Whyte Secta Hardtail Trail Bike – Lightweight, Capable, and Built for British Trails
Cut fresh lines and reap the steep
"Combines brilliant geometry, cost effective parts and a sublime choice of fork."
"An astounding hardtail for the money."
"A great all-rounder […] it's incredibly capable, enjoyable and confidence-inspiring."
"A formidable machine when things start to get more technical."
Designed, developed and proven on the UK’s toughest terrain, Sythe takes everything that made the award-winning T-160 class-leading – and pushes it further. All so you can ride even harder.
Intended use
Enduro
Frame
6061 aluminium
Travel (front/rear)
170mm/160mm
Wheels
MX
Geo adjustment
High/low
For the most challenging tracks.
Made to go full gas when the trail gets steep, fast and unforgiving, Sythe is made for riders who never hold back.
Performance by design
Progressive, proportionally sized geometry and meticulously tuned suspension deliver exceptional stability and control through rough terrain, big hits and high-speed lines, while balanced handling keeps it precise when trails tighten up.
Built for the real-world
Efficient enough to earn every descent and tough enough for year-round abuse, Sythe is our hard charging enduro bike that stays composed when things get wild and encourages you to push harder every ride.
Perfect fit for all
Proportional sizing, dialled for every rider. Size-specific geometry and weight balance keep Sythe planted, predictable and fast when it gets steep and rough – delivering confident control from bike park laps to full-gas enduro stages.
Switchable geometry
Fine-tune your ride with the Shape.It Link flip-chip. Low for maximum stability on steep, fast descents. High for sharper handling, better clearance and all-day efficiency.
Changeable wheel size
Run MX as standard, or go full 29er for max speed and rollover. Swap in the 29er Shape.It link (58-62mm; WAMLINK08) to keep geometry adjustment and gain a faster, more planted feel in rough terrain.
Please note: full 29er conversion is compatible with M, L and XL frames only.
Perfect handling, perfectly scaled
Developed using our Total Geometry approach, where fit, balance, and handling are designed together as one.
Sythe is built around true proportional sizing – with size-specific geometry and carefully balanced front- and rear-centres to keep every rider perfectly centred between the wheels. As frame sizes increase, reach, chainstay length, seat-tube angle and weight distribution are tuned together – maintaining consistent handling, grip and stability across the range.The result is a bike that stays planted and predictable, no matter your size.
Neutral weight balance delivers confident front-end grip without overloading the rear, while matched front–rear centre ratios keep cornering feel, tracking and composure consistent at speed. When trails turn steep, rough and fast, Sythe holds its line – delivering calm, controlled handling whether you’re pushing through bike park laps, technical descents or flat-out enduro stages.
Built to resist
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Weather-sealed
Sealed cable/hose ports and seat-clamp collar keep the elements out.
2.5in tyre clearance
Generous tyre clearance stops mud from slowing you down.
Tough frame protection
Downtube and chainstay protection shrug off rocks and quietens the ride.
Integrated rear fender
Keeps mud and spray going where it shouldn’t.
Protected pivot-bearings
Phosphate-coated, marine grease packed bearings maximise service life through even the worst conditions.
Ready for a chainguide
ISCG tabs included – just add a compatible chainguide (Sythe is ready for our WMCG1 chainguide).
The Sythe range
Ride before you buy
Find a Sythe demo bike near you or come to one of our demo events to experience them for yourself out on the trails.
Learn moreBuy the Whyte way
Whyte Sythe is available exclusively from official Whyte dealers:
In-store
At your local Whyte dealer
Click & Collect
Buy online, collect in-store
Ways to pay
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