Whyte RHeO 2 ST 2024
2024 E-bike
Estimate price |
2,708$
Weight | 15.5 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset CUES, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
151cm - 164cm
SM
160cm - 172cm
MD
166cm - 179cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061 alloy, hydroformed T6 aluminium, multi-butted, tapered head tube, internal cable routing and custom Whyte dropouts, chain stay kick stand mount
Suspension Fork
Whyte straight bladed 6061 alloy, alloy tapered steerer, internal cable routing, 12mm thru-axle, Post Mount with single eyelets for mudguards
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Cues 9 speed, Shadow Design and direct attachment
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano Cues 9 speed Rapidfire
Cassette
Shimano Cues, 9 speed, 11-46T
Crank
Shimano Cues 9 speed, 170mm, 40T chainring, with chain guard
Bottom Bracket
Kynamic BSA, square taper, 122.5mm, with torque sensor
Chain
Shimano Cues 9 speed
Pedals
Fibre reinforced composite platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy, double sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm x 100mm thru-axle, 32 hole
Rear Hub
Kynamic 250W, 36V, 45Nm 142mm power hub with replaceable freehub, 32 hole
Rims
WTB STp I27 rims, 32 hole
Spokes
2.0mm, PG, black stainless, brass nipples
Tires
Maxxis Reaver Tanwall 700 x 45c, EXO wire bead
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro T3020 hydraulic, 1.8mm thick 180mm diameter disc rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro T3020 Clean Sweep Design, three finger comfort lever
Cockpit
Stem
N/A
Handlebar
Whyte one piece bar and stem: 50mm extension, 720mm width, 20mm rise, seven degree backsweep, four degree upsweep
Grips
Whyte Custom dual density lock-on
Headset
No. 69 SRS, 1-1/8in upper and 1.5in lower with sealed catridge bearings and front entry for cables
Seat
Saddle
Whyte Custom
Seatpost
Whyte 6061 alloy, 27.2mm diameter, two-bolt clamp
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.413 mm | 1.398 mm | 1.377 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 278 mm | 278 mm | 278 mm |
| Stack | 565 mm | 580 mm | 599 mm |
| Reach | 400 mm | 415 mm | 435 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 400 mm | 430 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 125 mm | 145 mm | 165 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 442 mm | 442 mm | 442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1061 mm | 1076 mm | 1103 mm |
| Standover Height | 654 mm | 665 mm | 682 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 151 cm | 160 cm | 166 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 164 cm | 172 cm | 179 cm |
About this model
RHeO 2 ST is part of the Whyte E Rheo model. 4 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2024, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Whyte RHeO 2 ST 2024 is the cheapest e-bike model and costs 2434$. Whyte RHeO 3 2024 is the most expensive one and costs 2800$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for General Urban e-bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy General Urban e-bike is 2098$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a General Urban e-bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Whyte released this model in 2024, its price was 2434$. Comparing the average cost of a General Urban e-bike to this one, you will see that RHeO 2 ST price is 16.02% more expensive.
Average weight for General Urban e-bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a General Urban e-bike, we get 24.08 kg (53.09 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
much lighter than average, RHeO 2 ST has a weight of 15.5 kg (34.17 lbs). In other words, this model is 55.35% lighter than the average General Urban e-bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this e-bike is made out of aluminum, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the RHeO 2 ST model has 700c aluminum wheels. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Whyte RHeO 2 ST is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Whyte RHeO 2 ST e-bike has 3 sizes, in the range of 151 cm – 179 cm (4.95 ft – 5.87 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.