Whyte E-180: suspension setup & specs
The Whyte E-180 is an e-enduro bike with 180 mm of fork travel and 170 mm at the rear. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX. This page lists the 3 current builds with fork, shock and shock size and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.
Calculate the setup for your Whyte E-180 →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSX | FOX Float 38 (180 mm) | FOX Float X2 | – | 170 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX 750 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
| S | RockShox ZEB (180 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe Select R | – | 170 mm | – | – | – | Setup → |
| Works | RockShox ZEB Ultimate (180 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT | – | 170 mm | – | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
With 180 mm at the fork, the Whyte E-180 sits above average: across the 56 bikes in the “e-enduro bike” category in our database, the median is 170 mm. The rear offers 170 mm, 10 mm less than the front. Among Whyte’s e-mountain bikes, the Whyte E-180 is the model with the most fork travel. Whyte builds the frame from aluminium.
Depending on the build, fork and shock come from FOX and RockShox. In total, 3 different forks are used, from the FOX Float 38 to the RockShox ZEB Ultimate. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX with a 750 Wh battery.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (FOX Float 38): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- 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 X2): 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: because of the extra weight, start with slightly more tyre pressure – the surcharge is already built into the table below.
Target SAG for the Whyte E-180
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Whyte specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
180 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 31 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 36 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 40 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 36 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.60″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough.
| 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 guide value for air pressure on the fork sticker (or on the shock) or in the suspension makers’ charts. Our calculator also takes riding style and rebound into account. In the end, measured SAG is what counts.