Yeti MTe: suspension setup & specs
The Yeti MTe is an e-MTB for trail and touring with 160 mm of fork travel and 145 mm at the rear. It is powered by TQ HPR 60. This page lists the 4 current builds with fork, shock and shock size and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.
Calculate the setup for your Yeti MTe →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Factory | FOX Factory 36 Grip X2 (160 mm) | FOX Factory Float X | – | 145 mm | TQ HPR 60 580 Wh | 20.1 kg | €9,700 | Setup → |
| 90 Performance | FOX Performance 36 (160 mm) | FOX Performance Float X | – | 145 mm | TQ HPR 60 580 Wh | 20.1 kg | €9,900 | Setup → |
| X0 AXS | FOX Factory 36 Grip X2 (160 mm) | FOX Factory Float X | – | 145 mm | TQ HPR 60 580 Wh | 19.6 kg | €11,500 | Setup → |
| XX AXS | FOX Factory 36 Grip X (160 mm) | FOX Factory Float | – | 145 mm | TQ HPR 60 290 Wh | 17.5 kg | €13,900 | Setup → |
How it compares
With 160 mm at the fork, the Yeti MTe sits above average: across the 101 bikes in the “e-MTB for trail and touring” category in our database, the median is 150 mm. The fork has 15 mm more travel than the rear end with 145 mm – a common layout that takes load off the front on steep terrain. The frame is made of carbon.
The lightest build, XX AXS, weighs 17.5 kg according to Yeti – about 5.9 kg less than the category median (23.4 kg across 49 bikes with a stated weight). Within the range, weight varies by 2.6 kg. The Yeti MTe is not a budget bike: even the 90 Factory build costs €9,700, while the category median is €5,500. The top build, XX AXS, costs €13,900. Fork and shock come from FOX on every build. The fork line-up ranges from the FOX Factory 36 Grip X2 to the FOX Factory 36 Grip X. It is powered by TQ HPR 60 with a 290–580 Wh battery.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (FOX Factory 36 Grip X2): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- 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 Factory 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.
- e-MTB: because of the extra weight, start with slightly more tyre pressure – the surcharge is already built into the table below.
Target SAG for the Yeti MTe
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Yeti take priority.
160 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 27 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 32 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 35 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 32 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.50″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. 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: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 EXO / Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 EXO; Schwalbe Magic Mary Trail Pro 2.5 Radial Ultra Soft / Schwalbe Albert Trail Pro 2.5 Radial Soft.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.48 bar (21 psi) | 1.68 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.60 bar (23 psi) | 1.80 bar (26 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.72 bar (25 psi) | 1.92 bar (28 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.84 bar (27 psi) | 2.04 bar (30 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.96 bar (28 psi) | 2.16 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.08 bar (30 psi) | 2.28 bar (33 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.20 bar (32 psi) | 2.40 bar (35 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion (or on the shock) or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.