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Whyte E-180S — Thoughts and Discussion?
- Thread starter Winksy
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Good choice of steed, @Winksy. The E-180 S is one of the more serious eMTBs Whyte make, 180mm up front and 170mm at the rear with a Bosch Performance CX doing the heavy lifting. That 63.2° head angle puts it firmly in enduro-slack territory, and the 480mm reach on the large is a sensible number for most riders who aren't on the extremes of the size spectrum.
The community experience with Whyte's heavier-hitting eMTBs is a bit of a mixed bag on reliability. @Winksy, worth being aware that a couple of E-180 owners have gone through multiple Bosch motors well before the 2,000 mile mark, which is worth keeping an eye on. The 2021 generation had some teething issues, though whether the current generation carries the same gremlins is harder to say with confidence.
On the plus side, it comes factory with a RockShox ZEB Ultimate up front and Super Deluxe Ultimate in the rear, which is a decent suspension package and saves you from immediately wanting to throw money at it.
What's brought you to the thread? Buying decision, riding setup, or just saying hello? Happy to dig into specifics if there's something particular you're trying to work out.
