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Yeti Cycles
SB5 Carbon X01 Complete Mountain Bike - 2016

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Superer.

For 2016, Yeti didn't bother to make any changes to the SB5 Carbon X01 Complete Mountain Bike's frame or Switch Infinity rear suspension; however, the bike does have a modified build, though, with the biggest difference manifesting as 10mm more travel in the FOX 34 Float fork. This change makes for a more aggressive front end overall, dropping the effective head tube angle slightly while also increasing the front travel to a monstrous six inches. Maybe this decision had something to do with FOX's redesign of the Float series or maybe it's because Yeti realized it could tease even more enduro aggression out of the SB5. Whatever the case, it makes the bike that much more stable across rock gardens and root lattices, which makes the Super Bike 5 that much superer.


Despite the different fork, the rear suspension is still the star of any Yeti. The Switch Infinity suspension is a masterpiece of modern enduro design because its linear travel hits the sweet spot of anti-squat to keep pedaling sharp across rocky climbs. Deep in the stroke, the Switch Infinity slider works in conjunction with the upper pivot to produce a vertical wheel path that effortlessly flattens big, square-edged impacts. It also erases the momentary harshness that its predecessor, the Switch Link design, would display when pushed to the absolute limit.


Of course, most riders will never experience that dead spot on the Switch Link, but the SB5 isn't for most riders. It's for the all-mountain racer who demands that his machine eats deep log roll overs with the same tenacity that it cleans long climbs — a rare breed in the enduro scene as a whole, but common enough in Yeti's Tribe of enduro nutters. It's also easier to maintain than its predecessor, which makes even some of the most mechanically inept feel like a pro wrench.


The SB5's frame remains the next evolution of Yeti’s proven carbon fiber chassis. Frame weights are right around five pounds with shock, depending on size, which puts it on the lighter end of the trail bike spectrum, and it does so without sacrificing strength or stiffness. With thoughtful tube forming, a tapered head tube, and a 142mm rear thru-axle, claiming that it tracks true through rough terrain would be something of an understatement. Bikes like the SB6 may get more attention from the high-gloss pages on the hype front of the enduro scene, but for those of us who get our news straight from the trail itself, the SB5 is a proven all-mountain competitor that doesn't compromise on any terrain or gradient.


Details

  • Exceedingly capable rig for enduro racing and all-mountain riding
  • 127mm of Switch Infinity suspension for plush, anti-squat travel
  • Slackened geometry with addition of 150mm fork
  • High modulus carbon frame and swingarm increase stiffness
  • FOX 34 Factory Fork balances big-hit composure with bump compliance
  • SRAM XO1 1x11 drivetrain for crisp-shifting and wide gearing
  • Item #YTI003H
Frame Material
carbon fiber
Suspension
Switch Infinity
Rear Shock
FOX Float Factory DPS
Rear Travel
127 mm
Fork
FOX 34 Float Factory
Front Travel
150 mm
Headset
Cane Creek 40
Shifters
SRAM X01
Front Derailleur
n/a
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01
ISCG Tabs
yes, ISCG 05
Crankset
30 t Race Face Turbine Cinch
Bottom Bracket
Praxis PF30
Cassette
10 - 42 t SRAM 1180
Chain
SRAM 1130
Brakeset
SRAM Guide RSC
Brake Type
hdyraulic disc
Rotors
180 / 160 mm SRAM Centerline
Handlebar
Easton Haven Carbon
Handlebar Width
740 mm
Grips
Yeti lock-on
Stem
Easton Haven
Stem Length
55 mm
Saddle
Yeti WTB custom
Seatpost
SRAM Reverb
Wheelset
[rims] DT Swiss W/XM401
Hubs
DT Swiss 350
Front Axle
15 x 100mm thru-axle
Rear Axle
12 x 142mm thru-axle
Tires
[front] Maxxis Ardent, [rear] Maxxis Ikon
Tire Size
[front] 27.5 x 2.4 in, [rear] 27.5 x 2.2 in
Pedals
not included
Recommended Use
trail, enduro
Manufacturer Warranty
5 years limited on frame

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