The brand claims that the changes improve the way the bike rides, making it feel closer to an unassisted bike, while also facilitating the removal and installation of the battery. The 150 mm rear travel emtb range now includes a full 29-inch bike and a special headrest, where the front is 29 inches and the rear 27.5 inches, both available in medium to extremely large sizes. The ultra-small and compact sizes have 27.5-inch front and rear hoops, making them more suitable for smaller riders. Could the E-160 RSX soon become the winning ebike? Alex Evans / Our Media Switching from the Bosch Performance Line CX engine with the Purion base display to the Smart System and the redesigned bottom tube increases the battery capacity, with space for up to 750 Wh, plus increased smartphone connectivity. Prices start at 3 6,399 for the E-160 S 29er and MX, reaching 6 7,699 for the E-160 RS for mullet only and exceed 99 7,999 for the E-160 RSX, which only sells with 29-inch wheels .
Frame and suspension 2022 Whyte E-160
The bottom tube does not have a large notch for the battery. This, Whyte argues, improves rigidity. Alex Evans / Our Media
Whyte’s focus on reducing the EG 160 COG is based on the belief that this will “improve dramatically”[e] driving performance while minimizing the. negative effects of poor weight distribution in three key areas… step, rolling and deflection. ” To explore the importance of lowering the bike’s center of gravity in order to improve its ride, Whyte used computer modeling software to cut the bike into portions, giving each section its own COG. The average center of gravity of each section is then calculated to produce the center of the whole bicycle (numerical average position of all points). The goal was to do this as low as possible. The Bosch engine has been rotated (clockwise in this image) so that the battery can fit under it, reducing the center of gravity of the bike. Alex Evans / Our Media Along with the left-hand rotation of the motor (when viewed from the side of the disc) – used on all current Whyte electric suspension bikes so that the battery can be placed under the motor – the brand has managed to further lower the battery for the latest E-160 by moving the plug from the bottom of the battery to the top. This, Whyte argues, results in a ride “much more like an ‘acoustic’ motorcycle”, with a planted feeling while retaining the ability to change direction quickly. Right-tight, left-loose. Alex Evans / Our Media Whyte is also keen to highlight the design of its bottom tube that remains intact, without the cut used in designs of many other brands for battery installation or removal. The “incompatible” lower tube means that it maintains its torsional rigidity and its structural significance. For the 2022 bike, the lower tube has been repositioned and hydroformed to fit snugly around the Bosch 750 Wh battery, which slides into the lower tube using the Bosch slide-in-rail system. The new E-160 uses the standard 1.5-inch and 1.8-inch headset. Alex Evans / Our Media Because the system is modular, owners can exchange 750Wh, 625Wh and 500Wh Power Tube battery sizes without having to buy a brand new bike. The brand has moved to the standard 1.5-inch headphone jack and 1.8-inch mug bottom, while making changes to the internal cable and routing of electrical cables. The E-160 now also uses SRAM UDH.
Suspension
The design of the four-bar Horst-link suspension is about 25 percent complete. Alex Evans / Our Media
Although the new E-160 still uses Whyte’s four-bar Horst-link suspension – called the brand’s Quad-Link 4 Suspension – found on other full-suspension bikes, it has worked hard to adjust the sounds of the shock absorbers. of the motorcycle. Whyte said enduro runner and engineer Sam Shucksmith helped develop the tune and the Fox and RockShox shock absorbers mounted on the bike went through many repetitions to find the perfect performer. The E-160 has a travel of 150 millimeters on the rear wheels and, like its stalls with full suspension, the overall progress of its travel is about 25 percent.
Engine and battery Whyte E-160 2022
The charging port is located above the engine. Alex Evans / Our Media
The Bosch Smart System Performance Line CX engine and the 750 Wh battery are fitted to the 2022 E-160, although, as mentioned, the chassis is also compatible with the smaller 625 Wh and 500 Wh batteries. The engine has 85 Nm of torque and 250 W of assistance and through Bluetooth connectivity, thanks to the Smart System, the engine functions can be adjusted in the Flow smartphone application of Bosch. This latest generation also has a Tour + feature. This works similarly to the eMTB mode, where increased rider inputs make the engine provide more assistance. The SRAM Code RSC brakes ensure that the E-160 decelerates. Alex Evans / Our Media However, none of the E-160 bikes have a Bosch display. Instead, an LED controller – with battery and power indicator – is mounted on the left side of the steering wheel. However, a Bosch Smart System display can be added as an upgrade after purchase.
2022 Whyte E-160 geometry
The E-160 is ready for enduro racing. Alex Evans / Our Media
The geometry of bicycles among manufacturers seems to converge on what is becoming a globally accepted sweet spot, where bikes with these perfect figures tend to ride well. The E-160 of 2022 does not undo the trend, its figures look distinct for a path / ebike ebike. Heading numbers include a 64.2-degree head tube angle (low setting), a 75.3-degree actual seat tube angle, 446 mm chains, and a 483 mm range figure for large size.
Whyte E-160 29in wheel geometry
Whyte E-160 MX / Head Wheel Geometry
Whyte E-160 27.5 inch wheel geometry
The range has a wide range of sizes, from very small to extremely large. The XS and S have 27.5-inch front and rear wheels, while the medium to very large bikes can be mounted either with 29-inch front and rear wheels, or with a head or MX configuration. The Shape.it Link has high and low positions. This adjusts the geometry and can be used so that the rider can alternate 29-inch and 27.5-inch rear wheels. Alex Evans / Our Media Like its other full-suspension bikes, it features Shape.it Link – a small folding chip on the shock absorber that alternates between high and low positions. Whyte says the link loosens the bike by 0.6 degrees and lowers the lower bracket by 8 millimeters. The secondary function of the link is to allow the chassis to accommodate a 27.5-inch rear wheel, turning it into a head bike. All E-160s, whether sold as a head bike or a 29-inch bike, can be changed to the other wheel configuration without additional purchases.
Whyte E-160 2022 models, specifications and prices
The Fox 38 Performance Elite Fork has an external compression and high and low speed return adjustment.
Alex Evans / Our Media The new EXO + Assegai case is ahead. Alex Evans / Our Media A Maxxis Minion DHR II returns with a DoubleDown case. It’s great to see brands choose decent tires instead of chasing lower weight. Alex Evans / Our Media Fizik Terra Aidon saddle is special for ebike. Alex Evans / Our Media Features Crankbrothers Highline 3 dropper. Alex Evans / Our Media Code RSC brakes use a 200 mm rotor at the rear. Alex Evans / Our Media DT-specific ebike HX 1700 hard wheels are fitted to the E-160 RSX. Alex Evans / Our Media This model is equipped with SRAM GX Eagle AXS transmission. Alex Evans / Our Media There are three models in the 2022 E-160 range, with the base E-160 S costing 3 6,399 in 29-inch and MX wheel configurations, along with a full 27.5-inch bicycle for smaller sizes. It is equipped with a RockShox ZEB fork and Super Deluxe Select R rear shock absorber. The braking is provided by the TRP Trail Evo, while the Shimano XT M8130 Linkglide transmission system, especially for ebike, is available. The finish kit of the motorcycle – which includes dropper, saddle, rod, stem and handles – is branded Whyte. In the middle of the range is the E-160 RS, available with a red mullet wheel adjustment or full 27.5 inches for extremely small and compact sizes. This model sells for 6 7,699 and is equipped with a Fox 38 Performance fork and Float Performance DPS rear shock absorber. The SRAM GX Eagle AXS (like the RSX model) is powered by a transmission system and is equipped with WTB HRZ i30 rims tied to non-branded hubs. Elsewhere, there is a Crankbrothers Highline 3 dropper and a combination of Whyte and branded kit. SRAM Code R brakes provide immobilizing power. The protagonist of the series is the E-160 RSX, with a cost of 7,999., But only available with 29-inch wheels. Available in orange or black, where the colors of the logos and the main frame are subverted. Alex Evans / Our Media Comes with Fox Float 38 Performance Elite forks with 160 mm travel and Float X Performance Elite rear shock absorber. In addition, it has an SRAM GX Eagle AXS transmission and a Crankbrothers Highline 3 dropper. In the UK market, it is equipped with Hope Fortus 30 wheels, while other areas have DT Swiss HX 1700s. The wheels are wrapped in Maxxis rubber, with Assegai 3C MaxxGrip EXO + front tire and …
