Yeti LTe T3

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The Yeti LTe T3 is a serious full-power e-enduro bike for riders who want to climb back up for another fast, rough descent rather than call it a day after one lap. Its original UK RRP was £10,999, placing it firmly in premium territory. In return, you get Bosch CX assistance, an 800 Wh battery, Factory-level Fox suspension, carbon wheels and electronic X0 Transmission as one cohesive build.

It makes the most sense for confident intermediate to expert riders who value grip, support and calm handling when the trail turns properly demanding. Fast natural descents, technical woodland climbs, e-enduro events and uplift-style days are all in its wheelhouse. For gentle local loops or riders chasing a lighter, more playful feel, it is a lot of bike to manoeuvre and store. No getting around that.

What is the latest Yeti LTe T3?

The current UK Yeti LTe T3 is the 2026 first-generation LTe T3 X0 AXS Transmission. It pairs the standard Bosch Performance Line CX motor with an 800 Wh PowerTube battery, rather than the CX-R motor used on other LTe configurations. Bosch provides up to 100 Nm and 750 W maximum output, while UK assistance stops at 25 km/h. Below that limit, the strong support is especially useful when a steep, loose climb demands measured power rather than a frantic spin.

Keep the full name in view when comparing offers. The original T3 is the X0 AXS Transmission build described here, with Factory Fox suspension, Maven Silver brakes and DT Swiss HXC 1700 carbon wheels. Later LTe builds carrying the simpler X0 AXS name are separate configurations, with differences to the motor, cranks, dropper post and tyres.

Frame, Sixfinity suspension and ride character

A TURQ Series high-modulus carbon frame, Vectran impact reinforcement and comprehensive guards give the LTe T3 the protected, purpose-built feel expected of a hard-ridden eMTB. Sixfinity supplies 160 mm of rear travel, working with a 170 mm Fox 38 Factory GRIP X2 fork and Fox Float X2 Factory shock. The stock 29 in wheel setup favours rollover and stability when roots, rocks and braking bumps start arriving in quick succession.

Its geometry backs that up: a 64° head angle, 78° effective seat angle and 449 mm chainstay make for a long, planted chassis that should keep useful weight over the front wheel on steep climbs and fast corners. E-MOUNTAINBIKE Magazine found the T3 precise and composed on descents, while praising its traction on technical climbs. The emphasis is on control rather than lively flickability.

Sixfinity offers 25%, 30% and 35% progression settings, so you can tune how the rear end builds support through its travel. The least progressive setting gives a more linear response, 30% is the middle option, and 35% increases late-stroke resistance for bigger impacts and harder riding. It is meaningful adjustment without changing the frame, though the six-link layout brings more pivots and bearings to look after than a simpler suspension design.

The LTe T3 is supplied with two 29 in wheels, but its flip chip supports a compatible 27.5 in rear wheel if you want a more compact rear end. You will need the additional rear wheel and tyre, then set the chip to its mixed-wheel position to retain the intended geometry. It is a useful future option, not factory-fit equipment.

At a claimed 23.3 kg in size L, this is not a light e-bike pretending otherwise. The Bosch motor masks much of that mass when climbing, and the weight brings welcome composure once speed builds, but lifting it onto a vehicle rack, carrying it over an obstacle or riding it unpowered takes more effort. Ordinary trail rides are still possible, of course, but the 170 mm and 160 mm suspension package earns its keep most clearly on longer, rougher and faster days.

UK durability, servicing and ownership

The T3's electronics and suspension are premium, but the useful ownership habits are pleasantly basic. Wet grit, soft-compound tyres, full-power climbing and 200 mm rotors mean regular chain, brake-pad and tyre checks will pay off. If repeated rocky enduro or bike-park riding is on the agenda, a tougher front-tyre casing is a sensible protective upgrade. Clear the motor guard periodically too, particularly if stones begin making a noise.

The recessed charging-port access is a small everyday annoyance rather than a reliability concern. Its value and size also make secure storage, suitable insurance and an e-bike-rated vehicle rack worthwhile parts of the ownership plan. The frame has a top-tube accessory mount, plus dedicated provision for a compatible Bosch PowerMore holder.

The supplied 800 Wh battery is the main attraction for high-volume ride days. A compatible 600 Wh PowerTube is available separately for riders who would rather trade 200 Wh of capacity for a lighter setup on shorter outings. The optional Bosch PowerMore 250 range extender is more size-specific: it cannot be fitted to Small frames; Medium needs a compatible relocation bracket and clearance procedure with the stock shock; Large and XL can take it with the specified holder and 200 mm connection cable.

How the LTe changed from the Yeti 160E

The LTe replaces the Yeti 160E platform rather than representing a second generation of an older LTe. It moves to Bosch CX power and an 800 Wh stock battery, where the 160E used a 630 Wh battery. Yeti also gave the LTe a longer, slightly slacker chassis and developed the Sixfinity suspension around the new drive system. The result is a more current full-power package with a clear focus on sustained technical climbing and high-speed descending.