Yeti LT: suspension setup & specs
The Yeti LT is an enduro bike with 170 mm of fork travel and 160 mm at the rear. This page lists the 5 current builds with fork, shock and shock size and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.
Calculate the setup for your Yeti LT →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29 / MX.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | FOX Performance 38 (170 mm) | FOX Performance Float X | – | 160 mm | 16.0 kg | €7,400 | Setup → |
| X0/90 | FOX Factory 38 Grip X2 (170 mm) | FOX Factory Float X2 | – | 160 mm | 16.1 kg | €8,800 | Setup → |
| XT Di2 | FOX Factory 38 Grip X2 (170 mm) | FOX Factory Float X2 | – | 160 mm | 16.0 kg | €9,500 | Setup → |
| X0 AXS | FOX Factory 38 Grip X2 (170 mm) | FOX Factory Float X2 | – | 160 mm | 15.8 kg | €10,900 | Setup → |
| X0 AXS MX | FOX Factory 38 Grip X2 (170 mm) | FOX Factory Float X2 | – | 160 mm | 15.6 kg | €10,900 | Setup → |
How it compares
170 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 170 mm median of the 41 bikes in the “enduro bike” category in our database. The rear offers 160 mm, 10 mm less than the front. Among Yeti’s mountain bikes, the Yeti LT is the model with the most fork travel. Yeti builds the frame from carbon.
15.6 kg for the X0 AXS MX build puts the Yeti LT mid-pack on weight (median: 15.7 kg). Within the range, weight varies by 0.5 kg. The Yeti LT is not a budget bike: even the 90 build costs €7,400, while the category median is €4,750. The top build, X0 AXS MX, costs €10,900. Fork and shock come from FOX on every build. In total, 2 different forks are used, from the FOX Performance 38 to the FOX Factory 38 Grip X2. Wheel sizes differ by build or frame size: 29 / MX.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (FOX Performance 38): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
- Rebound: turn the red FOX adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Air shock (FOX Performance Float X): measure SAG in your riding position, ideally with a helper holding the bike. Cycle the shock a few times after every pressure change.
Target SAG for the Yeti LT
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Yeti specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
170 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 29 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 34 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 37 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 34 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.50″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough. Stock tyres: Schwalbe Magic Mary Trail Pro 2.5 Radial Ultra Soft / Schwalbe Albert Gravity Pro 2.5 Radial Soft.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a guide value for air pressure on the fork sticker (or on the shock) or in the suspension makers’ charts. Our calculator also takes riding style and rebound into account. In the end, measured SAG is what counts.