2018 Yeti

SB4.5 Carbon XT/SLX

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$4,799
Weight28.8 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 114 / 140mm
ForkFox Performance Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels29″ Aluminum
GroupsetXT, SLX
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
SB4.5 Carbon XT/SLX
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

24 mph

SB4.5 Carbon XT/SLX

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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MTBR
Yeti SB4.5 trail bike review

Feb 2017

Yeti's 29er trail bike with 114mm of Switch Infinity suspension is put to the test in this Mtbr Featured User Review. See how it fared. - Mtbr.com

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon Fiber

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

FOX Performance 34

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX Performance DPS, 7.5" x 2.0"

Travel114mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Race Face BB92

Headset

Cane Creek 40 Inset Taper

Stem

Race Face Ride, 60mm length

Handlebar

Race Face Evolve, 750mm width

Saddle

WTB Custom

Seatpost

FOX Transfer

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Ergon GA2

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Race Face Aeffect

Shifters

Shimano SLX

Cassette

Shimano SLX, 11-46 tooth

Chain

Shimano SLX

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

Shimano SLX, 180mm front rotor, 160mm rear rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano SLX

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss M1900, 25mm

Front Hub

DT Swiss

Rear Hub

DT Swiss

Tires

Maxxis Ardent, EXO TR, 29" x 2.4" (front), 29" x 2.25" (rear)

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