SB5 Carbon X01 Complete Mountain Bike - 2016
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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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