2022 Yeti 160E is Outstanding

[@RobRidesEMTB]

160mm Travel and Yeti's awesome Sixfinity 6 bar rear linkage. Its really, really good. And yes, its expensive! What do you guys think?

[@ChupacabraOffroad]

I LOVE Yeti as a brand, but this is overpriced. Specialized is coming with their own solid motor/ battery package, which I think is better than slapping an EP8 and asking the same price. The Emtb brands that are Direct To Consumer will win, it's just not reasonable to ask a big part of the market to spend overt $10K on a E bike...

[@ronaldoordijk2950]

Hi Rob! A very nice bike👍! You made a great Review! I only miss an electric shifting😎! I purchage a haibike se in august🎁! Maybe you can make a revieuw off this bike! You do a great job making this sort off reviews👌! Greetings from the Netherlands😜

[@ChannelZeroOne]

All the e-bikes this year are super overpriced. This pricing with all the brands are going to hurt the adoption rate. The price gap between e and non e was a lot closer than it is now.

[@itsmealex9290]

I agree Ronald! The AXS electric shifter is missing on that bike. As specially at this price point. I like the Shimano EP8 because it is so small compared to Bosch, Yamaha or Brose. Greetings from Germany Alex PS: THX for that nice video

[@tsalesto]

@@itsmealex9290 Well, the new Yamaha PW-X3 is a lot smaller than the previous ones. I have no idea how well it runs without testing it. However, I really liked the previous Yamahas. My bike has the E8000, though.

[@TheLoamWolf]

Rob, nice video man! The Yeti is definitely a pretty kick ass machine and we've been having fun on it too.

[@kjayk]

With this pricing policy, they'll be as common as real yeti on a trail

[@UnEmploymentDude]

I've already seen one in the wild. Yetis aren't they uncommon here in SoCal. Lots of dentists here.

[@diewahrheitwillichwissend1344]

this made my day crazy prices

[@thejohnson9204]

Call of the day Sir.

[@07BLUESTI]

I think its a great deal and lots of value, just bought two.

[@cjschmitt4882]

exactly...bicycle companies are raping the fuck out of these idiots

[@kjayk]

I'm glad the majority of comments focus on how ridiculous the pricing of todays bikes get. We need to stop paying for those massively overpriced, over-marked-up bikes!

[@23Beyondthesun]

@@cathodeactive5932 really ???

[@BenoSaradzic]

@@23Beyondthesun yes, really. 12k pounds for a bike? are you kidding me? you get a very nice car for that money. When did that become normal? it's a massive ripoff, whether it took 6 or 60 years to develop this bike. Still a bike and nothing but a bike.

[@DominicClifton]

​@@BenoSaradzic agreed, it's not like you get doors, body/bonnet/boot, glass, a/c, radio and speakers, seats, airbags with explosives, 4 or 5 wheels and tires, 4 sets of suspension and brakes, loads of lights, and safety crash tests performed to very high standards on a ebike, all of which you get on a car, for LESS MONEY! All you get on an ebike is a frame, simple drivetrain, 2 brakes, pair of wheels, bars, simple suspension (compared to a car, with anti-roll bars, etc) and a motor, battery and a few wires and switches... it's $$$ all the way to the bank for ebike retailers and manufacturers.

[@23Beyondthesun]

@@BenoSaradzic totally yours !!! i responded to steve

[@davebristow460]

Try driving your 12K car where you can go on the yeti and how much enjoyment you’ll get getting there !

[@paulcass6484]

I'm afraid no matter how good it is there's no way it is better than my ktm 1190 adventure and that costs a fraction of the price.its about time the bike industry stopped robbing the public blind.

[@vbadbee9123]

I hear ya! 1190 a little different. You can't take the 1190 places your taking the ebike. But if you went and got a 300 or maybe a plated beta 390 you could.

[@paulcass6484]

@@vbadbee9123 I did used to race enduro on a 520 exc,now that would go anywhere 😉😉

[@er98ah]

This bike isn’t for peasants, and other than the shimano motor is close to perfection.

[@-Ola-.]

Apparently a 2022 KTM 500exc costs £9,5k in UK. Probably one of the best enduro motorbikes ever made. This Emtb costs 30% more.

[@-Ola-.]

This is’nt about being poor or greedy, this is just insane overpricing.

[@mogeoofficiel]

It's time to switch back to Enduro, 350cc are enough.

[@deanmayke6959]

Only difference being is less places to ride, the best part about e-biking here in Canada is riding on trails the nature folks kicked enduro bikes off of years ago….don’t get me wrong still love my TE350 husky, just involves driving north!

[@-Ola-.]

@@deanmayke6959 i do agree, and sadly bicycle companies seems to know this all to well.

[@Extremegaz25]

I've got all the bikes and honestly the enduro EBIKE is the most fun and you get to places you definitely can't on a enduro motorcycle legally,and on the isle of man there are more miles off road than on but again the EBIKE is king.

[@chickenclips]

your production quality is really amazing

[@sergeikulichkov7748]

We should stop acting like 14k for a bike is ok

[@jasper_of_puppets]

There's always some douchebag out there who wants to buy "premium" goods. Unfortunately, as long as these people are out there buying, the companies will keep selling.

[@pe3117]

Don't cry...you don't have to buy it

[@pe3117]

@@jasper_of_puppets so people with money is the problem???? Jajajajajaa I pay uss10.000 for my Specialized Turbo Creo SL and I'm happy with that...nobody put a gun on my head

[@Mockle07]

@@jasper_of_puppets yes, because anyone with a bit of money is automatically a “douchebag” 🙄

[@jasper_of_puppets]

@@Mockle07 Do you have a bit of money? If so, it's too bad your money hasn't bought you some thicker skin. No need to be so sensitive. I'm just talking shit on the internet! lol I myself can in fact afford to buy a 160E. But I won't.... cuz i'm not a douchebag ;)

[@0815DST]

Thank you for investing so much time in those beautiful and very professional made videos!! :)

[@wenlambotomy6231]

Doesnt mattar how well it rides or how cool it looks a mountain bike over £10000 is just out right ridiculous - and doesnt even come with the better charger.There is some P1$$ taking going on.

[@SchwantzKP]

Great vid Rob - as usual. This is a 20k bike in Australia so your comment about having high expectations is spot on! The quality of a bike this price would have to be the highest. It does not surprise me at all that it is a great bike, great bikes is what Yeti does but man that price tag is hard to get past. I currently have a 2020 Norco Range VLT C2 and I am not sure this 11k better. It certainly is pretty though.

[@NeilDeBarna]

I can't believe that I would personally notice any difference between this 12K bike and my half the price Trek Rail. For me, that extra 6K would be put to better use in almost any other aspect of this sport such as transporting the bike, biking holidays, extra battery, top of the range saddle, better clothing etc. All of those would make a much bigger difference than this bike. To me at least. Guess I'm not the target audience. I wonder who is?

[@ChannelZeroOne]

Even a mid range priced trek rail was under 5k before this insanity started. Now a mid range one is 8k. Same for my bike. My last Levo was 4400 now its 8k.

[@tsalesto]

I hear you, the Yeti in that spec costs more than 3 times what I paid for my Canyon Spectral:ON in March 2020. I could buy a new battery and EP8 motor upgrades and I would still be lower than half of the price.

[@tonykasunic1]

Same thing as Rolls Royce vs Toyota .... Both will get you from point A to point B. (I'm a Toyota guy, but it's cool to look at the Rolls-Royce).

[@ChannelZeroOne]

@@tonykasunic1 I would put Specialized well above Yeti, and they are now just as insanely expensive.

[@NeilDeBarna]

@@tonykasunic1 it's really not. A better analogy would be that it's Rolls Royce Vs Bentley in that I can't really tell the difference when I'm riding in them, but one of them costs twice as much as the other for some reason.

[@adammccarthy2157]

The price is utterly rediculous……….

[@jerryx2000]

ri*

[@bikespike711]

Fair do’s Rob, you said it as it was despite the ‘paid content disclaimer’. I, like most, couldn’t get past the £££££ tag. Wouldn’t it make great business sense to build a fantastic bike for less? R&D, salaries, overheads, profitability…….blah blah blah.

[@thierryfaquet7405]

Yeah a e-bike the price of a ducati is just crazy…

[@parri111]

what shoes are the "model" wearing? :-)

[@HUSKY7-1]

My expectation at five figures is a motorbike or a car

[@nitraM321]

good luck getting on trails with those !, ridiculous comparison.

[@mikeswehla2709]

​@@nitraM321 Although their purposes are for completely different terrains and applications I think the comparison still holds value. A motorbike is composed of hundreds of more advanced systems, components and materials: Large compound tires and wheels built for 170mph+ speeds, full fuel injection, complex combustion engine, mechanical transmission, massive rotors/calipers/braking system, battery, starter, race exhaust, suspension, aluminum frame, electronics, and the list goes on, all of which are more complex and contain more engineering and material than components found on a MTB. However motorbike Manufacturers are able to produce these machines for under or at price points of current EMTB's. Its a bit obnoxious when you consider that an EMTB is not really using any cutting edge MTB technology aside from the Motor/Battery and Display within their design and the advancement to said motor/battery system's really haven't seen much development in the past few years. I procured my 2020 Levo Comp 3 years ago for $5k and now they are north of $7500 with really no change but a TCU display. If we're not paying for R&D and evolution, what are we paying more for?

[@jasper_of_puppets]

@@nitraM321 As Mike Swehla said, it's not about whether a motorcycle or car gets you onto the trails. It's about the value proposition, or lack thereof, in this case.

[@BenoSaradzic]

@@nitraM321 you can get on trails with a bike that costs 1/10th of 12k pounds. It's about the rider, not about the depth of one's pockets.

[@nitraM321]

@@BenoSaradzic of course you can, but you cannot do that with a car, at whatever price, that is what i'm reacting to, oh and i have one of those bikes, they are worth it.

[@ioannisparaskevopoulos1120]

It is the best looking long travel E-MTB in the market, as well as the most expensive one . Even though I have been saving for the last two years and having sold all my bikes so that I can get a top spec E-MTB, it is the Shimano motor that puts me away as far as power and that rattling noise are concerned...I will wait for a couple of months to see the 2022 Enduro and AllMtn Haibike bikes with the newer Yamaha motor and the bigger battery and make my mind then. Anyways, the bike is a looker!

[@simony2801]

It will be superseded in a year and you will want something else. Don’t get sucked into spending too much, spending for the sake of it is not a great idea.

[@unfurling3129]

@@simony2801 Read more carefully, OP is looking for top spec, nothing about spending for spending's sake.

[@RH-vp8gr]

Get one with a Bosch motor. After trying a few the Bosch seemed to be the best.

[@Extremegaz25]

I've rode all the motors and own a Bosch powered one now and if I was to buy another it would be the Bosch again, mega reliable up to now 600 mile in 6 months.

[@louisvv1]

Can’t wait for the Giant Reign E review!!

[@Extremegaz25]

Louis- it does look good.

[@PiazzaWoodWorks]

Can’t wait to pick mine up!!!

[@jasper_of_puppets]

YES! That's the bike I'm going to get! Still waiting for the damn thing to show up on Giant USA's website though :/

[@CitiRyder29er]

One of the best bike reviews video I ever seen. Great job Rob 👏. Your review was spot on. It is an amazing bike but at that pricepoint it should be perfect.

[@jasper_of_puppets]

As a "vertically challenged" rider at 5'6 (168cm) with a short inseam, 29er rear is a deal breaker. No way I'll EVER buy a bike with a 29er in the rear. I'm going with the 2022 Reign E+ with mullet setup. EDIT: Oh yeah, that astronomical price tag is also a deal breaker, lol

[@th_js]

Be taller, problem solved! Haha

[@jasper_of_puppets]

@@th_js I initially read your reply as "be baller" lol

[@Daffy0208]

I rarely mention costs of emtb's because we all know they're expensive, and even though you love the bike and the subjective feel is right for you .... I am struggling to see the justification for the price. Yes, people will say Yeti held back and did lots of R&D, but so did everyone else. However (and this is for you Rob! 😜) .... I don't think it's fair to continually mention and complain about things like the noise of the Shimano motor (and yes its a valid complaint), unless you equally complain about costs and value for money. I am sure other brands with similar geometry and kinematics could have better level of components at a fraction of the cost. Yes, you mentioned the cost, but tell the manufacturers that this wrong and needs to be remedied, not just percentage indicators for the battery. I'm all about getting as many people out in their bikes (only mountain bikes obviously 😉) and being completely inclusive .... we love you Rob, but anyone who is keen on getting in to mountain biking and watching your video would be wondering ... "WHY IS HE NOT LOSING HIS SH*T OVER THE COST!". You're our voice Rob, yes it's a monotonous complaint but only for those that are willing to pay it. I know you have done videos on cheebs etc ... that's not my moan ... its when you do review a bike like the Yeti .... try not to normalise the cost. It ain't normal! Rant over ... 😁 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jevgeniardassov]

I do agree. The ridiculous pricing should be complained more often by the reviewers. I can buy two 650cc HONDA motorbikes for the price in my neck of the woods, or almost 2,5 cross motorbikes for the price. There is no way the thing costs this much. It is just a plain scam, with mechanical shifter, and a cheap display, and a stock low power charger and the rattle. At 13200.- eur. Sorry, how did we get to this?

[@Daffy0208]

@@jevgeniardassov you're going to get replies saying that you can't compare it with motorbikes .... and I agree. I understand the logic, but to be honest it has a much bigger financial impact just comparing to other similar emtb's.

[@steveharper4017]

Definitely a shame about the motor rattle on the Shimano and Bosch units, particularly when spending a significant amount of money. Personally, I wouldn't buy a rattling motor and I'm surprised so many high end manufacturers are going ahead with these motors. I'm sure the rattle will lead to longer term issues. Great video as always Rob 👍

[@brettmansfield]

I also thought that the rattling might cause issues down the line, but Shimano have stated that it is just part of the design which allows the motor to have less drag. I try to look at it now like the noise the ratchet system makes in a car handbrake. The wear exerted is microscopic, and in the EP8's case the rattle is most likely saving wear on other parts.

[@cjschmitt4882]

@@brettmansfield because ratcheting hubs aren't annoying as fuck!

[@pcarts232]

Imagine paying 11K for an ebike that sounds like a 3 k ebike

[@pcarts232]

This bike is for sale at £6000 reduced from £11’000 in a shop near me because they can’t sell it ! No one wants it !

[@jamesj97370]

The prices of these bikes are all just getting ridiculous. You're literally talking superbike money, it's just the brand's taking the preverbial out of cyclists/MTB because they'll know they'll pay it if they think it will make them faster/lighter!

[@jasper_of_puppets]

The more-money-than-brains club

[@SDmountainbiker]

@@jasper_of_puppets It's our brains that earned us all that money😉 Can't take it with you, might as well enjoy it!

[@robertocalvo934]

We are in the middle of the the mtb version of the tulip bubble. Prices are getting ridiculous, without any connection to reality. Most of the price is made of air. The Yeti is a beauty and so are most of the e-bikes on the market but the prices are a joke

[@kimnielsen9320]

Agree . A lot of things right now is in a tulip bubble ,waiting to explode big time

[@gap9992]

Thought I would google electric mopeds. NIU do one with a 3,500W Bosch motor, 2 x 35AH Panasonic Lithium batteries good for 77mile range, LED lights etc etc..Price? - £3,700 in the UK. Yes, I know it's not the same but the price difference shows what a total rip off EMTBs are!

[@chrisbirch5705]

love the understated appearance. Very stealth.

[@MTBTrailsAroundSurrey]

Would love this bike but not sure it's worth double the price of my Haibike Allmtn7. You absolutely flew down the end of El Capitan!

[@SamsBikes]

Nice one Rob looks like a fantastic bike!

[@craigbushell3331]

Price is bonkers, could have two half decent e bikes at this price or one upgraded and match the ride quality of the Yeti and still have some change from 12 large??

[@stuarthatfield6266]

Looks nice but not 12k would love to see the sales orders ?decent spec you can buy for well under 6k ,interesting test though .

[@tonymartinez5243]

Great review! Thanks!

[@NDURcycling]

Price is kind a hit in your face. I thought my bullit was expensive. I also would have expected full AXS on a build in this pricerange. I mean if it rides incredible its good but is it worth the extra money compared to the bullit which is also an excellent bike with the same love to details and manufacturing quality?

[@therealphilistein]

The Yeti is SO CLOSE to a Bullit…just heavier. 😉

[@johnwilliamson9453]

You can have my AXS, gladly switch to Hyperglide!

[@mr1982davies]

Great review rob yes you hit the nail on the head hear 11k bike u expect the best and for me the motor isn’t these high end brands should give you the option of witch motor set up u want to run when spending 11k on a bike me personally if this had the Bosch new motor set up it would be even more desirable option of 750watt battery or the smaller 625 watt these option should be at your disposal as this price point

[@outbackwack368]

160mm cranks... about time!!!

[@BertineFamily]

Great review Rob, thanks

[@ericm8811]

Hey Rob Rides Emtb! You achieved cinematic excellence rarely seen in KZbin MTB! The price makes me think! Would I enjoy the ride on that ebike as much as a ride with 2 good ebikes and best friend on the spare I could get for the cost of the Yeti? Ride ride ride!

[@leeburrell1938]

Hi Rob Been waiting for your review on this, great vid as always 👍 It has to be one of the best looking ebikes but very disappointed to hear it has the dreaded motor rattle. It will be interesting to see how the little niggles transpire with long term ownership. Would love to have one of these but with the high £ I’ll be waiting a good couple of years for a second hand one to come up.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Hi Lee. Every single EP8 bike has this noise. It’s annoying to start with but honestly i wouldn’t let it put me off owning something with it on. It’s just got to be mentioned in these videos as a lot of folks will hear it when they ride it for the first time. It does disappear into the background. But I do hope it’s something that Shimano can work on for future motors.

[@alexbiketester]

I agree with Rob. But I would add the competition at the same price with excellent performance non Shimano doesn't rattle. The Specialized Turbo Levo is epic and dead silent.

[@johnthompson8148]

@@alexbiketester The competition that doesn't rattle on the downs, whines on the ups. At least the Shimano is very discreet on those long climbs. I HATE the rattle, but until someone comes out with a properly quiet motor on both the ups and the downs I'll stick with it.

[@johnwilliamson9453]

Have to agree with Rob, you do “tune it out”, but I hate my Levo SL whine when climbing and would gladly swap that for rattling going down. I have a coil front end and rattles too, so maybe I wouldn’t notice it as much either. Stellar review Rob!

[@thewarr10r1]

Great vid Rob.. I agree about the shimano shortcomings.. I've got a Santa Cruz Bullit and I broke the on board charge port before I'd even ridden the bike! 🤦🏻‍♂️ You do tune out to the rattle too and it would deffo be good if they could let you know how much % of the battery is left. This Yeti is one hell of a good looking bike though and I reckon they used a shimano drive to keep the weight down. I wouldn't wanna be your wife when it goes back! 😅😂😂👍🏼

[@carlzadro625]

Brilliant review mate 👍

[@TheOMEGANOX]

Soon as I heard it was EP8 powered I tuned out.

[@braziluluwita8268]

Thank you brother.👏👏👍

[@md.moinulislam9467]

Very clean and good designed emtb....!

[@vikfreeride808]

It’s fantastic EMTB

[@stevowyeth]

I think the price point has pushed the boundary too far. There are many people commenting about the high price and I bet many could buy one if they wanted to, the point of difference now is that we are at the level where even the most affluent enthusiasts are baulking at price...and with good reason.

[@philseton5796]

Do Yeti know something about the EP8 we don't? Upgrade to firmware possibly? Looks stunning in pastal mint though. Very pretty machine!

[@Outdawrzman]

People are financing bikes now. 2 years ago high end bikes were tough to move, now there are many financing options and that's all the customers want now. Bike prices will never go down, unless a global reset takes place on all goods

[@michalmalanowicz7595]

Great review, nice bike, but the price is insane. I could buy 2 bikes for this price, which are probably just as good. I really would like to see a comparison between this one and 5 grand other bike in a real world and see how much of a difference the price makes. I have 3 e-Bikes (you know, 2 kids@home), ridden several others and the differences between major brands are really small in certain bike categories. So should be differences in prices.

[@estimateparagon]

Waiting on mine to arrive

[@DavidSmith-wy5js]

How much ! hopefully this Tech will filter donw to more realistic priced bikes, great review Rob keep them coming.

[@americanidiotz]

Great review but man the Shimano charging port controversy makes me laugh😂. Maybe I got lucky but I figured out how to close it day one and it’s one of my favorite. All you have to do is put the top/front in first and then push the bottom/back down and it literally pops right into place with ease.

[@Robfnord]

For that price it ought to open me a beer and wash itself when i'm done with it!

[@phillevin6651]

I just don’t get the rattle complaint with the ep8. My Trek Powerfly with Bosch rattled TERRIBLE, my Canyon Spectral with ep8 is SILENT? What gives? Btw, the ep8 port cover, you have to put the end that’s away from the tag that holds it to the bike first , then it goes in like butter. Trying to tuck away that tag and then use the cover just doesn’t work.

[@ZippidyMTB]

How does it compare to the previous leader, 2022 Levo?

[@jeffp5418]

I was really surprised when I saw Yeti and Nukeproof both going for the EP-8. I told Commencal I canceled my order only because of that and bought a Trek Rail.

[@waveydaveydiver]

Hi Rob, I think charging ports are something all the brands can work on to make them more robust and less susceptible to wear / damage and water ingress.

[@workhorsemtb6634]

Maybe they could switch to induction charging like many cell phones have. That would eliminate the possibility of getting dirt or moisture in the charging port.

[@GGlitter72]

thanks for another awesome vid pal...i have a santa cruz bullit xt, the rattle dont bother me at all i have to say. the ep8 is absolut stunning...and compared to my other bikes fitted with the older bosch and the other one withe the new bosch motor and my dads bike with the new panasonic drive ... i like the ep8 the most. and by the way the ep8 integrates into the frame so nicely and dont look bulky at all, like that horrible brose in in the specialized turbo levo. dont get me wrong ...the upper part of the levo frame is fab looking , but that bulky lower bottom bracket with that brose looks like sh.....cheers from germany

[@59trevski]

I think they should of kept the Levo gen 3 with 29” wheels,like the Sl kenevo. Giant are now using the 85nm Yamaha motor. That could be a good option if Shimano don’t sort that rattle for 2023. It’s an amazing looking bike just paying that much for a bike. Is it that much better than the Levo S works ? Have a look at the emtb from a spin off of the swiss company BMC, called the Scor. What a bike, looks just like the Kenevo sl only £7000 with full fox factory Suspention. You must try do a review on one Rob.

[@SDmountainbiker]

2022 Levo S-Works is more expensive then the Yeti-160E. Owned both of them, Yeti hands down. Climbs better and slays the dh. Levo does have its advantages with motor and bigger battery, just very frustrating with all the mechanical issues. Can't really go wrong with either bike.

[@yetti423]

Beautiful bike and great review........ but £11k? Thats motorbike money and they weigh 170kg with abs, electronics suite and most importantly suspension only to a finite number of models and not and not shared throughout every brand on the planet. The prices are artificially high. Considering it is £60 for a 12speed chain that may last 4 to 500 miles (just in the process of finding out) when an 11speed normal bike starts at £12 for a durable chain. same with brake pads. The industry's taking the Mickey, this is not different than printer ink. made in bulk with an extortionate markup. The question is, is there a ceiling to hit?

[@thim8009]

Thanks for review! Can you change out the bars without being a electrician?

[@pauloralobikeride]

WOW!! Realy Super!! Only problem is the price, maybe reducing some components we Can get a lower price. Congratulations for the overview!

[@DAMCN1]

Really nice bike at a very scary price.

[@DavidBrown-xo3ql]

Good video Rob, many thanks. A few thoughts, as soon as that (afterthought) drain hole fills with mud it then becomes an £11k mobile bird bath and apart from the trick Infinity linkage I'm not seeing anything groundbreaking that isn't already available elsewhere? It's undoubtedly a fantastic bike but it's an unobtainable jewel for the majority of riders in the real world. Hey-ho!

[@adrienparisot1054]

Very nice video

[@tommac215]

Great review Rob but once again me being me I couldn't see myself spending 5 figures for a rattling motor like this I mean overall the bike looks really great and handles well but it's just the motor that really let's it down.

[@Emis333]

amaizing video. btw i like you helmet, where did you buy it?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Its the Specialized Ambush :-)

[@Emis333]

@@RobRidesEMTB Thanks :) and one more question please : do you plan to make a video with Cube 140 or 160 TM 750 2022?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Hope so!

[@rtann]

Great video. Being a yeti owner I have always appreciated the quality in its finish and ride. The only thing that always hurts is my wallet !!!

[@joelballard4955]

I agree with everyone that thinks any EMTB over 10,000 is stupid. I rate all these EMTBs on my fun scale. The fun scale is basically how much fun can you have on a particular bike. I have a maximum of 100% fun for $4799 on my husqvarna mountain cross. So anything above that in price is a waste of money.

[@joehodgson2815]

Twelve. Grand. ...yes, it's a lovely bit of kit with top specs, but twelve thousand?

[@jevgeniardassov]

Exactly my thoughts… Honey I do love You, but 12 grand, sorry, gotta go… 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@nickirlam4811]

Holy balls of steel ! How much Rob! How far are they going to take cost!

[@billderas3420]

Very nice review...As usual...

[@francescavellaneda7808]

Mate, you should test the Forestal Siryon !!! good video btw 👌

[@simony2801]

Well it has a 85nm motor and a 630 battery, the same as my cube140 which I love, what am I missing. Perhaps the emperor has no clothes. Just saying.

[@Mockle07]

Yes, the battery power and capacity are obviously the only factors to consider here 👍🏻

[@elvingtonred]

Mad money!!! I paid £4300 for my YT Decoy Pro nearly 3 years ago. Ok the service from YT was truly shite, but the bike is brilliant, but really, nearly £12000? Behave!

[@SDmountainbiker]

YT Decoy is a monster! Upgraded rear shock to a Push ELEVENSIX and it transcended the bike. Definitely best deal out there and would match the duck against any bike I've ridden. Hopefully the mythical 700w battery will happen.

[@mykp8]

Exactly why I really really hope that Evil goes with the new Bosch system.

[@Pozitivi]

Absolutely outstanding! I have the SB150! Yeti is perfect :)

[@RetroGlide08]

I know these are the top of the line BUT breaking down the cost of every separate component, does this actually equate to £11k+. It’s beyond me. Can anyone give tips on how the hell you finance something that costs this much. I work hard as a father of two but this is a pipe dream for me with a family.

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

If you can't pay cash and not notice dropping $10-$12K, no way this bike is for you. It's a 1%er bike. Go buy something from Frey - less than half the cost for a very nice emtb with 2-3 the torque (Bafang Ultra motor) and twice the battery (1kw)

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

New Yamaha motor in New giant Enduro 😁😁😁😁

[@josechavez2148]

Apparently all the reviews I’ve seen, all current e bike motors have the descending rattle? The clutch design of current motors? Just curious what other people Experience!

[@Grifterbiden]

Rob... How does it compare to the Bullit in descending, climbing, suspension feel, and overall ride handling?

[@markb868]

All these people complaining about the price. Two things a) it's an e bike and therefore relatively more expensive, and b) it's a Yeti - they have always priced themselves at the top of the market as a boutique brand and this is no different. Even if it cost the same as your £3k ebike to produce and market you can bet Yeti would still have it for sale at these 5 figure prices. It's just what they do.

[@johnwilliamson9453]

Correct! Even though I have my Levo SL sorted out now, I will have a 160E in the stable along side my SB4.5, they are just that good.

[@durkadur27]

My superdelite was expensive too but if you want the best quality bike built to last then you need to shell out the cash. It's a work bike i will be putting 50 to 70 miles daily and claiming depreciation on my taxes so I got the best and most reliable bike I could find.

[@kentmoore6874]

Hey Rob, is this bike better then the specialized pro levo? It’s about the same price. My last bike had the EP8. I was not a fan of it at all.

[@wim9821]

is it twice as good as a haibike all mtn 7?

[@mudyutters]

I have an e-sommet with the ep8 and your right you don't notice it after a while...but others do on the vids we make....and I'd love to see a % on the battery..would be so much better than the 5 bars..

[@DaveWorld]

1:50 nice cable management

[@gsum1000]

No matter how hard I try, I can't get the EP8 motor to rattle. I'm not trying to be cheeky but could it be that you're mistaking the sound for that of cables rattling against each other?

[@chrisseaward4770]

Thats a nice looking bike. If Yeti can sort the imperfections, i would be interested well once ive paid for my 2022 fuel ex 9.8

[@matthewbooth631]

Is there the possibility to switch out the motor for a different brand? Seems like you'd have the ultimate e-mtb with another motor, display & charger.

[@everyhandletaken]

I doubt it, because... bike industry. Manufacturers love their proprietary parts too much to want to agree to open standards.

[@motorcyclesandthings8633]

For 11k it should be head and shoulders above anything else on the market , having your pants pulled down without the happy ending , or taking the piss ,, blimey Dave 11 grand ,, cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧

[@vbadbee9123]

Hey Rob nice review. Besides having a hard time bitting my tongue on a e bike that cost as much as a top of the line dirt bike is it fair to say you almost have to pic a bike more off of a motor and battery than the bike. If 3 of us went riding and we each had 1 of the 3 big motor in our bikes would it be noticeable?

[@vaughanscott7308]

Sorry but at that price that is very much a deal breaker. No percentage guage forget it. Why the hell did yeti go with Shimano?????? Fantastic review bro well done.

[@jonathonwright2210]

All Ebikes available, you can only have 1, cash is not an issue, which bike are you buying?

[@md.moinulislam9467]

It is Awesome Unique emtb....!

[@RobinNoah]

Hey Rob. Do you convert your GoPro Files before editing or is the H.264 MP4 output just fine?

[@easty-stage-4-fighter.]

You like it then Rob!!

[@secrativeplotter]

nice is thecheeb v2 coming

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Yes!

[@youtubeviewer9523]

Loved my Yeti arc, such a great bike and so much thought went into the design. Sad to sell that bike but it just wasn't right for me.

[@Dominari66]

I looked into the 160 E, as had a Sb6c and saw the price of it and refuse to pay $20k here in Australia. It's definitely priced in the Dr or dentist category 🤔

[@adamf5942]

But Rob, at that money would you buy the Yeti? £11000 is big money.

[@StefanoSaione]

Grazie.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Just seen this, thank you so much! Very kind of you!