Whyte Karve EVO: suspension setup & specs
The Whyte Karve EVO is an e-enduro bike with 180 mm of fork travel. It is powered by Avinox M2S. Below you will find all 2 current builds with fork, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your Whyte Karve EVO →
All builds
Fork, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: MX.
| Build | Fork | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karve Evo RS | RockShox ZEB Select (180 mm) | Avinox M2S 800 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
| Karve Evo RSX | RockShox ZEB Ultimate (180 mm) | Avinox M2S 800 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
Up front the Whyte Karve EVO runs 180 mm – 10 mm more than the 170 mm median we calculated from 56 bikes in the “e-enduro bike” category. No other Whyte model among its e-mountain bikes has more travel up front. Whyte builds the frame from carbon.
Every build uses a RockShox fork. The fork line-up ranges from the RockShox ZEB Select to the RockShox ZEB Ultimate. It is powered by Avinox M2S with a 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 RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- e-MTB: because of the extra weight, start with slightly more tyre pressure – the surcharge is already built into the table below.
- Hardtail: without rear suspension, rear tyre pressure largely decides comfort and traction – it is worth testing in 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) steps.
Target SAG for the Whyte Karve 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 adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Whyte take 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
For 2.50″ wide tyres, tubeless with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. With an inner tube about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi) more, with an insert about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less. 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,.
| 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
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion 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.