6 Months with the 2022 Yeti 160E - Review

[@NH-il6uc]

Just picked one up, got a Demo bike from my local bike shop for $6,999. C1 build. Interesting geo on it. My “analog” bike is a Pivot Switchblade, size medium. To get the same feel, went with a large in the Yeti. Looking forward to some longer rides.

[@cabbynate]

That you for your honest review. I like the review. Most reviewers mainly talk about the positive. Your objective views are appreciated.

[@tlouie32]

I appreciate that.

[@ossola77]

Ciao I am David from Italy Thank you for your fantastic review ! I can say that I am agree 100% with you for everything

[@tlouie32]

thanks for taking the time to watch.

[@paolocanny8037]

Just bought mine! thanks for the review.. really insightful.

[@kennygorman6468]

Got a 160, just two rides, one was Hartman Rocks in Gunnison, CO - technical chunk and flow. Bottom bracket height not an issue compared to SB150. Climbs like an beast. Charge port is crap. I also found myself riding more aggressive and with more confidence. Nice review thx!!!

[@tlouie32]

Thanks for watching! You’re going to love the 160.

[@tlouie32]

Thanks for watching! You’re going to love the 160.

[@rsrichardski]

Agree with your review. I am a 65 year old. With double knee and shoulder replacements. Most of the time. I ride in the rear. I have this bike. I also have a Trek Powerfly LT. Ride the Powerfly when riding with friends on acoustic bikes. Most of the times. The Yeti feels like I am holding it back going the normal pace. The few times I do lead. When I stop. To let everyone catch up. My thoughts are. It’s ok. Need to stop this. I need to get back behind. This thing is going to get me hurt. It just handles so well and wants to go fast.

[@DiscoDancerNo1]

I have a 160e and live in Eagle. I love the bike. Rides like a dream. So good on all the local trails.

[@tlouie32]

That’s rad, I’m sure I’ll see you out there at some point.

[@rogerserafin]

Best honest review ever. Subbed !

[@tlouie32]

Appreciate that, Roger.

[@peakz1099]

Nice video, just bought the yeti 160E T3 and now the 2023 model t3 comes with x0 axs gears and the new shimano EP801 motor. I will pick the bike up thursday and I cant wait to try it. The last year i only had my specialized levo SL so the yeti will be my first full ebike 🍺

[@briantodd1833]

To put the charger port back in you put the clip side first and slide the back in after. COUNTER intuitive but its how it is designed. Try it :)

[@jonnybondphoto]

Thanks for the review. I agree with most of it, that charging port door is super annoying- though I do not think it is water tight. I have taken it through streams and mud with no issues. Bottom line, it is super fun to ride. I do not need to compromise riding style or terrain, the bike is made to smash down anything. I did find (still do) there is a learning curve to riding ebikes and controlling the torque- especially climbing techy areas. Double clutching the pedals to pick your way through sections, like on an analog bike, can send you off your line in a heartbeat on an ebike. I have not used the app to change the motor dynamics or even readjusted the rear shock pivot points- it would be interesting to see/hear videos where folks have fine tuned the bikes using these adjustments. The price is challenging no doubt. I got mine with AXS shifting, and have no issues with the drivetrain, fyi. Thanks for the review.

[@vaughanscott7308]

Fantastic review man. Well done thank you. Love from Australia.

[@tlouie32]

Thanks for watching. Cheers.

[@2noteworthy]

Love the bike. One Connie the rear wheel clearance. I run 2.6 front and back. Likely a mistake for rear. But was noted as being fine from the dealer.

[@rynolindz]

Very good review and well done. I've testing one out very soon against the Santa Cruz 29 Heckler. Should be interesting.

[@deserthawk4178]

Great review. I ride a sb150 and rode my buddies turbo Levo. I did not want to like e bikes but here we are. Will probably pull the trigger soon.

[@tlouie32]

Thanks for stopping by to watch. I didn’t think I’d like it as much as I do… but yes… here we are. 😂

[@mtbkram-macky2318]

Nice bike !! I have same bike🔥👍 question where did you get down tube cover? Thank you

[@tlouie32]

Yo, I ordered the sticker from stikrd.com. Cheers and thanks for watching.

[@mtbkram-macky2318]

@@tlouie32 thank you

[@jonathanbrown6346]

My buddy had exactly the same shifting issue - again the cable housing/routing. It’s not the drivetrain itself. Yeti are replacing the rear triangle as a fix which doesn’t seem to make sense so we will see. Loves his bike all the same.

[@GravelMountainRoad]

Great review and completely agree with you. I love my 160E ... Even with the cons.

[@tlouie32]

Thanks for watching! I love my 160 as well, I feel like it keeps surprising me how good it is!

[@86309]

Nice review Tyson.

[@tlouie32]

Thanks!

[@durothean]

I'd love to see a 2 year review. specifically on battery longevity, replacements, et cetera. I'm more curious how those batteries hold up after 1-2 years of consistent riding....

[@tlouie32]

That’s a great idea. I may have to put something together to see how far I can stretch the battery. Stay tuned!

[@Greyarcher1]

The XT mech is sensitive on adjustment, the screew that controls The distanse between upper jockey wheel and the kassett sprockets needs to be out way more than you have adjusted it once you get it right its AMACING 🤩

[@emtbtrailrider539]

Got the Yeti 160e and I luv it, Luv Shimano Drivetrains, just as good with SRAM in my opinion

[@gabby07001]

I don't have a160E but I'm loving my HECKLER!

[@davidmilarezi6363]

Man I have mine now for over an year. I have the T1 XT drivetrain. The bike brakes a lot! For a 12k bike, which I’ve paid I certainly don’t think is worth it. Suspension yes it’s very good. Everything else is status quo. The bike is okay. For a 13k bike they come with Shimano XT which I agree with you sucks. RSC mediocre brakes for the weight. Again, for 13k bike should not be an issue. I’ve been riding my wife’s Santa Cruz Bullit and man, for half of price I’m having much more fun! While the 160e is a great bike, it’s overpriced in my opinion. Mine is for sale. Great video tho

[@YLDCRD]

Is that a fox 38 e tuned?. How u get on with setup? Sag and clickers?

[@tlouie32]

Thanks for watching. Yeah I agree. There are a lot of positives with the bikes but for the price it’s only fair to note the negatives about the bike. Hope the review helps.

[@YLDCRD]

@@tlouie32 what was your sag and clickers?

[@PantherBlackAudiRS]

Just picked one of these up in the T1 spec, fully loaded with the Ep800. Bike is a tank, and super fun! Have you thought about tuning it with SpeedBox?

[@everydaysaturday]

You make it look confidence inspiring. Also, your mustache is confidence inspiring too. Also, you’re really fast. Did you speed those videos up?

[@tlouie32]

Obviously

[@erichbachman7363]

I can get this specced with factory for 8200 usd on sale now. 7500 for now factory. Considering pulling the trigger for it. It also has the updated ep801 motor.

[@tlouie32]

If that price is for a new bike that’s a screaming deal. You won’t regret it.

[@erichbachman7363]

@@tlouie32 Yup its for new. C1 7500, T2 9250 T3 11325(this is probably the one you have at org. price 13000).

[@marlonmunoz4550]

Great Review! Got my 160 C1 January of this year and put about 300 miles in it riding only about twice week, it's a game changer I LOVE IT! like you I was not that happy with the drive train (maybe just me who enjoyed a Sram Axs derailleur from my Santa Cruz Nomad) so I did replace the derailleur and went for sram gx axs. So I do have a "SramMano" drive train (shimano cassette, chain, crank and chainring with Sram axs derailleur) and never had any issues so far and shifts like butter. I did replace the code r brakes that came with the bike with a Magura MT7 and very happy with its Braking power now. About the water bottle you could try the fidlock water bottle it's simple and never rubs on the frame.

[@tbetry413]

Which size fidlock bottle do you use?

[@oktc9712]

I have a Giant Reign E the bike is great but the Shimano XT is a major Grief. Never has shifted right , seems like the clutch needs service every 100 miles. For me never a XT again

[@blakecarley8721]

INCLUENCER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PRO RIDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[@johnwilliamson9453]

Excellent, excellent review. Wish I had it two months ago when I was agonizing over spending that much! That said, mine should be here in a week or so. I’ve been a Yeti fan since 2007 and had more bikes than care to admit. Still like my customized SB4.5 and will likely keep it. I also have a Levo SL, which is my go-to bike now. I was kinda disappointed that Yeti didn’t offer a 160 SL, but it is what it is. I’m in Sedona so we definitely have different terrain here, a lot chunkier and a lot slower, so it will be interesting to see how it works here. I did meet some team folks from Canada and they were sporting a few 160E’s and they were ecstatic with the way the bike handled, so hopefully I’ll be good to go. As far as drivetrain goes, I had changed the mechanical SRAM that came on the LSL to the AXS and I absolutely hated it. I tried both shifter options and I could never get used to it. I have XT on my SB4.5. I just recently switched over to the XT on my LSL and it’s money. Shifting is butter smooth, and the shifter feel is home to me. The Shimano Hyperglide+ is only great if you have all components with HG+, so cassette, chain, chainring, and derailleur. Also, some of the shifters are 11sp/12sp and there is a little slotted disc on the shifter that you can move to select which speed you’re running. I’m also an XT brake fan, and was concerned about the SRAM brakes (much prefer mineral oil), but I’ll give the Code’s a try since you really like them. Could not figure out why the didn’t do a complete XT build, but could be supply issues as well. Finally re tire insert...YES! saved my butt too many times. I run Rimpact’s from GB, and really like them (So does Pinkbike). Are you in the Coeur d’Alene area by chance?

[@tlouie32]

Thanks for checking out the video! I ride primarily in the Boise/McCall area and in the desert in the winter. The 4.5 is such a great bike, one of my favorites.

[@allenkuofengsun]

Is that a custom battery guard/cover?

[@mahajian]

what other E bikes do you recommend?

[@TheChange-jd5zt]

I’d so love one of these but like u said it’s price heavy...can anyone recommend me something else for half the price

[@estelcast]

Yeah Yeti is so expensive and some other brands. I own a Cube Stereo Hybrid HPC Race 625. It only cost me AUD$6300 and changed the brakes into XT levers and XTR 4 piston calipers and I am having so much fun. No problem with the bike so far.

[@dustinbjohnson]

I need one 🔥

[@tomcagle5324]

Buy a spare battery? Not cheap, I get it but if you want to do laps to swap out at TH, longer rides (with back pack), and camping.

[@porroco]

Btw this bike drain more juice than santacruz bullit, even tho bullit is MX. I do not mind yeti 160e as 29er, but i would it liked MX.

[@tlouie32]

You can throw a 27.5 out back in this. Haven’t tried it but I hear it’s fun.

[@md.moinulislam9467]

Very good product.....!

[@AdventureAndy208]

Yeeeewwwww!

[@porroco]

I just got one and it is a great bike, just waiting on the review of the different shock mount flip chip. That drivestrain sucks, for that price it should come with sram x01 as my santacruz bullit. I rode that bike with 27.5x2.8” too.

[@tlouie32]

Thanks for watching. Great idea for a review of the flip chip. Maybe I should do one.

[@TeamCykelhold]

Idk man. I'd rather have almost any shimano drivetrain than sram. Just personal preference. For ebikes sram drivetrains just doesn't make sense to me.

[@tlouie32]

@@TeamCykelhold I hear that. After posting the video I've gotten several messages of people telling me about the cable routing/housing issues. I think that may be the ultimate issue.

[@kentmoore6874]

The yeti sure looks like an amazing EMTB. How is the motor?

[@randalhampton2966]

Yes... e bikes are heavy..tough on tires..inserts a good fix.. chains , put big brakes , big rotors!

[@dino2540]

7 hours charge time is not normal, its usually half that, yeti was tryna keep the price down haha. About that front tyre flat, you were riding down hill, rolling. There would have been a nearly identical outcome on an amish bike. People just need to learn how to ride smooth. I guess starting out on fully rigid and hard tails has been beneficial to my tyres.

[@SDmountainbiker]

Theory behind slow charger is it extends the battery life. It is a pain in the arse to have to wait that long, but if it extends the life of the battery probably worth the time.

[@GingerRuss75]

Double dare you to get a Frey Beast or AM 1000 V6,

[@Robcupra360]

£9k is just insane £2k more than a Santa Cruz and they’re hardly budget 😂

[@mfa81]

Just put some axs and make it a $14K5 bike!

[@tlouie32]

😂 I did. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@randalhampton2966]

Good job... I'll go rob a bank....

[@randalhampton2966]

But... if you want an off road experience for the same money - get a KTM.....

[@cjschmitt4882]

I don't give a shit about the bike....what we want to know is how to earn $13,000 spare cash to spend on a bicycle!!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!??

[@tlouie32]

Touché

[@mahajian]

learn bout crypto study Richard Heart projects!!

[@NKUify]

Gotta be a dentist.