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Yeti Cycles
SB5 Carbon XTR Complete Mountain Bike - 2016

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Channel your inner mountain goat.

The 2016 Yeti SB5 Carbon XTR Complete Mountain Bike is back with the renowned Switch Infinity rear suspension design and much-loved geometry that has garnered heaps of praise since its inception. Paired with Shimano's top-end XTR one-by drivetrain, powerful XTR Trail hydraulic brakes, a dropper seatpost, and a set of envy provoking ENVE M60 Forty HV hoops, this bike gives XC-minded speed demons confidence in big terrain and enduro/DH bombers an efficient climbing platform that doesn't compromise on big hits.


The Switch Infinity suspension's linear travel hits the sweet spot of anti-squat to keep pedaling sharp across rocky climbs and relentless small bumps. 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 a machine that 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 all-mountain 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.


Frame Material
carbon fiber
Suspension
Switch Infinity
Rear Shock
Fox Float Factory DPS
Rear Travel
127 mm
Fork
Fox 34 Factory
Front Travel
150 mm
Headset
44 x 56 mm Chris King Internal
Shifters
Shimano XTR 1x11
Front Derailleur
n/a
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR 1x11
ISCG Tabs
yes, ISCG 05
Crankset
30 t Race Face Next SL
Bottom Bracket
73mm PF30
Cassette
11 - 40 t Shimano XTR
Chain
Shimano XTR 1x11
Brakeset
Shimano XTR Trail
Brake Type
hydraulic disc
Rotors
[front] 180 mm Shimano Ice Tech, [rear] 160 mm Shimano XTR 1x11
Handlebar
Easton Haven Carbon
Handlebar Width
740 mm
Grips
Yeti Lock-On
Stem
Easton Haven
Stem Length
55 mm
Saddle
WTB Devo Custom
Seatpost
SRAM Reverb
Wheelset
ENVE M60 Forty HV
Hubs
DT Swiss 240
Rear Axle
12 x 142mm
Tires
[front] Maxxis Ardent 2.4 tubeless, [rear] Maxxis Ikon 2.2 tubeless
Tire Size
[front] 27.5 x 2.4 in, [rear] 27.5 x 2.2 in
Pedals
not included
Claimed Weight
[frame] 5.1 lbs
Recommended Use
trail
Manufacturer Warranty
5 years limited on frame

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