E-180 2024
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Hydroformed 6061 alloy enduro eMTB with Bosch Performance CX Race 85Nm and MX wheels; 26.1kg
The Whyte E-180 2024 is the British brand's race-bred aluminium enduro flagship: 180 mm of fork travel paired with 170 mm of rear, the Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 4 motor at 85 Nm of torque, and a removable 750 Wh PowerTube battery. At a claimed 26.0 kg with a 63.2 degree head angle (genuinely slack) and 444 mm chainstays, the E-180 sits firmly in the aggressive long-travel category. At £6,399 base price with SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type wireless, this is one of the better-specced full-power enduros on sale at the price point. Forum data is mixed on the previous-generation E-180 platform — buyers should understand both the strengths and the known concerns.
Drive system and range. The Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 4 delivers 85 Nm of torque (the gold-authoritative figure for this generation). The 750 Wh PowerTube battery is removable, smaller than the 800 Wh on some rivals but generous compared to 600 Wh competitors. Real-world range on the Bosch CX with 750 Wh typically delivers 1,400–1,800 m of climbing per charge depending on assistance and rider weight.
Geometry and handling. A 63.2 degree head angle is one of the slackest in this database — genuinely modern enduro/light-DH territory. Reach progresses well: 455 mm (M), 483 mm (L), 510 mm (XL). The 444 mm chainstay is held constant across sizes and is short for a 170 mm rear-travel platform — prioritising agility and rear-end manoeuvrability over outright stability. Wheelbase grows 1,256 mm to 1,325 mm. Three sizes (M, L, XL) is the main fit caveat — riders below roughly 5'7" will find no S option. The geometry profile is unambiguously aggressive: this is a bike for serious enduro and bike-park use, not a calm trail bike.
Build and value. Four trims share the alloy chassis. The £5,499 RSX is the entry. The £6,399 base trim at 26.0 kg is excellent value: RockShox ZEB Ultimate fork (180 mm, Charger 2.1 RC2 damper, DebonAir+ spring), RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT shock (custom-tuned for Whyte), SRAM Code RSC 4-piston brakes and SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type wireless. The £6,399 S trim at 26.1 kg drops to ZEB (non-Ultimate) and SRAM GX AXS at the same price. The £9,799 Works MX top trim is the halo carbon-and-mullet build. The £6,399 base with XX AXS at this price is genuinely class-leading on drivetrain spec.
Community-verified strengths. The slack 63.2 degree head angle and aggressive geometry are well-suited to demanding UK enduro terrain. @Peter1979 has had a Whyte E-180S since 2021 and "really enjoyed it" with the bike handling "great and a beast for riding South Wales trails." Whyte's UK dealer network and aftercare reputation are strong.
Caveats and known gripes. Component-level issues are recurring on previous-generation E-180 platforms. @Peter1979 swapped the stock SRAM brakes for Shimano Saints due to recurring brake issues and notes the dropper post failed early. @rpurdie reports the E-180 "requires significant rider input and has poor power mode implementation." A forum user reports a third-sprocket bend on the stock SRAM NX 12-speed cassette after just 30 miles of riding. @rossctr confirms the E-180 nameplate is being replaced by a forthcoming DJI Avinox-powered platform (the "Karve Evo") with 170 mm rear / 180 mm front travel — buyers may want to wait for the new platform if Avinox power is important. @rupert_photographer notes new Whyte E-160/E-180 models for 2025 are expected with 800 Wh batteries. Three sizes (M, L, XL) and 26 kg weight are the chassis-level limitations.
Verdict. The Whyte E-180 is a genuinely aggressive UK-engineered alloy enduro: slack 63.2 degree HA, 180/170 mm travel, the Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 4 motor and class-competitive XX AXS spec at £6,399. It will suit serious enduro and bike-park riders who want UK brand identity, strong dealer aftercare and aggressive geometry, and who can live with the platform's known SRAM-spec teething issues. Buyers who would prefer to wait for Whyte's forthcoming Avinox-powered "Karve Evo" replacement, who want a smaller S size, or who prioritise a sub-25 kg weight should consider the Cube One77 SLX, BH iLynx+ DL or current Trek Rail+ instead. Production status: current (E-180 nameplate transitioning to Karve Evo in 2026).
Frame
6061 alloy, hydroformed T6 aluminium, multi-butted, custom drawn, tapered headtube, internal cable routing, Shape.it Link, 12mm x 148mm Boost dropouts
Geometry · hover a row to highlight the measurement on the bike
| M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 mm | 483 mm | 510 mm |
| Stack | 632 mm | 645 mm | 659 mm |
| Chainstay | 444 mm | 444 mm | 444 mm |
| Headtube Angle | 63.2° | 63.2° | 63.2° |
| Seattube Angle (eff) | 75.4° | 75.2° | 75° |
| Wheelbase | 1256 mm | 1291 mm | 1325 mm |
| Front Centre | 812 mm | 847 mm | 881 mm |
Trims · 4
RSX £5,499 | S £6,399 | Works £8,999 | Works MX £9,799 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 4 · 85 Nm · all trims | |||
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 750 · 750 Wh · all trims | |||
| Travel F/R | 180/170 mm · all trims | |||
| Frame | Aluminium · all trims | |||
| Fork | — | RockShox ZEB, 180mm travel, 44mm offset, DebonAir+ spring, Rush RC damper, fast black coating, tapered steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost, Maxle Ultimate | RockShox ZEB Ultimate 29" 180mm 44mm offset | RockShox ZEB Ultimate 29in, 180mm travel, 44mm offset, DebonAir, Charger 2.1 RC2 damper |
| Shock | — | RockShox Super Deluxe Select R, DebonAir, custom-tuned for Whyte, adjustable rebound | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT air | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT |
| Headset | — | FSA No. 55R/35 Orbit 1.5 ZS with sealed cartridge bearings | FSA No.55R/35 Orbit 1.5 ZS | FSA No.55R/35 Orbit 1.5 ZS |
| Stem | — | Whyte Enduro, 35mm extension, 35mm bar bore | Race Face Atlas, 35mm | Race Face Atlas, 35mm |
| Handlebar | — | Whyte Custom 6061 alloy, 800mm wide, 30mm rise, 35mm bar bore | Race Face Turbine R, 800mm, 35mm rise | Race Face Turbine R, 800mm, 35mm rise |
| Grips | — | Whyte Enduro lock-on | Whyte Enduro lock-on | Whyte Enduro lock-on |
| Saddle | — | Whyte Custom | Fizik Terra Aidon, 145mm | Fizik Terra Aidon, 145mm |
| Seatpost | — | Whyte drop.it II Adjust dropper, 30.9mm diameter, 140-200mm travel depending on size | Crank Brothers Highline 3, 30.9mm | Crank Brothers Highline 3, 30.9mm |
| Brakes | — | SRAM Code R, four piston hydraulic disc with sintered metal pads | SRAM Code RSC 4-piston, 220mm rotors | SRAM Code RSC, 4-piston hydraulic, sintered metal pads, 220mm rotors |
| Rear derailleur | — | SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12 speed wireless | SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12-speed | SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12-speed |
| Crank | — | Whyte forged alloy, 155mm length, direct mount 36T chainring | Race Face Affect E-Bike, ISIS, 165mm, 36T | Race Face Affect E-Bike, ISIS, 165mm, 36T |
| Shifters | — | SRAM GX AXS Eagle, two button wireless electronic, 12 speed | SRAM AXS Pod, 2-button MMX, 12-speed | SRAM AXS Pod, 2-button MMX, 12-speed |
| Cassette | — | SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50T, 12 speed | SRAM XS-1295 Eagle T-Type, 10-52T, 12-speed | SRAM XS-1295 Eagle T-Type, 10-52T, 12-speed |
| Chain | — | SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed | SRAM X0 T-Type Eagle, 12-speed | SRAM X0 T-Type Eagle, 12-speed |
| Drivetrain | — | 1x12 SRAM GX Eagle AXS wireless electronic | SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed, Race Face crankset | SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12-speed; Race Face Affect E-Bike, ISIS, 165mm, 36T; SRAM AXS Pod, 2-button MMX, 12-speed; SRAM XS-1295 Eagle T-Type, 10-52T, 12-speed; SRAM X0 T-Type Eagle, 12-speed |
| Wheels | — | DT Swiss Hybrid 30 rims with e-bike specific alloy hubs, MX configuration (29in front / 27.5in rear) | DT Swiss Hybrid HX1700 30mm rims | DT Swiss Hybrid HX1700 (29in front / 27.5in rear) |
| Tyres | — | Front: Maxxis Assegai WT, TR, 29in x 2.5in, 120TPI, EXO+ Sidewall Protection, 3C MaxxGrip, dual compound, folding bead; Rear: Maxxis Assegai WT, TR, 27.5in x 2.5in, 120TPI, Double Down casing, 3C MaxxGrip, dual compound | Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 front / Maxxis Assegai 27.5x2.5 rear | Maxxis Assegai WT 29x2.5 front / Maxxis Assegai WT 27.5x2.5 rear |
| Weight | — | 26.1 kg | 26.1 kg | — |
| Price | £5,499 | £6,399 | £8,999 | £9,799 |
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