Whyte E-Lyte 150 RSX 2024
2024 E-bike
Estimate price |
10,705$
Weight | 18.9 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 150mm -
Fork RockShox Lyrik Select+
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Groupset GX Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS -
Suspension Full -
Motor mid-drive -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 Electronic -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
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
Suspension Fork
RockShox Lyrik Select+ 29in, 150mm travel, 44mm offset, DebonAir+, Charger 3 RC2 damper, Fast Black coating, tapered steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe Select + RT, DebonAir, Fast Black coating, adjustable rebound and two position compression adjustment
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX T-Type AXS, 12 speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM AXS Pod, right, MMX, 12 speed
Cassette
SRAM XS 1275, T-Type, 10-52T, 12 speed
Crank
Whyte 155mm ISIS arms, GX Gen4 direct mount 36T chainring, T-Type
Bottom Bracket
N/A
Chain
SRAM GX T-Type, 12 speed
Pedals
Fibre reinforced composite platform
Wheels
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 tspacing, 32 hole
Rims
Whyte TeXtreme Innegra infused, carbon Trail rims, 28 hole front, 32 hole rear
Spokes
DT Swiss New Champion 2.0mm, black stainless, brass nipples
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF, EXO TR MaxxGripp 29in x 2.5in front; Maxxis Dissector, EXO+ TR MaxxTerra 29in x 2.4in, rear
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, four piston hydraulic, 200mm diameter disc rotor
Brake Levers
SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
Cockpit
Stem
Whyte Trail full CNC, 32mm extension, 35mm bar bore
Handlebar
Whyte Custom 6061 alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm bar bore, 800mm wide
Grips
Whyte Enduro lock-on
Headset
FSA No. 69/56/SRS, 1-1/8in upper and 1.5in lower with sealed angular contact bearing (ACB) catridge bearings, with side entry internal routing
Seat
Saddle
Fizik Terra Aidon, 145mm wide, Wingflex, S-Alloy Mobius rail
Seatpost
Whyte drop.it II Adjust, 30.9mm (sizes S/M 140-170mm travel; sizes L/XL 170-200mm travel), MMX Paddle remote lever
Motor & Battery
Motor
Alloy, light assist e-bike specific, double sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm x 148mm Boost tspacing, 32 hole
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.459 mm | 1.405 mm | 1.356 mm | 1.311 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 341.9 mm | 341.9 mm | 341.9 mm | 341.9 mm |
| Front Center | 763 mm | 794 mm | 824 mm | 854 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 129 mm | 129 mm | 129 mm | 129 mm |
| Stack | 628.7 mm | 640.5 mm | 652.3 mm | 663.2 mm |
| Reach | 431 mm | 456 mm | 481 mm | 506 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.5 ° | 77.3 ° | 77.1 ° | 76.9 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 395 mm | 420 mm | 445 mm | 470 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.6 ° | 64.6 ° | 64.6 ° | 64.6 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 114 mm | 127 mm | 140 mm | 152 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1211 mm | 1242 mm | 1272 mm | 1302 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 33 mm | 33 mm | 33 mm | 33 mm |
| Standover Height | 741 mm | 741 mm | 741 mm | 741 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
Model Overview
E-Lyte 150 RSX completes the Whyte E E Lyte model. 3 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Whyte E E Lyte e-bikes models from 2024, here.
Model range prices
Whyte E-Lyte 150 RSX 2024 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 9742$. Whyte E-Lyte 140 Works XC 2024 on the other hand costs 13395$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Enduro e-bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Enduro e-bike is 4785$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Enduro e-bike. In conclusion, always check e-bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 9742$. If we compare this with the average Enduro e-bike cost we notice that the price is 103.59% higher.
Average weight for Enduro e-bikes
Enduro e-bikes have an average weight of 23.42 kg (51.63 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Whyte E-Lyte 150 RSX it’s weighing 18.9 kg (41.67 lbs). At this weight, is much lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 23.92% lighter than the average weight of Enduro e-bikes.
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
The E-Lyte 150 RSX comes factory-installed with the RockShox Lyrik Select+ fork. This has a travel range of 150mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Whyte E-Lyte 150 RSX 2024, has a 29″ carbon model. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This e-bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Whyte E-Lyte 150 RSX e-bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.
Dropper post
Whyte E-Lyte 150 RSX comes with a dropper post. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.