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ELyte EVO RS
A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro e-bike with high-end components.
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£5,699($7,644)| Weight | 46.1 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 150mm front |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select+ |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Motor | hub-drive |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Whyte elyte is a versatile enduro bike that excels in balanced geometry and suspension performance, making it suitable for both climbing and descending. It features a lightweight design and impressive battery life, though some reviews note limitations in motor performance at low cadences. The bike is praised for its premium components and adjustable geometry, but some cons include less confidence-inspiring tyres in wet conditions and a higher price point.
Balanced geometry both up and downhill
Composed suspension
Lightweight at around 17kg
Excellent battery range
Adjustable geometry
Motor cadence sweet spot
Tyres less confidence-inspiring in wet conditions
Higher price point
Motor bogs down at low cadences
Only four frame sizes
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Nov 2024
Given its overall agility, the reserves and reassuring feeling when pushing the Whyte ELyte EVO Stag Works hard are impressive.
Nov 2024 · Alan Muldoon
Is it groundhog day? It sure feels that way to me. Because exactly one year and three days ago, I was typing up a review on the (then) new Whyte E-Lyte 150 Works. Whyte’s first foray into the weird and wonderful world of SL e-bikes. Now, Whyte is launching the Evo version. To read our news story on the new Whyte ELyte 150 Evo Stag Works click here. – Short of time? Click here to skip to the verdict – So what’s evolved? Well, Whyte has dropped the hyphen and 150 from the name, so the new model is called the ELyte Evo. The important difference though, is that the new Evo version gets the brand new Bosch CX motor with 85Nm torque and zero rattle when coasting, rather than the 55Nm Bosch SX motor on the standard ELyte 150. There are two models in the ELyte Evo range – the flagship Stag Works build that I’m testing here at £9,999, and the ELyte Evo RS for £7,250. And both come with the 250Wh Bosch Powermore range extender included in the price. Frame and Geometry So what else has changed? To be frank, not a lot. Sure, the new Evo rolls on an MX wheel format, rather than being a full 29er, but the carbon frame is identical in every way to the winning Whyte ELyte from our bumper SL E-bike of the Year test. So we already know that the geometry, suspension and handling are all best-in-class. The Evo version just has more low-end grunt and finesse to the power delivery, and you no longer have to spin like a maniac to get that 600 watts peak power. And I’m kinda kicking myself here. Because as a tech geek, I should have seen this coming from a mile away. Whyte’s custom housing that shrouds the Bosch SX motor on the standard ELyte was there to mask the fact that the frame was always designed with this upgrade in mind. So does that mean the standard ELyte is dead? No. Well, not yet anyway, as Whyte plans to run both platforms in tandem. It also means that you could potentially upgrade the existing Whyte ELyte from the SX motor to the CX. Whyte ELyte Evo Stag Works Need to know Two Evo models: Stag Works £9,999, RS £7,250 Same enduro-rated full-carbon ELyte frame Evo version gets new Bosch CX motor with 85Nm torque Peak power is still 600 watts Integrated 400Wh Bosch battery + 250Wh Powermore range extender included Fox Factory suspension on Stag Works Frame travel is 142mm, the fork gets 150mm High/Low geometry flip chip New 2.5in Maxxis Minion DHR II rear tyre Fidlock water bottle compatible (as well as range extender) SRAM X0 AXS T-type transmission Adjustable drop seat post 29er compatible with aftermarket Shape.it Link Weight 22.34kg (49.25lb) Sizes S to XL Motor and battery So with the extra torque, do you get more battery capacity? In short, no. The ELyte Evo gets the exact same …Continue reading »
• Great suspension and handling
• Bosch CX motor is a big step up
• Maxxis Minion DHR II rear tyre
• Hope brakes and hubs are first rate
• Super silent ride
• Solid feel, without being too stiff
• Only 4 frame sizes
• Fox 36 Grip X2 fork is over-damped
• It's the same weight as a full-fat e-bike
Oct 2024
Verdict: An incredible e-bike from Whyte, with careful attention paid to all aspects of design
Lightweight at around 17kg
Bosch Performance Line SX mid-drive motor with 55Nm of torque and 600W peak power
Excellent battery range with combined 650Wh
Adjustable geometry with Whyte’s Shape.it Link V2
Premium components including Fox Factory suspension and SRAM AXS T-Type gearing
Good weatherproofing and thoughtful design details
Fidlock mount for water bottle even on small size
Tyres (Goodyear Escapes) less confidence-inspiring in wet conditions
Higher price point at £10,999
May 2024 · Alex Evans
Whyte’s lightweight ebike tames trails with its incredibly balanced ride
Balanced geometry both up and downhill
Composed suspension
Excellent spec
Relatively light
Good battery life
Adjustable geometry
Motor cadence sweet spot
36t chainring
Weedy stock rear tyre
Mar 2024 · Seb Stott
The Elyte uses Bosch's new SX motor, which has 600 Watts of peak power.
Confident yet agile handling especially on steep and tight descents
Impressive suspension performance
Bosch SX motor gives powerful support and range with the included extender
Fits a water bottle and a range extender
Not the best for steep and technical climbs
Stock cockpit is too low for the XL size
It's ten grand
| Frame | Uni-directional carbon mainframe and seatstays, tapered head tube, ISCG 2 guide mounts, internal cable routing, Shape.it Link V2 and 12mm x 148mm Boost dropouts |
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| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select+, 150mm travel, DebonAir+, Charger 3.1 damper, Fast Black coating, tapered steerer, 110 x 15mm Boost Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select + RT, DebonAir, Fast Black coating, adjustable rebound and two position compression adjustment, 210 x 50mm, custom tuned for Whyte |
| Bottom Bracket | N/A |
| Headset | FSA No. 55R, 1-1/8in upper and 1.5in lower |
| Stem | Whyte Trail, 35mm extension, 35mm bar bore |
| Handlebar | Whyte Custom 6061 alloy, 30mm rise, 35mm bar bore, 800mm wide |
| Saddle | Whyte Custom |
| Seatpost | TranzX +RAD adjustable dropper post, 30.9mm, frame size specific drop (size S 125mm drop; size M 150mm drop; size L 170mm drop; size XL 200mm drop) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Fibre reinforced composite platform |
| Grips | Whyte Enduro lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type mechanical, 12 speed |
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| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Whyte 155mm long ISIS crank arms, SRAM direct mount 36T chainring, T-Type |
| Shifters | SRAM Eagle 90 mechanical, 12 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XS 1270, T-Type, 10-52T, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX T-Type, 12 speed |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8, four piston hydraulic disc brake, 200mm rotor Type: SRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM DB8 |
| Rims | WTB ST Tough 29in (front), HTZ Trail 27.5in (rear), 30mm internal width |
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| Spokes | DT Swiss Elemental |
| Front Hub | Alloy, double sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm x 110mm Boost spacing, 28 hole |
| Rear Hub | Alloy, light assist e-bike specific, double sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm x 148mm Boost spacing, 32 hole |
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF, EXO TR MaxxGrip 29 x 2.5in (front); Maxxis Minion DHR II, EXO+ TR MaxxTerra 27.5 x 2.5in (rear) |
| Motor | Alloy, light assist e-bike specific, double sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm x 148mm Boost spacing, 32 hole |
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First added August 16
Last updated June 4