SB5 Carbon X01 Complete Mountain Bike - 2015
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The Yeti SB5 Carbon X01 Complete Mountain Bike builds on the storied SuperBike lineage to deliver a killer on-trail experience. This carbon, mid-wheeled rocket ship is Yeti’s first model to run on the all-new Switch Infinity suspension system — a natural evolution of the Switch Link that made the SB series so popular. As befits its name, the geometry is low, slack, and long, which makes it far more capable than its feathery weight might imply. But this is no flimsy flier. The carbon fiber chassis is stiff and durable, so you need not hesitate when charging into hairy terrain.
Like Switch Link, the Switch Infinity slider travels upward under the first phase of compression, when the SB5 is settling into its sag point. As the rear end compresses deeper, the direction changes, and the slider travels down toward the bottom bracket shell. Deep in the stroke, it works in conjunction with the upper pivot to produce a vertical wheel path that effortlessly flattens big, square-edged impacts. Think of it as everything that has earned the Switch Link such high praise, except that it rides smoother and is easier to maintain than the previous eccentric pivot. And because it travels in a perfectly linear plane, instead of the tight arc that Switch Link produces, Switch Infinity has allowed Yeti to achieve a set of unique suspension characteristics.
Undoubtedly, there will be those who balk at the idea of having a seemingly complicated pivot, but in reality, it’s lighter and more user friendly than the Switch Link pivot that it replaces. The lightness can be attributed to the Kashima-coated mini-stanchions and feathery forged shuttle, which were co-developed with FOX Racing Shox. Ease of use comes courtesy of the easily-accessible grease ports, which do away with the need for time-consuming rebuilds. FOX has successfully tested production units to well over a million compression cycles while completely submerged in mud. And the durability is further proven by the three year old test units that are still in use today. Sure, Switch Infinity may look different, but it’s no gimmick — it offers riders functional benefits that can’t be achieved with traditional pivots.
But there’s more to the story than the Switch Infinity mechanism. The SB5 is 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 rear thru-axle, it tracks true through rough terrain. And thanks to the svelte frame weight, it’s possible to build the SB5 to be both robust and lightweight.
Unsurprisingly, FOX supplies the suspension components, with a FLOAT CTD rear shock, and a 140mm travel 34 FLOAT up front. Both items are treated with the noticeably gold, friction-reducing Kashima coating for a smooth stroke. The X01 build kit revolves around SRAM’s exquisite X01 one by eleven groupset. Stopping duties are handled by Shimano’s proven XT brakes with Ice Tech rotors. Easton supplies the Haven carbon fiber handlebar, while the stem and seatpost both bear the Thomson Elite markings. It rolls on a DT Swiss wheelset, which pairs the durable 350 hubset with a lightweight XM 401 rim. They’re wrapped in a fast rolling Maxxis Ardent/Ikon tire combo.
The Yeti SB5 X01 Complete Mountain Bike is available in five sizes, from X-Small to X-Large, and in the colors Raw and Turquoise.
Details
- Switch Infinity suspension system
- 127mm of travel
- PF30 bottom bracket
- Fox FLOAT CTD Adjust Kashima shock, FOX FLOAT fork
- 142x12mm rear axle
- X01 drivetrain
- Shimano XT brakes
- DT Swiss wheels
- Item #YTI001M
- Frame Material
- carbon fiber
- Suspension
- Switch Infinity
- Rear Shock
- FOX FLOAT CTD Adjust Kashima
- Rear Travel
- 127 mm
- Fork
- FOX 34 FLOAT 27.5 FIT CTD Trail Adjust Kashima
- Front Travel
- 140 mm
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40
- Shifters
- SRAM X01
- Front Derailleur
- none
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM X01 11-Speed Type 2
- ISCG Tabs
- yes
- Crankset
- 32 t SRAM X1
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM PF30
- Cassette
- SRAM X01
- Chain
- SRAM PC XX1
- Rotors
- Shimano XT IceTech RT86
- Handlebar
- Easton Haven carbon fiber
- Handlebar Rise
- 20 mm
- Handlebar Width
- 740 mm
- Grips
- Yeti lock-on
- Stem
- Thomson Elite X4
- Stem Length
- 70 mm
- Saddle
- Yeti custom
- Seatpost
- Thomson Elite
- Seat Collar
- Yeti clamp-on
- Hubs
- DT Swiss 350
- Tires
- [front] Maxxis Ardent, [rear] Maxxis Ikon
- Pedals
- not included
- Recommended Use
- enduro, trail
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 5 years limited on frame
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