Yeti's latest e-bike offering has been announced, and it's a lightweight electric mountain bike. The MTe uses TQ's brand-new HPR 60 drive system, which offers 60Nm of torque in a compact package. 

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The MTe uses 160mm travel up front and 145mm on the rear, and can be run with either a 29-inch or MX wheel setup. Three models enter the range, the C3, T3 and T4, although sadly the T4 won't be available in the UK. Prices start at £9,499.

To Sixfinity... and beyond!

Yeti's new bike comes with the brand's 'Sixfinity' suspension kinematic, which uses a six-bar linkage design with standard-sized cartridge bearings. Yeti says this allows for better tuning and more independence between tuning for different riding situations like acceleration, traction, etc. 

The MTe is not just a mountain bike with a motor slapped on it, Yeti says it's designed the bike around the suspension, which just so happens to be World Cup-winning tech. 

The Sixfinity leverage rate progression can be tuned with the flip chip, with riders being able to choose between a more supportive tune or something a bit livelier with more bottoming out resistance. 

The flip chip also means you can change from running a 29er rear wheel to a 27.5in option. The geometry, according to Yeti, is "retained" as well as the ride characteristics and adjustability of leverage rates.

Frame and accessories

It also uses integrated frame protection, which for an e-bike is possibly even more crucial than analogue mountain bikes due to the danger of repeated water and dirt ingress into the electrical systems. The MTe comes with a downtube guard, which is also the battery access door. 

There is also a rear mudguard which is integrated and prevents dirt from impeding the Sixfinity suspension switch link. 

When it comes to the frame composition, light is the buzzword, but it's also enhanced with some protective materials. Vectran, which is a synthetic fibre known for its strength and low weight, is embedded within the MTe's carbon fibre layup, helping to keep the weight down without compromising on performance.  

And that's just one of the ways Yeti has managed to achieve a claimed weight of 17.5kg for one MTe model. Smaller battery choices and high-spec components also help, of course. 

Internal cables are great aesthetically, sure. But they can be irritating when they rattle. Yeti says it has alleviated this problem by using clamp closures and grommets at cable entry and exit points. The proprietary carbon handlebar also offers internal routing for cables, leading to a cleaner setup.

The brand has even included an accessory mount underneath the top tube. They've really thought of everything. But enough about the frame, what about the motor?

TQ's new HPR 60 powers the MTe

The TQ HPR 60 is designed to be super quiet. It achieves this by using a harmonic pin drive, which also helps to provide smooth power assistance. The display unit is located in the top tube, and can be connected to via your phone if you want to dive into the numbers. The screen offers drive unit power, RPM, and input, as well as other stats. 

When it comes to battery, you get a choice of 290Wh for those wanting a lighter, less range-focused bike, or the 580Wh for those who want assurances on the longer rides. There is also the range adjuster, if you want even more. 

The MTe comes with a 64-degree head tube angle, a 77-degree seat tube angle and 449mm chainstay length, which is the same within all sizes. No individual lengths here. The bikes also come in two colour choices: turquoise or midnight. 

Three models, three lots of house deposits

You get a choice of three models... Well, two if you're in the UK: the C2, T3 and T4. The T4 is the range-topping, ultra-lightweight (17.5kg) spec, which comes with DT Swiss EXC1501 carbon wheels, Fox Factory suspension, SRAM XX Eagle AXS Transmission drivetrain, and SRAM's Motive Ultimate brakes. Sadly, it won't be available for us UK-based folks, but it does look rather nice, even if it is over £13k.

The T3 is a tad cheaper at £11,000 and weighs in at 19.64kg. It runs Fox Factory suspension, SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission, Maven Silver brakes and comes with a 580Wh battery.

But the most entry-level option, if entry-level is even the right phrase here, is the C2 at £9,499 and just over 20kg in weight. You do get a downgrade in terms of suspension with Fox Performance over Factory, and SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission, but you do get the 580Wh battery. And 20.09kg, if correct, is still pretty good for an eMTB. But £9,499 is still a lot of cash. 

The bikes are available from Yeti and dealers from today. 

• yeticycles.com

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