e180 rs v2 fox float x2

[mick ol]

ordered e180 rs v2 but looking at images of fox float x2 on fox website it has a firm/open lever but i cant see the lever on whyte website images just wondering has it got one and do people use it for climbing to keep bb higher as i use mine on cube stereo with fox dpx shock and it helps alot cheers

 

[urastus]

I don't think it will increase your bb height. Mine are compression dampers - they just slow down the rate at which the shock compresses. This limits the up and down bouncing while you're pedalling. As well as when climbing, I've been using mine on fast smooth flowy berms and jumps and I seem to use the same amount of travel. On wild chattery stuff I leave it open.

 

[mick ol]

cheers for the reply has it got the lever ? i know it wont increase bb height but what i have found when climbing rocky trails if i flip it to hard you dont sink as far into the travel which seems to keep them a bit higher to avoid strikes then flip it back to open for the downs . i only do this on long climbs and it does help

 

[Baileyjd]

I picked up my 180 RS on Friday , no lever on the rear shock .

 

[urastus]

cheers for the reply has it got the lever ? i know it wont increase bb height but what i have found when climbing rocky trails if i flip it to hard you dont sink as far into the travel which seems to keep them a bit higher to avoid strikes then flip it back to open for the downs . i only do this on long climbs and it does help

Yes, it's great for climbing. It's main use is to stop the pogoing effect, or pedal bob. Generally travel is the same - well it is for me.

 

[mick ol]

I picked up my 180 RS on Friday , no lever on the rear shock .

cheers as i could not see it on any images it would of been usefull

 

[Gw0175]

I picked up my 180 RS on Friday , no lever on the rear shock .

How you finding the bike mate? I've nearly pulled the trigger a couple of times but there's no reviews out there so would be nice to know.

Thanks

 

[Baileyjd]

How you finding the bike mate? I've nearly pulled the trigger a couple of times but there's no reviews out there so would be nice to know.

Thanks

I can't praise the bike enough . I went for a large as I wanted a longer reach ( my last bike was a Levo 2020 - so 480 vs 455 mm ) . I never really got on with that bike , now I have the Whyte I can see why . For me it's the best Ebike I have ridden to date ( I've owned Mondraker , Trek , Specialized ) I have only taken it out on trail centres , 25 miles so far . It doesn't feel like too much bike ( re the amount of travel ) , it tracks and corners so well . I have seen reviews stating the 10 - 52 t is too much for an EBIKE , for me I think it is great as I can climb in eco and give myself a good work out .... I was defiantly guilty of setting and forgetting on the Levo which I think took away from the ride. The only negative I can find is clearance for a water bottle ... I fitted a bottle cage and due to the rear shock I am going to have to buy a kids water bottle ( 350 ml ) as nothing I have will fit . Hope that is of help to you . Cheers

 

[Gw0175]

I can't praise the bike enough . I went for a large as I wanted a longer reach ( my last bike was a Levo 2020 - so 480 vs 455 mm ) . I never really got on with that bike , now I have the Whyte I can see why . For me it's the best Ebike I have ridden to date ( I've owned Mondraker , Trek , Specialized ) I have only taken it out on trail centres , 25 miles so far . It doesn't feel like too much bike ( re the amount of travel ) , it tracks and corners so well . I have seen reviews stating the 10 - 52 t is too much for an EBIKE , for me I think it is great as I can climb in eco and give myself a good work out .... I was defiantly guilty of setting and forgetting on the Levo which I think took away from the ride. The only negative I can find is clearance for a water bottle ... I fitted a bottle cage and I due to the rear shock I am going to have to buy a kids water bottle ( 350 ml ) as nothing I have will fit . Hope that is of help to you . Cheers

Thanks for the reply. Hearing from someone who actually owns the bike is big deal to me. I'm OK with the bottle issue as I use a backpack most of the time so that's cool with me. Can I ask what height you are in relation to the large frame?

Cheers again

 

[Baileyjd]

Thanks for the reply. Hearing from someone who actually owns the bike is big deal to me. I'm OK with the bottle issue as I use a backpack most of the time so that's cool with me. Can I ask what height you are in relation to the large frame?

Cheers again

Sure , I am 5/10 .

 

[Baileyjd]

Don Skene Cycles sent me this video .... a walk around of the bike .
Whyte E180

 

[Gw0175]

Don Skene Cycles sent me this video .... a walk around of the bike .
Whyte E180

Just had a watch of that vid thanks! Is there a silver speccle to the grey/black paint? The bike looks stunning

 

[Baileyjd]

Yes , now you mention it I would say it has . The bike is pretty understated when it comes to it's colour however that front and rear suspension looks so good .

 

[ossiehere]

I can't praise the bike enough . I went for a large as I wanted a longer reach ( my last bike was a Levo 2020 - so 480 vs 455 mm ) . I never really got on with that bike , now I have the Whyte I can see why . For me it's the best Ebike I have ridden to date ( I've owned Mondraker , Trek , Specialized ) I have only taken it out on trail centres , 25 miles so far . It doesn't feel like too much bike ( re the amount of travel ) , it tracks and corners so well . I have seen reviews stating the 10 - 52 t is too much for an EBIKE , for me I think it is great as I can climb in eco and give myself a good work out .... I was defiantly guilty of setting and forgetting on the Levo which I think took away from the ride. The only negative I can find is clearance for a water bottle ... I fitted a bottle cage and due to the rear shock I am going to have to buy a kids water bottle ( 350 ml ) as nothing I have will fit . Hope that is of help to you . Cheers

Best bike I have owned ? only done approx 100 miles on mine so far, but hope to give it good thrashing through the trails next week in Friston forest. I know what you mean about the water bottle. Bit of a squeeze to get a 500ml in

 

[urastus]

I have seen reviews stating the 10 - 52 t is too much for an EBIKE , for me I think it is great as I can climb in eco and give myself a good work out ....

I'm with you on the gearing. Mine is 51 rear 32 front, and I mostly use eco. There's a huge difference riding in a dynamic mode (for me that's trail) you can easily run higher gears. Eco is more akin to non assitance (I have med chosen for eco, so 2nd lowest setting). I use that 51 a few times every ride, but some steep climbs here.

 

[Mikerb]

I can't praise the bike enough . I went for a large as I wanted a longer reach ( my last bike was a Levo 2020 - so 480 vs 455 mm ) . I never really got on with that bike , now I have the Whyte I can see why . For me it's the best Ebike I have ridden to date ( I've owned Mondraker , Trek , Specialized ) I have only taken it out on trail centres , 25 miles so far . It doesn't feel like too much bike ( re the amount of travel ) , it tracks and corners so well . I have seen reviews stating the 10 - 52 t is too much for an EBIKE , for me I think it is great as I can climb in eco and give myself a good work out .... I was defiantly guilty of setting and forgetting on the Levo which I think took away from the ride. The only negative I can find is clearance for a water bottle ... I fitted a bottle cage and due to the rear shock I am going to have to buy a kids water bottle ( 350 ml ) as nothing I have will fit . Hope that is of help to you . Cheers

I have a 500ml bottle in mine and have about 3mm clearance to the shock. I modified a side entry cage by elongation the bolt holes and putting a plastic spacer washer under the cage on the bottom bolt hole. That enables the cage to sit a little lower on the down tube and also angles the top away slightly from the shock.

 

[Mikerb]

I think I have found a fairly simple way to set up the x2 float and 38 Fork.
Most of us are probably familiar with initial set up of shock/fork with only 1 compression and 1 rebound setting. Those being the roll off a kerb seated test for the shock and the sharp compress and release test on the bars to test if the front wheel skips or not. Both are low speed compression and rebound tests.
So having set sag at 30% on the shock and 25% on the fork with all compression and rebound settings wide open/fast, I set the low speed compression and rebound using those tests.
High speed compression and rebound on both just left full open/fast.
So now it is just about high speed compression and rebound. On the fork my experience with the Lyric on my other bike is that high speed compression is best adjusted on the fly according to the terrain for each ride, open for non technical single track, plus 2 clicks for rowdy descents, plus 3 for bike park. Rebound increased in line with compression. On the shock a similar approach except I start with Fox recommended settings and adjust from there.