Whyte Karve 160: suspension setup & specs
The Whyte Karve 160 is an e-enduro bike with 160 mm of fork travel and 160 mm at the rear. It is powered by Avinox M2S. Below you will find all 2 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your Whyte Karve 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karve RS | RockShox Lyrik Select (160 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe Select | 230x57.5 | 160 mm | Avinox M2S 800 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
| Karve RSX | FOX Float 36 Factory (160 mm) | FOX Float X Factory DPS | 230x57.5 | 160 mm | Avinox M2S 800 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
With 160 mm of fork travel, the Whyte Karve 160 is on the shorter side; the median of the 56 comparable bikes in the “e-enduro bike” category is 170 mm. Front and rear both work with 160 mm of travel. 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 carbon.
Depending on the build, fork and shock come from FOX and RockShox. The fork line-up ranges from the RockShox Lyrik Select to the FOX Float 36 Factory. It is powered by Avinox M2S with a 800 Wh battery.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (RockShox Lyrik 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 Super Deluxe Select): 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 Karve 160
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.
160 mm fork, 57.5 mm shock stroke (all builds)
| 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 |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.50″ 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. 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 2.5in 120TPI, Double Down casing, 3C MaxxTerra, D.
| 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.