2016 Whyte MTB Full Suspension Supplementary Service Manual
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1. 2016 Edition 1 www whytebikes co uk Tas Page WHYTE Service Manual Figure 11 Disassembly of the Whyte T 129 or T 130 C or T 130 Rear Suspension First Stage Figure 12 Disassembly of the Whyte T 129 or T 130 C or T 130 Rear Suspension Second Stage SIA page AS www whytebikes co uk ale 2016 Edition 1 WHYTE Service Manual S Y a onto tarneanCaparan tara at capa Fst in aiiong ti i mas ong E scan sms DO ua CO o rang Sman nea apa em AF nel an ater comerte cance a om na Btpn ma masa Tanah nm on Setara Caparo maT S HT S HT S TT S mamah 2016 Edition 1 Page 19 www whytebikes co uk Sasa WHYTE Service Manual 6 2 STRIPPING AND REASSEMBLING BEARINGS In the Whyte G 160 Reference figures 9 amp 10 Figure 13 Assembly of 75mm H Link maa Lae Page 20 www whytebikes co uk sala 2016 Edition 1 WHYTE Service Manual In the Whyte T 129 T 130 C or T 130 Reference figures 11 amp 12 Figure 14 Assembly of 60mm H Link KP5AX bearing Middle shield washer O D 17 5mm 60mm centre to centre Alloy Quad Link Body 2016 Edition 1 wvw whytebikes co uk ala Page 21 WHYTE Service Manual Figure 15 Assembly of the Seat stays maa Lae Page 22 ww whytebikes co uk Talia 2016 Edition 1 WHYTE Service Manual Figure 16 Assembly 3 of the Chain stays Shield Washer O D 18 5mm I D 9 6mm Chain stays Pe 2016 Edition 1 www whytebikes co uk Ts pages2. 2 amp 3 in figure 15 and apply either SKF LGAF 3E or Castrol Optimol T anti fret paste to the con tacting faces between those shield washers and the Chain stays 17 Ensure that those shield washers are not pushed out as you lower the Seat stays into the Chain stays Pass an M8 x 23 long Flanged Screw 12 through each Chain stay 17 and Seat stays 15 amp 16 Using the T25 Torx Key torque tighten those screws to the recommended torque settings refer to the Tightening torque settings in Section 8 0 Wipe off any excess grease from around the chain stays and seat stays 6 3 2 2 To re assemble the rear shock 5 into the frameset Take the Rear Shock Absorber 5 and apply either SKF LG AF 3E or Castrol Optimol T anti fret paste onto the side faces of the shock bushes that contact the Main Frame 14 and Seat stays 15 amp 16 Slide the front of the Rear Shock Absorber 5 into the Main Frame 14 IMPORTANT Ensure the damper is the correct way up with any dials and levers facing downwards and towards the front of the frameset reference figure 21 Make sure that the 8mm holes in the Main Frame 14 and the front of the Rear Shock Ab sorber 5 are all concentric with each other and push the 8mm x 31mm long Hollow Pivot Pin 3 all the way through Next slide the rear of the Rear Shock Absorber 5 into the Seat S Lee Page 32 www whytebikes co uk Ta 2016 Edition 1 WHYTE Service Manual stays 15 amp 16 Make su
3. WHYTE Service Manual Figure 17a Bearing Extraction Figure 17b Bearing Insertion ge a Page 24 2016 Edition 1 www whytebikes co uk min WHYTE Service Manual 6 2 1 EXTRACTION OF BEARINGS Tools required Whyte KP5AX or KP6AX bearing press tool 6mm AF Allen Key 10mm AF Spanner To remove the Bearings 4 from the Link Seat stay or Chain stay Body 3 Assemble the parts as shown in figure 17a Using the 6mm Allen Key and 10mm spanner tighten the as sembly together until the bearing 4 is pressed out of the mating component 3 Repeat on all other bearings 6 2 2 INSERTION OF BEARINGS Tools required Whyte KP5AX or KP6AX bearing press tool 6mm AF Allen Key 10mm AF Spanner Loctite 638 Before inserting the bearings make sure all the components are clean from dirt and have been thoroughly de greased To press the bearings 4 into the mating component 3 apply a small amount of Loctite 638 to the outside diameter of the bearing and to the inside bore of the mating component 3 Next assemble the components as illustrated in Figure 17b It is very important to make sure the bearing 4 and Bearing Insertion tool 1 3 are squarely seated against the mating component 4 With great care slowly tighten the M8 Socket head cap screw 6 with the 6mm Allen key and 10mm Spanner until you can see the KP bearing 4 being pressed squarely into the mating component 3 Once the KP bearing is fully seated an you can no longer
4. bikes It allows adjustment of the saddle height amp direction U CAUTION Avoid over tightening the seat clamp In particular dropper seat posts such as SRAM Reverb may not work correctly if the seat clamp is over tightened Figure 2 To adjust the seat height and or direction using the 5mm Allen key undo the M6 Capscrew 1 just enough to allow the Seat Post 7 to slide freely up and down Set the height and or direction to the desired level Figure 3 Re tighten the M6 Capscrew 1 with the 5mm Allen Key in the Torque Wrench to the 6Nm limit as marked on the Plain Sleeve 2 Figures 4 amp 5 If a dropper seat post is fitted simultaneously depress the activation trigger S Lee Page 8 2016 Edition 1 Www whytebikes co uk WHYTE Service Manual and press down on the saddle to compress the seat post until it is fully down Then release the activation trigger and the seat post should rise up automatically Figure 6 If this does not happen gradually loosen the M6 Capscrew 1 with the 5mm Allen Key below the 6Nm limit until the seat post rises automatically Figure 7 Then firmly twist the saddle to confirm the seat post is still securely gripped by the lowered torque value that allows the dropper seat post to function correctly CAUTION When adjusting the saddle height you MUST obey the Minimum insertion depth requirement marked on the Seat Post 7 Also consult the seat pin manufactur ers instruct
5. in any doubt about your ability to safely service or repair your Whyte bike do not ride it and instead arrange for a professional bicycle mechanic at your local Whyte dealer to do the job correctly Bundled with this manual are the respective manufacturers instructions and manuals for the branded parts that are fitted to your Whyte bike Please take time to study all the rele vant instruction manuals to ensure you have a continually safe and well set up bike before every ride and to help you build up a relationship of knowledge between you and your Whyte Dealer Happy and safe riding Whyte design team May 2015 a A page 4 Www whytebikes co uk min 2016 Edition 1 WHYTE Service Manual 2 0 GEOMETRY Figurel Geometry TOP OF SADDLE GROUND eons Edon www whytebikes co uk alka Page 5 WHYTE Service Manual 2 1 Whyte G 160 Geometry ass x Smet mean iare Basama a oe os es E e ae a ae ae c orom ess sm E o sisom 25mm sm sss e AC simm IT mese norrman TN Crain say som sm sam sar n oom 09m oore Notes Geometry shown here is Showroom i e without rider aboard the bicycle With Sag geometry is with rider after correct sag is set at front and rear Please refer to suspension set up for information on how to achieve the correct sag of the fork and rear damper Effective seat angle from wheel centres horizontal to line from BB to seat post ax
6. shock extender 7 to the H link 20 also ensuring that the other shield washer in the H Link is not pushed out CAUTION The 5mm A F hexagon socket in the M8 screw 15 is only intend ed for holding the screw to prevent rotation So the tightening torque MUST ONLY be applied to the M8 Flanged Nut 9 S L Page 26 www whytebikes co uk Talka 2016 Edition 1 WHYTE Service Manual Figure 18 Reassembly of the Whyte G 160 Rear Suspension First Stage Figure 19 Reassembly of the Whyte G 160 Rear Suspension First Stage 201 Eaton www whytebikes co uk sala Page 27 WHYTE Service Manual CAUTION The 5mm A F hexagon socket in the M8 screw 15 is only intended A for holding the screw to prevent rotation So the tightening torque MUST ONLY be applied to the M8 Flanged Nut 9 Moving to the Main Frame 16 and Chain stays 19 reference figure 22 check that the shield washers are in place on the inside of the chain stays see items 2 in figure 16 and ap ply either SKF LGAF 3E or Castrol Optimol T anti fret paste to the contacting faces between those shield washers and the main frame 16 where they pivot behind the bottom bracket Shell Ensure that those shield washers are not pushed out as you lower the chain stays 19 into position Pass the M6 x 70mm long hollow pivot pin 13 through the chain stays 19 and Main Frame 16 Make sure that there is still a substantial amount of grease covering both of the KP6AX Bearin
7. the assembly goes tight If this is not the case one or other of the four 45 angled edges are not touching each other so re align as necessary to make sure both of the Sleeves 2 amp 5 are nearly flush Then follow the instructions in section 3 2 1 to set the height and direction of the Seat Post 7 Page 40 2016 Edition 1 www whytebikes co uk Ta WHYTE Service Manual 9 0 INTERNAL CABLES amp HOSES Tools Required Small size flat blade screwdriver Short length of inner gear cable A torch or front bicycle light General Note Take care if refitting or replacing the rubber covers since too much force will damage them 9 1 To replace cable or hose outers Reference figures 42 to 47 When re placing outer cables and or brake hos es most of the holes in the frame are large enough 25mm long x 8mm wide simply to manipulate the outer cable or brake hose into or out of the hole However the two holes for the rear derailleur cable in the chain stay are necessarily small therefore the follow ing method is needed to refit a new outer cable Figures 42 amp 43 Using a piece of inner cable feed into the entrance hole in the right side chain stay near the drop out then through the exit hole at the opposite end of the chain stay This will probably need several at tempts pushing to amp fro to find the hole please be patient Figures 44 amp 45 At the drop out end push the outer cable onto th
8. the bicycle With Sag geometry is with rider after correct sag is set at front and rear Please refer to suspension set up for information on how to achieve the correct sag of the fork and rear damper Effective seat angle from wheel centres horizontal to line from BB to seat post axis top of saddle BB height with 748mm tyres fitted 29 x 2 25 54 56 622 Im w P ale 2016 Edition 1 www whytebikes co uk aia page WHYTE Service Manual 3 0 PREPARATIONS FOR RIDING Ts wwwidtewisscom 3 1 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Please refer to the specific component manufac turers manual or published technical information about adjusting the components on your Whyte bike Instructions may be downloaded from the aa agwire www jagwireusa com relevant manufacturer s internet site as shown components on you Whyte bike then DO Lari aa NOT RIDE YOUR BIKE WB wwwwtb com Contact your Whyte dealer who will be able to advise you on how to go about setting up you Whyte bike for riding and or making adjust ments to the components fitted to your Whyte bike 3 2 WHYTE INTER GRIP SEAT CLAMP ADJUSTMENT amp SERVICE Tools Reguired 5mm AF Allen Keys 2 off 1 fitted to a 3Nm to 15Nm Torque Wrench Small Size Flat Blade Screwdriver SKF LGEP2 or Castrol Spheerol AP3 or Finish Line Teflon White Lithium Complex grease Reference figures 2 to 7 The Inter Grip seat clamp design is present on most models of Whyte full suspension mountain
9. using a flat blade screwdriver turn the B screw as indicated in the inset view in figure 26 Turn it clock wise to increase clearance Figure 26 Rear Derailleur Adjustment Rear Derailleur 5mm minimum clearance Xx 8 0 WHYTE INTER GRIP SEAT CLAMP SERVICE Tools Required 5mm AF Allen Keys 2 off 1 fitted to a 3Nm to 15Nm Torque Wrench M6 cap screw at least 40mm long or a small size flat blade screwdriver SKF LGEP2 or Castrol Spheerol AP3 or Finish Line Teflon White Lithium Complex grease Reference figures 27 to 49 To service the Inter Grip seat clamp carefully follow these proce dures otherwise there isa risk of damaging some of the components Especially remove Ss Ha Page 38 2016 Edition 1 www whytebikes co uk Taika WHYTE Service Manual and replace the seat post 7 in the specified order ICO ce Figures 28 to 29 From the right side of the Main Frame 6 unscrew amp remove the M6 x 30 long Capscrew 1 Re place that with the longer capscrew and screw loosely into the Threaded Sleeve 5 Figures 30 amp 31 Push the Threaded Sleeve 5 all the way out of the oppo site side of the Main Frame 6 Figures 32 to 33 Move to the left side of the Main Frame 6 Place the M6 x 30 long Capscrew 1 diagonally through the Grip Pad 4 and onto the Plain Sleeve 2 Then push the Plain Sleeve 2 all the way out of the right side of the Main Frame 6 2016 Edition 1 Page 39 WHYTE
10. RAM Maxle 142mm Gunmetal Colour Seat Stay Right Side Seat Stay Left Side le A A A SO SS kr E 2016 Edition 1 www whytebikes co uk Amin Page an WHYTE Service Manual 7 2 Re assembling the Modular Rear Dropouts onto the Swinging Arm to the G 160 T 130 C T 130 or T 129 Tools Reguired 3mm Allen Key 1 off fitted toa 1Nm to 5Nm Torgue Wrench It is important to make sure that all components are clean and free from mud old grease and other dirt which could prevent them from fitting together perfectly 7 2 1 Shimano E Thru System Reference figures 22 amp 24 Loosely assemble all the parts as shown making sure the Screw 1 is correctly positioned be very careful not to cross thread this on it s way in In sert the rear wheel and the Shimano E Thru Rear Axle Adjust the axle as per the Shimano Technical Service Instructions SI 27U0A 001 00 Whilst adjusting the Rear Axle make sure the nose of the Adjusting Clamp 2 is aligned with one of the slots in the Axle Nut 4 refer ence figure 24 Having tightened the Rear Axle slide the Clamp 2 upwards to engage it into the slot in the Axle Nut 4 Using the Torgue Wrench tighten the Screw 1 to the cor rect torgue as specified in Section 8 0 DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN since the thread of the Screw 1 is very small Figure 24 Whyte Dropout Assembly Adjustment Clamp Alignment Shimano E Thru Align Nose of Clamp 2 with Slot in Axle Nut 4 maa Lae Page 36
11. Service Manual Figures 34 35 Remove the Seat Post 7 all the way out of the Main Frame 6 Remove the Grip Pad 4 from either side of the Main Frame 6 The O rings 3 may be removed from the Threaded Sleeve 5 and the Plain Sleeve 2 using the small size flat blade screwdriver To re assemble the Inter Grip seat clamp coat the O E rings 3 with a small quantity of grease Carefully fit ar the O rings 3 into the grooves in the Threaded Ma Sleeve 5 and the Plain Sleeve 2 Also pa place some grease onto the threaded end of Figure 36 the M6 Capscrew 1 Figures 36 amp 37 Place the Grip Pad 4 into the hole in the Main Frame 6 such that the curved face is towards the seat tube in the Main Frame 6 Insert the Seat Post 7 to help align the Grip Pad 4 Figure 38 Figures 38 amp 39 From the left side of the sa Main Frame 6 insert the Plain Sleeve 2 and make sure the 45 angled edge on the Plain Sleeve 2 touches the 45 angled edge on the Pad 4 Figures 40 amp 41 Move to the right side of the Main Frame 6 and insert the Threaded Sleeve 5 aligning the 45 angled edge to touch the 45 angled edge on the Grip Pad Is 4 Place the M6 Capscrew 1 through the Threaded Sleeve 5 the Pad 4 amp screw into the Threaded Sleeve 5 Note Both of the Sleeves 2 amp 5 should be nearly flush with the edge of the hole in the Main Frame 6 when
12. Ss TT www whytebikes co uk 74l k5 MTB Full Suspension Range G 160 Works amp G 160 RS T 130 C Works amp T 130 C RS T 130 RS T 130 S amp T 130 SX Women s Spec T 129 SCR T 129 RS amp T 129 S Supplementary Service Manual 2016 Edition 1 www whytebikes co uk L TN A Nai LA www whytebikes co uk a hs Table of Contents 1 0 Introduction 2 0 Geometry 2 1 G 160 Works amp G 160 RS 2 2 T 130 C Works T 130 C RS T 130 RS T 130 S amp T 130 SX Women s Spec 2 3 T 129 SCR T 129RS 8 T 129 S 3 0 reparations for riding Making Adjustments p 3 1 3 2 Whyte Inter Grip Seat Clamp Adjustment 3 3 Set up of Fork 3 4 Set up of Rear Damper 3 5 Suspension Tuning Log 4 0 Safety 5 0 Lubrication 5 1 Whyte Inter Grip Seat Clamp 5 2 General Lubrication 6 0 Servicing the Rear Suspension 6 1 Removing the Rear Shock and Swinging Arm 6 1 1 From G 160 6 1 1 1 Remove the Rear Shock only 6 1 1 2 Remove the other rear suspension parts 6 1 2 From T 130 C T 130 or T 129 6 1 2 1 Remove the Rear Shock only 6 1 2 2 Remove the other rear suspension parts 6 2 Stripping and Re assembling Rear Suspension Bearings 6 2 1 Extraction of Bearings 6 2 2 Insertion of Bearings 6 2 3 Re Assembly of Shield Washers Spacers 6 3 Re assembling the Rear Suspension 6 3 1 Re Assembly of the Rear Suspension G 160 6 3 1 1 Re assemble the other rear suspension parts 6 3 1 2 Re assemble the Rear Shock into the Frameset 6 3 2 R
13. T 129 18st 114kg including rider s luggage WARNING As is the case with all mechanical components the bicycle is subjected to wear and high stresses Different materials and components may react to wear and stress fatigue in different ways If the design life of a component has been ex ceeded it may fail suddenly causing possible injury to the rider Any form of crack scratches and decolouring in highly stresses areas are showing that the component has exhausted its life time and has to be replaced If you are in any doubt about one or more components on your Whyte DO NOT RIDE YOUR BIKE Consult the specif ic component manufacturers literature or take your bike to your local Whyte Dealer Designed for the following use The Whyte T 129 bicycles have all been designed tested and comply with ISO 4210 2 Safety Standard for typical cross country marathon enduro or trail mountain biking use They have not been designed or tested for extreme down hilling or free riding The Whyte G 160 T 130 C amp T 130 bicycles have all been designed tested and comply with ISO 4210 2 Safety Standard for typical free ride or gravity enduro mountain biking use They have not been designed or tested for extreme down hilling ge 4 Page 12 www whytebikes co uk Zs T 2016 Edition 1 WHYTE Service Manual 5 0 LUBRICATION Please refer to the Whyte General Instruction Manual for guidance about lubricating many of the components on your Whyte bicyc
14. Wrench is available a Torgue of 5 Ibf ft can be obtained by applying a force of Slb with a Spring Balance to the end of a spanner 1 Foot in length De AI H C H H H E H H IMPORTANT For all other torque settings refer to the specific manufacturers information bundled with this manual or alternatively refer to the specific manufacturers website for fur ther information 11 0 OWNER S NOTES E R 2016 Edition 1 www whytebikes co uk Tas eee kI AN BY DE RI ra ES R pa Apa D E Wie TE www whytebikes co uk
15. and pull the Pivot Pin 3 all the way out from the other side Using the 6mm AF Allen Key and the 8mm AF Allen Key undo and remove both the Flanged Nut M12 x 19mm long 4 from the Flanged Screw M12 x 15mm long 5 that pass through the Shock Extender 7 and the rear of the Rear Shock Absorber 6 You can now remove the Rear Shock Absorber 6 6 1 1 2 To remove the H link 20 amp swinging arm parts 17 18 amp 19 from the main frame 16 Again whilst referencing figure 9 using the 15mm open ended spanner unscrew and remove the two M22 Bearing Caps 7 at the front of the H link 20 Next using the 10mm AF sockets undo the M8 Aerospace nuts 9 on the M8 x 71mm long stud 10 that passes through the H link 20 and Main Frame 16 Whichever Aerospace Nut 9 becomes undone first remove it and then remove the M8 x 71mm long stud 10 from the other side Next using the T 25 Torx Key unscrew and remove the two M8 x 23 long Flanged Screws 14 from either side of the Chainstays 19 The Seat stays 17 amp 18 together with the H link 20 may now be removed from the Main Frame 16 amp Chainstays 19 Be careful to retain all the shield washers Items 2 Figure 13 amp Items 2 amp 3 Figure 15 ready for re assembly Then using the two 4mm AF Allen keys undo the two M6 x 20mm long countersunk head cap screws 11 in the M6 x 70mm long hollow pivot pin 13 Whichever countersunk head cap screw 11 becomes undo
16. e seat tube of Main Frame 14 Ensure that the shield washers in the H Link 18 are not pushed out as you lower the H Link into position Then pass an M8 x 7imm long stud 8 through the H Link 18 and the Main Frame 14 Screw an M8 Flanged Nut 7 onto each end of the M8 x 71mm long stud 8 Using the 10mm Sockets torque tighten the M8 Flanged Nuts 7 to the recommended torque settings refer to the Tightening torque settings in Section 8 0 IMPORTANT before final tightening of the M8 Flanged Nuts 7 it is important to make sure that the end of each nut is flush with the end of the M8 x 7imm long stud 8 Using the flat bladed screwdriver in the end of the stud and the 10mm spanner on the nut adjust the stud accordingly Refer to Figure 20 Then make sure that there is still a substantial amount of grease covering all four of the KP5AX Bearings Items 1 figure 14 in the H Link 18 Refit all four of the M22 Bearing Caps 6 by carefully screwing them into the link body Take care not to cross thread the fine thread Tighten all M22 Bearing Caps 6 to the recommended settings using the 15mm Open ended or adjustable spanner Refer to the Tightening torque settings in Section 8 0 Wipe off any excess grease from around the links and frame Next to re join the Seat stays 15 amp 16 to the Chain stays 17 reference figure 21 check that the shield washers are in place on both sides of each Seat stay 15 amp 16 see items
17. e Assembly of Rear Suspension T 130 C T 130 or T 129 6 3 2 1 Re assemble the other rear suspension parts 6 3 2 2 Re assemble the Rear Shock into the Frameset 2016 Edition 1 www whytebikes co uk Amin Pages WHYTE Service Manual Table of Contents continued 7 0 Servicing the Whyte Modular Dropout Systems 7 1 Disassembly of Modular Rear Dropouts 7 1 1 Shimano E Thru 7 1 2 SRAM Maxle 142mm 7 2 Reassembly of Modular Rear Dropouts 7 2 1 Shimano E Thru 7 2 2 SRAM Maxle 142mm 7 3 Rear Derailleur Set up 8 0 Servicing the Whyte Inter Grip Seat Clamp 9 0 Fitting Internal Cables amp Hoses 9 1 To replace cable or hose outers 9 2 To fit a Dropper seat post with internal hose 10 0 Torque Settings 11 0 Owner s Notes 1 0 INTRODUCTION Thanks for choosing to purchase this Whyte product We hope you will enjoy all the benefits its advanced design and engineering will bring to your riding experience This manual will guide you through the set up safety and maintenance procedures that are specific to your Whyte bike For other more general information we strongly advise that you also read thoroughly the General Instruction Manual that is also supplied with your new bike Also please note that the specification of all the components that are fitted to your bike as Standard may be obtained from the Whyte Bikes Brochure or alternatively from the Whyte Bikes website www whytebikes co uk Please remember if you are
18. e inner cable and then feed the outer cable into the chain stay following the same path as the inner cable Figure 46 Make sure the inner cable is held tight where it emerges from the chain stay at the opposite end otherwise it will be pushed out Eventually the outer cable will reach the front of the chain stay Then manipulate both the inner cable and the outer cable whilst also pushing the outer cable for wards with a lot of force and the outer cable should also find the exit hole Figure 47 Push the outer cable all the way through the exit hole and finally remove the in ner cable 2016 Edition 1 www whytebikes co uk sala Page 41 WHYTE Service Manual 9 2 To fit a Dropper seat post with internal hose CAUTION Before installing the seat post carefully consult the product manu facturer s own instructions in particular taking care to abide by salai recom mendations Figure 48 Reference figure 48 First prise out the two blank plastic covers near the bottom bracket with a small screwdriver Reference figure 49 Carefully unscrew the hose from the remote actuator Reference figure 50 Insert the disconnected s E hose end into the top of the seat tube and e Figure 50 push down towards the bottom bracket L Reference figure 51 Manoeuvre the hose end out of the slot at the front of the seat tube Reference figure 52 Push two rubber grom mets over the end of the hose Make sure th
19. e narrower end of the first grommet is fac ing the seat tube whilst the narrower end of Figure 52 the second grommet is facing the down tube aa s Figure 53 Reference figure 53 Insert the hose end into the down tube and push the hose up towards the head tube The grommets will have to be pushed further along the hose to do this Reference figure 54 Prise out the rubber grommet on the side of the down tube near Figure 54 the head tube with a small screwdriver Figure 55 Reference figure 55 Manoeuvre the hose end out of the slot at the top of the down tube Use a small hook to assist with capturing the hose end and drawing it towards the slot A torch would help to locate the hose end Reference figure 56 Push the rubber p S oe grommet over the end of the hose Make Sure the narrower end of the grommet is facing the down tube Reference figure 57 Insert the seat post Fa www whytebikes co uk alka Page 42 2016 Edition 1 WHYTE Service Manual E MITAD into the seat tube and simultaneously pull b Figure 59 the hose through the frame Reference figure 58 Insert all three rub ber grommets into the frame slots Use a small screwdriver with care not to split the rubber a Reference figure 59 Cut the hose to length and follow the product manufacturer s instructions to re assemble and bleed the hydraulic system 10 0 TOROUE SETTINGS Torgue explained If no suitable Torgue
20. e sure that the end of each nut 9 is flush with the end of the M8 x 71mm long stud 10 Using the flat bladed screwdriver in the end of the stud and the 10mm spanner on the nut ad just the stud accordingly Refer to Figure 20 Then make sure that there is still a sub stantial amount of grease covering all six of the KP5AX Bearings Items 1 figure 13 in the H Link 20 Refit all six of the M22 Bearing Caps 7 by carefully screw ee Page 28 ww whytebikes co uk mala 2016 Edition 1 WHYTE Service Manual ing them into the link body Take care not to cross thread the fine thread Tighten all M22 Bearing Caps 7 using the 15mm Open ended or adjustable spanner to the recommended settings Refer to the Tightening torgue settings in Section 8 0 Wipe off any excess grease from around the links and frame Next to re join the Seat stays 17 amp 18 to the Chain stays 19 reference figure 19 check that the shield washers are in place on both sides of each Seat stay 17 amp 18 see items 2 amp 3 in figure 15 and apply either SKF LGAF 3E or Castrol Optimol T anti fret paste to the contact ing faces between those shield washers and the Chain stays 19 Ensure that those shield washers are not pushed out as you lower the Seat stays into the Chain stays Pass an M8 x 23 long Flanged Screw 14 through each Chain stay 19 and Seat stay 17 amp 18 Using the T25 Torx Key torque tighten those screws to the recommended to
21. ell Ensure that those shield washers are not pushed out as you lower the chain stays 17 into position Pass the M6 x 70mm long hollow pivot pin 11 through the Chain stays 17 and Main Frame 14 Make sure that there is still a substantial amount of grease covering both of the KP6AX Bearings items 1 figure 16 Place a collar 10 on the outside of each KP6AX bearing recessed side facing outwards and then screw an M6 Countersunk Cap screw 9 into each end of the pivot pin 11 Using the 4mm A F Allen keys torque tighten the M6 countersunk cap screws 9 to the recommended torque settings refer to the Tightening torque settings in Section 8 0 Wipe off any excess grease from around the chain stays and frame S La Page 30 www whytebikes co uk alm 2016 Edition 1 WHYTE Service Manual Figure 20 Reassembly of the Whyte T 129 or T 130 C or T 130 Rear Suspension First Stage Figure 21 Reassembly of the Whyte T 129 or T 130 C or T 130 Rear Suspension First Stage 2016 Edition 1 Page 31 pine www whytebikes co uk aia WHYTE Service Manual Returning to the Seat stays 15 amp 16 and the H link 18 check that the shield washers are in place at the front of the H link 18 see items 2 in figure 14 Also apply either SKF LGAF 3E or Castrol Optimol T anti fret paste to the contacting faces between those shield washers and Main Frame 14 Then place the Seat stays 15 amp 16 and the H link 18 around th
22. gs items 1 figure 16 Place a collar 12 on the outside of each KP6AX bearing recessed side facing outwards and then screw an M6 Countersunk Cap screw 11 into each end of the pivot pin 13 Using the 4mm A F Allen keys torque tighten the M6 countersunk cap screws 11 to the recommended torque settings refer to the Tightening torque settings in Section 8 0 Wipe off any excess grease from around the chain stays and frame Returning to the Seat stays 17 amp 18 and the H link 20 check that the shield washers are in place at the front of the H link 20 see items 2 in figure 13 Also apply either SKF LGAF 3E or Castrol Optimol T anti fret paste to the contacting faces between those shield washers and Main Frame 16 Then place the Seat stays 17 amp 18 and the H link 20 around the seat tube of Main Frame 16 Ensure that the shield washers in the H Link 20 are not pushed out as you lower the H Link 20 into position Also ensure the shock extender 7 is situated above the H Link 20 Then pass an M8 x 71mm long stud 10 through the H Link 20 and the Main Frame 16 Screw an M8 Flanged Nut 9 onto each end of the M8 x 71mm long stud 10 Using the 10mm Sockets torque tighten the M8 Flanged Nuts 9 to the recommended torque settings refer to the Tightening torque settings in Section 8 0 Figure 20 Stud Ends Flush With Nuts IMPORTANT before final tightening of the M8 Flanged Nuts 9 it is important to mak
23. he Seat stay 4 Take care not to loose any of the components 7 1 2 SRAM Maxle 142mm System Reference figure 23 The Rear Derailleur Hanger 3 is attached to the Right Side Seat stay 7 by one M4 Button Head Cap Screw 1 To remove the Rear Derailleur Hanger 3 using the 3mm Allen Key undo that Cap Screw 1 and remove it together with the Adjustment Clamp 2 from the assembly The Rear Derailleur Hanger 3 and also the Axle Nut 4 should now be removed from the Right Side Seat stay 7 Moving across to the Left Side Seat stay 8 again using the 3mm Allen Key undo the M4 Countersunk Cap Screw 5 and remove it together with the Drop out Spacer 6 from the assembly Take care not to loose any of the components 2016 Edition 1 www whytebikes co uk aia rage 23 WHYTE Service Manual Figure 22 Whyte Dropout Assembly For Shimano E Thru Item Description M4 x 16mm long Hex Head Cap Screw Adjustment Clamp Rear Derailleur Hanger for Shimano E Thru Grey Colour Axle Nut for Shimano E Thru Seat Stay Right Side maa Lae Page 34 www whytebikes co uk sala 2016 Edition 1 WHYTE Service Manual Figure 23 Whyte Dropout Assembly For SRAM Maxle 142mm Description M4 x 16mm long Hex Head Cap Screw Adjustment Clamp Rear Derailleur Hanger for SRAM Maxle 142mm Black Colour Axle Nut for SRAM Maxle 142mm Black Colour M4 x 16mm long Countersunk Cap Screw Dropout Spacer 8mm wide Left Side for S
24. igure 14 and apply either SKF LGAF 3E or Castrol Optimol T anti fret paste to the contacting faces between the shield washers and Seat stays Then ensure the H Link 18 is correctly orientated reference figure 21 Also ensure that the shield washer in the H Link is not pushed out as you place the right seat stay 15 inside it Then pass an M8 x 20 long Socket head Capscrew 13 through that seat stay 15 the adjacent shield washer and the KP5AX bearing in the H link 18 Screw an M8 Flanged Nut 7 onto the end of that M8 screw 13 up to the KP5AX bearing Using a 10mm Socket and the 5mm AF Allen Key torque tighten the M8 Flanged Nut 7 and the M8 screw 13 to the recommended torque settings refer to the Tightening torque settings in Section 8 0 Repeat that task to assemble the left seat stay 16 to the H link 18 also ensuring that the other shield washer in the H Link is not pushed out CAUTION The 5mm A F hexagon socket in the M8 screw 13 is only intended A for holding the screw to prevent rotation So the tightening torque MUST ONLY be applied to the M8 Flanged Nut 7 Moving to the Main Frame 14 and Chain stays 17 reference figure 21 check that the Shield washers are in place on the inside of the chain stays see items 2 in figure 16 and apply either SKF LGAF 3E or Castrol Optimol T anti fret paste to the contacting faces between those shield washers and the main frame 14 where they pivot behind the bottom bracket Sh
25. ions in conjunction with these notes Figure 2 Figure 3 S TL galanna www whytebikes co uk alm da WHYTE Service Manual 3 3 SET UP OF FORK Tools Reguired Good Quality Shock Pump Small Ruler The front suspension fork fitted to your Whyte bike will be pre set with the standard set tings Before riding you may need to adjust these setting First is the Sag setting on the fork This is to ensure the forks are set up correctly for your own body weight so the fork will perform as intended To set Sag on the front fork you need to measure the amount the fork compresses when you sit on the bike in the normal riding position See the table on the right for our Model recommendation of front fork sag on your Whyte bike To achieve this you will need to adjust the air spring pressure inside the fork les SA Refer to the specification tables in this manual and then to Pe the relevant fork manufacturers set up instructions to find G 160 how to adjust the air spring pressure in the fork Using a shock pump either add or remove air until Sag is correctly set Please note that for the detailed instructions for servicing and all matters relating to the forks fitted to your Whyte bike please refer to the manufacturers instructions Rebound Damping adjustment This adjustment fine tunes the speed at which the wheel returns to its normal ride height after hitting a bump Refer to the relevant manufacturers instr
26. is top of saddle BB height with 717mm tyres fitted 2 25 54 584 2 2 Whyte T 130 C amp T 130 Geometry Frame size x era sman sman medum taras T mama a 095 sos 095 069 ses sae e 0 27 ms ma aes 277m soianm enamn eorom ETA penege o sron atom sstamm asror arom Sandover e vemm 70 vemm vrom vrom wneer ease issn 165mm Tisosmm 1176snm Tim Crain siv sorm 20mm somm zomm aom sar n oosa soome 209m 09m 05mm Notes Geometry shown here is Showroom i e without rider aboard the bicycle With Sag geometry is with rider after correct sag is set at front and rear Please refer to suspension set up for information on how to achieve the correct sag of the fork and rear damper Effective seat angle from wheel centres horizontal to line from BB to seat post axis top of saddle BB height with 717mm tyres fitted 2 25 54 584 Sm a E ada Page 6 Www whytebikes co uk aia 2016 Edition 1 WHYTE Service Manual 2 3 Whyte T 129 Geometry ass x sman medum varoe estrias Basama a ses ses es om sewane e a no me ne Tante c samm osam osam eszem eneon o ssm asm sas e soom osm somm soem meis F Tass nemm AR riean aas im Ts m spe n 202mm somm sm 308mm Notes Geometry shown here is Showroom i e without rider aboard
27. le For the range of bicycles contained in this Supplementary Service Manual there is also the following specific guidance 5 1 WHYTE INTER GRIP SEAT CLAMP Figure 8 Capscrew Lubrication Description Lubricant Lubrication Interval M6 x 30mm SKF LGEP2 or Castrol Spheerol AP3 or Finish Capscrew Line Teflon White Lithium Complex grease Once a Month 5 2 GENERAL WHYTE LUBRICATION For the correct lubrication regime and maintenance of all parts on a Whyte bicycle please refer to the specific component manufacturers detailed instructions bundled with this man ual or for further information visit the specific manufacturers website 2016 Edition 1 www whytebikes co uk Amin page ks WHYTE Service Manual 6 0 SERVICING THE REAR SUSPENSION 6 1 1 Remove the Rear Shock Links amp Swinging Arm from the Whyte G 160 Tools Reguired 4mm AF Allen Keys 2 off 5mm AF Allen Key ball ended 1 off 6mm AF Allen Key 1 off 8mm AF Allen Key 1 off 15mm Open ended or adjustable spanner T 25 Torx Keys 2 Off 10mm AF Socket 2 off 6 1 1 1 To remove only the rear shock absorber 6 from the frameset Whilst referencing figure 9 using the T 25 Torx Keys undo the two M5 x 16mm long Socket head Capscrews 1 from the 8mm x 31mm long Hollow Pivot Pin 3 that passes through the Main Frame 16 and front of the Rear Shock Absorber 6 Whichever Capscrew 1 becomes un done first remove it and the adjacent Collar 2
28. ly anti fret paste to the mat ing contact surfaces on the Main Frame and Swinging Arm 2016 Edition 1 www whytebikes co uk aia Page 29 WHYTE Service Manual 6 3 RE ASSEMBLING THE REAR SUSPENSION 6 3 1 Re assemble the Whyte G 160 Tools Required 4mm AF Allen Keys 2 off 1 fitted to a 5Nm to 25Nm Torque Wrench 5mm AF Allen Key ball ended 1 off 6mm AF Allen Key 1 off 8mm AF Allen Key 1 off fitted to a 5Nm to 25Nm Torque Wrench 15mm Open ended or adjustable spanner T 25 Torx Keys 2 off 1 fitted to a 5Nm to 25Nm Torque Wrench Medium sized flat bladed screwdriver 1 off 10mm AF Socket 2 off 1 fitted to a 5Nm to 25Nm Torque Wrench 10mm open ended spanner Reference figures 18 amp 19 The re assembly of the rear suspension is essentially the re verse of the dis assembly procedures 6 1 1 1 amp 6 1 1 2 6 3 1 1 To re assemble the link 20 shock extender 7 amp swinging arm parts 17 amp 18 onto the main frame 16 Starting with the Seat stays 17 amp 18 and the H link 20 reference figure 18 first check that the shield washers are in place in the H link see items 2 in figure 13 and apply either SKF LGAF 3E or Castrol Optimol T anti fret paste to the contacting faces between the shield washers and Seat stays 17 amp 18 Then ensure that the shield washer in the H Link 20 is not pushed out as you place the right seat stay 17 inside it Then pass an M8 x 20 long Socket head Capscrew 15 th
29. mm AF Allen Key ball ended 1 off 15mm Open ended or adjustable spanner T 25 Torx Keys 2 off 10mm AF Socket 2 off 6 1 2 1 To remove only the rear shock absorber 5 from the frameset Whilst referencing figure 11 using the T 25 Torx Keys undo the two M5 x 16mm long Sock et head Capscrews 1 from the 8mm x 31mm long Hollow Pivot Pin 3 that passes through the Main Frame 14 and front of the Rear Shock Absorber 5 Whichever Capscrew 1 be comes undone first remove it and the adjacent Collar 2 and pull the Pivot Pin 3 all the way out from the other side Then undo the two M5 x 16mm long Socket head Capscrews 1 from the 8mm x 45mm long Hollow Pivot Pin 4 that passes through the Seatstays 15 amp 16 and rear of the Rear Shock Absorber 5 Whichever Capscrew 1 becomes undone first remove it and the adjacent Collar 2 and pull the Pivot Pin 4 all the way out from the other side You can now remove the Rear Shock Absorber 5 6 1 2 2 To remove the H link 18 amp swinging arm parts 15 16 amp 17 from the main frame 14 Again whilst referencing figure 11 using the 15mm open ended spanner unscrew and remove the two M22 Bearing Caps 6 at the front of the H link 18 Next using the 10mm A F sock ets undo the M8 Aerospace nuts 7 on the M8 x 71mm long stud 8 that passes through the H link 18 and Main Frame 14 Whichever Aerospace Nut 7 becomes undone first remove it and then remo
30. ne first remove it and the adjacent collar 12 and then remove the M6 x 70mm long hollow pivot pin 13 from the other side The Chainstays 19 may now be removed from the Main Frame 16 Be careful to retain all the shield washers Items 2 Fig 13 ready for re assembly To separate the Seat stays 17 amp 18 from the H link 20 whilst referencing figure 10 using the 15mm open ended spanner unscrew and remove the four M22 Bearing Caps 8 at the rear of the H link 20 Next using a 10mm Socket and the 5mm AF Allen Key undo the M8 Aerospace nuts 9 on the M8 x 20 long Socket head Capscrews 15 that passes through the H link 20 and seat stays 17 amp 18 The Seat stays 17 amp 18 may now be removed from the H link 20 Be careful to retain all the shield washers Items 2 Fig 10 ready for re assembly Pai Lee Page 14 www whytebikes co uk Ta 2016 Edition 1 WHYTE Service Manual Figure 9 Disassembly of the Whyte G 160 Rear Suspension First Stage Figure 10 Disassembly of the Whyte G 160 Rear Suspension Second Stage 4 a e wig NI 2016 EG www whytebikes co uk mala Page 15 WHYTE Service Manual NT External M8 x 71mm long Stud G 160 Chain stays 75mm centres H Link Assembly Page 16 2016 Edition 1 www whytebikes co uk T lk WHYTE Service Manual 6 1 2 Remove the Rear Shock Links amp Swinging Arm from the Whyte T 129 T 130 C or T 130 Tools Reguired 4mm AF Allen Keys 2 off 5
31. ntrol Please refer to the relevant shock manufactures technical information to learn how to adjust these features Please note that the Whyte rear suspension systems have been designed not to rely on excessive low speed compression damping to obtain efficient pedalling performance and turning on too much low speed damping on the rear shock will compromise the suspen sions sensitivity to small bump absorption and traction 2016 Edition 1 www whytebikes co uk aia page Li WHYTE Service Manual 3 5 SUSPENSION TUNING LOG Record your best suspension settings in the table below to restore them if necessary eg after dealer servicing of the suspension or if a friend has borrowed your bike Rider Weight Fork Rebound Shock Rebound including all Fork Pressure Damping Shock Pressure Damping riding kit bar or P S I of clicks from bar or P S I of clicks from kg or Ibs softest setting softest setting 4 0 SAFETY IMPORTANT The following are intended to be advisory notes on the safe use of your Whyte bike You should also read thoroughly the General Instruction Manual also supplied with your new bike If at any stage you are uncertain about the safety or safe operation of the bike as a whole or any specific component then DO NOT RIDE YOUR WHYTE and instead please consult the specific component manufacturers instruction manual or your Whyte Dealer for advice Maximum Weight Limit for Whyte G 160 T 130 C T 130 amp
32. re that the 8mm holes in the Seat stays 15 amp 16 and the rear of the Rear Shock Absorber 5 are all concentric with each other and push the 8mm x 45mm long Hollow Pivot Pin 4 all the way through Place a Collar 2 over both ends of the 8mm x 31mm long Hollow Pivot Pin 3 and also both ends of the 8mm x 45mm long Hollow Pivot Pin 4 Screw an M5 x 16mm long Socket head Capscrew 1 into both ends of those Pivot Pins Using the T 25 Torx Keys torque tighten the M5 Capscrews to the recommended torque settings refer to the Tightening torque settings in Section 8 0 7 0 SERVICING THE WHYTE MODULAR DROPOUT SYSTEMS 7 1 Removing the Modular Rear Dropouts from the Swinging Arm of the Whyte G 160 T 130 C T 130 or T 129 Tools Required 3mm Allen Key These Rear Drop outs are a modular design that can either be replaced if damaged or con verted to one of two different types of through axle products ie Shimano E Thru or SRAM Maxle 142mm Contact your local Whyte dealer to purchase either a replacement hanger or a conversion kit 7 1 1 Shimano E Thru System Reference figure 22 The Rear Derailleur Hanger 3 is attached to the Right Side Seat stay 4 by one M4 Button Head Cap Screw 1 To remove the Rear Derailleur Hanger 3 using the 3mm Allen Key undo that Cap Screw 1 and remove it together with the Adjustment Clamp 2 and also the Axle Nut 4 from the assembly The Rear Derailleur Hanger 3 should now be removed from t
33. rmal riding gear including back pack if applicable and also raise your feet off the floor Carefully dismount and measure the distance the O ring has moved away from the shock body Sag T 129 17mm 25 The optimum distance for the Quad Link rear suspension system is shown in the table to the right If there is less than that dis tance fit a shock pump and release air pressure Conversely if G 160 19mm 30 there is greater than that distance fit the shock pump and in crease air pressure T 130 17mm 25 Repeat the sag test until the recommended sag distance is achieved Rear Suspension Set up Rebound Damping When the damper unit is being compressed this is known as the compression stroke As the suspension unit recovers from compression back towards its full length this is called the re bound stroke All the shocks fitted as standard to the Whyte full suspension moun tain bikes have factory set compression damping and manually adjustable rebound damp ing Rebound Damping Adjustment The advice in section 3 3 about the fork rebound damping adjustments also applies to the rear shock IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE Always stop riding when making adjustments of any kind to the bicycle Platform Damping Adjustment The rear Shock fitted to your Whyte bike may have a platform facility to adjust the slow speed compression damping eg Fox C T D Climb Trail Descend or SRAM RockShox Motion Co
34. rough that seat stay 17 the adjacent shield washer and the KP5AX bearing in the H link 20 Screw an M8 Flanged Nut 9 onto the end of that M8 screw 15 up to the KP5AX bearing Using a 10mm Socket and the 5mm AF Allen Key torque tighten the M8 Flanged Nut 9 and the M8 screw 15 to the recommended torque settings refer to the Tightening torque settings in Section 8 0 Repeat that task to assemble the left seat stay 18 to the H link 20 also ensuring that the other shield washer in the H Link is not pushed out A Next to assemble the shock extender 7 and the H link 20 reference figure 18 first check that the shield washers are in place in the H link see items 2 in figure 13 and apply either SKF LGAF 3E or Castrol Optimol T anti fret paste to the contacting faces between the shield washers and shock extender 7 Then ensure that the shield washers in the H Link 20 are not pushed out as you place the shock extender 7 inside them Then pass an M8 x 20 long Socket head Capscrew 15 through one arm of the shock extender 7 the adjacent shield washer and the KP5AX bearing in the H link 20 Screw an M8 Flanged Nut 9 onto the end of that M8 screw 15 up to the KP5AX bearing Using a 10mm Sock et and the 5mm AF Allen Key torque tighten the M8 Flanged Nut 9 and the M8 screw 15 to the recommended torque settings refer to the Tightening torque settings in Sec tion 8 0 Repeat that task to assemble the other arm of the
35. rque settings refer to the Tightening torque settings in Section 8 0 Wipe off any excess grease from around the chain stays and seat stays 6 3 1 2 To re assemble the rear shock 5 into the frameset Take the Rear Shock Absorber 6 and apply either SKF LG AF 3E or Castrol Optimol T anti ita fret paste onto the side faces of the shock bushes that contact the Main Frame 16 and CX shock extender 7 Slide the rear of the t Rear Shock Absorber 6 into the shock ex Damping Adjuster tender 7 Reference figure 21 ensure the marking on the shock extender 7 is the Same side as the damping adjuster on the rear shock 6 IMPORTANT Ensure the damper is the cor rect way up with the damping adjuster facing downwards and towards the front of the frameset reference figure 19 Make sure that the 015mm holes in the shock extender 7 and the rear of the Rear Shock Absorber 6 are concentric with each other then insert the Flanged Nut M12 x 19mm long 4 and the Flanged Screw M12 x 15mm long 5 through the 15mm holes Screw the Flanged Nut and Screw together using the 6mm AF Allen Key and the 8mm AF Allen Key Next slide the front of the Rear Shock Absorber 6 into the Main Frame 16 Make sure that the 8 holes in the Main Frame 16 and the front of the Rear Shock Absorber 6 are all con centric with each other and push the 8mm x 31mm long Hollow Pivot Pin 3 all the way through Place a Collar 2 over both end
36. s of the 8mm x 31mm long Hollow Pivot Pin 3 Screw an M5 x 16mm long Socket head Capscrew 1 into both ends of the Pivot Pin Using the T 25 Torx Keys torque tighten the M5 Capscrews to the recommended torque settings refer to the Tightening torque settings in Section 8 0 Also using the 6mm AF Allen Key and the 8mm AF Allen Key torque tighten the Flanged Nut and Screw to the recommended torque 2016 Edition 1 www whytebikes co uk min rage 2 WHYTE Service Manual settings refer to the Tightening torque settings in Section 8 0 Wipe off any excess grease from around the main frame 16 and shock extender 7 6 3 2 Re assemble the Whyte T 129 or T 130 C or T 130 Tools Required 4mm AF Allen Keys 2 off 1 fitted to a 5Nm to 25Nm Torque Wrench 5mm AF Allen Key ball ended 1 off 15mm Open ended or adjustable spanner T 25 Torx Keys 2 off 1 fitted to a 5Nm to 25Nm Torque Wrench Medium sized flat bladed screwdriver 1 off 10mm AF Socket 2 off 1 fitted to a 5Nm to 25Nm Torque Wrench 10mm open ended spanner Reference figures 20 amp 21 The re assembly of the rear suspension is essentially the reverse of the dis assembly procedures 6 1 2 1 amp 6 1 2 2 6 3 2 1 To re assemble the link 18 amp swinging arm parts 15 16 amp 17 onto the main frame 14 Starting with the Seat stays 15 amp 16 and the H link 18 reference figure 20 check that the shield washers are in place in the H link see items 2 in f
37. tighten the M8 Socket Head Cap Screw further undo the nut and bolt and remove any excess Loctite from around the KP Bearing particularly in any internal threads Repeat for the remaining KP Bearings IMPORTANT Allow 24 hours for the Loctite to totally cure 6 2 3 REASSEMBLY OF SHIELD WASHERS SPACERS Tools required SKF LGEP2 or Castrol Spheerol AP3 or Finish Line Teflon White Lithium Complex grease SKF LGAF 3E or Castrol Optimol T Anti Fret Paste Apply a good quantity of SKF LGEP2 or Castrol Spheerol AP3 or Finish Line Teflon White Lith ium Complex grease on top of the Bearings The grease should completely cover each bear ing and be applied on both sides of each bearing when it is in the swinging arm component Assemble the shield washer components Items 2 in figures 13 14 amp 16 items 2 amp 3 in fig ure 15 If you have applied enough grease it should spread from under the shield washer or spacer components as they are positioned Wipe this excess grease away from around the shield washer or spacer components APPLICATION OF SKF LGAF 3E or Castrol Optimol T ANTI FRET PASTES Once the link amp swinging arm components have been assembled correctly either SKF LGAF 3E or Castrol Optimol T paste must be applied to all outside faces of the shield washer com ponents Items 2 in Figures 13 14 amp 16 items 2 amp 3 in Figure 15 that contact the Main Frame and Swinging Arm It is additionally recommended to app
38. uctions to find out how to adjust the rebound damping To demonstrate the effect of this function turn the adjuster to its slowest setting Press down on the handlebars to compress the forks then release the load The suspension recovers very slowly to its original position Repeat the above with the adjuster turned to the fastest setting and the difference will be seen immediately the load is released We recommend the optimum setting is to adjust the re bound damping to be as slow as possible but not so slow that the normal ride height is not recovered On very rough terrain if the bike becomes progressively lower as more bumps are hit then the re bound damping is set too slow On the other hand if the bike feels choppy and not plush then the re bound damping is too fast A bit of trial and error is needed to get the exact setting IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE Always stop riding when making adjustments of any kind to the bicycle Page 10 www whytebikes co uk alm 2016 Edition 1 WHYTE Service Manual 3 4 SET UP OF REAR DAMPER Tools Reguired Good Quality Shock Pump Small Ruler Your Whyte bike is fitted with and air spring rear shock absorber This means that the air pressure in the shock absorber determines the spring rate The correct sag can be found using the sliding O ring fitted to the shaft of the shock piston Slide the O ring against the shock body Then gently sit on the bike in your normal riding position and with no
39. ve the M8 x 71mm long stud 8 from the other side Next using the T 25 Torx Key unscrew and remove the two M8 x 23 long Flanged Screws 12 from either side of the Chainstays 17 The Seat stays 15 amp 16 together with the H link 18 may now be removed from the Main Frame 14 amp Chainstays 17 Be careful to re tain all the shield washers Items 2 Figure 14 amp Items 2 amp 3 Figure 15 ready for re assembly Then using the two 4mm AF Allen keys undo the two M6 x 20mm long countersunk head cap screws 9 in the M6 x 70mm long hollow pivot pin 11 Whichever countersunk head cap screw 9 becomes undone first remove it and the adjacent collar 10 and then remove the M6 x 70mm long hollow pivot pin 11 from the other side The Chainstays 17 may now be removed from the Main Frame 14 Be careful to retain all the shield washers Items 2 Fig 13 ready for re assembly To separate the Seat stays 15 amp 16 from the H link 18 whilst referencing figure 12 using the 15mm open ended spanner unscrew and remove the two M22 Bearing Caps 6 at the rear of the H link 18 Next using a 10mm A F socket and the 5mm AF Allen Key undo the M8 Aerospace nuts 7 on the M8 x 20 long Socket head Capscrews 13 that pass through the H link 18 and seat stays 15 amp 16 The Seat stays 15 amp 16 may now be removed from the H link 18 Be careful to retain all the shield washers Items 2 Fig 11 ready for re assembly
40. www whytebikes co uk sala 2016 Edition 1 WHYTE Service Manual 7 2 2 SRAM Maxle 142mm System Reference figures 23 amp 25 Loosely assemble all the parts as shown making sure the Screws 1 5 are correctly positioned be very careful not to cross thread these on their way in Insert the rear wheel and the SRAM Maxle as per the SRAM User Manual 95 4315 004 000 Whilst tightening the SRAM Maxle make sure the nose of the Adjusting Clamp 2 is aligned with the single slot in the Axle Nut 4 reference figure 25 Having tightened the SRAM Maxle slide the Clamp 2 upwards to engage it into the slot in the Axle Nut 4 Using the Torque Wrench tighten the Screws 1 amp 5 to the correct torque as specified in Section 8 0 DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN since the threads of the Screws 1 amp 5 are very small Finally if necessary adjust the SRAM Maxle Rear Axle as per the SRAM User Manual 95 4315 004 000 Figure 25 Whyte Dropout Assembly Adjustment Clamp Alignment SRAM Maxle AN an 2 Mr Align Nose of Clamp 2 with Slot in Axle Nut 4 mAT l 2016 Edition 1 www whytebikes co uk Tas pagea WHYTE Service Manual 7 1 3 Rear Derailleur Adjustment Reference figure 26 With the chain sitting on the smallest front chain ring and also on the smallest rear cassette sprocket make sure that there is at least 5mm clearance between the rear derailleur and the swinging arm chain stay pivot To adjust this clearance
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