Whyte E-160: suspension setup & specs
The Whyte E-160 is an e-enduro bike with 160 mm of fork travel and 155 mm at the rear. Here you will find all 3 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
Calculate the setup for your Whyte E-160 →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS | FOX Float 38 Performance (160 mm) | FOX Float Performance DPS | – | 155 mm | – | – | – | Setup → |
| RSX | FOX Float 38 Performance Elite (160 mm) | FOX Float X Performance Elite DPS | – | 155 mm | – | – | – | Setup → |
| S | RockShox ZEB (160 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select R | – | 155 mm | – | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
At 160 mm, fork travel is 10 mm shorter than the median of the “e-enduro bike” category (170 mm, 56 bikes). The fork has 5 mm more travel than the rear end with 155 mm – a common layout that takes load off the front on steep terrain. On travel, it slots in between the Whyte E-Lyte EVO and the Whyte E-180 in the Whyte range. The frame is made of aluminium.
Depending on the build, fork and shock come from FOX and RockShox. The fork line-up ranges from the FOX Float 38 Performance to the RockShox ZEB.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (FOX Float 38 Performance): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
- Rebound: on FOX and RockShox suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Shock (FOX Float Performance DPS): get on the bike in your normal riding position, step off carefully and read the O-ring. Always cycle the shock a few times after pumping.
- e-MTB: the extra weight mainly affects tyre pressure, which is why the table below already includes a surcharge. SAG is measured just as on a bike without a motor.
Target SAG for the Whyte E-160
Instead of percentages, this table gives SAG directly in millimetres, measurable with the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Change the pressure step by step until you reach the value; if Whyte gives its own target SAG, use that.
160 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 27 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 32 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 35 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 32 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
The values apply to 2.60″ wide tubeless tyres with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. With an inner tube add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi), with an insert take off about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi).
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.40 bar (20 psi) | 1.60 bar (23 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.52 bar (22 psi) | 1.72 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.64 bar (24 psi) | 1.84 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.76 bar (26 psi) | 1.96 bar (28 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.88 bar (27 psi) | 2.08 bar (30 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.00 bar (29 psi) | 2.20 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.12 bar (31 psi) | 2.32 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion (or on the shock) or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.