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Yeti Cycles
SB6 Carbon X01 Complete Mountain Bike - 2015

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Your new trail-crusher.

Yeti's renowned SB66 departed this world to the screams of horror of its aggressively devoted fans. After all, it almost singularly ushered the phrase "superbike" into the industry's lexicon. It could do it all. So how does the new SB6 Carbon stack up? Simple: better in every single way, and the 2015 Yeti SB6 Carbon X01 Complete Bike is a proud showing off of the company's beastly new bones.


First, let's look at the new suspension platform, called Switch Infinity — an evolution of the Switch Link used on the SB66, the SB75, and a few other current Yetis. Like Switch Link, the Switch Infinity slider travels upward under the first phase of compression, when the SB6 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.


As incredible as it is, however, Switch Infinity would be of little good if it weren't paired with an equally overachieving platform. Yeti didn't simply bolt bigger suspension parts to its smaller trail machine, the new SB5. They wanted to distinguish the machine as its own. The 6's carbon construction and geometry represent complete revisions. The ultra-stiff layups of the SB5 chassis were made even stiffer, the head tube was relaxed further for more aggressive descending, and the wheelbase was lengthened for more high-speed stability — not to mention the bumping of front and rear travel to 160mm and 152mm, respectively. In the words of one of Yeti's own tribesman, they designed the SB6 for "running into things," and yeah, you can run into, over, and through damn near anything on this bike.


The bike's build aids in that mission, too. Witness the 160mm FOX FLOAT 36 Factory fork, pairing perfectly with the FLOAT X rear shock, both of which receive FOX's Kashima coating for increased longevity and durability. A SRAM X1 crank powers the light and fast X01 single-ring drivetrain for the ultimate in mountain bike shifting and reliability. Thomson's Covert dropper post boosts versatility and lets you go bigger (size XS and S models use a RockShox Reverb post). And speaking of going bigger, the East Havoc 35mm stem and carbon bar embrace the latest standard for stiffness and durability. It all rolls on DT Swiss 350 hubs laced to DT's EX 471 rims, wrapped in Maxxis High Roller II tires.


The 2015 Yeti SB6 Carbon X01 Complete Mountain Bike comes in five sizes, from X-Small to X-Large, and in the colors Turquoise, Green, and Black. Pedals are not included.


Details

  • Switch Infinity Suspension
  • 27.5-inch wheels
  • 157mm rear travel and 160mm fork
  • X01 1x11 drivetrain
  • FOX fork and shock
  • Item #YTI001S
Frame Material
carbon fiber
Suspension
Switch Infinity
Rear Shock
FOX FLOAT X CTD Kashima
Rear Travel
152 mm 6 in
Fork
FOX FLOAT 36 160 Factory Kashima
Front Travel
160 mm
Headset
Cane Creek 40
Shifters
SRAM X01
Front Derailleur
n/a
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01
ISCG Tabs
yes
Crankset
32 T SRAM X1 1400
Bottom Bracket
PF92
Cassette
10 - 42 t SRAM 11-speed
Chain
SRAM 11-speed
Rotors
180 mm Shimano Ice Tech
Handlebar
Easton Havoc 35 Carbon
Handlebar Width
800 mm
Grips
Yeti lock-on
Stem
Easton Havoc 35
Saddle
Yeti Custom WTB Volt
Seatpost
[M, L, XL] Thomson Covert Dropper, [XS, S] RockShox Reverb
Hubs
DT Swiss 350
Tires
Maxxis High Roller 2
Tire Size
2.3 in
Pedals
not included
Claimed Weight
[frame only, size M] 5.9 lbs
Recommended Use
all mountain, freeride
Manufacturer Warranty
2 years on frame

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