm A/F) M8 Aerospace Nut (10mm A/F)
  • Page 20 WHYTE Service Manual 6.2: STRIPPING AND REASSEMBLING BEARINGS. In the Whyte G-160 (Reference figures 9 & 10) Figure 13: Assembly of 75mm H-Link Item Description KP5AX bearing Shield washer (O.D. 17.5mm) 75mm centre-to-centre Alloy Quad-Link Body Page 20 2016 Edition 1...
  • Page 21 WHYTE Service Manual In the Whyte T-129, T-130-C or T-130 (Reference figures 11 & 12) Figure 14: Assembly of 60mm H-Link Item Description KP5AX bearing Middle shield washer (O.D. 17.5mm) 60mm centre-to-centre Alloy Quad-Link Body 2016 Edition 1 Page 21...
  • Page 22 WHYTE Service Manual Figure 15: Assembly of the Seat-stays Item Description KP5AX bearing Middle shield washer (O.D. 17.5mm) Outer shield washer (O.D. 21.5mm) Right Seat-stay Left Seat-stay Page 22 2016 Edition 1...
  • Page 23 WHYTE Service Manual Figure 16: Assembly of the Chain-stays Item Description KP6AX bearing Shield Washer (O.D. 18.5mm I.D. 9.6mm) Chain-stays 2016 Edition 1 Page 23...
  • Page 24 WHYTE Service Manual Figure 17a: Bearing Extraction Figure 17b: Bearing Insertion Item: Description. M8 Nut KP5AX or KP6AX Bearing Tool 1 Link, Seat-stay or Chain-stay Body KP5AX or KP6AX Bearing KP5AX or KP6AX Bearing Tool 2 M8 x 45mm Socket Head Cap Screw...

  • Page 25: Extraction Of Bearings

    WHYTE Service Manual 6.2.1: EXTRACTION OF BEARINGS Tools required: Whyte KP5AX or KP6AX bearing press tool 6mm AF Allen Key 10mm AF Spanner To remove the Bearings (4) from the Link, Seat-stay or Chain-stay Body (3). Assemble the parts as shown in figure 17a. Using the 6mm Allen Key and 10mm spanner, tighten the as- sembly together until the bearing (4) is pressed out of the mating component (3).

  • Page 26: Re-Assembling The Rear Suspension

    WHYTE Service Manual 6.3: RE-ASSEMBLING THE REAR SUSPENSION. 6.3.1: Re-assemble the Whyte G-160 Tools Required: 4mm AF Allen Keys (2 off, 1 fitted to a 5Nm to 25Nm Torque Wrench) 5mm AF Allen Key - ball ended (1 off) 6mm AF Allen Key (1 off)
  • Page 27 WHYTE Service Manual Figure 18: Reassembly of the Whyte G-160 Rear Suspension (First Stage) Figure 19: Reassembly of the Whyte G- 160 Rear Suspension (First Stage) 2016 Edition 1 Page 27...
  • Page 28 WHYTE Service Manual CAUTION: The 5mm A/F hexagon socket in the M8 screw (15) is only intended for holding the screw to prevent rotation. So the tightening torque MUST ONLY be applied to the M8 Flanged Nut (9). Moving to the Main Frame (16) and Chain-stays (19), reference figure 22, check that the...

  • Page 29: Re-Assemble The Rear Shock Into The Frameset

    WHYTE Service Manual ing them into the link body. Take care not to cross thread the fine thread. Tighten all M22 Bearing Caps (7) using the 15mm Open-ended, or adjustable spanner to the recommended settings. (Refer to the Tightening torque settings in Section 8.0). Wipe off any excess grease from around the links and frame.
  • Page 30 (refer to the Tightening torque settings in Section 8.0). Wipe off any excess grease from around the main frame (16) and shock extender (7). 6.3.2: Re-assemble the Whyte T-129 or T-130-C or T-130 Tools Required: 4mm AF Allen Keys (2 off, 1 fitted to a 5Nm to 25Nm Torque Wrench)
  • Page 31 WHYTE Service Manual Figure 20: Reassembly of the Whyte T-129 or T-130-C or T-130 Rear Suspension (First Stage) Figure 21: Reassembly of the Whyte T-129 or T-130-C or T-130 Rear Suspension (First Stage) 2016 Edition 1 Page 31...
  • Page 32 WHYTE Service Manual Returning to the Seat-stays (15 & 16) and the H-link (18), check that the shield washers are in place at the front of the H-link (18), (see items 2 in figure 14). Also apply either SKF LGAF 3E or Castrol Optimol T anti-fret paste to the contacting faces between those shield washers and Main Frame (14).

  • Page 33: Servicing The Whyte Modular Dropout Systems

    These Rear Drop-outs are a modular design, that can either be replaced if damaged or con- verted to one of two different types of through-axle products, ie: Shimano E-Thru or SRAM Maxle 142mm. Contact your local Whyte dealer to purchase either a replacement hanger or a conversion kit.
  • Page 34 WHYTE Service Manual Figure 22: Whyte Dropout Assembly - For Shimano E-Thru Item Description M4 x 16mm long Hex Head Cap Screw Adjustment Clamp Rear Derailleur Hanger, for Shimano E-Thru (Grey Colour) Axle Nut, for Shimano E-Thru Seat Stay, Right Side...
  • Page 35 WHYTE Service Manual Figure 23: Whyte Dropout Assembly - For SRAM Maxle 142mm Item Description M4 x 16mm long Hex Head Cap Screw Adjustment Clamp Rear Derailleur Hanger, for SRAM Maxle 142mm (Black Colour) Axle Nut, for SRAM Maxle 142mm (Black Colour)

  • Page 36: Shimano E-Thru

    Axle Nut (4). Using the Torque Wrench, tighten the Screw (1) to the cor- rect torque as specified in Section 8.0. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN, since the thread of the Screw (1) is very small. Figure 24: Whyte Dropout Assembly - Adjustment Clamp Alignment (Shimano E-Thru)
  • Page 37 DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN, since the threads of the Screws (1) & (5) are very small. Finally, if necessary, adjust the SRAM Maxle Rear Axle as per the SRAM User Manual 95-4315-004-000. Figure 25: Whyte Dropout Assembly - Adjustment Clamp Alignment...
  • Page 38 Figure 26: Rear Derailleur Adjustment Rear Derailleur 5mm minimum clearance 8.0: WHYTE INTER GRIP SEAT CLAMP SERVICE Tools Required: 5mm AF Allen Keys (2 off, 1 fitted to a 3Nm to 15Nm Torque Wrench) M6 cap-screw at least 40mm long or a small size flat blade screwdriver...
  • Page 39 WHYTE Service Manual and replace the seat-post (7) in the specified order. Item: Description Figure 27: Inter Grip Seat Clamp M6 x 30mm Capscrew Plain Sleeve ‘O’ ring Grip Pad Threaded Sleeve Main Frame Seat Post Figures 28 to 29. From the right side of...
  • Page 40 WHYTE Service Manual Figures 34 & 35. Remove the Seat Post (7) all the Figure 35 way out of the Main Frame (6). Remove the Grip Pad (4) from either side of the Main Frame (6). The ‘O’ rings (3) may be removed from the Threaded Sleeve (5) and the Plain Sleeve (2), using the small size flat blade screwdriver.

  • Page 41: To Replace Cable Or Hose Outers

    WHYTE Service Manual 9.0: INTERNAL CABLES & HOSES Tools Required: Small size flat blade screwdriver Short length of inner gear cable A torch or front bicycle light General Note: Take care if refitting or replacing the rubber covers, since too much force will damage them.

  • Page 42: To Fit A "Dropper" Seat-Post With Internal Hose

    WHYTE Service Manual 9.2 To fit a “Dropper” seat-post with internal hose. CAUTION: Before installing the seat-post, carefully consult the product manu- facturer’s own instructions, in particular taking care to abide by safety recom- mendations. Figure 49 Figure 48 Reference figure 48. First prise out the two blank plastic covers near the bottom bracket with a small screwdriver.

  • Page 43: Torque Settings

    WHYTE Service Manual into the seat tube and simultaneously pull Figure 58 Figure 59 the hose through the frame. Reference figure 58. Insert all three rub- ber grommets into the frame slots. Use a small screwdriver with care not to split the rubber.

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