Whyte E-150 RS YOUTH v1 2020
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 27.5"
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Travel Front 150mm
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Fork RockShox Lyrik Select
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Groupset X01 Eagle, EX1
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Suspension Full
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Motor Bosch 250W 75Nm mid-drive
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Battery Bosch 625 Wh internal PowerTube, Reaches full charge in 8.8 hours with supplied 2A Compact Charger, (or only 3.7 hours with optional aftermarket Fast Charger)
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Drivetrain 1 × 12
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061 Alloy, Hydro Formed T6 Aluminium, Multi Butted, Custom Drawn, Tapered Headtube, Internal BBX Cable Routing for Dropper Post and 12mm X 148mm Boost Dropouts
Suspension Fork
RockShox Lyrik Select + RC 27.5", 150mm Travel, 42mm Offset, DebonAir, Charger 2 RC Damper, Fast Black Coating, Tapered Steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, Maxle Ultimate
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe Select + RT, DebonAir, Fast Black Coating, Adjustable Rebound, 2 position compression adjustment
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12 Speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM X01-E Eagle, Single Click, MMX, 12 Speed
Cassette
SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50, 12 Speed
Crank
SRAM EX1, 165mm, ISIS with X-SYNC 2, Direct Mount 34T for Bosch Gen 4, Black
Bottom Bracket
N/A
Chain
SRAM Eagle, 12 Speed
Pedals
None
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy, Double Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 15mm x 110mm Boost Through Axle, 31mm Torque Caps, 32 Hole
Rear Hub
Alloy, E-bike specific, Double Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 12mm x 148mm Boost Through Axle, 32 Hole
Rims
WTB KOM Trail i30 TCS 2.0 System, Sleeved Joint, Super Tough Construction, Tubeless Ready, 32 Hole
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion 2.0mm, Black Stainless, Brass Nipples
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF WT, TR, 27.5" x 2.5" 120TPI, EXO + Sidewall Protection, 3C Maxx Terra, Dual Compound, Folding Bead, Front, Maxxis High Roller II WT, TR, 27.5" x 2.5" 120TPI, Double Down casing, 3C Maxx Terra, Dual Compound, Rear
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Code R, 4 Pot with Sintered Metal Pads, 200mm Rotor
Brake Levers
SRAM Guide GE, MMX
Cockpit
Stem
Whyte Enduro Stem, 35mm Bar Bore, 35mm Extension
Handlebar
Whyte Custom 6061 Alloy, 30mm Rise, 35mm Bar Bore, 780mm Wide
Grips
Whyte Lock-on V Grip
Headset
FSA No. 57E Orbit ZS, 1 1/2" Lower and 1 1/8" Upper Sealed Cartridge Bearings
Seat
Saddle
Whyte Custom, Triple Panel Design
Seatpost
Crank Bro High-Line 3, 30.9mm, XS/S 125mm Travel, M/L 150mm XL 170mm Travel, High-Line Ball Socket Remote Lever
Motor & Battery
Motor
Bosch Performance Line CX 2020 (Gen 4), 75 Nm max Torque, 250 W nominal power, 2.79 kg 4 Power settings including progressive eMTB mode which automatically adjusts the support
Battery
Bosch 625 Wh internal PowerTube, Reaches full charge in 8.8 hours with supplied 2A Compact Charger, (or only 3.7 hours with optional aftermarket Fast Charger)
Remote
Bosch Purion
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
E-150 RS YOUTH v1 is a Whyte E E 150 model. 10 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2020 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Whyte E-150 S YOUTH v1 2020 is the cheapest e-bike model and costs 5778$. Whyte E-150 RS v1 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 6386$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Youth e-bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Youth e-bike is 1895$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Youth e-bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 6386$. If we compare this with the average Youth e-bike cost we notice that the price is 236.99% more expensive.
Average weight for Youth e-bikes
Youth e-bikes have an average weight of 17.49 kg (38.56 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Weighing 24.2 kg (53.35 lbs), the E-150 RS YOUTH v1 model is much heavier than average. In short, the average Youth e-bike weight is 38.36% lower than this one.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Lyrik Select model. The travel on this model is 150mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the E-150 RS YOUTH v1 e-bike is equipped with the 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This e-bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Dropper post
Whyte E-150 RS YOUTH v1 includes 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.
