Helping you make the right choice

All our bikes and ebikes are designed, developed and tested to not just pass the relevant test standards, but to exceed them. All so you can ride with total peace of mind that we – and our bikes – have got your back.

To make it easy to know if one of our bikes is right for you, and how you want to ride it, they’re all clearly marked with their intended usage – both here on the website and physically on them.

From road, to cross (gravel), trail and beyond, this will help tell you if the bike you’re looking at is the right one for you. Looking at a category three (3) trail bike but want to race enduro? You’ll need to look up to our category four (4) bikes. Want a gravel bike or to ride around town? A category two (2) ‘cross’ will be right for you. Simple. Here’s what they all mean:

1 – Road

Whyte bikes and ebikes of this classification have been designed to be ridden on hardpacked road surfaces where the wheels remain in constant contact with the surface. Bikes and ebikes of this category are not intended for use as touring or travel bikes. Maximum permissible weight consisting of the rider and luggage is specified on the CE marking on your bike.

2 – Cross

Whyte bikes and ebikes of this classification have been designed to be ridden on roads, tarred cycle lanes, or gravel/earthy surfaces that have been sign posted for bikes. This category of bike is intended for leisure and trekking where loss of contact between the wheels and surface may occur. Drops must be limited to 15cm (6in) or less. Maximum permissible weight consisting of the rider and luggage is specified on the CE marking on your bike.

3 – Trail

Whyte bikes and ebikes of this classification have been designed to be ridden on hardpacked surfaces mentioned in category one (1) and two (2) as well as unpaved roads, rough trails, and unimproved trails which require technical skills. This category of bikes is intended for leisure, trekking, and cross country where loss of contact between the wheels and surface may occur. Drops must be limited to 61cm (24in) or less. Maximum permissible weight consisting of the rider and luggage is specified on the CE marking on your bike.

4 – Enduro

Whyte bikes and ebikes of this classification have been designed to be ridden on surfaces mentioned in category one (1), two (2), and three (3), or downhill grades. This category of bike is intended for all-mountain and enduro where loss of contact between the wheels and surface is common. Drops mustn't exceed 122cm (48in) and speeds up to or below 40km/h. This bike category is suitable for bike parks which feature jumps, drops, roots, rocks, and loose ground. Please note bike park construction characteristics to be suitable for this bike category. Maximum permissible weight consisting of the rider and luggage is specified on the CE marking on your bike.

5 – Downhill and freeride

Whyte bikes and ebikes of this classification have been designed to be ridden on surfaces mentioned in category one (1), two (2), three (3), and four (4); extreme jumping; or downhill grades on rough trails where speeds may exceed 40km/h. This category of bike is intended for downhill and freeride where loss of contact between the wheels and surface is common. This bike category is suitable for bike parks which feature jumps, drops, roots, rocks, and loose ground. Jumps and drops can exceed 122cm (48in) on official trails with purpose built landings. Maximum permissible weight consisting of the rider and luggage is specified on the CE marking on your bike.