{"id":56838,"date":"2023-11-16T11:00:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T10:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=754190"},"modified":"2023-11-16T11:47:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T10:47:43","slug":"4-highlights-from-whytes-2024-range-new-electric-mountain-and-hybrid-bikes-unveiled","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/4-highlights-from-whytes-2024-range-new-electric-mountain-and-hybrid-bikes-unveiled\/","title":{"rendered":"4 highlights from Whyte\u2019s 2024 range | New electric mountain and hybrid bikes unveiled"},"content":{"rendered":"

British brand announces new ebikes, upgrades and colourways <\/p>

By Nick Clark\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 16 November 2023 at 10:00 AM<\/p>

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The highlight of Whyte\u2019s 2024 range is undoubtedly the E-Lyte lightweight electric mountain bike, which features Bosch\u2019s Performance Line SX motor.<\/p>\n

In keeping with market trends, Whyte has also released a new line of hybrid bikes<\/a> called the RHeO series, with the majority of models being electric bikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Whyte has also launched new branding, which features a modern design language.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere in the 2024 range, there are updates and spec changes to existing model lines such as the T-140 S and T-160 RS, as well as the E-160 series of full-powered electric mountain bikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Whyte\u2019s trail hardtails have also been updated, with the 529 and 629 both featuring a refresh that gives them new trendier two-tone colourways.<\/p>\n

2024 Whyte E-Lyte 140 and E-Lyte 150<\/h2>\n
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The E-Lyte 140 Works is the lightest of the E-Lyte bunch.<\/span><\/figcaption> Nick Clark \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

We were first introduced to the E-Lyte platform earlier this year at Eurobike<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It is Whyte\u2019s first carbon fibre electric bike frame, using a Bosch Performance Line SX electric bike motor<\/a> with 600W of peak power and 55Nm of torque taking energy from a Compact PowerTube 400Wh battery.<\/p>\n

The frame also includes geometry in the shock extender that can slacken the head angle by 0.6 degrees and lower the bottom bracket height by 8mm.<\/p>\n

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The bike rolls on 29in DT Swiss XRC 1501 wheels covered in Goodyear Escape tanwall tyres.<\/span><\/figcaption> Nick Clark \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Available in two travel options, the E-Lyte 150 features a 150mm fork with 142mm of rear-suspension travel<\/a>, while the E-Lyte 140 has a 140mm fork with 135mm at the rear.<\/p>\n

The bikes are finished in a two-tone colourway that combines high-gloss paint with matt-lacquered carbon.<\/p>\n

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SRAM\u2019s XX T-Type mounts directly to the bike with no hanger required.<\/span><\/figcaption> Nick Clark \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Only the range-topping E-Lyte 140 Works, priced at \u00a310,999, is available at launch with a Fox Factory 34 fork<\/a>, Fox Float Factory rear shock and SRAM\u2019s XX T-Type Transmission<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Whyte claims this build tips the scales at 16.4kg for a size M.<\/p>\n

The bike comes with a Bosch PowerMore 250Wh range extender for those looking to take in more trail time.<\/p>\n

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The frame has room for a range extender, as well as a water bottle.<\/span><\/figcaption> Nick Clark \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

There will be two E-Lyte 150 models available, with the E-Lyte 150 RSX priced at \u00a37,999 and the E-Lyte 150 Works at \u00a39,999.<\/p>\n

The RSX model features RockShox suspension<\/a> in the form of a Lyrik Select+ fork and a Deluxe Select+ rear shock. It uses SRAM\u2019s GX T-Type Transmission for shifting gears.<\/p>\n

We have delved deeper into the details of the E-Lyte 150 Works<\/a> in our latest Bike of the Week<\/a> article.<\/p>\n