Whyte Tourus 2026 Gravel Bike

The Whyte Tourus is built for riders who want one bike to do it all—commuting, touring, gravel exploring and everyday riding. Its multi-butted 6061 T6 alloy frame and straight-bladed fork come loaded with mounting points, giving you the freedom to carry bags, bottles and full bikepacking setups. A wide-range Shimano GRX 2x10 drivetrain keeps you spinning smoothly on steep climbs, while hydraulic disc brakes with an oversized front rotor ensure confident stopping in all weather. High-volume Maxxis 700x45mm tyres and tubeless-ready rims add comfort, grip and durability across mixed terrain.

With handling inspired by Whyte’s mountain bike geometry, the Tourus delivers stable, confidence-boosting control whether you’re cruising tarmac or venturing deep into off-road trails. Sealed cable ports, generous mud clearance and full mudguard compatibility mean it's built to thrive year-round, even when conditions get rough. Combining versatility, capability and everyday practicality, the Tourus is ready for commuting, bikepacking or heading off on spontaneous weekend adventures.

Key Features

• Multi-butted 6061 T6 hydroformed alloy frame with extensive mounting points
• Shimano GRX 2x10 drivetrain with wide 46/30T x 11–34T gearing
• Shimano GRX hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm/160mm rotors
• Maxxis 700x45mm high-volume tyres on tubeless-ready rims
• MTB-inspired geometry for stable, confident handling on and off road

Specifications

Frameset

• Frame: 6061 alloy, hydroformed T6 aluminium, multi-butted, tapered head tube, internal cable routing and custom Whyte dropouts
• Fork: Whyte straight bladed 6061 alloy, alloy tapered steerer, internal cable routing, 12mm thru-axle, flat mount with mudguard and mounting bosses

Wheels

• Rims: 23mm internal width, tubeless ready, 32 hole
• Tyres: Maxxis Reaver Tanwall 700 x 45c, EXO wire bead

Drivetrain

• Crankset:
• Shifters: Shimano GRX ST-RX400, 10 Speed
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX RD-RX400, Shadow Plus, 10 Speed
• Chain: Shimano CN-HG54
• Cassette: Shimano CS-HG500, 11-34T, 10 speed
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano SM-BB52, 68/73mm

Components

• Handlebar: Whyte, 6061 alloy, 70mm reach, 120mm drop, 10° flare 31.8mm x 400mm (sizes XS + S), 420mm (size M), 440mm (size L), 460mm (size XL)
• Stem: Whyte Alloy, +-7° rise, 60mm length (size XS + S), 70mm (sizes M, L, + XL)
• Grips: Whyte anti-slip, ‘cross bar tape
• Brakes: Shimano GRX BR-RX400, Flat Mount, internal routing, 180mm on the front and 160mm on the rear rotors
• Saddle: Whyte Custom
• Seatpost: Whyte 6061 Alloy, 20mm offset, 27.2mm x 350mm, two-bolt clamp

Whyte Tourus Sizing