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2026 Whyte

Karve RS

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro e-bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

£5,650($7,578)
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 160mm front
ForkRockShox Lyrik Select
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe Select
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetEagle 90 Transmission, Eagle 70 Transmission
Motorhub-drive
BrakesSRAM Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Karve RS
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

31 mph

Karve RS

26 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Uni-directional carbon mainframe, ZS56 top and bottom head tube, internal cable routing, 6061 Alloy swing arm, Shape.it Link V2 and 12mm x 148mm Boost dropouts

Fork

RockShox Lyrik Select, 160mm travel, 44mm offset, Linear XL, Delta RC damper, Fast Black coating, tapered steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, Maxle stealth

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe Select, DebonAir, Fast Black coating, adjustable rebound, 230 x 57.5mm, custom tuned for Whyte

Bottom Bracket

N/A

Headset

FSA custom headset, ZS56 upper / lower headset cups for 1 1/18in upper and 1.5in lower with sealed bearings

Stem

Whyte, 35mm extension, 35mm bar bore

Handlebar

Whyte Custom 7050 alloy, 40mm rise, 35mm bar bore, 800mm wide

Saddle

Whyte Custom

Seatpost

TranzX +RAD adjustable dropper post, 34.9mm, frame size specific drop (size S 150mm drop; size M 170mm drop; sizes L-XL 200mm drop)

TypeDropper

Pedals

Fibre reinforced composite platform

Grips

Whyte Enduro lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type mechanical, 12 speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Whyte 155mm long ISIS crank arms, SRAM direct mount 36T chainring, T-Type

Shifters

SRAM Eagle 70, 12 speed

Cassette

SRAM XS 1270, T-Type, 10-52T, 12 speed

Chain

SRAM Eagle 70, 12 speed

Brakes

SRAM Maven Base hydraulic disc brake, four piston, sintered metal pads, 220mm six bolt Centreline rotor

TypeSRAM Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Maven Base

Wheels
Rims

Whyte eMTB sleeved rims, 30mm internal width, tubeless ready, 29" front and rear

Spokes

14g stainless black, brass nipples

Front Hub

Alloy, double sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm x 100mm thru axle, 32 hole

Rear Hub

Alloy, e-bike specific, double sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm x 148mm Boost spacing, nine degree micro engagement four pawl, 32 hole, HG freehub

Tires

Maxxis Assegai WT, TR, 29 x 2.5in 120TPI, EXO+ Sidewall Protection, 3C MaxxGrip, Dual Compound, folding bead (front); Maxxis Minion DHR 2 WT, TR, 29 x 2.5in 120TPI, Double Down casing, 3C MaxxTerra, Dual Compound (rear)

Electric Components
Motor

Alloy, e-bike specific, double sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm x 148mm Boost spacing, nine degree micro engagement four pawl, 32 hole, HG freehub

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Last updated June 4