Whyte E-505 Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike 2022
2022 E-bike
Estimate price |
4,741$
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Fork RockShox 35 Silver
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Groupset GX -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor 85Nm mid-drive -
Battery 500Wh -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
MD
165cm - 177cm
LG
175cm - 188cm
XL
185cm - 198cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061 Alloy, Hydro Formed T6 Aluminium, Multi Butted, Custom Drawn, Tapered Headtube, Internal Cable Routing for Dropper Post and 12mm X 148mm Boost Dropouts
Suspension Fork
RockShox 35 Silver TK 29", 120mm Travel, 44mm Offset, DebonAir, Fast Black Coating, Adjustable Compression and Rebound, Tapered Steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, Maxle Lite
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX, 11 Speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM GX, 11 Speed
Cassette
SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, 11 Speed
Crank
Whyte, Steel narrow/wide, 165mm, Direct Mount 36T for Bosch Performance Line CX, Black
Bottom Bracket
N/A
Chain
KMC NPBK Sport, 11 Speed
Pedals
None
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy, Double Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 15mm x 110mm Boost Thru Axle, 31mm Torque Caps, 32 Hole
Rear Hub
Alloy, e-bike specific, Double Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 12mm x 148mm Boost Thru Axle, 32 Hole
Rims
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 System, Pinned Joint, Tubeless Ready, 32 Hole
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion 2.0mm, Black Stainless, Brass Nipples
Tires
Maxxis Forekaster TR 29" x 2.6" 60TPI, EXO Sidewall Protection
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Orion, 4-Piston with Sintered Metal Pads, 200mm Disc, Post Mount
Brake Levers
Tektro Orion
Cockpit
Stem
Whyte Alloy 6061, 35mm Extension
Handlebar
Whyte 6061 Alloy, 30mm Rise, 31.8mm, 780mm Wide
Grips
Whyte Lock-on V Grip
Headset
FSA No. 57B Orbit ZS, 1 1/2" Lower and 1 1/8" Upper Caged Bearings
Seat
Saddle
Whyte Custom, Triple Panel Design
Seatpost
Whyte drop.it, 30.9, 150mm Travel, Paddle Remote Lever
Motor & Battery
Motor
Performance CX 85Nm
Battery
500Wh
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.45 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.39 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm |
| Stack | 638.5 mm | 648.5 mm | 657.5 mm |
| Reach | 440.5 mm | 456.5 mm | 472.5 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 619.5 mm | 638.5 mm | 656.5 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 444.5 mm | 495.7 mm | 533.4 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 125 mm | 135 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1191 mm | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 69 mm | 69 mm | 69 mm |
| Standover Height | 818 mm | 837 mm | 844 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 165 cm | 175 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 177 cm | 188 cm | 198 cm |
About this model
E-505 Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike is a Whyte E E 505 model. Whyte released 2 e-bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2022, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Whyte E-505 Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike 2022 has a starting price of 4256$. Whyte E-505 2022 on the other hand is the most expensive at 4378$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Trail e-bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail e-bike that is reliable is 3365$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail e-bike. To sum up, when you purchase your e-bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
At the moment of the release date, Whyte E-505 Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike price was 4256$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that E-505 Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike price is 26.48% more expensive than the average cost of a Trail e-bike.
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 E-505 Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike comes factory-installed with the RockShox 35 Silver fork. This has a travel range of 120mm. 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
The wheels on E-505 Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike are the 29″ aluminum type. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, 29″ wheels will make your e-bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Whyte E-505 Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
E-505 Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike comes in 3 sizes, that range from 165 cm – 198 cm (5.41 ft – 6.5 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.
Dropper post
Every bike should have a dropper post, and this one does. If used correctly, a dropper post gives you more faith, maneuverability, and greater control over your bike.