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SB165 — T/Series / T3
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$8,799| Weight | 31.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 165 / 180mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox DHX2 Factory |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XX1 Eagle, X01 Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Yeti SB165 is a high-performance enduro bike praised for its innovative suspension, efficient climbing, and confident descending. It features a progressive geometry, a coil-sprung Fox shock, and the Switch Infinity linkage system, making it both playful and capable on tough terrain. However, it demands commitment to ride aggressively and comes with a high price tag.
Innovative suspension with Switch Infinity linkage
Efficient climbing for a long-travel bike
Confident and playful descending
Progressive geometry for modern trail demands
Coil-sprung Fox shock standard on all builds
High maintenance needs and costs
Requires aggressive riding style
No XS size available
High price point
The SB165 is by far the most efficient long-travel 27.5-inch bike we’ve ever ridden.
BIKE MagazineIf I decided tomorrow that I was going to race big mountain enduros, this would be my bike of choice without a doubt.Bicycling
The Yeti SB165 is a phenomenal performer, as I’ve said all along. Considering how it rides alone, there’s very little that can come close, let alone beat it.
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Jun 2021 · Alex Evans
One of the best riding bikes out there, just make sure you stick to a rigorous maintenance schedule to avoid irreversible damage
A genuinely fast, forgiving and fun bike to ride
Internal cable routing, even with cable guides, is a hassle
I experienced linkage and bearing wear much sooner than I was expecting
Aug 2019 · Marco Toniolo
Presented in mid-July, the YetiSB165 has generated a lot of interest because it goes beyond the concept of enduro and edges closer toward the freeride segment – a word almost forgotten these days. Despite its being long in travel, this bike pedals very well uphill. Not only that, Yeti has gone against the tide by choosing the 27.5″ wheel format, which has been losing popularity for some time now. A rather peculiar bike, with extreme geometry and with a progression curve specifically meant to accommodate a coil sprung rear shock, with which it is sold as standard. After trying it for
Jul 2019 · Matt Phillips
Call it big, call it brawny, just don't call it enduro.
Jul 2019
Yeti’s got a new long-travel 27.5-inch bike, but you probably saw that coming. Also, it rips, but you probably saw that coming too.
Jul 2019 · Trev Worsey
Breaking news: The new hard-charging 180 /165 mm travel, 27.5” wheeled Yeti SB165 2020 is aimed firmly at air junkies and park-rats.
Beautiful construction and well-designed hardware
Suspension balances support with plushness
Great tune on Fox DHX2 shock
The Exo+ tires may look good on the scales, but such a bike needs a tougher sidewall
The smaller 27.5” wheels do struggle more in holes, most riders would still be better with the SB150
The high price cannot be ignored
Jul 2019
The newest, punk rock Yeti shares the family DNA, and shreds with irreverence and delight, Yeti’s newest model, called SB165, is a 27.5-inch wheel, 165 mm travel bike with a Fox Factory DHX2 coil shock, and 180mm reduced offset Fox Factory Grip 2 36 fork.
Jul 2019
Lots of travel, lots of slack, lots of progressiveness in the burliest Switch Infinity bike yet...
Jul 2019 · Jason Sumner
On Tuesday, the Golden, Colorado- based bike maker lifted the lid on its latest smaller-wheeled trail smasher, the SB165, which is the slackest and longest travel option in their line-up. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | TURQ Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, press-fit BB92, fully enclosed internal cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed Enduro Max pivot bearings, integrated derailleur hanger, and axle. BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX FACTORY GRIP 2 36/180MM Travel: 180mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX FACTORY DHX2 2 POS LEVER 230 X 65MM; SLS SPRING WEIGHTS: SM:350LB, MD:400LB, LG:450LB, XL:500LB Travel: 165mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BB92 |
| Headset | CANE CREEK 40 INTEGRATED |
| Stem | RACE FACE TURBINE 35X50MM |
| Handlebar | YETI CARBON 35X800MM |
| Saddle | WTB VOLT CUSTOM |
| Seatpost | FOX TRANSFER FACTORY 31.6MM / SM: 125MM, MD: 150MM, LG-XL: 175MM Type: Dropper |
| Grips | ODI ELITE PRO |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 EAGLE |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM X01 EAGLE 30T 170MM |
| Shifters | SRAM XX1 EAGLE |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 EAGLE 1299 10-50 |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 EAGLE |
| Brakes | SRAM CODE RSC Type: SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT SWISS CUSTOM EX1700 30MM |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: MAXXIS MINION DHF 2.5 EXO+, Rear: MAXXIS MINION DHR II 2.4 EXO+ |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM CENTERLINE 200 |
First added October 11
Last updated May 13
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