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SB165 T/Series Frameset
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$5,200| Weight | 8.4 lbs (frame) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 165mm rear |
| Shock | Fox DHX2 Factory |
| Wheels | 27.5″ |
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, 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.
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
No XS size offered
High maintenance needs and costs
Requires commitment to ride over the front end for optimal performance
Price is high
The SB165 is by far the most efficient long-travel 27.5-inch bike we’ve ever ridden.
BIKE MagazineThe SB165 is downright practical. But don’t let that fool you. It’s also both fun and fast.
BIKE MagazineThe 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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Oct 2023 · Mike Kazimer
Might be my favorite bike yet, especially with the custom paint job.
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
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 · 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.
| 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. Colors: Black; Dust |
|---|---|
| Shock | FOX FACTORY DHX2 2 POS LEVER SLS SPRING Travel: 165mm Spring Type: Coil |
First added June 17
Last updated April 22
Not listed for 1,133 days