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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
Feb 2024 · Robert Johnston
With great climbing prowess aided by the Bosch SX drive unit and a well-rounded nature on the descents, the Whyte E-Lyte 150 is surprisingly capable.
Feb 2024 · Guy Kesteven
Whyte’s new E–Lyte 140 Works gives outstanding fast and far performance, but can this Bosch SX powered superbike still play the trails or is it too cross country for comfort?
Genuine aggressive XC vibes with blistering speed and seriously impressive range
Lightweight Bosch SX motor has a really natural feel and low noise levels
Excellent precision handling balance
Top spec fast and far components at a comparatively good price
Tough, weatherproof, practically detailed but lightweight carbon frame
Significantly heavier than claimed
PowerMore booster drains in sync with main battery
XC components mean some control compromises
Embedded Bosch display is very simple compared to Specialized
Nov 2023 · Knut Nes
Whyte has finally released the details of the mild and lightweight E-Lyte. This bike was first seen on Eurobike this summer, so we already knew it would be a Bosch powered emtb. Watch my video or keep reading below. Three times E-Lyte Years...
Nov 2023 · Alan Muldoon
Just as you thought the lightweight mid-power e-bike category couldn’t get more complicated, along comes the Bosch Performance Line SX motor boasting 600 watts peak power and 55Nm torque. All of a sudden we now have high-power, mid-torque, lightweight e-bikes. And one of the first bikes in this category is the new Whyte E-Lyte 150 Works. It’s a hardcore 29er trail bike, with a full carbon frame that boasts 142mm rear wheel travel. That’s right, it’s called the 150 because it has a 150mm travel Fox 36 Factory fork and it could be one of the best lightweight e-bikes to date. Hidden inside the sleek carbon frame is a Bosch Compact 400Wh battery and the Works model includes a 250Wh Bosch PowerMore range extender, to bring the total battery capacity up to 650Wh. That puts the range of the E-Lyte well above any full-power e-bike still running a 630Wh battery. Best of all, Whyte has placed the 1.42kg range extender as low as possible in the frame, which improves the weight distribution and ultimately the handling of the bike. The low-profile lock-in mount is cool too, and much more secure than simply using a bottle cage and a rubber band. And it’s not an either or option when it comes to water or range, as you can still run a bottle on the second set of mounts further up the down tube. Need to know: Whyte E-Lyte 150 Works £9,999 Full carbon frame, designed around Bosch Performance Line SX motor Bike weight without range extender is 19.72kg 250Wh range extender and cable weighs an additional 1.47kg Bosch SX motor has 55Nm torque and 600 watts peak power Bosch Compact Power Tube 400Wh internal battery, with 250Wh range extender Fox Float X shock delivers 142mm travel Fox 36 Factory fork has 150mm travel SRAM X0 T-Type AXS drivetrain Hope Tech 4 V4 brakes with 200mm floating rotors Hope Pro 5 hubs and Hope chainset Maxxis EXO/EXO+ casing tyre combo Available in four frame sizes S to XL Two 150 models: Starting with the E-Lyte 150 RSX at £7,999 Geometry and sizing for modern trail riding The geometry and fit of the Whyte E-Lyte are remarkably close to the 170mm travel full-power Nukeproof Megawatt that I tested a couple of months ago. So even though the Whyte has much less travel, it’s clear from the numbers that it has been designed for hard charging on the toughest terrain. The difference here is that the Whyte E-Lyte has a flip chip in the shock eyelet for tweaking the geometry. There’s also an aftermarket Shape.it Link for correcting the geometry for an MX wheel format. Which some riders will definitely want to do, as I’ve had the rear tyre buzz my ass on a couple of occasions. Size-wise, Whyte has nailed it, the large E-Lyte frame sporting a 478mm reach. And that’s measured to the top of the headset cover, not the frame, as that’s as low as you can realistically get the stem. …Continue reading »
• Great handling, combined with stacks of power and battery capacity
• Range extender is in the right place and comes with the bike
• Hope Tech4 V4 brakes and Pro 5 hubs are both first rate
• Not really that light
• Shredders and avid hill climbers will both want a better rear tyre
Jul 2023
Whyte Bikes is about to power up their latest ebike - a light weight, mid torque, full power trail bike with some thoughtful touches.
Q: Which Whyte bikes are most popular?
The most popular Whyte model families are the E-160, 905, and 901.
Q: Does Whyte make eBikes?
Yes, Whyte manufactures both conventional bikes and e-bikes.