ELyte EVO RS
Trail/enduro electric mountain bike
"Superb handling in a lightweight, no compromise package"
Get more from every ride
Our full-power (600W), full-torque (85Nm) – all the time – ELyte EVO RS will help you make the most of your precious time, every ride: go farther, faster; enjoy more fun trails; hone your skills; explore further, and grow in confidence. With a full carbon frame, our lowest centre of gravity ever on a 29er eMTB for the finest, most capable handling, and the latest Bosch CX motor, ELyte EVO RS will inspire you with the very best mountain bike ride feel with full-power capability. All so you can get more out of every ride.
Highlights
– 150mm front + 142mm rear of custom-tuned suspension travel.
– Uni-directional carbon fibre frame is light and reassuringly strong.
– Bosch's new Performance Line CX lightweight, full-torque (85Nm), full-power (600W) motor.
– 650Wh of combined battery (400Wh internal + 250Wh PowerMore range extender) so you can ride further.
– 29er wheels front and rear for balanced handling.
– 505.07mm complete bike centre of gravity for the best handling possible.
Components that perform ride after ride
The ELyte EVO RS is dressed in a curated parts list of trail-proven, real-world kit that performs out of the box and as well as for the long haul: RockShox Lyrik Select+ fork and Deluxe Select+ rear shock deliver exceptional rough terrain control; SRAM 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.
Charge time: 50% in 1.5hrs from empty, and to 100% in 3.5hrs.
ELyte EVO RS: full-torque, full-power – all the time.
A lightweight, low mass chassis
The beating heart of the ELyte EVO RS is a lightweight yet strong carbon fibre chassis that carefully packages Bosch's powerful Performance Line CX full-torque (85Nm), full power (600W) motor – and the 400Wh internal battery – seamlessly together with the 250Wh PowerMore range extender. All to achieve the lowest centre of possible of any 29er eMTB we’ve ever made (505.07mm off the ground) and deliver you the finest handling and most confidence-inspiring ride in every situation – whether you’re running the PowerMore or not.
Refined Bosch performance and reliability
Bosch’s all-new Performance Line CX full-torque (85Nm), full-power (600W) motor is quieter, lighter, and even more refined than ever before. Delivering up to 340% support – that’s 3.4x you – even at low cadences, it offers the best balance of power, control and range to help get the most from your riding. Add in Bosch’s market-leading reliability, a global network of service centres, and the companion eBike Flow app which lets you get even more from your riding, and you’re all set to ride like a Bosch.
Have your bike, your way
Want more or less battery? It comes with Bosch’s 250Wh PowerMore range extender – that mounts in the lower bottle boss position – so you can choose to run just the 400Wh internal battery for 'power-hour' rides, or a with the PowerMore and take on longer rides with a combined 650Wh of battery capacity . 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 400ml bottle (on sizes M-XL) – even with the PowerMore in place. Want to slacken the geometry out? The ‘Shape.it Link’ geometry adjustment lets you change between the stock high to its low setting for a lower, slacker geometry for more downhill grins.
"One of the best handling eMTBs I've ridden"
Specifications
| COLOUR | Gloss deep purple with black | CASSETTE | SRAM XS 1270, T-Type, 10-52T, 12 speed |
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| 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+, 150mm travel, DebonAir+, Charger 3.1 Damper, Fast Black coating, tapered steerer, 110 x 15mm Boost | CRANKSET | Whyte 155mm ISIS arms, SRAM Direct Mount 36T chainring, T-Type |
| REAR SHOCK | RockShox Deluxe Select + RT, DebonAir, Fast Black coating, adjustable rebound and two position compression adjustment, custom tuned for Whyte | BOTTOM BRACKET | N/A |
| HEADSET | FSA No. 69/56/SRS, 1-1/8in upper and 1.5in lower with sealed angular contact bearing (ACB) cartridge bearings, with side entry internal routing | SEATPOST | TranzX +RAD 30.9mm, Adjustable, 125 drop (S), 150 drop (M), 170mm drop (L), 200mm drop (XL) |
| REAR HUB | Alloy, light assist e-bike specific, double sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm x 148mm Boost spacing, 32 hole | SADDLE | Whyte custom |
| FRONT HUB | Alloy, double sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm x 110mm Boost spacing, 28 hole | HANDLEBAR | Whyte Custom 6061 alloy, 30mm rise, 35mm bar bore, 800mm wide |
| SPOKES | DT Swiss Elemental | STEM | Whyte Trail full CNC, 32mm extension, 35mm bar bore |
| RIMS | WTB ST Tough, 30mm internal width | GRIPS | Whyte Enduro lock-on |
| TYRE | Maxxis Minion DHF, EXO TR MaxxGrip 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 S1000 T-Type AXS, 12 speed | PEDALS | Fibre reinforced composite platform |
| WEIGHT | 20.9kg (size M, with innertubes + without pedals or PowerMore) |
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.
eBike Specifications
| DRIVE UNIT | Bosch Performance Line CX (Smart System) motor with 85Nm of maximum torque, 600W of peak power and 250W of nominal power. Features four power mode settings, including Tour+ and the automatic eMTB mode. |
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| BATTERY | Bosch Compact PowerTube 400Wh, integrated within the downtube as the lowest point for stability and control. |
| RANGE EXTENDER | Bosch PowerMore 250Wh (included). |
| DISPLAY | Bosch System controller mounted in the top tube, paired with discrete bar-mounted Mini Remote. Also connects to the Bosch eBike Flow smartphone app to give you even more insight and control at your fingertips. |
| CHARGER | 4A Compact Charger (230V). Charges to 50% in 1.5hrs, and to 100% in 3.5hrs. |
Please note: our custom motor covers are not currently compatible with the aftermarket Bosch eBike Alarm and Connect module to add bike tracking and alarm functionality to your Smart System bike
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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