Whyte 806 COMPACT v4 Review

Whyte 806 COMPACT v4 Review

Whyte 806 COMPACT v4 Review

Price: 1699 €
category: Downcountry
Frame Material: Aluminium
Wheel Size: 27,5"
Travel Front: 120 mm
Model Year: 2022
  • good complete bike for the price
  • excellent geometry
  • rides excellent in the downhill
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Whyte 806 COMPACT v4 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Allround-Hardtail up to 2000 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 1699 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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-
27,5
27,5
27,5
27,5
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Stack
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-
607
616
625
634
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Reach
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-
430
456
477
502
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Top Tube Length
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-
599
627
650
678
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Seat Tube Length
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-
406
444
483
533
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Seat Tube Angle
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-
74,5
74,5
74,5
74,5
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Head Tube Length
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-
115
125
135
145
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Head Tube Angle
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-
64,5
64,5
64,5
64,5
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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52
52
52
52
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
304
304
304
304
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Chainstay Length
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-
440
440
440
440
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Wheelbase
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-
1171
1201
1226
1256
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Standover Height
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-
780
802
826
855
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Specification
  • Frame 6061 Alloy, Hydro Formed T6 Aluminium, Multi Butted, SCR, Tapered Headtube, Get A Grip Seat Clamp System, Internal Cable Routing with BBX63 and Chainstay Post Mount Dropouts 12mm X 148mm Boost
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork RockShox Recon RL 27.5", 120mm Travel, 37mm Offset, Solo Air, Fast Black Coating, Adjustable Rebound, Tapered Alloy Steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, Maxle Lite
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper N/A
  • Gearrange 464%
  • Drivetrain 1x11
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore SL-M5100, 10 Speed
  • Front Derailleur N/A
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore RD-M5100-SGS, Shadow Plus, 11 Speed
  • Crank Whyte, Forged 2pcs Cranks, Direct Mount 32T Narrow/Wide Chainring, 170mm, 11 Speed
  • Cassette SunRace CSMS8, ED Black, 11-51, 11 Speed
  • Chain KMC NPBK 11 Speed
  • Brake Set Tektro HD-M535, 4 Piston, 180mm, 2.3mm gauge, 180mm Disc
  • Brake Rotors 180/180
  • Rims WTB ST i27 TCS 2 System, Pinned Joint, Tubeless Ready, 32 Hole
  • Front Hub Alloy, Double Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 15mm x 110mm Boost Thru Axle, 32 Hole
  • Rear Hub Alloy, Double Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 10mm x 148mm Boost Thru Axle, 32 Hole
  • Tires Front Maxxis High Roller II TR 27.5"x 2.4" 60TPI, EXO Sidewall Protection, 3C Maxx Terra, Front, Maxxis Forekaster TR 27.5" x 2.35" 60TPI, EXO Sidewall Protection, Dual Compound, Rear
  • Tires Rear Maxxis High Roller II TR 27.5"x 2.4" 60TPI, EXO Sidewall Protection, 3C Maxx Terra, Front, Maxxis Forekaster TR 27.5" x 2.35" 60TPI, EXO Sidewall Protection, Dual Compound, Rear
  • Saddle Whyte Custom
  • Seat Post Whyte Drop.it, 30.9mm, XS/S 125mm, M 150mm Travel, Alloy Remote Lever
  • Stem Whyte Alloy, 40mm Extension
  • Handle Bar Whyte 6061 Alloy, 15mm Rise, 31.8mm, XS 740mm Wide, S/M 760mm Wide
  • Handle Bar Width 740
  • Head Set FSA No. 57B Orbit ZS, 1 1/2" Lower and 1 1/8" Upper Caged Bearings

Expirience with the Whyte 806 COMPACT v4

Ludwig Döhl You love to ride your bike tours with lots of high meters? Then the Whyte 806 COMPACT v4 and you could become friends. The trend towards more high speed stability geometries stops with Whyte. Good! Because with this balanced handling model, you are equipped for all situations on the trail. Well trained athletes are likely to really enjoy the sporty seating position. Finally, here is another killer argument: in price range tours with lots of high meters, the Whyte 806 COMPACT v4 is one of the best models in the tours with lots of high meters category. Caution when selecting the size: the Aluminium frame sizing runs big.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.