2018 Yeti

SB5.5 TURQ XT

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$6,599
Weight30.1 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 140 / 160mm
ForkFox Factory Float 36
ShockFox Float DPX2 Factory
Wheels29″ Aluminum
GroupsetXT, Race Face
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
SB5.5 TURQ XT
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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

SB5.5 TURQ XT

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
MD

5'4" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'6"

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Reviews
MTBR
Cody Kelley’s Yeti SB5.5 enduro bike

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

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MTB Mag
[Tested] Yeti SB5.5

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

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BIKE Magazine
Review: Yeti SB5.5

Jan 2017

The Yeti SB5.5 might be the most capable all-rounder the Colorado brand has ever created.

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Flow Mountain Bike
Flow's First Bite: Yeti SB5.5 Turq

Jan 2017

Even though the Yeti SB5.5 is a brand-new model from the Colorado based company, it’s refreshing to see that despite its long travel, Yeti haven’t tried to compete in the ‘longest, lowest and slackest’ game some manufacturers seem to be playing. What is the Yeti SB5.5 Turq? The Yeti SB5.5 Turq is Yeti’s first long …

Highs
  • A 160mm bike that's enjoyable on a variety of trails.

  • Choice of Shimano or Sram build kit options.

  • Jaw-droppingly gorgeous.

Lows
  • No bottle cage mount in the front triangle.

  • Boutique price tag.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon Fiber

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

FOX Factory 36

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX Factory DPX2, 7.875" x 2.25"

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Race Face BB92

Headset

Cane Creek 40 Inset Taper

Stem

Race Face Turbine Basic, 50mm length, 35mm clamp

Handlebar

Yeti Carbon, 800mm width, 35mm clamp

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 Turbine

Shifters

Shimano XT

Cassette

Shimano XT, 11-46 tooth

Chain

Shimano SLX

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

Shimano XT, SMRT66M 180mm rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano XT

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss XM481

Front Hub

DT Swiss 350

Rear Hub

DT Swiss 350

Tires

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 29" x 2.5", Rear: Maxxis Aggressor, 29" x 2.3"

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