Whyte e160S or Specialized turbo Levo

[GANI]

Not if I get there first?

Here now ! Has anyone used them before and know what their CS is like?

 

[super_claret]

I’ve used Leisure Lakes before and always been impressed at speed of delivery, however, I’ve never bought a bike from them.
Been to one of the stores and they are always very helpful. I think, although they have a chain of shops, they are a family business, so customer service should be high on their list of priorities.

 

[Winger]

I’ve used Leisure Lakes before and always been impressed at speed of delivery, however, I’ve never bought a bike from them.
Been to one of the stores and they are always very helpful. I think, although they have a chain of shops, they are a family business, so customer service should be high on their list of priorities.

 

[Winger]

Start of this Covid lark wife and I went into L/L (West Bromwich) she had the Whyte 150 and I bought a Turbo Levo, performance wise there’s little in it, the Whyte is noticeably a heavier bike but that’s about it, i’ve Got used to the bigger wheels and when I try hers seems a bit odd, but jeez that’s just nit picking.

 

[Healy]

My friend just bought a e160 and loves it. I’m awaiting a e180s. It’s a bit weighty but I have only ridden a ghost ebike on hire before. The weight of the Whyte is low and handles lovely

 

[super_claret]

Thanks for all your input. Decided to go for the Specialised Levo Carbon Expert 2020. I got a good deal with some freebies thrown in. I couldnt fault the Whyte but it was quite a bit heavier and LBS wouldn’t give any discount for cash. The Levo also felt more comfortable to me, not much in it though.

Still a bit concerned about the reliability of the motor but it has the 4 year warranty on this model. Time will tell!

 

[Healy]

I got £500 off the price of my e180s

 

[super_claret]

My LBS had an E150 RS and it had a bad mark on the paintwork but they refused to discount it. They said they could sell the bike 10 times over as they are hard to get hold of. I commented that it wasn’t new and why would anybody pay full price for it but they wouldn’t budge!

 

[highpeakrider]

I they could sell it ten times over why do they still have it? LOL

 

[super_claret]

I they could sell it ten times over why do they still have it? LOL

Exactly!

 

[Superkoochy]

The Whyte E160 is a great ride, with the seat in the correct position you feel more sat in the bike.
It is more of an all mountain bike, but it happy to ride anywhere, I quite often just ride mine round the high peak lanes.
The motor is very powerful and with 12 speed will get up anything. However with no power its not great to pedal but I guess no e-bikes are.
Its really a do anything bike that loves to go fast on the downhills and both models have stiff 38mm forks.

The advantage of the Whyte is the UK based backup with lifetime on the bearings designed for UK trials.
Its all standard Bosch so good support on the electrics.

I've not ridden a Levo but have the 160S, I love it and would buy another in a flash.

I was told that Whyte no longer offered lifetime warranty on the bearings?

 

[Superkoochy]

I have been trying to get a E160 since it came out but because I am in NI theres only 2 dealers and one isn't really interested in bring it in as they are flat out selling treks etc. The other is getting some mid dec they say.

There is a levo dealer close by who said they have stock of levos coming end of Oct and to be honest I might just get one of them as I can't be assed waiting to Dec to maybe find out they they are either sold out or not getting them. I don't want to risk online as sending it back from NI could be a pain and when you include this sea border after dec it may add even more issues.

Why not order one from the mainland and get a ferry over to pick it up? Edinburgh Cycle Co-operative have stocks of some of the 2021 Whyte models.