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Pro Bike Check: Peter Lloyd’s Whyte G-150 Works

At the recent Whyte Scottish Open King&Queen of the Hill, UK bike company Whyte were headline sponsors for the event, and had brought along their range of bikes. Their bright orange G-150 Works SCR was drawing quite a crowd, with an incredible spec for the £3999 price tag. Whyte had also brought along their gravity enduro team and Junior rider, Peter Lloyd took the podium in his category. Offering cutting edge geometry and a dream build, we stopped by to check out his G-150.

Peter Lloyd rides for Whyte Bikes
Peter Lloyd rides for Whyte Bikes on his 13.2kg Whyte G-150
Being a light lad, Pete runs the Picke RC3 forks at 55Psi with two tokens to increase the progressive action, with just a couple of clicks of low speed compression.
Being a light lad, Pete runs the Pike RC3 forks at 55Psi with two tokens to increase the progressive action, with just a couple of clicks of low speed compression.
Pete runs a 2.4 Maxxis Highroller II 3C EXO on the front, pumped up to 24psi.
Pete runs a 2.4 Maxxis Highroller II 3C EXO on the front, pumped up to 24psi.
The 40mm stem and 66 degree head angle keep the front end aggressive,
The 40mm stem and 66 degree head angle keep the front end aggressive,
SRAM Rail 50 wheels with tubeless ready Maxxis High Roller II tyres
SRAM Rail 50 wheels with tubeless ready Maxxis High Roller II tyres
The 750mm bar is the new 35mm standard for added stiffness and control.
The 750mm bar is the new Easton Haven and uses the 35mm standard for added stiffness and control. The G-150 comes with a SRAM XO1 drivetrain with SRAM Guide RSC brakes
On the rear is a 2.3 Highroller II 3C EXO running at 29 Psi.  Tubeless of course.
On the rear is a 2.3 Highroller II 3C EXO running at 29 Psi. Tubeless of course.
Pete chooses to use Mallet DH pedals to drive the 34 tooth chainring.
Pete chooses to use Mallet DH pedals to drive the 34 tooth chainring.
The Monarch Plus Debonair is running at 185Psi with 4 volume spacers.
The Monarch Plus Debonair is running at 185Psi with 4 volume spacers.
Full 11 speed at the back.
Full 11 speed at the back.

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Words and Photos: Trev Worsey