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Whippet
With clearance for XC tires, Whippet 2.0 is a streamlined, race-ready gravel machine.
$2,800
Secure your spot in the queue for $1,000.
Update
As of December 12, 2025, I'm currently taking orders with a May/June delivery.
The Whippet is a hit. I'm doing my best to make them as fast as I can.
Happy holidays!
“... every ride on the Whippet in this terrain [loose and rocky] ended in multiple PRs. ... The tire clearance, modern geometry, light weight, and classy build kit put the Whippet in a class all its own.”
What's included
- Whippet 2.0 frame
- Carbon fork painted to match
- Wolf Tooth seat collar
- Wolf Tooth headset
- Wolf Tooth rear axle
- Wolf Tooth derailleur hanger
Frame options
Whippet 2.0 can be configured for cable-actuated or wireless drivetrains:
1. Sleek
The rear brake runs internally through the down tube and externally under the chainstay. There are no unnecessary housing guides on the down tube and driveside chainstay.
2. Simple
Bolt-on housing guides run along the down tube and both chainstays to securely fasten your brake and derailleur lines.
Kit builder
Select component bundles to estimate your build cost.
Cockpit details
| Parts | Ritchey Comp | Ritchey WCS | Lightweight blend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handlebar | Ritchey Comp Butano | Ritchey WCS Butano | Enve SES AR |
| Handlebar tape | MSW anti-slip gel | MSW anti-slip gel | MSW anti-slip gel |
| Stem | Ritchey Comp 4-axis | Ritchey WCS Toyon | Fairwheel ultralight |
| Seatpost | Ritchey Comp 2-bolt | Ritchey WCS 1-bolt | Ritchey Superlogic Flexlogic 1-bolt |
Drivetrain details
| Parts | Shimano GRX mechanical | Sram Rival/GX wireless | Sram Force/X0 wireless |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano GRX 820 | Sram Rival AXS | Sram Force AXS |
| Cranks | Shimano GRX 820 | Sram Rival Wide | Sram Force Wide |
| Chain | Shimano XT 12s | Sram Rival Flattop 12s | Sram Force Flattop 12s |
| Cassette | Shimano XT 10-51t | Sram GX T-type 10-52t | Sram X0 T-type 10-52t |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano GRX 820 long cage | Sram GX T-type | Sram X0 T-type |
| Rotors | Shimano CL800 | Sram Centerline X | Sram Centerline X |
Pricing and parts subject to change. Saddle and pedals not included but can be added. Substitutions available.
Standout features
Mountain bike tire clearance
The Whippet can clear a 57mm (2.25") tire for excellent bump absorption, traction, and speed. Or run skinnier 45mm tires for mud clearance or lots of paved riding.
UDH dropouts
The dropouts are CNC-machined by Paragon Machine Works in California. They are compatible with all of the latest wireless and mechanical drivetrains. The flat mount brake bosses are integrated with the dropout for perfect brake and rotor alignment.
Reynolds tubing
Whippet 2.0 front triangles feature a mix of Reynolds 853 and 631 tubes for maximum strength and durability.
Paint upgrade
Ollie at Dark Matter Finishing will be painting frames and forks a beautiful metallic ruby red. Ollie also paints on the baby blue Manzanita graphics. He then follows up with a durable clear coat for that showroom finish.
The best gravel fork
The Seido MGV fork is unique in the market, featuring generous 29x2.25" tire clearance, brake mounting for 160 or 180 mm rotors, and all the bikepacking mounts you need.
Performance geometry
Designed around a longer reach and paired with a short 50–90 mm stem, the geometry creates a longer wheelbase for stability at speed and more confidence on steep or rough descents. As frame sizes increase, the chainstays scale proportionally to maintain balanced weight distribution between the wheels, improving climbing traction and handling consistency across all sizes.
Geometry
| Dimensions | M2 | M3 | M4 | M5 | M6 | M7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg height | 5'4" | 5'6" | 5'8" | 5'10" | 6'0" | 6'2" |
| Avg saddle height | 675 | 700 | 725 | 750 | 775 | 800 |
| Reach | 364 | 376 | 388 | 400 | 412 | 424 |
| Stack | 540 | 553 | 572 | 593 | 612 | 631 |
| Eff TT length | 514 | 535 | 552 | 570 | 587 | 605 |
| HT angle | 69.0 | 70.0 | 70.0 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 70.5 |
| HT length | 110 | 120 | 120 | 140 | 160 | 180 |
| ST angle1 | 74.5 | 74.0 | 74.0 | 74.0 | 74.0 | 74.0 |
| ST length2 | 425 | 450 | 495 | 520 | 545 | 570 |
| CS length | 425 | 425 | 430 | 430 | 435 | 435 |
| BB drop | 62 | 62 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| BB height3 | 285 | 285 | 285 | 285 | 285 | 285 |
| Fork length | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 |
| Fork offset | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Wheel size | 650b | 650b | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
| Wheelbase | 1025 | 1032 | 1045 | 1060 | 1084 | 1102 |
| Trail3,4 | 71 | 66 | 72 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Standover3 | 737 | 757 | 790 | 812 | 833 | 855 |
1 Effective angle at average saddle height
2 Center to top
3 Measured with 55mm (2.2") tire
4 Mechanical trail
Frame specs
- Max tire width
- 2.25" (57 mm)
- Front hub
- 12x100 mm
- Rear hub
- 12x142 mm
- Derailleur hanger
- UDH / Sram Transmission
- Chainline
- 47–49 mm
- Min crank Q-factor
- 150 mm
- Max chainring
- 46t
- Brake type
- Flat mount
- Max front rotor
- 180 mm
- Max rear rotor
- 160 mm
- Seat post
- 27.2 mm
- Seat post clamp
- 29.8–30.0 mm
- Bottom bracket
- 68 mm BSA
- Avg. weight size M5
- 1950 g
Raw materials
- Headtube
- Paragon Machine Works CNC-machined tapered EC34/EC44
- Toptube
- Reynolds 631 25.4 8/5/8 for size M2, Reynolds 631 28.6 8/5/8 for sizes M3-M6, Reynolds 853 31.8 8/5/8 for size M7
- Downtube
- Reynolds 631 31.8 8/5/8 for sizes M2-M3, Reynolds 853 34.9 8/5/8 for sizes M4-M5, Reynolds 853 34.9 1/8/5/8 for sizes M6-M7
- Seattube
- Reynolds 631 29.8/28.6 1.2/6/9
- BB shell
- Paragon Machine Works 68 mm threaded BSA
- Chainstays
- 4130 19x0.9 straight gauge custom bent in house
- Seatstays
- 4130 12.7x0.9 straight gauge custom bent in house
- Chainstay yoke
- Custom 3d-printed heat-treated stainless steel
- Dropouts
- Paragon Machine Works CNC-machined UDH/flat mount
Whippet results
Elliot
7th
2025 Stetina's Paydirt - Men pro
2nd
2025 Ruby Roubaix - Men pro
9th
2025 Grinduro - Men 31-40
Miguel
10th
2025 Lost and Found - Men 31-40
Ward
1st
2025 Fondo Leavenworth - Men 60+
Common questions answered
Can I get the frame and fork custom painted?
Yes you can. Contact me for pricing and turnaround time.
Can I run a front derailleur?
No, the bent seat tube skews the angle of the front derailleur. The Whippet design prioritizes tire clearance and off-road capability.
Can I run 650b wheels?
The two smallest frame sizes are designed for 650b wheels. All other sizes are designed for 700c wheels. Using 650b wheels on sizes M4 and up will put the pedals too low for safe ground clearance.
What's the narrowest tire I can run?
The minimum recommended tire width is 45 mm.
What's the max weight I can carry on the fork?
The Seido MGV fork is designed for a max system weight of 140 kg (308 lbs). You can carry 20 kg (44 lbs) on a lowrider rack. You can carry 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) per bottle cage eyelet.
How many headset spacers can I use?
Seido limits the total headset spacer stack under the stem to 19mm.
Additionally, Seido requires that you leave 5mm of steerer tube above the stem. Your Whippet will come with Seido's installation instructions. Please refer to those when cutting your steerer tube.
Can I run a suspension fork on this frame?
Most gravel suspension forks with 30mm-40mm of travel will work. The taller fork length will slacken the seattube and headtube angles a bit, but not enough to dramatically change how the bike handles.
Can you make me a steel fork instead?
The Whippet is designed specifically for the Seido MGV carbon fork with its tapered steerer. I think a large headtube and a skinny fork clash. But I'm happy to make you a bike similar to the Whippet with a skinny headtube and a matching steel fork. See the custom option.
Why name the bike the Whippet?
Whippets are one of the fastest dog breeds. They're slim and sleek and bred for absolute speed. My whippet Beasley is also a total character. The bike name is in honor of my best furry friend.
What is the return policy?
All frames are made to order, one-at-a-time in my workshop. Frame set and complete bike orders are final. I do not offer refunds or returns.
What is the warranty?
I use only the best tubing and raw materials for making your frame, and I stand by my work. If you are the original owner, Manzanita Cycles offers a lifetime warranty on all Manzanita-made products that fail due to a materials or manufacturing defect.
If you crash, abuse, modify, or damage your Manzanita product, or if you install parts incorrectly, use incompatible parts, or fail to do proper maintenance on your bike, then it will no longer be covered by the warranty. Any paint and graphics are also not covered.
If you have a problem with a component not made by Manzanita Cycles, it's best to contact the component manufacturer for support. However, if you're having trouble getting traction, let me know and I'll try to help out.
Is shipping included in the price?
I typically use UPS to ship your bike with insurance to cover its replacement in case of theft or damage. Shipping to a US destination starts at $75 for a frameset. Complete bikes will be more.
I'm also happy to ship to international destinations. But please note that shipping fees, import fees, and import taxes can get very expensive.
You can also pick up the bike from Manzanita Cycles World Headquarters if you live near Reno.
