YETI 160E Long Term Review: Do We Still Love This eMTB?

[@WorldwideCyclery]

What are your thoughts on this fully modern eMTB? Would you ride this motorized machine?

[@175thStreet]

Definitely my dream eMTB. Good friend has one and absolutely loves it. I rode it once and it was epic. Just need that DDS.

[@federaldelii]

They are game changing and more enjoyable to go up and down whole day easily on trails 👍🏻💯💯

[@jimr3179]

Why Did you flag my comment? Just because I said E-Bikes are for 70 year olds or people with health issues(I mean no offense to either of those people)? Or was it because I asked whats happened to people wanting the lung busting,leg burning climbs? Or was it the cost of E-Bikes and that you could get a dirt bike that has so much more for less? I see teenagers riding E-Bikes and electric scooters.We are getting so lazy....

[@peakz1099]

Love the bike, have a yeti 160 E T3 my self with the new 801 motor and the xx transmission. Love it. I really Love how i feel like a pro just by getting on the bike 🤣🤣

[@stevenschiff808]

E bikes in general are amazing, instead of a 15 miles ride, I usually get in 24ish, same work out level in fact I would say I ride harder on my E than my penny farthing. I do still enjoy my banjo but the effort is not equal to the reward as appose to my E.

[@brentyancich]

I love it ! I'm planning to buy one as soon as I'm done dental school 😅

[@wadedaw]

I picked one up when it was released. Still on her and absolutely love it. I've since installed a coil on the rear, installed Sram Transmission, TRP DHR EVO brakes, and some other upgrades. This bike will handle anything - I ride 90% of the time in Laguna on all the gnar trails and this thing just takes everything. This is my 4th Yeti (SB66c, SB6c, SB165 - which I still have - and then the 160E) and I can't say enough about how well their bikes are put together and ride.

[@Rddddddddddddd]

I currently ride a 165 and had a 140 prior. Love the 27.5 fun bikes, looking at getting into e-bike…what are your thoughts on playfulness having ridden the 165 and the 160e?

[@JasonBrozic]

MTB Podcast last week - WWC this week! 2024 is off to a great start! WootWoot! Let’s get it boyz! 🙌🔥🤙

[@RobHill00]

Had my Pole Voima for nearly a year, zero issues! Bosch system has been flawless not one problem and I use it for everything!

[@Garykrol]

Was against the whole e-bike thing for years! Always wanted to earn my rides. Been lucky enough to have been riding yetis since 1993! They fit me perfectly have always been very good to me! But between age and injuries,plus the sale late summer and a pending retirement I thought why not. Didn’t demo one, just bought one. Of course I fractured 3 ribs the day the bike showed up at my local shop…but this thing has been so much fun! Nice to climb like I was 25 again! Nice to keep up with my fit wife and not feel worked! Haven’t played around with the motor yet and going over 20mph would be nice. The battery life has been very good. I have been nothing but happy with this bike!!!! Off the thing for 6 weeks with a shoulder surgery but once cleared it’s been back to an everyday thing! Probably something that wouldn’t have happened with just a “normal” bike! One of the best purchases I’ve made!! Turq for life🤘

[@clive0956]

Really good review, thanks guys

[@trailpimp6369]

Good looking homies. I got an e bike three weeks ago and I will never go back

[@MarioXcore1]

Nah man gotta have them both, eeb for the shred and trail for the rippp

[@MarioXcore1]

Super fun bike, loved it

[@88Vultrons]

Holy cow! How'd you get Jimmy Fallon on the show?

[@philn9205]

I haven't experienced any issues with Specialized latest version of Brose motor. No clunks, no issue with internal belts, nothing. I think all the issues have been addressed. Turbo Levo.. Been riding it for over a year. Up fork to 170 Zeb, cascade long stroke link w/ custom tuned EXT Storia.. dude! it's so good

[@canieto1]

My 2023 specialized levo broke during the first ride. Specialized replaced it within a day or two and I’ve loved the bike ever since. I have the yeti also and I love them both.

[@porroco]

I noted today the big flaw of this bike is that you need to dismount the motor just to get diagnostic port out or to install light wire. That design the frame covers the motor port and suck to get all that work just for a plug

[@jlgjavier]

I got a 160e last month and haven't stopped smiling since the first ride. The only negative is that it cuts off at 19 MPH. Is there a way to get over 20 MPH without voiding the warranty?

[@thomassobelman8350]

If you have a 23 or older Yeti with the EP8, not the EP801, the NLS Speedi works. You just need to make sure NLS has a unit that fits your particular hub. If your bike came with DT 240 or 350 hubs, 100% the Speedi works.

[@jimr3179]

Yeah,buy a motor cycle Mary

[@georgejavier1]

@@jimr3179 not sure what you're issue is with my comment....? If you dont have anything constructive to say then maybe you should keep your comments to yourself. Judging from your other comments below, you may want to do some research on eBikes and how it compares to an analog bike in terms of heart rate, fun factor, miles travelled, etc. To each his own, enjoy your ride!

[@sebastiengiovannelli8556]

emax tuning 119€

[@scotty-sb1403]

What about sizing. I’m 5 11 and on a large sb140, would you recommend a medium as this is a 29er or would you recommend staying large? Thanks

[@jack91522]

My Levo doesn’t make any noise on descents like the Shimano. Not sure what these guys are talking about.

[@porroco]

I have a 2022 yeti16e T1 is being good ebike for now. 2024 160e comes with ep801, but xo1 transmison. Not being able to autoshift. I hope next gen models comes with sram motor instead

[@WorldwideCyclery]

That would be awesome!

[@wadedaw]

and a bigger battery, por favor. Ran mine down to zero today

[@mtbrpj]

What tires do you prefer on the Sb160e?

[@chucksanson586]

Best sus out there, ep801 with a h20 extender would make it a hero ride

[@erichbachman7363]

A phat phuck(110kg kitted, 240+lb) like me, what can I EXPECC for range on trail and boost? I have the feeling id get about 25km, which gives me them range anxiety vibes. I really wannada buy an ebike, but feel I cater towards the Bosch system + 750wh battery. Its between 160e C1 with factory upgrades for 8500usd or Orbea Wild M11 9k usd.

[@kevinkmiller]

Range anxiety is the worst! For what it's worth, I'm 81.6kg/180lbs and can easily get 4600'/1400m of climbing using a mix of Trail and Boost modes on the 160e. I should also mention that I absolutely love this bike, but if I was north of 200lbs, I would be looking at huge-battery bikes like the Norcos. The 750wh or even 1000wh should get you through a pretty big ride without dipping into Eco.

[@erichbachman7363]

@@kevinkmiller Appreciate your insight! I have been testing three different eBikes as of late, and in the process of testing one now. First off was a 2020/2022(last gen Orbea WIld FS) Has the same Bosch CX4 as the new one(I'm really considering the new Wild btw). However using mostly eMTB gives me about 30km, and 8-900m of elevation on a 625, so a 750 might give me 35-40km and about 1km of ascending. Then I tested a Spesh Turbo Levo, 700wh. Got about 32km, 950m of climb, and had about 15-20% left, so best range so far. Used mostly mode 2 and a bit of mode 3. Testing the Orbea Rise now, I think its either 5 or 600wh battery. Got 32km and 750 meters of climb. I ahve to use Turbo on the steeper climbs, and mostly used that mode. The Rise uses less power, as the motor is weaker, and in turbo it felt strong enough. The Rise was so much mor playful and fun to ride, and my trails lends itself best to 140-150mm travel bikes in all fairness, but I still want 170 and fox 38 or Zeb xD. All of these bikes I tested were the cheapest version, so crap suspension and brakes, and alloy frames. The Wild FS and Spesh Turbo defiantly felt heavier than the Rise. I have yet to properly try the ep801, but I might be able to do a proper demo. After what I gathered(might be wrong) but the ep801/ep8 uses about 10-15% more battery so on the Yeti with a 625wh and ep801 on Turbo or the second highest setting I really fear I wont get more than 25km of range and maybe 8-900m of climbing. I don't have to go and ride 50km every ride ofc, but I wont be able to do those "epic" long rides that I thought I could. Having an extra bike as backup and having something to smash the same downhills a Tuesday afternoon, after work would surely be great too, so I'll see what I do :)

[@erichbachman7363]

..and even though I didn't get used to it, I defiantly think the overrun on bosch is a nice touch. Makes it so much easier to half pedal through chunk without getting pedal strikes, but I did get yeeted out of the trails some times too :)

[@nathantoney.1501]

Would an o chain help with the sprague clutch noise?

[@canieto1]

Ignoring it is your best option, which is super easy and requires no effort. I don’t think the ochain would make a difference.

[@bubbastank3108]

How much is an extra battery?

[@porroco]

$1000

[@Serial-hobbyist]

Mismatched tires - WTB rear and Maxxis front 🙈 I thought that was a big no-no on the podcast?!

[@cavy7377]

Does anyone know if they are going to redesign for 2025

[@pasiedonify]

Does it have a flip chip for mullet ?

[@wadedaw]

no just install a 650b wheel and shred. Mine is mullet

[@kevinklegg9990]

Can you run a DHX2 coil on the 160E?

[@wadedaw]

yes. I'm running one

[@r0dclarke]

Float X? Why not the X2?

[@Burbs1976]

I want an e-bike with a super small battery that charges when you pedal

[@TheMaklooce]

How’s it compare to a Crestline?

[@jasonhill2896]

Crestline RS7550 for the win hands down.

[@porroco]

Shimano is good, but is very hard to find parts on amazon. I cant find em900 165mm cranks and not to manny after markets for ep8 cranks. Cant find extra battery cant find di2 derelaur, cant find spare for my battery latch, cant find an email to ask for any question on shimano ep8. Sram has better support and easier to find parts on amazon.

[@mechpade]

Miranda makes all the crank lengths for Shimano EP8. I'm currently rocking 150mm cranks on a Norco Sight VLT

[@porroco]

I bought 5dev alu $450😢

[@dominicabbott991]

I'll take two please. :)

[@michaelmann3636]

What about suspension pivot replacement ❓

[@bamblebamble]

It’s a bit rich to say all e-bike motors make clunking sounds… my Fuel Exe is virtually silent and definitely nothing close to clunking sounds…

[@rodgerthedodger1345]

WHY IS LIAM STILL IN THE VIDEOS, GO HOME LIAM.

[@pauleddy5146]

When there's access to a 35lb, "full power" bike available, I'm in. Batteries weigh too much. Ca n't be placed in a frame for optimal balance, (many) can't be swapped out on trail without tools and some can't be removed at all (SL models). Motors are too heavy as well. 15lbs is a lot of weight to shed, even for a human, but mechanicals don't have poor eating habits. In order for e-bicycles to be all they can be, I believe that frame design and suspension tech must be integrated into the design as a whole. Blank sheet. Longest dropper post and two water bottles is what every rider wants. The rest is up for grabs.

[@sjaan7370]

Well considering most enduro race bikes weigh 35lbs+, I'd say things are looking pretty good for the future of emtb. To be reasonable having a 'full fat' enduro emtb weighing in at ~40lbs would not only be impressive, it would be entirely understandable comparing it's weight to a non e-powered enduro bike. I mean the Kellys THEOS F100 is pretty light for a 825w battery and even closer is the Trance X Advanced E+ Elite.... and it's only 2024 😉

[@canieto1]

I think 50 pounds is the perfect weight for bikes. So much stability and braking traction/ traction

[@wadedaw]

50 ish lb weight isn’t a negative factor with full power ebikes. Frankly it’s a feature not a bug. Super planted

[@danielreynolds5012]

What are these 'pounds' and 'miles' and 'feet' you're nattering about ...??? #metricforthewin

[@thomassobelman8350]

Good review but I flatly refuse to believe that any of you rode the bike for a year. Everything was believable except that you flat out lied about being able to ride 30miles and 4000 feet switching between modes….40 miles, you’ve got to be kidding. Maybe in Eco, turned down further, on hard packed fire roads or paved roads. Seriously! I ride in trail using profile 2 and I have the settings turned down a bit and the range is in the low 20s with 3100-3200 feet of climbing (that’s being generous). I ride a lot and have the Yeti, a couple of Gen3 Levos, and the new Tazer Pro (which has the ep801). Most guys that ride an ebike understand what their range is.

[@LoganJohnston-rn6dn]

Interesting, because I literally just rode my 160e for a 25 mile ride with 5k elevation gain, and ended around 30% battery (2 bars).

[@thomassobelman8350]

What mode/settings and how much do you weigh? I’m not saying it didn’t happen but there’s gotta be a realistic reason. The most I’ve ever gotten on my Levo with a 700wh battery in Eco was 36 miles and 4k. I think I still had a tiny bit of battery….the battery finished the ride in the low teens, even after riding the bike with no power as much as I could, verified by the display. It was a long ride and I had a full pack, I weighed at least 215. On the EP8 2 bars could be 21%

[@kevinkmiller]

I have heard of other people who aren't getting the range they would expect out of their 160e, but that isn't me. I'm regularly going over 4k, and occasionally over 5. I weigh 180lbs and stick with trail mode 95% of the time (stock settings). That said, boost mode will drain the battery really quick! I have also noticed the battery usage is greatly affected by the steepness of the climbs. I recently drained the battery on a 36 mile/6300' day- using Eco and Trail. On another day I only got 5300', but that was only 25 miles with pretty steep climbing.

[@MarioXcore1]

I rode this exact bike and got 4k ft on boost the whole time just doing straight laps. Good times

[@ajpratt3954]

Same as above, getting 4.5k-5k 30 miles in trail mode routinely