Whyte Kado: suspension setup & specs
The Whyte Kado is an e-MTB for trail and touring with 160–170 mm of fork travel and 150–151 mm at the rear. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX. Below you will find all 6 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your Whyte Kado →
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 | RockShox ZEB Select (160 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select R | 230x57.5 | 150 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX 800 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
| RSX | FOX Float 38 Performance Elite (160 mm) | FOX Float X Performance Elite DPS | 230x57.5 | 150 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX 800 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
| RSX (v2) | FOX Float 38 Performance Elite (160 mm) | FOX Float X Performance Elite DPS | 230x57.5 | 150 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX 800 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
| S (600Wh) | RockShox Psylo Gold (160 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select R | 230x57.5 | 150 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX 600 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
| S (800Wh) | RockShox Psylo Gold (160 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select R | – | 150 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX 800 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
| Works | FOX Podium Factory (170 mm) | FOX Float X2 Factory Series | – | 151 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX 800 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
Up front the Whyte Kado runs 160–170 mm – 10 mm more than the 150 mm median we calculated from 101 bikes in the “e-MTB for trail and touring” category. On travel, it slots in between the Whyte E-Lyte EVO and the Whyte E-180 in the Whyte range. The frame is available in carbon or aluminium.
Depending on the build, fork and shock come from FOX and RockShox. The fork line-up ranges from the RockShox ZEB Select to the FOX Podium Factory. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX with a 600–800 Wh battery.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (RockShox ZEB Select): 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: turn the red FOX and RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Shock (RockShox Deluxe Select R): 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 Kado
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, 57.5 mm shock stroke (RS, RSX, RSX (v2), S (600Wh))
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 27 mm | 24 % = 13.8 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 32 mm | 28 % = 16.1 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 35 mm | 30 % = 17.2 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 32 mm | 27 % = 15.5 mm on the shock shaft |
160 mm fork (S (800Wh))
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 27 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 32 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 35 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 32 mm |
170 mm fork (Works)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 29 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 34 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 37 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 34 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, 29 x 2.4in 120TPI, Double Down Casing, 3C MaxxTerra, D; Maxxis Assigai WT, TR, 29 x 2.5in 120TPI, EXO+ Sidewall Protection, 3C MaxxGrip, Dual Compound, folding bead (front); Maxxis Minion DHR 2 WT, TR, 29 x 2.4in 120TPI, Double Down Casing, 3C MaxxTerra, D; Maxxis Assigai WT, TR, 29 x 2.5in 120TPI, EXO+ sidewall protection, 3C MaxxGrip, Dual Compound, folding bead (front); Maxxis Minion DHR 2 WT, TR, 29 x 2.4in 120TPI, Double Down casing, 3C MaxxTerra, d; Maxxis Minion DHF, EXO casing, wire bead 29 x 2.5in (front and 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 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.