2018 Yeti
SB5 Beti Carbon XT/SLX
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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| MSRP | $4,799 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 28.1 lbs |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 127 / 150mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
4'11" – 5'5"
5'2" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'10"
5'7" – 6'1"
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May 2018 · Aoife Glass
Put the work into this bike and you’ll be rewarded with a lively, agile feel, but the spec is disappointing for the price. Buy if you want a lively and fun trail bike that gives exceptional pedalling efficiency, and is ideal for long rides exploring the landscape
Switch infinity suspension system is highly effective, efficient pedaller, spirited ride feel
Spec is disappointing for this price point
Oct 2017
Cody Kelley is fast becoming a popular name in enduro due to his killer style, flowing locks, and infectious good humor. Here’s a close look at this race bike of choice. - Mtbr.com
Mar 2017 · Christoph Bayer
Anyone would argue against claims that the current Yeti SB5 is a phenomenal trail bike, but now the Americans say that they’ve taken it to the next level…
Mar 2017 · Francesco Mazza
[ad3] After the comparative test between the Trek Slash and the Specialized Enduro 29, we are once again testing a 29er Enduro bike a lot of riders are curious about. The Yeti SB5.5 is a not so aggressive and more of an all around bike, which means it is more balanced between climbing and descending than the mentioned competitors, which are more downhill oriented. DSB provided us a with custom build of the SB5.5 based on the XX1 Eagle kit specs and then modified by the Italian distributor with other components from the brands that he imports in Italy. We
Jan 2017
The redesigned Yeti Beti SB5 is built to go fast up, down and any other direction you want to take it.
Jul 2016
Uncle Dave was smitten as soon as he pulled the Yeti SB5.5c from the box - and it may have cured his colourblindness...
Mar 2015
Over the last few years, Yeti Cycles have been kicking goals with both feet. First the SB66 and SB95 pushed all our feel good buttons, and then came a new version of the legendary 575 which nailed the balance of nostalgia and progression perfectly. The SB75 was good too, if not quite to the same …
Very light, very adaptable.
Unique suspension system.
Water bottle mounts are under the down tube.
| Frame | Carbon Fiber BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX Performance 34 Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Performance Beti DPS, 210mm x 50mm Travel: 127mm Spring Type: Air |
| 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 Deva |
| Seatpost | FOX Transfer Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Ergon GA2 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM GX Eagle, 170mm length |
| 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 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX |
| Rims | DT Swiss M1900, 25mm |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | DT Swiss |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss |
| Tires | Maxxis Ardent, EXO TR, 27.5" x 2.4" (front), 27.5" x 2.25" (rear) |
Last updated April 14
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