Yeti 160E, Owner'S Manual

YETI 160E  |  OWNER’S MANUAL

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SETUP

TABLE OF CONTENTS  |

SETUP

SADDLE HEIGHT

−     Loosen headtube port that the dropper housing runs through and ensure dropper 

housing moves freely, unless using wireless dropper post.

−   Loosen the seat collar and adjust to your desired height.

WARNING:

 DO NOT EXCEED THE MINIMUM INSERTION DEPTH MARKED ON THE SEATPOST

−     Once you have adjusted the seatpost to your desired height, re-tighten the seat post 

collar and headtube port bolt to their recommended torque specification. 

SUSPENSION / TIRE SETUP

−     Visit https://shocksetup.yeticycles.com/bikes for complete instructions on setting up 

your front and rear suspension and recommended tire pressures.

WARNING: 

Only make suspension adjustments while completely stopped and not moving.

−   Check tire pressure before every ride.

WARNING: 

Do not exceed max tire pressure that is labeled on the sidewall of the tire. Too low 

of tire pressure could lead to pressure loss known as burping and increase the chance of tire 
and rim damage.

−     The 160E has a flip chip that adjusts the bikes leverage rate. The frame comes stock in 30%.

−     To adjust the leverage rate up or down by 5%, support the rear wheel and remove the 

lower shock bolt.

−     Take out the stock 30% rate chips and replace with the additional chip set that came 

with your frame.

−     Position the chips in the direction you would like to move the leverage rate and  

reinstall the lower shock bolt with the addition of a small amount of blue Loctite 242  
on the bolt threads.

−     If more setup information is required, please talk to a certified Yeti dealer or reference 

the suspension manufacturers manuals that came with the bike or visit their website.

COCKPIT SETUP

−    Loosen the stem bolts to adjust handlebar. Do not loosen the bolts that secure the  

stem to the steerer tube to make this adjustment.

−    Roll the bars and re-torque to manufacturers recommended settings.

−    Loosen the bolts securing the brake and shift controls and move them so that they are 

safely accessible while operating the bike.

−    The brake and shift controls can be adjusted by moving them side to side or rolled 

up and down to achieve desired location. Torque controls to the manufacturers 
recommended torque specification once desired position is achieved.

CHARGING

−    The battery ships partially charged so the system must be fully charged prior to first use.

−    Pull the charging cover up and away from the charging port. It will stay connected to 

the charging port.

−    Before installing charging plug, ensure proper alignment of charger plug.

−    If installed properly the light on the charger will illuminate indicating the battery  

is being charged.

−    Charging time will vary based on starting charge level. With the supplied EC-60002 

charger it will take 10.2 hours to reach full charge from a fully drained battery. 

−    After battery is fully charged remove charger plug from charging port and replace  

port cover.

−    Please note, an adaptor is needed for off bike charging of the battery. BT-E8035

• Align adaptor and install on battery.

• Plug charger into battery adapter per the above steps.

 
WARNING: 

Do not attempt to charge the bike while riding the bike.

−   See STEPS manual for further operation and safety information.

INITIAL SETUP SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A CERTIFIED 
MECHANIC PRIOR TO MAKING ADJUSTMENTS OR FIRST USE.