Pale Rider
Legendary Member
I bought a Whyte Charing Cross less than 2 years ago and have only used it in good weather on roads yet already have had 3 freewheel cassettes.
my friend has had a Whyte winter road bike for just over a year and his third free wheel failed today and it was only replaced last October and has done very few miles.
Rest of bike OK but would not buy another one due to these failures
A lot of makers skimp on freehubs - which I think is what you mean failed on your bike - because hubs go largely un-noticed by buyers.
The Charing Cross has a 'Whyte' branded freehub which will be rubbish - as you've found.
Replace it with a Shimano one and all will be well.
http://whyte.bike/2012/bike_page.php?ModNo=W-1-037-12