2023 Whyte

E-180 RSX MX Super

Whyte’s new long-travel E-180 moves to a mixed-wheel setup

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The new range-topping Whyte E-180 Worx MX Super Enduro electric mountain bike is one of the first bikes to incorporate the new strictly limited Bosch CX Race motor. Designed for eMTB racing and enduro, it’s aiming to be one of the best electric mountain bikes out there, used by the very best riders and racers. Need to know: Flagship bike in the E-180 range get the new Bosch CX Race motor Suspension travel is 180mm front, 170mm rear, with RockShox Ultimate components Mixed wheel sizes combine a 29in front wheel with a 27.5in rear Battery capacity is 750Wh, and now easily removable Limited to three frame sizes, M, L and XL There’s nothing quite like the heat of competition to focus the mind. And it’s the ability to focus intensely on a single task that enables racers to deliver outstanding performances in extreme circumstances. Having such a narrow focus also helps push product development. The new Bosch Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition Motor So it’s with racing in mind that Bosch has delivered the new Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition motor, the grey magnesium casing shedding the best part 250g over the standard version. And because the production process to make it lighter is more complex, Bosch will only produce a limited edition run. One of the first bikes available with the new Bosch Performance CX Race motor is the Whyte E-180 Works. It’s the top end bike in the E-180 range, and because the Race motor is the same size and shares the same mounts as the standard version, it slots straight into any bike that currently runs a Bosch motor. Now, if you’ve just had a lightbulb moment, I hate to break it to you, but the CX Race motor is currently not available as a standalone item. And the new CX Race motor isn’t just about saving weight, it also gets a dedicated Race mode. To accommodate the extra mode within the current Smart System, Bosch has dropped the Eco setting. So the four power modes on the CX Race version of the E-180 are Tour+, eMTB, Turbo and Race. So what’s the difference between Turbo and Race? One of the most noticeable features of Race mode is that it gives you a pumped up version of Extended Boost. In simple terms Race mode delivers a slightly longer overrun period, roughly equivalent to one full revolution of the pedals. And it gives it to you at a higher power output. So when you stop pedalling the motor keeps pushing you forward for longer and in some cases the bike actually accelerates. This is a little unnerving at first, and it’s why it is always a good idea to cover your brakes when riding in Race mode. The benefits are equally apparent though. The extra surge of power is there to get you up and over bigger trail obstacles, where you don’t have the necessary ground clearance to keep the cranks spinning. It makes getting the …Continue reading »

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Whyte Bikes e-180 Works MX With CX Race Whyte is pleased to introduce its latest gravity race eMTB: the all-new e-180 Works MX. Built around the first ever competition focused eMTB engine, the brand-new Bosch Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition motor, the e-180

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