Whyte Syphon
Frame

Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Whyte
- Name
- Syphon
- Discipline
- Mountain
- Material
- Aluminum
- Head Tube
- Tapered
- Upper S.H.I.S
- ZS44/28.6
- Lower S.H.I.S
- ZS56/40
- Max Tyre Width (mm)
- 64
- Max Fork Travel (mm)
- 140
- Seatpost Diameter (mm)
- 30.9
- Wheel Sizes
- 700c / 29", 650b / 27.5"
- Frame Size
- S, M, L, XL
- Rear Axle Standard
- 12 × 148 mm (Boost)
- Rear Derailleur Mount
- UDH[1]
- BB Standard
- BSA THREADED
- BB Thread Type
- BSA (English)
- Disc Brake Mount
- Post Mount
- Sources
- [1] wheelbase.co.uk, checked 17 Aug 2026: Rear Derailleur Mount
Compatibility
Whyte Syphon is a Whyte mtb frame. Everything listed below was matched on a specification we hold for both parts: the interface each pairing actually depends on, such as freehub body, speed count, actuation or mounting standard. Where we could not verify that interface, the part is left out rather than assumed to fit.
Bottom brackets for this frame shell20
Mechanically compatibleToken
878
- Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleToken
BB29BSA
- Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleFSA
BB386 crank to BSA frame thread Ceramic bearings
- Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleFSA
BB392 crank to BSA frame
- Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleToken
BB392BSA
- Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleCybrei
BSA Bottom Bracket (Shimano 24mm)
- Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleCybrei
BSA Bottom Bracket (SRAM DUB)
- Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleShimano
CARTRIDGE BOTTOM BRACKET
- Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleShimano
DEORE XT THREADED BOTTOM BRACKET 68/73 MM SHELL WIDTH (BB-MT800)
- Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleShimano
DEORE XT THREADED BOTTOM BRACKET 68/73 MM SHELL WIDTH (BB-MT801)
- Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatiblePraxis
DUB-BSA
- Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleToken
ISO Square Taper (BSA / ISO)
- Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleToken
JIS Square Taper (BSA / JIS)
- Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatiblePraxis
M24 – BSA THREADED
- Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleFSA
Mega Exo Comet crank to 68/73mm frame
- Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleFSA
MegaExo Comet crank to BSA 100mm
- Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleFSA
MegaExo crank
- Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleFSA
MegaExo Gamma Drive crank to BSA frame
- Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleFSA
MegaExo GOSSAMER crank to BSA frame Di2 compatible
- Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
Mechanically compatibleFSA
MegaExo K-Force crank to BSA 68/73mm frame
- Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
Brake calipers this frame mounts20
Mechanically compatibleShimano
2-PISTON BRAKE CALIPER (BR-MT200)
- Both use a post mount disc brake
Mechanically compatibleShimano
2-PISTON BRAKE CALIPER (BR-MT500)
- Both use a post mount disc brake
Mechanically compatibleShimano
4-PISTON BRAKE CALIPER
- Both use a post mount disc brake
Mechanically compatibleShimano
4-PISTON BRAKE CALIPER (BR-MT420)
- Both use a post mount disc brake
Mechanically compatibleShimano
4-PISTON BRAKE CALIPER (BR-MT520)
- Both use a post mount disc brake
Mechanically compatibleFSA
AFTERBURNER MTB
- Both use a post mount disc brake
Mechanically compatibleLTWOO
Brake Caliper (BR-M00B-160F)
- Both use a post mount disc brake
Mechanically compatibleLTWOO
Brake Caliper (BR-M00B-160R)
- Both use a post mount disc brake
Mechanically compatibleLTWOO
Brake Caliper (BR-M01B-160F)
- Both use a post mount disc brake
Mechanically compatibleLTWOO
Brake Caliper (BR-M01B-160R)
- Both use a post mount disc brake
Mechanically compatibleShimano
DEORE 2-PISTON BRAKE CALIPER (BR-MT410)
- Both use a post mount disc brake
Mechanically compatibleHope
EVO GR4
- Both use a post mount disc brake
Mechanically compatibleHope
EVO TR4
- Both use a post mount disc brake
Mechanically compatibleHope
Evo X2
- Both use a post mount disc brake
Mechanically compatibleWheelTop
MA3000 Hydraulic Brake Caliper Set (MTB)
- Both use a post mount disc brake
Mechanically compatibleHope
RX4+SL PM
- Both use a post mount disc brake
Mechanically compatibleHope
Tech 3 Duo
- Both use a post mount disc brake
Mechanically compatibleHope
Tech 4 V4
- Both use a post mount disc brake
Mechanically compatibleHope
XCR Pro E4
- Both use a post mount disc brake
Mechanically compatibleHope
XCR Pro X2
- Both use a post mount disc brake
Headsets for this head tube20
Mechanically compatibleHope
Tapered Headset
- The upper cup is a ZS44 fit
- The lower cup is a ZS56 fit
Mechanically compatibleWolf Tooth
1 Degree GeoShift Performance Angle Headset - ZS44/28.6 / ZS56/40
- The upper cup is a ZS44 fit
- The lower cup is a ZS56 fit
Mechanically compatibleCane Creek
110 Ceramic ZS44/28.6 / ZS56/40
- The upper cup is a ZS44 fit
- The lower cup is a ZS56 fit
Mechanically compatibleCane Creek
110 ZS44/28.6 / ZS56/40
- The upper cup is a ZS44 fit
- The lower cup is a ZS56 fit
Mechanically compatibleCane Creek
Fifty ZS44/28.6 / ZS56/30
- The upper cup is a ZS44 fit
- The lower cup is a ZS56 fit
Mechanically compatibleCane Creek
Fifty ZS44/28.6 / ZS56/40
- The upper cup is a ZS44 fit
- The lower cup is a ZS56 fit
Mechanically compatibleCane Creek
Forty ZS44/28.6 / ZS56/30
- The upper cup is a ZS44 fit
- The lower cup is a ZS56 fit
Mechanically compatibleCane Creek
Forty ZS44/28.6 / ZS56/40
- The upper cup is a ZS44 fit
- The lower cup is a ZS56 fit
Mechanically compatibleCane Creek
Hellbender 70 Lite ZS44/28.6 / ZS56/40
- The upper cup is a ZS44 fit
- The lower cup is a ZS56 fit
Mechanically compatibleCane Creek
Hellbender 70 Slam ZS44/28.6 / ZS56/40
- The upper cup is a ZS44 fit
- The lower cup is a ZS56 fit
Mechanically compatibleCane Creek
Hellbender 70 Visco ZS44/28.6 / ZS56/40
- The upper cup is a ZS44 fit
- The lower cup is a ZS56 fit
Mechanically compatibleCane Creek
Hellbender 70 ZS44/28.6 / ZS56/40
- The upper cup is a ZS44 fit
- The lower cup is a ZS56 fit
Mechanically compatibleChris King
InSet 2
- The upper cup is a ZS44 fit
- The lower cup is a ZS56 fit
Mechanically compatibleIndustry Nine
iRiX ZS44/ZS56
- The upper cup is a ZS44 fit
- The lower cup is a ZS56 fit
Mechanically compatibleWolf Tooth
Performance ZS Headset - Zero Stack - ZS44/28.6 / ZS56/40
- The upper cup is a ZS44 fit
- The lower cup is a ZS56 fit
Mechanically compatibleWolf Tooth
Premium ZS Headset - Zero Stack - ZS44/28.6 / ZS56/40
- The upper cup is a ZS44 fit
- The lower cup is a ZS56 fit
Shares a standardAcros
ZS44/28.6 Upper Cup
- The upper cup is a ZS44 fit
Shares a standardAcros
ZS56/30 Lower Cup
- The lower cup is a ZS56 fit
Shares a standardAcros
ZS56/39.8 Lower Cup
- The lower cup is a ZS56 fit
Shares a standardRitchey
Classic Semi Integrated ZS Upper Headset
- The upper cup is a ZS44 fit
Seatposts for this seat tube20
Mechanically compatibleBrand-X
Ascend Dropper Seatpost
- Both are 30.9mm
Mechanically compatibleBrand-X
Ascend XL Dropper Seatpost
- Both are 30.9mm
Mechanically compatiblePNW Components
Cascade Dropper Post
- Both are 30.9mm
Mechanically compatiblePNW Components
Coast Suspension Dropper Post
- Both are 30.9mm
Mechanically compatibleBikeYoke
Divine 2.0
- Both are 30.9mm
Mechanically compatibleBikeYoke
Divine SL
- Both are 30.9mm
Mechanically compatibleBikeYoke
Divine SL Rascal
- Both are 30.9mm
Mechanically compatibleEaston
EA50 Seatpost
- Both are 30.9mm
Mechanically compatibleEaston
EA70 Seatpost (Zero Setback)
- Both are 30.9mm
Mechanically compatibleThomson
Elite Seatpost 30.8mm x 367mm
- Both are 30.8mm
Mechanically compatibleThomson
Elite Seatpost 30.8mm x 410mm
- Both are 30.8mm
Mechanically compatibleThomson
Elite Seatpost 30.9mm x 287mm
- Both are 30.9mm
Mechanically compatibleThomson
Elite Seatpost 30.9mm x 367mm
- Both are 30.9mm
Mechanically compatibleThomson
Elite Seatpost 30.9mm x 410mm
- Both are 30.9mm
Mechanically compatibleThomson
Elite Setback Seatpost 30.9mm x 287mm
- Both are 30.9mm
Mechanically compatibleThomson
Elite Setback Seatpost 30.9mm x 367mm
- Both are 30.9mm
Mechanically compatibleThomson
Elite Setback Seatpost 30.9mm x 410mm
- Both are 30.9mm
Mechanically compatibleKS
eTEN
- Both are 30.9mm
Mechanically compatibleCrankbrothers
Highline 11 Dropper Post
- Both are 30.9mm
Mechanically compatibleCrankbrothers
Highline 3 Dropper Post
- Both are 30.9mm
Forks with a matching steerer and wheel size20
Mechanically compatibleLightCarbon
29er Full Carbon Rigid Mtb Plus Fork
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 700c wheels
Mechanically compatibleLightCarbon
700C Disc Brake CX Fork Gravel Carbon Fork
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 700c/650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleLightCarbon
700C Disc Brake Gravel Carbon Fork Aero Gravel Bike Fork
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 700c/650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleLightCarbon
700C Disc Brake Gravel Carbon Fork Racing Gravel Fork
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 700c/650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleDeda Elementi
Allroad Fork
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 700c wheels
Mechanically compatibleMarzocchi
Bomber Z2 E-Optimized
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 700c wheels
Mechanically compatibleSalsa
Cutthroat Carbon Fork
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 700c wheels
Mechanically compatibleSalsa
Firestarter Carbon Fork
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 700c/650b wheels
Lauf
Grit
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 700c/650b wheels
Lauf
Grit SL
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 700c/650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleColumbus
Pista Leggera
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 700c wheels
Mechanically compatibleX-Fusion
RC32
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleX-Fusion
RC32 29
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 700c wheels
Mechanically compatibleX-Fusion
RC32 Boost
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 650b wheels
Mechanically compatibleENVE
Road In-Route Fork 43mm
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 700c wheels
Mechanically compatibleENVE
Road In-Route Fork 50mm
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 700c wheels
Mechanically compatibleX-Fusion
SLIDE Boost HLR
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 700c wheels
Mechanically compatibleX-Fusion
SLIDE Boost RC
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 700c wheels
Mechanically compatibleX-Fusion
SLIDE Boost RCP
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 700c wheels
Lauf
TR Boost 29
- Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
- Both are built for 700c/650b wheels
Frequently Asked Questions
What fits Whyte Syphon?
On this page we list bottom brackets for this frame shell, brake calipers this frame mounts, headsets for this head tube, seatposts for this seat tube, forks with a matching steerer and wheel size. Each listing was matched on a specification we hold for both parts; anything we could not verify is omitted rather than assumed to fit.
Can I mix Whyte Syphon with road components?
Whyte Syphon is recorded as a mtb component. Some standards do carry across (cassette spacing at a given speed count, for instance), but cable pull ratio and chainline frequently differ between mtb and road groups, so check the specific pairing rather than assuming it carries over.