WhyteSecta-E
- Motor
- DJI Avinox M2120 Nm; 1000 W peak
- Battery
- 800 WhAvinox 800 Wh, fixed (600 Wh on size XS)
- Travel F / R
- 130 / – mm
- Wheels
- 29" (27.5" on size S)
- Frame
- Alloy
Overview
The Whyte Secta-E (£2,799) is the only build of the Secta-E: DJI Avinox M2 (120 Nm) with 800 Wh, Suntour XCR36X fork, Shimano CUES U6000 and Tektro M5141 brakes.
Secta-E is Whyte's aluminium e-MTB hardtail, built from 6061-T6 tubing with a 1x-specific design and 12 x 148 mm Boost rear spacing. It runs a 130 mm Suntour XCR36X fork, 29-inch wheels (27.5-inch on the small size) and 2.6-inch Maxxis Rekon tyres.
The drive is a DJI Avinox motor with 120 Nm and 1000 W peak, five assistance modes and a DPC100 OLED top-tube display, fed by an 800 Wh fixed battery (600 Wh on size XS). It comes in five sizes, XS to XL, with a Shimano CUES 10-speed drivetrain and Tektro four-piston brakes.
- Aluminium e-MTB hardtail
- DJI Avinox: 120 Nm, 1000 W peak
- 800 Wh battery (600 Wh on XS)
- 130 mm fork, 29-inch wheels
Gallery
Photos: Whyte
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Colour
- Sapphire blue (matt)
- Frame
- 6061-T6 aluminium, multi-shaped tubing; Single Chain Ring (SCR) 1x-specific design; 1.125–1.5in tapered Zero-Stack headtube; full 300mm reamed depth 30.9mm seat tube; Post Mount 180mm disc dropout; SRAM UDH spec derailleur hanger; 12mm x 148mm Boost.
- Fork
- Suntour XCR36X, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, Black coating, adjustable compression and rebound, tapered steerer, 110mm x 15mm Boost
- Headset
- ZS56 upper / lower headset cups for 1 1/8in upper and 1.5in lower with sealed bearings
E-system
- Motor
- Avinox drive unit with 120Nm maximum torque, 1000W of peak power and 250W of nominal power. Features five power mode settings including Auto and Boost.
- Battery
- Avinox 800Wh fixed battery (600Wh size extra-small), mounted into the frame by 2x bolts. Removeable for maintenance by removing motor.
- Display
- Avinox DPC100 OLED display mounted within the top tube, paired with the discrete bar mounted wireless controller. Also connects to the Avinox Ride smartphone app to give you even more insight and control at your fingertips.
- Charger
- Charger 4A (230V)
Drivetrain
- Cassette
- Shimano LG400, 11-48T, 10 speed
- Chain
- KMC eGlide, 118 links, 10 speed
- Crankset
- Whyte 155mm length ISIS crank arms, direct mount 36T chainring, narrow wide
- Shifter
- Shimano CUES U6000, 10 speed, band on clamp
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano CUES U6000, 10 speed
Brakes
- Front brake
- Tektro M5141 hydraulic disc brake, four piston, 203mm diameter disc rotor
- Rear brake
- Tektro M5141 hydraulic disc brake, four piston,180mm diameter disc rotor, Avinox tone wheel incorporated in rotor
- Brake levers
- Tektro M5141
Wheels & tyres
- Rear hub
- Alloy, e-bike specific, double sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm x 148mm Boost spacing, nine degree micro engagement four pawl, 32 hole, HG freehub
- Front hub
- Alloy, 15mm x 110mm Boost spacing, 32 hole
- Spokes
- 2.0mm, black stainless, brass nipples
- Rims
- Whyte eMTB, sleeved joint, 30mm internal width, tubeless ready, 32 hole
- Tyres
- Maxxis Rekon 29 x 2.6in (front and rear, sizes M-XL) / 27.5 x 2.6in (front and rear, size S)
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- TranzX dropper post, 30.9mm, frame size specific drop (size S 150mm drop; sizes M-XL 170mm drop)
- Saddle
- Whyte Custom
- Handlebar
- Whyte 6061 alloy, 30mm rise, 35mm bar bore, 760mm wide
- Stem
- Whyte alloy, 40mm extension, 35mm bar bore
- Grips
- Whyte Trail lock-on
- Pedals
- Fibre reinforced composite platform
Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Secta-E geometry
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AReach | 425 mm | 443 mm | 460 mm | 475 mm | 490 mm |
| BStack | 626 mm | 663 mm | 673 mm | 692 mm | 710 mm |
| CHead angle | 65.6° | 64.6° | 65.6° | 65.6° | 65.6° |
| DSeat angle | 75° | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° |
| EBB height | 305 mm | 302 mm | 302 mm | 302 mm | 302 mm |
| FWheelbase | 1161 mm | 1211 mm | 1220 mm | 1243 mm | 1267 mm |
| GRear centre | 435 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| HStandover height | 773 mm | 803 mm | 804 mm | 818 mm | 828 mm |
| ISeat tube length | 368 mm | 395 mm | 420 mm | 445 mm | 470 mm |
| JHead tube length | 125 mm | 120 mm | 125 mm | 145 mm | 165 mm |
Source: Whyte.
Secta-E: FAQ
How much does the Whyte Secta-E cost?
£2,799 (UK RRP, VAT incl.). Prices vary by country and dealer.
What motor and battery does the Whyte Secta-E have?
DJI Avinox M2 (120 Nm; 1000 W peak). 800 Wh battery — avinox 800 Wh, fixed (600 Wh on size XS).
How much suspension travel does the Whyte Secta-E have?
130 mm at the fork, on 29" (27.5" on size S) wheels.
What sizes does the Whyte Secta-E come in?
XS, S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
