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160E T1
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro e-bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$12,700| Weight | 49.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 38 |
| Shock | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Yeti 160e is a high-performance enduro e-bike that excels in suspension performance and downhill capabilities, offering a balanced geometry and intuitive handling. It's praised for its Sixfinity rear suspension, powerful Shimano EP8 motor, and impressive battery life, though some reviews note its high price and weight as drawbacks. The bike is compared favorably to models like the Specialized Levo and Santa Cruz Bullit, but its value for money and motor noise are points of contention.
Excellent suspension performance
Powerful Shimano EP8 motor
Impressive battery life
Balanced geometry and intuitive handling
High-quality frame and components
High price point
Relatively heavy weight
Shimano EP8 motor noise
Value for money questioned
Less agile compared to some competitors
Yeti nailed the suspension feel of this bike.
BetaThe 160E is no-doubt one of the best e-bikes there is right now.
BetaThe Yeti 160E T1 is the perfect platform for any type of rider and riding style.
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MBRIt’s a true point-and-shoot plow with well thought out geometry numbers that conspire to deliver a superbly confident ride.
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Dec 2022 · Lars Arendt
Cult brand Yeti was in no rush to make its debut in the eMTB segment. However, good things take time and the American brand knocked it out of the park with their first ever motorised bike, so we decided to pit the best eMTB of the year against the hottest analogue enduro bruisers of the […]
It’s an eMTB!
Combines traction and composure
Intuitive handling
It’s an eMTB! ;)
Annoying EP8 clunking noise
Short-travel dropper post and long seat tube restrict freedom of movement
May 2022
Yeti’s 160E is a thoroughbred race machine, which demands the throttle to be held open for the entire ride. Visit us to read our expert review on the Yeti 160E.
High speed confidence
Begs to go fast
Balanced geometry for enduro terrain
Gets better the harder you push
Did we mention it hauls ass?
Uncomfortable on rough terrain at slow speed
Needs to be ridden hard full-time
Low stack can be nervous in steeps
May 2022 · Ryan Palmer
Yeti's race-ready e-mtb is built to go the distance.
Apr 2022 · Nelson
Late to the game as Yeti is, it wasn’t without reason—Yeti wanted to get the 160E right from the beginning.
Mar 2022 · Rudolf Fischer
After building exciting mountain bikes for nearly four decades, the American cult brand is rightly considered one of the pioneers of mountain biking. However, Yeti were also one of the last to jump on the electric bandwagon. Now they’re determined to secure victory in our 2022 eMTB group test. Was the Yeti 160E T1 able to assert itself against the competition with its Shimano EP8 motor, 630 Wh battery and complex Sixfinity rear suspension?
Enormously-wide range of applications
Excellent suspension performance
Near-perfect spec
None
Dec 2021 · Alex Evans
Masterful performance on all terrain types thanks to impeccable suspension and great geometry. The 160E is eye-wateringly expensive, though, and the EP-8 motor failed during testing but was replaced under Shimano’s warranty scheme. Therefore, my score is based on the bike’s performance alone.
Super-supple, supportive and progressive suspension sets new benchmark for enduro bikes
Well-considered geometry
Overall downhill capabilities hard to beat
Value for money isn’t great
Tyres are disappointing on a bike of this nature
EP-8 motor failed after a month of use
Impossible to evaluate longevity of pivot bearings during month-long test period
Nov 2021 · Danny Milner
Long-awaited Yeti 160E T1 e-bike is built to race with a complex six-bar linkage that claims to bring efficiency and composure on the roughest descents.
Great handling and suspension balance. Confident cornering. Comfortable at pace.
Seat tube could be shorter. Heavy and could be more agile. Some heel rub with wide feet. Shimano charging port and battery release could be more refined. Very expensive.
Sep 2021
Long travel 29er new suspension platform built for e-enduro racing, Add Yeti to the long list of mountain bike brands taking the e-bike leap. Today, the Golden, Colorado-based company launched its first motor-equipped two-wheeler, the 160E. As the name indicates, this long travel 29er features 160mm of rear travel paired with an 170mm suspension fork.
| Frame | TURQ Series carbon fiber frame, Sixfinity suspension technology, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, Universal derailleur hanger (UDH), and axle. Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Black; Turquoise; Rhino |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX FACTORY 38 GRIP 2/170MM E-Tune Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX FACTORY FLOAT X2 Travel: 160mm |
| Headset | CANE CREEK 110 INTEGRATED |
| Stem | BURGTEC ENDURO MK3 35X50MM |
| Handlebar | YETI CARBON 35X800MM |
| Saddle | SILVERADO CUSTOM |
| Seatpost | SRAM REVERB AXS 31.6MM SM-MD: 150MM, LRG-XL: 170MM Type: Dropper |
| Grips | ODI ELITE PRO |
| Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO XT |
|---|---|
| Crank | SHIMANO EM9000 160MM |
| Shifters | SHIMANO XT |
| Cassette | SHIMANO XT 10-51 |
| Chain | SHIMANO XT |
| Brakes | SRAM CODE RSC Type: SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT SWISS HX1700 30MM Upgradable |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: MAXXIS ASSEGAI 2.5 EXO+, Rear: MAXXIS MINION DHR II 2.4 DD |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM CENTERLINE 220/SRAM CENTERLINE 220 |
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Last updated April 22
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