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TABLE OF CONTENTS BRAND OVERVIEW FRAME FEATURES GEOMETRY SETUP MAINTENANCE FRAME ASSEMBLY E-COMPONENT ASSEMBLY HANDLEBAR WIRING FOX TRANSFER POST INSERTION GUIDE EXPLODED VIEW ASSEMBLY BILL OF MATERIAL REBUILD KITS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WARRANTY...
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In order to help minimize the chances of an injury, it is critical for you to have work performed by an authorized Yeti retailer. WARNING: Mounting biking is an inherently dangerous activity. The user frequently performs “Unsafe Maneuvers,” so be aware, and make sure you have the requisite skills to operate a mountain bike.
Using an integrated head tube design on the 160E allows for a larger head tube worrying if your saddle is going to buck you. The 160E’s uninterrupted seat tube design lets with more area, which results in increased stiffness, and lower overall ride height without you fit the longest dropper possible for your saddle height.
− The 160E has a flip chip that adjusts the bikes leverage rate. The frame comes stock in 30%. − Charging time will vary based on starting charge level. With the supplied EC-60002 −...
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Double check that the battery is fully secured, and it is not resting on the secondary catch. − See Shimano STEPS user manual provided with your bike or at the Shimano STEPS website, https://www.shimano-steps.com/, for operation instructions. YETI 160E | OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS |...
Following these guidelines will help maintain the performance of your bicycle and prevent specifications for individual parts on the 160E are listed below, as well as in the step by step more serious problems from arising. It is important to remember that service intervals can assembly instructions later in the manual.
• 5mm allen key • 6mm allen key • 10mm allen key WARNING: Service on Yeti bicycles requires special Apply grease to the bearing bores of the rear SS If not already completed, install non-drive side knowledge and tools. Yeti Cycles recommends that •...
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Rocker Links and Bridge to 5 Nm. Repeat installation of port cover on Front Triangle non-drive side. Note: This bolt must be loosened prior to link removal. YETI 160E | OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS |...
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Torque (left-hand thread) to 25 Nm. Tighten until snug - be careful to not overtighten! Note: This bolt must be loosened prior to removing the Clevis Bolt (4.14) it threads into. YETI 160E | OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS |...
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Shimano M3 fasteners. until flush. Tighten to 0.6Nm (hand tight). Route E-wire through the chainstay ensuring adequate strain relief. Exit the chainstay and loop sensor wire with brake housing into the Front Triangle. YETI 160E | OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS |...
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Leave approx. 6-8” of wire exposed from E-wire channel. Route through non-drive side pass- ALL BATTERY MOUNT ADJUSTMENTS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED YETI headtube port exit. through past the battery mount.
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Motor. Torque remaining screws to 12 Nm. Tighten M3 screw until snug (hand-tight), and M5 TIGHTEN DRIVE-SIDE SCREWS FIRST. BHCS to approximately 2 Nm or until hand-tight. Torque to 12 Nm YETI 160E | OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS |...
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M4 FHCS be effected. Tighten clamp around Speed Sensor wire and (4.19). Tighten until snug. brake housing until snug (hand-tight). YETI 160E | OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS |...
- The wire from the mode switch routes through the handlebar and connects into the left port of the cycle computer. After connecting the mode switch wire, tuck the excess wire back into the handlebar. YETI 160E | OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS |...
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FOX TRANSFER POST SIZE FRAME SIZE SMALL MEDIUM LARGE NOTE: Saddle centered on straight length of rails X-LARGE MAX INSERTION (X) For more information on Yetis Cycle’s Shock Setup guide, visit https://shocksetup.yeticycles.com/bikes YETI 160E | OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS |...
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CLAMP, HT PORT SINGLE, PA6 4.3.6 300030168 SHCS, M5 X 0.8, 14L, BLACK 4.27 300040518 COVER-CABLE PORT, SINGLE, RIGHT EXIT 160E TIMING LINK - DS ASSEMBLY 4.28 300030069 WASHER 8.5 X 12.5 X 0.5 MM 4.4.1 300040527 160E TIMING LINK - DS 4.29...
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SHOULDER SCREW, STEPPED, 7.5 X 21.5L, M5 X 0.8, ALUMINUM 4.63 300030356 BHCS, M3 X 0.5 X 18L 4.64 400100221 160E LOWER DT GUARD - MEDIUM 4.65 MOTOR COVER, SHIMANO DC-EP800, LOWER 4.66 300030348 SHOCK MOUNT CHIP, 160E, 30%, NONTHREADED 4.67...
− The 160E is rated to a max system weight of 130Kg and an ASTM 4 rating. Riding in higher numbered conditions increases the forces on the bicycle and the risk of injury to the rider.
There are a few conditions: you must register it online at yeticycles.com and you must take it to an authorized Yeti Cycles dealer for processing. Warranty does not cover damage due to ordinary wear and tear, neglect or intentional destruction.
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