E-160 RSX
trail/enduro electric mountain bike
"The best eMTB with a full power motor."
The ultimate E-160
Powerful, agile and balanced, the E-160 RSX is the ultimate all-rounder – not just a jack of all trades, but a master. Whether you’re thrashing the hills, racing e-enduro between the tapes or having a blast on back-country singletrack, E-160 RSX is engineered to give you the confidence to push the envelope, everywhere.
Highlights
– Optimised low centre of gravity gives you exceptional handling.
– 160mm front + 155mm rear suspension travel is capable for everything.
– Multi-butted 6061 T-6 aluminium hydroformed frame is built to last.
– Bosch Performance CX 85Nm motor (600W peak power) for class-leading performance and reliability.
– 750Wh battery gives you the range to ride further for longer.
– 29er wheels front and rear for balanced handling.
Ready to smash your PB
When you feel good, you ride your best. So for the E-160 RSX we’ve dressed the bike with the finest, trail-proven parts for perfect grip, feedback, and control to help do just that: SRAM GX T-Type AXS 1x12 wireless electronic gearing, DT Swiss wheels, Maxxis tyres, Whyte custom-tuned Fox Performance Elite suspension, SRAM Code RSX brakes, Crankbrothers Highline dropper post, and more – all combined and tuned with the singular focus of inspiring your best, every ride.
Confidence on any terrain
Our Total Geometry approach gives the E-160 RSX a generous reach, reassuring head angle and short offset fork, making it the most confidence-inspiring, nimble e-bike we’ve ever made. We’ve also given the E-160 RSX a rock-bottom centre of gravity by optimising the distribution of the battery and motor mass within the chassis. So you can expect exceptional cornering agility and a planted feel on even the choppiest terrain. You can also adjust the bike's geometry using its Shape.It Link ‘flip-chip’ (switchable from the stock 'High' setting to 'Low' to slacken the bike out by 0.6 degrees and lower the bottom bracket by 8mm) for even more gravity-focused handling.
Engineered for life
We’ve engineered the E-160 RSX not just to perform today but for every day you want to ride it – for years to come. Everything from making the day-to-day tasks simple and easy – like hassle-free battery installation/removal and in-the-bike-charging – to standing behind you for the long haul with the best rider support out there, four-year extended frame warranty and our lifetime warranty on bearings for total peace of mind. Because when a bike is this good you’ll want to ride it as much as possible.
Smartly connected
With the Bosch Smart System – which links up the E-160 RSX’s bar-mounted LED Remote, battery and motor via the companion 'eBike Flow' app – you can have even more information at your fingertips to manage, tailor and personalise your bike just how you want: tune the motor support levels; keep track of your bike’s performance and battery consumption; plan and navigate routes; keep your software up to date. And much, much more.
Specifications
| COLOUR | Gloss orange with matt black | CASSETTE | SRAM XS-1275 Eagle, 10-52T, 12 speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRAME | 6061 alloy, hydroformed T6 aluminium, multi-butted, custom drawn, tapered headtube, internal cable routing, Shape.it Link and 12mm x 148mm Boost dropouts | CHAIN | SRAM GX T-Type Eagle, 12 speed |
| FORK | Fox Float 38 Performance Elite 29in, 160mm travel, 44mm offset with Grip 2 damper, tapered steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, E-thru-axle | CRANKSET | Race Face A-Effect, 165mm, ISIS with X-SYNC 2, Direct Mount 36T chainring for Bosch Performance Line CX, black |
| REAR SHOCK | Fox Float X Performance Elite DPS, EVOL LV, custom tuned for Whyte | BOTTOM BRACKET | N/A |
| HEADSET | FSA No. 55/35 Orbit 1.5 ZS, 1.8in lower and 1 1/8in upper sealed cartridge bearings | SEATPOST | Crank Brothers HighLine 3, 30.9mm (sizes M/L 150mm travel; size XL 170mm travel), Highline ball socket remote lever |
| REAR HUB | DT Swiss 350, 24T hardened steel ratchet, six bolt, 12mm x 148mm Boost spacing | SADDLE | Fizik Terra Aidon, 145mm wide, Wingflex, S-Alloy Mobius rail |
| FRONT HUB | DT Swiss 350, 15mm x 110mm Boost spacing, six bolt | HANDLEBAR | Whyte Custom 6061 alloy, 30mm rise, 35mm bar bore, 800mm wide |
| SPOKES | DT Swiss Hybrid straight pull | STEM | Whyte Enduro, 35mm extension, 35mm bar bore |
| RIMS | DT HX 1700 alloy, hooked 30mm internal width | GRIPS | Whyte Enduro lock-on |
| TYRE | Maxxis Assigai WT, TR, 29in x 2.5in 120TPI, EXO+ casing, 3C Maxx Grip, Dual Compound, front; Maxxis Minion DHR II WT, TR, 29in x 2.4in 120TPI, Double Down, 3C Maxx Terra, Dual Compound, folding bead, rear | BRAKES FRONT | SRAM Code RSC, four piston hydraulic with sintered metal pads, 220mm diameter disc rotor |
| SHIFT LEVERS | SRAM AXS Pod, two button MMX, 12 speed | BRAKES REAR | SRAM Code RSC, four piston hydraulic with sintered metal pads, 200mm diameter disc rotor |
| FRONT MECH | N/A | BRAKE LEVERS | SRAM Code RSC, MMX |
| REAR MECH | SRAM GX T-Type AXS, 12 speed | PEDALS | None |
| WEIGHT | 26.3kg (size M) |
Although we've taken every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information listed here sometimes things change so we reserve the right to change or update bike specifications, features, prices and colours as and when required.
Geometry
| GEOMETRY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| FRAME SIZE | Medium | Large | Extra Large |
| A - REACH (mm) | 455 | 483 | 510 |
| B - STACK (mm) | 631.5 | 645.1 | 658.6 |
| C - HEAD ANGLE (° degrees) | 64.8 (64.2) | 64.8 (64.2) | 64.8 (64.2) |
| D - SEAT ANGLE (° degrees) | 75.5 | 75.3 | 75.1 |
| E - BB HEIGHT (mm) | 340 | 340 | 340 |
| F - WHEELBASE (mm) | 1234.8 | 1269.2 | 1302.7 |
| G - REAR CENTRE (mm) | 446 | 446 | 446 |
| H - STANDOVER HEIGHT (mm) | 771 | 773 | 776 |
| I - SEAT TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 420 | 445 | 470 |
| J - HEAD TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 105 | 120 | 135 |