Talk me out of a Yeti 160e

[EnduroIntern]

I've been eyeing the 160e for a while.
It seems to have all I want.

Full power.
Geo is spot on.
I want Garmin connection, so this rules out Bosch.
No headset routing.
Removable battery.

They are on discount now.

Only reason I can think off is that it is pretty old at this point. And can't help but think there is an upgraded version right around the corner.

 

[The Hodge]

If it's all you want in a bike and at a decent price ..then just fking buy it ..
You can forever be thinking that the next big thing is just around the corner ..so what ??
I've been riding my Whyte e160rs for 4 years now and still think it's the best bike I've slung a leg over in nearly 30 years of riding mtb's ..
Just do it ..you know it makes sense !

 

[Paulquattro]

If it's all you want in a bike and at a decent price ..then just fking buy it ..
You can forever be thinking that the next big thing is just around the corner ..so what ??
Just do it ..you know it makes sense !

What he says

 

[Ou812]

I asked my mate about an update, he said as far as he knows there’s no plans for it. He did tell me that Yeti is supposed to be releasing a lightweight bike next year, he didn’t have any details on it yet though.

 

[Astro66]

Talk me out of a Yeti 160e

Amflow ........

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[EnduroIntern]

Amflow ........

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Haha
Not available here... Otherwise it would be a strong contender

 

[Doomanic]

Err, it's a Yeti...

It'll look and ride sublimely but when (not if) it breaks the customer support will be lacking.

 

[2WHLFUN]

I've been eyeing the 160e for a while.
It seems to have all I want.

Full power.
Geo is spot on.
I want Garmin connection, so this rules out Bosch.
No headset routing.
Removable battery.

They are on discount now.

Only reason I can think off is that it is pretty old at this point. And can't help but think there is an upgraded version right around the corner.

When you're dying I bet you won't say that I wish I waited to get that Yeti

 

[HandsomeDanNZ]

Chiming in here to echo what’s been said: just do it. If you wait, you’ll wait forever.

 

[B1rdie]

What is the deal you’ve got on the yeti?

 

[EnduroIntern]

OK
I did a test ride today.
The bike is phenominal. I really like how it handles.

I'm 181 cm, and usually ride Large frames, 480 reach. Test ride was on a medium. Felt a bit short, but very nimble.
Maybe its just a matter of getting used to it.

Should I size down to Medium?

 

[Doomanic]

Should I size down to Medium?

Not until you've tried a Large.