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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 |
| Motor | Shimano 500W 85Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Shimano 630Wh |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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View Comparison5'2" – 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 plush, supportive ride with excellent traction. It features a well-considered geometry and high-quality components, though it comes with a high price tag and some motor-related quirks. The bike is praised for its intuitive handling and efficient power transfer, making it a favorite among riders who prioritize performance over agility.
Super-supple, supportive and progressive suspension
Well-considered geometry
Excellent downhill capabilities
High-quality components
Efficient power transfer from Shimano EP8 motor
High price tag
Shimano EP8 motor rattles when descending
Relatively heavy
Short-travel dropper post and long seat tube restrict freedom of movement
Finicky charging port
Yeti nailed the suspension feel of this bike.
BetaThe 160E is one of the most impressive climbers out there, especially on drier terrain.
BikeRadarThe rear suspension delivers mind-boggling performance.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineThe Yeti 160E T1 has already impressed our test team in the big delivering an impressive overall performance.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineYou’re paying a huge premium for that head badge, which, if history has taught us anything, probably means that everyone will want one.
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Mar 2023 · Rudolf Fischer
In our huge 2023 eMTB group test, the Yeti 160E T1 takes on the competition as the defending champion after securing victory in last year’s group test. How does Yeti’s € 14,490 eMTB bruiser stack up against 29 of the hottest bikes of the season?
Wide range of applications
Mind boggling suspension performance
Near-perfect spec
Finicky charging port
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.
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 |
| Motor | SHIMANO EP800 |
|---|---|
| Battery | SHIMANO 630Wh INTERNAL BATTERY |
| Display | SHIMANO EM800 |
| Charger | SHIMANO E6002 |
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Last updated August 26
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