Having previously owned a Yeti 160e can state its an absolute beast. Defected to emtb's ~5 years ago and have purchased 5 different bikes during this period. Rode the Yeti for ~1 year beforevI sold and went with a custom Orbea Wild.
Had the top of the line Yeti 160e with carbon wheels and I fully customized the components to my liking.
Positives
-It's wants to ride fast and the faster you ride it, the better it performs.
-Very nimble and climbs as as well as it descends.
-Push Industries makes an 11/6 coil for the 160e that transcends the 160e's dh prowess.
-It's just a fun bike to ride and looks quite smart as well.
Cons
-It's designed more for racing in mind. The carbon wheels on my model made the ride quality fast, but stiff.
-630 wh battery is outdated and limited my ability to go on longer rides with my buddies who have 750/900 wh batteries.
-Price point may be an issue for some. I subscribe to the you get what you pay for motto and have no issue throwing down $ for the activities I enjoy.
-Resale value has huge drop-off versus original purchase price (true with almost any bike) and not a big demand for used 160e's.
I'm fortunate to have a few bikes to meet the type of rides I want to go on at the time. After logging about 1,000 miles on my Yeti, I sold and purchased/customized and Orbea Wild and could not be happier. To me, the Wild is a much better all-round bike.
Final thoughts, I'm a huge Yeti fan boy and have owned various models over the years. If you want a race oriented bike that is fun to ride and you don't care about longer range rides, it's a good option. Highly recommend getting a coil shock and aluminum wheels.
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