Whyte Sythe: suspension setup & specs
The Whyte Sythe is an enduro bike with 170 mm of fork travel and 160 mm at the rear. Below you will find all 2 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your Whyte Sythe →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: MX.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate RC2 (170 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RC2T | 230x57.5 | 160 mm | – | – | Setup → |
| S | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 (170 mm) | Marzocchi Bomber Air piggyback shock | 230x57.5 | 160 mm | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
170 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 170 mm median of the 41 bikes in the “enduro bike” category in our database. The rear offers 160 mm, 10 mm less than the front. No other Whyte model among its mountain bikes has more travel up front. The frame is made of aluminium.
For suspension, Whyte combines components from Marzocchi and RockShox. In total, 2 different forks are used, from the RockShox Lyrik Ultimate RC2 to the Marzocchi Bomber Z1.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox Lyrik Ultimate RC2): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: on Marzocchi and RockShox suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Air shock (RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RC2T): measure SAG in your riding position, ideally with a helper holding the bike. Cycle the shock a few times after every pressure change.
Target SAG for the Whyte Sythe
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Whyte take priority.
170 mm fork, 57.5 mm shock stroke (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 29 mm | 24 % = 13.8 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 34 mm | 28 % = 16.1 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 37 mm | 30 % = 17.2 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 34 mm | 27 % = 15.5 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.50″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough. Stock tyres: Schwalbe Magic Mary Radial 29 x 2.5in Trail, Super Soft (front); Schwalbe Magic Mary Radial 27.5 x 2.5in, Gravity casing, Soft (rear).
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a guide value for air pressure on the fork sticker (or on the shock) or in the suspension makers’ charts. Our calculator also takes riding style and rebound into account. In the end, measured SAG is what counts.