Whyte E-Lyte EVO: suspension setup & specs
The Whyte E-Lyte EVO is an e-enduro bike with 150 mm of fork travel and 142 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-Lyte EVO →
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 / MX.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELyte EVO RS | RockShox Lyrik Select+ (150 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select + RT | 210x50 | 142 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX 400 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
| ELyte EVO Stag Works | FOX Float 36 Factory (150 mm) | FOX Float X Factory Series | – | 142 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX 400 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
| ELyte EVO Stag Works (FOX Float) | FOX Float 36 Factory (150 mm) | FOX Float X Factory Series | – | 142 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX 400 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
At 150 mm, fork travel is 20 mm shorter than the median of the “e-enduro bike” category (170 mm, 56 bikes). The fork has 8 mm more travel than the rear end with 142 mm – a common layout that takes load off the front on steep terrain. Within Whyte’s e-mountain bikes, it sits between the Whyte E-Lyte 140 and the Whyte E-160 on travel. The frame is made of carbon.
Depending on the build, fork and shock come from FOX and RockShox. In total, 2 different forks are used, from the RockShox Lyrik Select+ to the FOX Float 36 Factory. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX with a 400 Wh battery. Depending on build or size, the wheels are 29 / MX.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox Lyrik Select+): 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 (RockShox Deluxe Select + RT): 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-Lyte EVO
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Whyte take priority.
150 mm fork, 50.0 mm shock stroke (ELyte EVO RS)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 26 mm | 24 % = 12.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 30 mm | 28 % = 14.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 33 mm | 30 % = 15.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 30 mm | 27 % = 13.5 mm on the shock shaft |
150 mm fork (ELyte EVO Stag Works, ELyte EVO Stag Works (FOX Float))
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 26 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 30 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 33 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 30 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
The values apply to 2.50″ 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). Stock tyres: Maxxis Assegai WT, TR, 29 x 2.5in 120TPI, EXO+ Sidewall Protection, 3C MaxxGrip, Dual Compound, folding bead (front); Maxxis Minion DHR 2 WT, TR, 27.5 x 2.5in 120TPI, Double Down Casing, 3C MaxxTerra,; Maxxis Minion DHF, EXO TR MaxxGrip 29 x 2.5in (front); Maxxis Minion DHR II, EXO+ TR MaxxTerra 27.5 x 2.5in (rear).
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.48 bar (21 psi) | 1.68 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.60 bar (23 psi) | 1.80 bar (26 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.72 bar (25 psi) | 1.92 bar (28 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.84 bar (27 psi) | 2.04 bar (30 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.96 bar (28 psi) | 2.16 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.08 bar (30 psi) | 2.28 bar (33 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.20 bar (32 psi) | 2.40 bar (35 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.