ELyte 150 RSX
trail/enduro electric mountain bike
"A playful, agile and responsive machine that balances the best of both the analogue and pedal-assisted worlds."
Fast, light and powerful
The ELyte 150 RSX delivers the very best lightweight, natural mountain bike handling and ride feel together with the capability of full-fat electric mountain bikes (eMTBs). At just 18.9kg (size M) with 55Nm of torque, 600W of peak power, and 400Wh of battery, it packs the power to do it all: the climb, the singletrack, the all-day epic, the home trail hot laps, the drop-ins, the descents, the tech and the climbs back out.
Highlights
– 150mm front + 142mm rear of custom-tuned suspension travel.
– Uni-directional carbon fibre frame is light and reassuringly strong.
– Bosch Performance Line SX mid-torque (55Nm), full power (600W) motor.
– 400Wh internal battery.
– 29er wheels front and rear for balanced handling.
Pitch perfect parts
The ELyte 150 RSX is dressed in a curated parts list of trail-proven, real-world kit that will serve you brilliantly both now and for the long haul: SRAM GX T-Type AXS 1x12 wireless electronic gearing, Maxxis tyres, feedback-rich SRAM Code Bronze four-piston brakes, and more. Our own custom-tuned suspension from RockShox has also been meticulously tuned to deliver you outstanding, ground-hugging grip with the support you need to right from your first pedal stroke.
ELyte 150 RSX: fast, light and powerful.
Beautifully light, reassuringly strong
The beating heart of the ELyte 150 RSX is an all-new, lightweight yet strong carbon fibre chassis that carefully packages Bosch's light and powerful Performance Line SX mid-torque (55Nm), full power (600W) motor – and the 400Wh internal battery – seamlessly so you can fly under the radar as stealthily as you'll fly down the trails. We've also carefully positioned the lower 750ml water bottle mount – which also mounts the aftermarket Bosch PowerMore range extender (sold separately) – as low in the frame as possible to optimise the bike's centre of gravity and deliver an exceptional handling bike.
Your bike, your way
We’ve engineered the ELyte 150 RSX to give you the option to set it up and ride it as you want. Want to run a bottle, or even two? The frame has two bottle positions: a lower for a full 750ml bottle (using the included bottle cage adaptor), and a higher Fidlock position for a smaller 450ml bottle (on sizes M-XL). Or you can use the Fidlock mounts for tool or tube mounting (all sizes). Want to slacken the geometry out? The ‘Shape.it Link V2’ geometry adjustment lets you change between the stock high to its low setting for a lower, slacker geometry for more downhill grins. Want to pedal further? Keep it in its higher, more all-day ride-friendly position. Want more battery? The ELyte 150 RSX is compatible with Bosch’s 250Wh PowerMore range extender (sold separately) – that mounts in the lower bottle boss position – to give you a total battery capacity of 650Wh for bigger days on the hills.
Engineered for the best – and worst – conditions
We’ve designed, tested and proven every ELyte in our native UK, riding all year round through the best and the worst weathers, and have added a whole host of touches that will keep you riding sweeter and for longer. Things such as: a fully weather-sealed seat-clamp gaiter, and sealed cable and hose ports to keep the water out; positioning the charge port at the base and to the front of the seat tube out of the firing line of the rear wheel spray; clearance for up to 2.5in tyres between the seat and chainstays to prevent mud and gunk slowing you down; Phosphate-coated and marine grease packed pivot bearings to maximise pivot bearing service life; as well as frame protection on the lower downtube and chainstay to keep the frame in great shape, and much more.
"A truly stellar mid-power, SL eBike offering."
Specifications
| COLOUR | Gloss silver with matt uni-directional (UD) carbon | CASSETTE | SRAM XS 1275, T-Type, 10-52T, 12 speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRAME | Uni-directional carbon mainframe and seatstays, tapered head tube, ISCG 2 guide mounts, internal cable routing, Shape.it Link V2 and 12mm x 148mm Boost dropouts | CHAIN | SRAM GX T-Type, 12 speed |
| FORK | RockShox Lyrik Select+ 29in, 150mm travel, 44mm offset, DebonAir+, Charger 3 RC2 damper, Fast Black coating, tapered steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost | CRANKSET | Whyte 155mm ISIS arms, GX Gen4 direct mount 36T chainring, T-Type |
| REAR SHOCK | RockShox Deluxe Select + RT, DebonAir, Fast Black coating, adjustable rebound and two position compression adjustment | BOTTOM BRACKET | N/A |
| HEADSET | FSA No. 69/56/SRS, 1-1/8in upper and 1.5in lower with sealed angular contact bearing (ACB) catridge bearings, with side entry internal routing | SEATPOST | Whyte drop.it II Adjust, 30.9mm (sizes S/M 140-170mm travel; sizes L/XL 170-200mm travel), MMX Paddle remote lever |
| REAR HUB | Alloy, light assist e-bike specific, double sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm x 148mm Boost tspacing, 32 hole | SADDLE | Fizik Terra Aidon, 145mm wide, Wingflex, S-Alloy Mobius rail |
| FRONT HUB | Alloy, double sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm x 110mm Boost spacing, 28 hole | HANDLEBAR | Whyte Custom 6061 alloy, 20mm rise, 35mm bar bore, 800mm wide |
| SPOKES | DT Swiss New Champion 2.0mm, black stainless, brass nipples | STEM | Whyte Trail full CNC, 32mm extension, 35mm bar bore |
| RIMS | Whyte TeXtreme Innegra infused, carbon Trail rims, 28 hole front, 32 hole rear (CushCore Trail rim protection fitted to rear wheel) | GRIPS | Whyte Enduro lock-on |
| TYRE | Maxxis Minion DHF, EXO TR MaxxGripp 29in x 2.5in front; Maxxis Dissector, EXO+ TR MaxxTerra 29in x 2.4in, rear | BRAKES FRONT | SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, four piston hydraulic, 200mm diameter disc rotor |
| SHIFT LEVERS | SRAM AXS Pod, right, MMX, 12 speed | BRAKES REAR | SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, four piston hydraulic, 200mm diameter disc rotor |
| FRONT MECH | N/A | BRAKE LEVERS | SRAM Code Bronze Stealth |
| REAR MECH | SRAM GX T-Type AXS, 12 speed | PEDALS | Fibre reinforced composite platform |
| WEIGHT | 18.9kg (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 | Small | Medium | Large | Extra Large |
| A - REACH (mm) | 431 | 456 | 481 | 506 |
| B - STACK (mm) | 628.7 | 640.5 | 652.3 | 663.2 |
| C - HEAD ANGLE (° degrees) | 64.6 (64) | 64.6 (64) | 64.6 (64) | 64.6 (64) |
| D - SEAT ANGLE (° degrees) | 77.5 | 77.3 | 77.1 | 76.9 |
| E - BB HEIGHT (mm) | 341.9 (333.9) | 341.9 (333.9) | 341.9 (333.9) | 341.9 (333.9) |
| F - WHEELBASE (mm) | 1211.6 | 1242.1 | 1272.6 | 1302.7 |
| G - REAR CENTRE (mm) | 450.4 | 450.4 | 450.4 | 450.4 |
| H - STANDOVER HEIGHT (mm) | 741 | 741 | 741 | 741 |
| I - SEAT TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 395 | 420 | 445 | 470 |
| J - HEAD TUBE LENGTH (mm) | 114 | 127 | 140 | 152 |
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