WHYTE 604 Compact 2022 Mens Mountain Bike - Hydraulic disc brakes & Shimano gears - £311.20 with code + £19.99 delivery @ House of Fraser

Completely agree. Have you seen any articles? I have read a few. Going to be a tough year for bike manufacturers unfortunately, we may see a few more go the same way as Forme.

Worth noting these are "compact" frame designs, as opposed to Whyte's regular geo. A more modern approach to have "mens" and "womens" bikes...

Not sure where those other comments came from but that's definitely not the case for Whytes Conpact bikes. The top tube is shorter while the length to the bottom bracket is kept longer. This makes for a less aggressive ride for all riders but will also suit people with shorter torsos. Thus that will more often lend itself to women but not necessarily.

What I don't get about this geometry is why Whytes don't provide a more detailed explanation on their website about who these bike will suit the most. You have to do all of the research. No wonder they've sold so poorly.

If I was to guess it's because their Chinese supplier forced them to take lots of these during the supply crunch in order to secure more standard frame sizes. (edited)

Look at the specs and see which for fits your criteria and budget best.

What’s wrong with cup and cone? Easy to maintain for the beginner, unlike removing and pressing sealed bearings.

It's ideal for trails and towpaths. It'll be fine on road but you'd be quicker with narrower, smoother tyres and might find the gears frustratingly slow if you like to go fast.

No. that is the correct size.

Thanks for letting me know, just done it

Ditto!

I love Whyte, great brand. I would buy a bike a day if I could

I don’t see any significant difference between this and the Vulcan.

Could you please recommend me some good ones , thanks.

That's a lovely bike, they look great

Such a deal. I always find stuff like this when I am not looking 4 is enough though.

Love it!! Share a picture when it comes!

Another deal will come along buddy, there's some great ones right now

Love your username

Yeah, definitely better for road/smoother surfaces.

I guess being compact it's for not such tall riders. I prefer 29er but I ride an XL. It's definitely not as agile as 27.5/650 but rolls over everything so well!

Small chance i may have ordered too big (M). Will reach out to you if it is surplus to me

Don't worry other deals will come along, as soon as the right one comes along you will pull the trigger. I have just posted a hybrid too for slightly cheaper by same brand.

Taking the Mick with mineStill hasn't arrived.

You should still do it! Mountain biking is so much fun. You don't need any kit other than a helmet.

How tall
You have to be to order the XL one ?

13.5kg. I would expect it to be closer to 14jg though.

No it doesn't - only 84%.

So did I, better set up for me...
They also put in a pedal spanner and a really bad multitool along with 8nstructions etc. (edited)

Returning a bike is a bit of a pain no?