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SB165 T2
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$9,800| Weight | 31.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 165 / 180mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 38 |
| Shock | Fox DHX2 Factory |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle, X1 |
| 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 designed for aggressive riding on steep and technical terrain. It features innovative suspension technology, including the Switch Infinity linkage, which provides a balance of small bump sensitivity and mid-stroke support. The bike's geometry updates, such as a slacker head angle and longer reach, enhance its descending capabilities, while its efficient climbing performance surprises for a bike with 165mm of travel. However, it requires a committed riding style and comes with a high price tag.
Innovative suspension with Switch Infinity linkage
Efficient climbing for a long-travel bike
Aggressive geometry for confident descending
Playful and fast handling
High-quality construction and components
High maintenance needs and costs
Requires aggressive riding style
Expensive to buy and maintain
No XS size offered
Fragile sidewalls on tires
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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Jan 2020
Freeride does indeed live, but don't make me say those words...
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 · Seb Stott
Small-wheel, big travel, super-enduro shredder that’s surprisingly versatile
Yeti's new school geometry is on point for rapid descending and technical climbing
Suspension is stable, predictable and settled
Efficient suspension and steep seat angle make tricky climbs a doddle
XL size could do with a higher-rise bar
Not exactly cheap
Small wheels make less sense now than they used to
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 · 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, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, integrated derailleur hanger, and axle. BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: Turquoise; Moss; Raw Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX FACTORY 38 GRIP 2/180MM Travel: 180mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX FACTORY DHX2 2 POS LEVER Travel: 165mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BB92 |
| Headset | CANE CREEK 40 INTEGRATED |
| Stem | RACE FACE AEFFECT R 35X50 |
| Handlebar | YETI CARBON 35X800MM |
| Saddle | SILVERADO CUSTOM |
| Seatpost | FOX TRANSFER 31.6MM / SM: 125MM, MD: 150MM, LG/XL: 175MM Type: Dropper |
| Grips | ODI ELITE PRO |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 EAGLE Upgradable |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM X1 EAGLE 30T 170MM |
| Shifters | SRAM X01 EAGLE Upgradable |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 EAGLE 1295 10-52 |
| Chain | SRAM GX EAGLE |
| Brakes | SRAM CODE RSC Type: SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT SWISS CUSTOM EX1700 30MM Upgradable |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: MAXXIS ASSEGAI 2.5 EXO+, Rear: MAXXIS MINION DHR II 2.4 EXO+ |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM CENTERLINE 200/SRAM CENTERLINE 200 |
First added August 11
Last updated June 11
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