Yeti Cycle MTe T-Series T3 29 Bike

After a trip to Morzine with her university MTB club opened her eyes to gravity and downhill riding, Meg Whyte committed fully. The experience ignited her passion for high-speed descents, pushing her to embrace the thrills, challenges, and culture of gravity-focused mountain biking.

Today, Yeti Cycles launches the new MTe, a mid-power eMTB powered by the upgraded TQ HPR 60 drive unit. The aggressive T3 build weighs 43.3 lbs, pairing a 145 mm rear Sixfinity frame with a 160 mm fork for versatile, do-it-all performance. For those chasing ultra-lightweight, the T4 build hits 38.6 lbs without compromising on components.

How does Yeti’s new TQ-powered lightweight e-MTB ride and which details lift this turquoise dream machine above more generic bikes and brands? We explore what sets it apart on trail how it feels to ride and the downsides that come with choosing a bike built to be different.

With the MTe, Yeti launches an eMTB aiming to set standards in technology, design and trail character, though at a hefty price. We tested the dream bike, priced at €12,500, on trail, equipped with the new TQ HPR60 drive unit and focused on how it really performs. Very strong

There has been a gap in Yeti’s lineup until now; the MTe is its first lightweight mid-power e-bike, powered by the new TQ HPR-60 with 60 Nm of torque. Battery options include 290 Wh or 580 Wh, plus a 160 Wh booster. Six-Finity suspension gives 145 mm travel and a 160 mm fork

A stealthy all-rounder. Today Yeti launched its second e-bike, the lighter MTe. It keeps a clean silhouette yet hides serious tech, including the new TQ motor, four-way progression adjustment, mixed wheel capability, and thoughtful details that make it versatile on trail up.

Yeti has a brand new e-bike and we’ve been riding it. The latest MTe is a mid-power, mid-travel e-bike with the new TQ HPR60 motor. Still super light, ultra quiet and discreet, it adds 60 Nm torque, 350 W power, a 580 Wh battery, plus a colour display and upgraded app.

Freehub Gear Editor Cy Whitling rides and talks Yeti’s new MTe. Clean in silhouette yet packed with tech, it features a new TQ motor, four-way progression and mixed wheels. Details aside, the MTe rides extremely well, handling varied terrain with ease, and the new TQ HPR60 is a clear upgrade over HPR50.

TQ-HPR60 Motor Review on the All-New Yeti MTe | Lightweight eMTB Test. What’s up, legend riders! Today we dive into the new TQ-HPR60 motor on the lightweight Yeti MTe SL e-MTB. My first ride on a Yeti e-bike—minimalist design, massive performance, and a truly impressive machine.

Is the Yeti MTe the best SL eMTB of 2025? In this in-depth review, we put Yeti’s new lightweight MTe through climbs, descents, and everything in between. We examine the updated TQ HPR60 motor, geometry, Sixfinity suspension, setup options, and compare it to top rivals like Orbea Rise and Santa Cruz Heckler SL.

Equipped with the latest TQ motor, Yeti’s first lightweight e-MTB is set to appeal to a wide audience. While Yeti wasn’t quick to enter the e-MTB scene, combining its Sixfinity linkage with TQ tech makes the MTe a well-refined bike. I spent time on it ahead of launch, and here are my first impressions.

In this video, Silverfish UK lend us the brand-new Yeti MTe lightweight e-MTB, which Ben and Seb ride on enduro trails. They discuss the bike’s specifications, how it handles on varied terrain, and compare its performance to other bikes, giving a full overview of the ride experience.