# Customizable Geometry E-Bikes The E-Lyte from Whyte Bikes is Highly Adjustable for Optimal Riding By Colin Smith | Published 2023-11-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-lyte References: [gizmochina](https://www.gizmochina.com/2023/11/22/whyte-bikes-e-lyte-e-bike-launch/) & [whytebikes](https://whytebikes.com/products/e-lyte-150-works-my24?variant=47585929396499)  The E-Lyte is a new range of lightweight, mid-torque, full-power e-MTBs from [Whyte Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whyte-e-lyte-140), a British brand known for its innovative and award-winning mountain bikes. The E-Lyte features a carbon fibre frame with a composite seatstay and an aluminium linkage and chainstay. The frame also has a unique headset design that allows for both internal and external cable routing, as well as compatibility with mechanical shifting. In addition, the unique frame design of the E-Lyte enables precise customization of riding geometry, beyond simply adjusting the handlebar height and angle, or seat height. The E-Lyte is powered by the Bosch Performance SX motor, which delivers 55 Nm of torque and 600 W of peak power. The motor is integrated into the downtube, along with a 400 Wh battery and a 250 Wh extender. The E-Lyte also has a top tube display that shows the battery level, speed, and assist mode. The E-Lyte comes in two versions: the E-Lyte 140 and the E-Lyte 150. The E-Lyte 140 is a 29er bike (meaning it has 29-inch wheels) with 140 mm of front travel and 135 mm of rear travel, while the E-Lyte 150 is a 29er bike with 150 mm of front and rear travel. Both versions have three models: the Works, the RSX, and the S. The Works models are the most expensive and the lightest, with the E-Lyte 140 Works weighing only 16.4 kg and the E-Lyte 150 Works weighing 19.2 kg. The Works models also have the highest-end components, such as the Fox Factory suspension, the Sram XX or X0 AXS wireless drivetrain, and the [Goodyear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-bee) or Maxxis tyres. The RSX models are the mid-range models, with the Rockshox Select+ suspension, the Sram GX AXS wireless drivetrain, and the Maxxis tyres. The S models are the entry-level models, with the Rockshox Select suspension, the [Sram NX Eagle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heckler-sl) drivetrain, and the WTB tyres. The prices for the E-Lyte range from £7,999 to £10,999, depending on the model and the version. The E-Lyte is expected to be available in early 2024. Image Credit: Whyte Bikes ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 19% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Lightweight E-bikes:** The E-Lyte from Whyte Bikes features a carbon fibre frame and composite seatstay for a lightweight design. - **Precise Customization:** The unique frame design of the E-Lyte allows for precise customization of riding geometry beyond traditional adjustments. - **Integrated Motor and Battery:** The E-Lyte is powered by the Bosch Performance SX motor, which is integrated into the downtube along with a 400 Wh battery and a 250 Wh extender. ### Where This Applies - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** The customizable geometry and innovative frame design of the E-Lyte offer disruptive innovation opportunities for bicycle manufacturers. - **Electric Vehicle Technology:** The integration of the Bosch Performance SX motor and battery in the E-Lyte provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in electric vehicle technology. - **Sports and Recreation Retail:** The lightweight and adjustable features of the E-Lyte present disruptive innovation opportunities for the sports and recreation retail industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightweight Premium Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whyte-e-lyte-140.md) - [Low-COG E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whyte-e-160.md) - [Lightweight E-Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyke-se-2023.md) - [Lightweight Full-Suspension Trail Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bh-ilynx-plus.md) - [Premium Racing E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haibike-hybe.md) - [Geometrically-Optimized Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r-x1000.md) - [Personalization-First E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeb-990.md) - [Adjustable Ergonomic E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpine-trail-e1.md) - [Lightweight Mid-Power E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heckler-sl.md)