Supported Rider Bike Check: Francie’s Yeti 160E

Brand: Yeti

Bike Model: 160E T-Series

Fork:  FOX 38 Float Factory Grip 2 E-Tune 170mm

Shock: FOX Float X2

Handlebar: Yeti Carbon 35 x 780mm

Stem: Burgtec Enduro Mk3 30 x 50mm

Grips: ODI Elite Pro

Saddle: Silverado Cutom

Seatpost: Sram Reverb AXS

Pedals: Burgtec Penthouse Flat Mk5

Crankset: Shimano EM900 with 34T chainring

Wheelset: DTSwiss EX 1700

Tyres: Michelin Wild Enduro Racing Line

Groupset: Shimano XT

Brakes: Sram Code RSC

 

Francie Arthur.

 

10 years.

 

I have 5 different jobs that I juggle throughout the week, but I’m predominantly a mountain bike coach for my business Duet Cycling, and a gardener. Other work includes graphic design, social media management for a British sculptor, projects for MB Cyclery and modelling for the cycling industry. 

 

Enduro, DH, XC and road. 

 

Anything that’s off-piste and a good balance between fun and scary! All my home trails are the best, and the occasional away-day to mix things up. 

 

It’s the absolute dream! I coach and ride a lot, which gets exhausting, so the electric helps me do a whole day coaching, then I still have energy to ride for myself. It’s also great to join my mates who have eBikes and we can cover bigger miles in less time. 

 

I run the Michelin Wild Enduro tyres, which I love, and I think I’m going to put higher-rise bar on it, but otherwise it’s stock and she’s absolutely perfect. 

 

Flying to the top of trails! Then holding on tight, nudging it in the right direction and it honestly sails down some really rough tracks and laps it up. It’s just so smooth and especially as I’m off the back of an ankle, wrist & hand injury, I don’t get shaken about - the bike takes the hits! 

 

Yes I’ve just had a big wall calendar arrive in the post and I’m in the middle of filling it with fun bike adventures. I love all the riding I can do from home, but I’ll definitely be taking it further afield & to some start lines this Summer!