Yeti Cycles review
Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Yeti Cycles suits riders who want a Bosch-powered electric mountain bike and can pay a premium for one. The MTe and LTe range runs $8,865 to $15,500, with entry at rank 149 of 149 on price, which puts it among the higher-priced entries.
Key facts
- Best for
- Riders who want a Bosch-powered trail bike and can pay a premium price.
- Reference models
- MTe 90 PERFORMANCE, MTe XX AXS, LTe 90, LTe XX AXS↗
- Price from
- $8,865↗
- Price up to
- $15,500↗
- Nominal motor power (W)
- 750↗
- Largest battery (Wh)
- 800↗
- Removable battery
- Yes↗
- Lightest model (kg)
- 17.54↗
- Sales model
- Both↗
- Service network
- Partner↗
- Money-back period
- 14 days↗
- Markets
- US, DE, AT, BE, NL, LU, FI, SE↗
- Legal entity
- Yeti Cycles GmbH↗
- Headquarters
- United States↗
- Founded
- 1985↗
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre↗
- Bike types
- Emtb
- Motor brand
- Bosch
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
- Official website
- yeticycles.com
Facts checked September 30, 2026, 7 sources
Pros and cons
Pros
- Bosch drive with 750 W of nominal power, more than the 500 W typical in this category
- Battery capacity of 800 Wh against a 624 Wh median in this category
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, covering email, chat, phone and a help centre
- Sells through both direct and dealer channels, so you can ride in a shop before buying
- A 14 days money back window reduces the risk of a first electric mountain bike
Cons
- Entry price of $8,865 ranks 149 of 149, so the cheapest listed bike sits among the priciest starts in the comparison
- Top of the range at $15,500 ranks 143 of 145, leaving budget riders little room at either end
- Lightest listed bike weighs 17.54 kg, heavy for anyone loading it into a vehicle or carrying it upstairs
Who it suits
- Trail riders who want an electric mountain bike and will pay for a Bosch system
- Riders in the US and across the European markets Yeti Cycles sells into
- Buyers who prefer dealer buying with a 14 days money back window
Who should look elsewhere
- Commuter or city riders, who should look at Kalkhoff and its city, hybrid and step through range
- Buyers on a tight budget, who would do better with iSinwheel and its commuter, city and step through options
Core features
Battery capacity tops out at 800 Wh, and the battery is removable, so it can be carried indoors for charging rather than left locked in the frame. The lightest listed bike weighs 17.54 kg, which points to a bike built for rough ground rather than for carrying up stairs or loading into a small car. Purchases carry a 14 days money back window, so a first electric mountain bike can be returned if it does not suit.
How it compares on our data
On entry price, Yeti Cycles ranks 149 of 149 brands tracked, placing the cheapest listed bike among the more expensive starts in the comparison. At the top of the range the position is 143 of 145, so both ends of the list sit high. The offer score part is 9.1 and the cost score part is 8, with the overall score at 8.8. The trust score part, 9.6, is the strongest of the three, which fits a brand with a long trading history and a broad support setup.
Plans and prices
Prices run from $8,865 for the entry MTe to $15,500 for the top of the LTe range. The models listed are MTe 90 PERFORMANCE, MTe XX AXS, LTe 90, LTe XX AXS, spanning the MTe and LTe platforms. Buyers get a 14 days money back window on purchases, and bikes can be bought through both direct and dealer routes. Support after the sale runs on email, chat and phone, so help is available by email, chat, phone and through a help centre.
The company behind it
The company behind the bikes is Yeti Cycles GmbH, headquartered in the United States and founded in 1985. Bikes are sold into US, DE and AT, a spread that covers the US and several European markets. Support runs on email, chat and phone, including email, chat, phone and a help centre, and servicing is delivered through a partner network of partners.
How Yeti Cycles compares
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Where Yeti Cycles is available
- Available
- United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much do Yeti Cycles electric mountain bikes cost?+
Prices run from $8,865 for the entry bike to $15,500 at the top of the range. The models listed are MTe 90 PERFORMANCE, MTe XX AXS, LTe 90, LTe XX AXS. Purchases come with a 14 days money back window, and buying runs through both direct and dealer channels.
Which motor and battery does a Yeti Cycles e-mountain bike use?+
The listed bikes use Bosch drive units, with 750 W of nominal power. That is above the 500 W median for this category. Battery capacity reaches 800 Wh, and the battery is removable for separate charging and carrying.
Where can I buy a Yeti Cycles electric bike?+
Bikes are sold into US, DE and AT, covering the US and several European markets. Buying runs through both direct and dealer routes, so you can order online or visit a dealer. Servicing is handled by a partner network of partners in those markets.
How heavy are Yeti Cycles electric mountain bikes?+
The lightest listed bike weighs 17.54 kg, which is on the heavy side for a bike that needs carrying up stairs or loading into a vehicle. That weight comes from the suspension and motor package rather than a commuter-first frame. Riders who need a lighter bike for lifting and storage may prefer a simpler model.
What support does Yeti Cycles offer after purchase?+
Support runs on email, chat and phone, so you can reach the company by email, chat or phone, or through the help centre. Repairs and servicing go through a partner network, meaning work is done by partner shops rather than a single in-house team. Returns are covered by a 14 days money back window.
Is a Yeti Cycles electric mountain bike right for a commuter?+
Yeti Cycles lists emtb bikes only, all built for trail riding. Kalkhoff lists city, hybrid and step through types including city, hybrid and step-through frames, which suit road and town riding. If your trips are mostly on tarmac, the mountain-bike only line-up is the wrong shape of bike.
How does the price compare with other electric mountain bike brands?+
On entry price, Yeti Cycles ranks 149 of 149 brands tracked, so the cheapest listed bike sits among the more expensive starts. At the top of the range the position is 143 of 145. Both ends of the price list are high, so budget riders should look elsewhere.
Sources
- yeticycles.com/en-us/bikes/lte checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Bike types, Motor brand, Nominal motor power (W), Removable battery
“The Yeti LTe is a full-power eMTB”
- yeticycles.com/en-us/bikes/lte/kits checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Largest battery (Wh), Brakes, Price up to
“BOSCH POWERTUBE 800WH”
- yeticycles.com/en-us/bikes/mte/kits checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Price from, Reference models, Lightest model (kg)
“$8,865”
- yeticycles.com/en-us/company checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded
“IN 1985 MOUNTAIN BIKING WAS IN ITS INFANCY AND AT THE HEART WAS YETI”
- yeticycles.com/en-us/impressum checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Legal entity
“Yeti Cycles GmbH”
- yeticycles.com/en-us/shipping-returns checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Markets, Money-back period, Sales model, Support channels
“we will build it just for you at our headquarters in Golden, CO”
- yeticycles.com/en-us/warranty checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Service network
“All warranty claims must be processed by an authorized Yeti Cycles dealer”
Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Motor position, Assist class.
Yeti Cycles
Riders who want a Bosch-powered trail bike and can pay a premium price.