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2022 Yeti

SB165 T2

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$8,800
Weight33.2 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 165 / 180mm
ForkFox Factory Float 38
ShockFox DHX2 Factory
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetX01 Eagle, X1
BrakesSRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
SB165 T2
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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)

25 mph

SB165 T2

26 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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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, Switch Infinity linkage, and a coil shock standard across all builds, making it both playful and capable on tough terrain. However, it requires commitment to ride optimally and comes with a high price tag.

Pros
  • Innovative two-piece shock extender

  • Efficient suspension with little pedal bob when climbing

  • Phenomenal performer with supple yet supportive suspension

  • Designed for the toughest, steepest terrain

  • Excellent technical climber

Cons
  • No XS size offered

  • High maintenance needs and costs

  • Requires commitment to ride over the front end for optimal performance

  • Price is high

Key Quotes
The SB165 is by far the most efficient long-travel 27.5-inch bike we’ve ever ridden.
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The SB165 is downright practical. But don’t let that fool you. It’s also both fun and fast.
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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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Pinkbike
Adolf Silva & Reed Boggs' Custom Yeti SB165's - Red Bull Rampage 2023

Oct 2023 · Mike Kazimer

Might be my favorite bike yet, especially with the custom paint job.

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NSMB
Yeti SB165: Reviewed

Jan 2020

Freeride does indeed live, but don't make me say those words...

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MTB Mag
[Tested] Yeti SB165

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

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Bicycling
Yeti’s SB165 Is a Big Bike for Big Mountain Riding

Jul 2019 · Matt Phillips

Call it big, call it brawny, just don't call it enduro.

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BIKE Magazine
First Ride: Yeti SB165

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.

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BikeRadar
Yeti SB165 Turq T2 first ride review

Jul 2019 · Seb Stott

Small-wheel, big travel, super-enduro shredder that’s surprisingly versatile

Highs
  • 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

Lows
  • XL size could do with a higher-rise bar

  • Not exactly cheap

  • Small wheels make less sense now than they used to

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Yeti SB165 First Ride Review – Rip or Race?

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.

Highs
  • Beautiful construction and well-designed hardware

  • Suspension balances support with plushness

  • Great tune on Fox DHX2 shock

Lows
  • 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

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Mountain Flyer
First Ride: Yeti SB165

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.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

TURQ Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, derailleur hanger, and axle.

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorsBlack; Dust

Fork

FOX FACTORY 38 GRIP 2/180MM

Travel180mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX FACTORY DHX2 2 POS LEVER

Travel165mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB BB92

Headset

CANE CREEK 40 INTEGRATED

Stem

BURGTEC ENDURO MK3 35X50MM

Handlebar

YETI CARBON 35X800MM

Saddle

SILVERADO CUSTOM

Seatpost

FOX TRANSFER 31.6MM / SM: 150MM, MD: 175MM, LG-XL: 200MM

TypeDropper

Grips

ODI ELITE PRO

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 EAGLE

Crank

SRAM X1 EAGLE 30T 170MM

Shifters

SRAM X01 EAGLE

Cassette

SRAM X01 EAGLE 1295 10-52

Chain

SRAM GX EAGLE

Brakes

SRAM CODE RSC

TypeSRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
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 220/SRAM CENTERLINE 200

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