The 66 refers to the 6 inches of travel, and 26inch wheels. The sixinch travel yeti sb66 c expands on the quickly building reputation of yeti s switch technology suspension by adorning it with a weightdropping and stiffnessenhancing carbon chassis. Sb 140 this trail bike features switch infinity suspension technology and is. Decked out in xtror in this case, a custom x0 buildand a dropper post, the carbon incarnation of yeti s super bike weighs less than 26 pounds.
The frame is the same as their quintessential sb5 trail bike, but the lr designates the lunch ride kit, consisting of a 10mm longer travel fork, more capable rear shock, wider bars, and yeti s favorite tire combo in a slightly narrower width. Travel has been reduced to 120mm, down from 150mm on the launch sb66, for the new 29er. Yeti cycles a devotion to building and riding bikes. Yeti cycles sb5 turq lr x01 eagle race mountain bike. The word enduro gets thrown around a lot, but if there is one bike that exemplifies enduro racing performance, its the yeti sb6 carbon x01 complete mountain bike.
I recently had my bike stolen from my garage, uzzi vpx baby blue, setup for dhfr. It goes without saying that to get the most out of the sb66, you need to ride it fast and this is where you will find the bike most at home. My local bike shop highly recommended the yeti sb 66. Yeti cycles sb5 xtslx carbon las vegas bike shop pro cyclery. Sb5 xtslx carbon born from the trails of colorado, yetis sb5 is everything a trailbike should be nimble on the climbs and dominant on descents. Yeti cycles sb 66 carbon race 34 complete bike raw carbon. In the enduro world series ews, riders race stages that, according to the 2016 rule book, aim to be at least 80 percent descending. This nimble trailbike features a lightweight, rugged carbon mainframe and swingarm, and a race tuned fox suspension for awesome control when things get dicey. The sb66 carbon is available with three component kits or as a frame only option. The only thing i might change is a 150 up front vs the fox 34, but you must consider your terrain as this is no fault of the bike. Yeti cycles sb 66 carbon all mountain full suspension user. Yeti cycles sb150 carbon comp gx eagle complete mountain bike.
We felt more centered in the sb frame than most bikes weve ridden. And when combined with the first chassis to use yetis switch technology suspension, the sb66, youve got a bike that can climb with aplomb, yet still craves highspeed, technical descents. Founded on a philosophy to build bikes that they want to ride the companys. Juliana joplin carbon primeiro complete bike sky blue s niner r. Yeti s patented switch infinity link works with the fox float valving to transfer your power to the ground for unrivaled traction and climbing ability. Compare vera bradley luggage 22 rolling duffel plum crazy bags and. Featuring the new switch technology, an eccentric link above bottom bracket that creates a stiff pedaling platform in the front end and gets more plush further into travel. Introducing the allmountain allstar, the yeti cycles sb5 xtslx complete mountain bike.
A race face sixc carbon handle bar provides stiff steering control with. Building a bike that can do it all is a tough task, but the sb 66 carbon pulls it off pretty. There is nodoubt this 114mm bike is peppy and offers sharp and precise handling. Our race kit was decked out with a mix of shimano xt, thomson, easton, wtb, cane creek, fox, dt swiss. Arguably the most versatile allmountain bike in the yeti stable, the sb5 was born on the trails of colorado and represents everything a versatile trail bike should be. Yeti cycles sb 66 new trail bike in development for the. Yeti cyles sb 66 carbon sports garage cycling on vimeo. As with the sb66 and the sb95, the sb75 uses yetis switch technology, a suspension design that. The sb 66 carbon rocks yeti s switch technology that uses the first 100mm of its travel for small bumps, then opens up on bigger hits without any platforming or fancy tricks needed. Yeti, a mountain bike company based in colorado, shook the mountain bike world with their sb66.
The enduro complete bike package from yeti is painstakingly groomed to provide the best mix of quality and value. Fox racing shox has thankfully filled that gap with its line of 34mm forks, like the one mated to this trail devouring yeti sb66 carbon race 34 complete bike. If you want to attack the trails, you need a bike that wont let you down through challenging terrain. With a sleek frame design, internal cable routing, boost spacing. Available as an alloy or carbon frame and in a variety of trim levels. The sb66 recieved its name during the prototype testing phase of development, when the yeti crew members began referring to it as the superbike s. Yeti cycles sb165 carbon c2 gxx01 eagle mountain bike. Does it really help you climb yet stay plush on the descents. The sb5 turq mountain bike frame fits the bill, a bike thats equally at home putting in serious miles on epic allday adventures as it is ripping steep, chunky lines in the backcountry. This bike was supposed to come pictured with sram xx carbon wheels too. Yeti cycles is a highend mountain bike manufacturer. Yeti cycles sb100 carbon series with gx comp summit cycles. Buy yeti cycles sb66 carbon race complete mountain bike.
Yetis sb66 carbon pro 34 complete bike, on the other hand, doesnt present this problem, as its riding on the best of the best to unleash all potential from this toptier chassis. Mar 16, 2017 at the end of the day, yeti holds true to making bikes that we want to ride. I would classify it somewhere between trail an am call it aggro trail. Yeti cycles have always been race driven and this year the colorado brand.
And true to the old adage, what goes up must come down, the sb 66 is a truly inspired descender. When you consider the weighttosavings ratio of the yeti sb5 enduro gx complete mountain bike in contrast to the sb5c, and you realize that the additional 300 grams is roughly equivalent to a halffull water bottle, the bargain becomes quite evident. It climbs with the unflinching prowess of a fullon xc race bike. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2014 yeti sb66 carbon race bike. Chris conroy of yeti cycles shows us the new all mountain chasis, currently known as the sb 66. Yeti cycles sb5 carbon gx eagle complete mountain bike. Yeti s sb66 is the coloradobased companys take on creating the ultimate allmountain bike, one that can truly do it all. Yeti cycles sb 66 carbon race complete mountain bike thanks for the hint about the yeti, unfortenately dooes i live in sweden europe and due to tax and transport the price will be much higer.
Yeti s allmountain master is carbon with six inches of travel and features a low, slack geometry. Orbea orca silver shimano ultegra di2 complete bike 20 carbon silver matte 57. The fact that jared graves can win a pile of ews races on this bike and then take it. The all new sb 66 carbon from yeti cycles at sports garage cycling your boulder bike shop. Andrew yetifan sb66 carbon added september 2012 dream spec renthal stem, sunline dh bars at. A complete timeline of coronavirus effects on mountain biking. We redesigned the switch infinity mechanism specifically for 100mm of travel its light, and tucks behind the seat tube so we can accommodate a water bottle in the front. Yeti cycles sb150 carbon c1 gx eagle mountain bike. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the yeti sb66 carbon frame. The pedal ing transfers between stages, called liaisons, are untimed.
Given the bike s allmountain pedigree, were okay with that. Yeti offers two tunes of the fox float dps evol shockxc and trailwhich change its char acter noticeably. The bikes of choice are the sb66 or the sc nomad carbon. Buy the yeti cycles turq x01 eagle race complete mountain bike online or shop all from. For 2018, yeti has stuck with the same frame design while specking the sb5 with some of the best components out there. Yeti cycles sb66 carbon race 34 complete bike raw carbon grey l get a personal welldesigned and trendy purchasing trolleys to sign up the newest trend available in the market today. Jul 28, 2014 from climbing to dh, it takes everything the mountain throws at you. Complete tuneup performed by an authorized yeti dealer part number. The all new sb66 carbon from yeti cycles at sports garage cycling your boulder bike shop. The sb, of course, stands for super bike, and the 66 represents 26 inch wheels with six inches of travel in the suspension. Faithful yeti riders know that a shorttravel 29er isnt unprecedented in their line, seeing the previous asr beti occupied this same genre, offering crosscountry racers the efficiency to blow the doors off the competition, but with a rowdy alter ego that made it far more capable than its limited travel figures would suggest.
Find the latest yeti cycles bike drivetrain, brakes for sale at competitive cyclist. Building a bike that can do it all is a tough task, but the sb66 carbon pulls it off pretty well as long as youre happy with the 26inch wheels. Yeti employees referred to it as the super bike, because its capable of everything from long crosscountry missions to aggressive trail riding and even light duty downhill riding. Feb 11, 20 yeti s sb66 is the coloradobased companys take on creating the ultimate allmountain bike, one that can truly do it all. This, however, resulted in designers having to choose between either an xcfocused, 32mmstanchion fork or freerideintended 36mm. Yeti sb 66 on a sunny day in early april, the crew at yeti brought together select media sources to have have a look at their all new sb 66 bike and suspension platform. Sb 150 this bike is lightweight and especially suited to race use. I am now very interested in a do everything lighter, more ridable rig. Yeti cycles sb5 beti carbon gx eagle mountain bike women. Apex is a trail that starts right in golden and culminates after a few miles at the top of the ridge some 1,500 feet higher, and its the prime artery into the county open space for the yeti crew when they take their lunch rides.
Yeti cycles turq x01 eagle race complete mountain bike. Pedro jumped on the yeti sb66 and hit the trails at interbikes outdoor demo. The yeti sb66 carbon race is for those who love the smaller 26 wheels, but demand uncompromising performance. Yeti cyles sb66 carbon sports garage cycling on vimeo. Trevor sb 66 a added september 2012 thought i would send you you i photo of my sb66. Yeti sb5 xt complete, 127mm switch infinity suspension, 27. Buy the yeti cycles sb5 beti carbon gx eagle mountain bike online or shop all from. The 2018 yeti sb5 features 5 inches of rear wheel travel and comes mounted with a 150mm travel fork regardless of the build kit. The front is a fox 34 160 talas, great when you have to climb the steep stuff. Yeti employees referred to it as the superbike, because its capable of everything from long crosscountry missions to aggressive trail riding and even light duty downhill riding. Yeti s sb 66 carbon pro 34 complete bike, on the other hand, doesnt present this problem, as its riding on the best of the best to unleash all potential from this toptier chassis.
Its the same bike as the standard turquoise sb5, just with an aesthetic treatment designed in collaboration with yeti s sponsored lady racers, who the brand refers to. Yeti sb5 xt complete with turq series carbon available. For 2016, yeti didnt bother to make any changes to the sb5 frame. The sb66 is their latest creation, and we have one in our test fleet right now. Here i am unwrapping the new yeti, fervently praying that my coworkers never realize that i am in possession of the bike. Yeti cycles 600 corporate circle, unit d golden, co 80401 888.
But you can choose which personality the bike skews toward. Yeti cycles sb100 turq t3 xx1 eagle axs mountain bike. I do like yeti geometry which is long, low, and slack for each given genre. It uses yeti s highestgrade carbon fiber, with smooth and efficient switch infinity suspension that leaves us. Yeti cycles sb66 carbon race 34 complete bike raw carbon grey l. Xt is a swift climbing trail bike that leans towards the cross country application.
Yeti sb5 enduro gx complete mountain bike 2016 evo. Sep 19, 2012 is yeti switch technology the real deal. Backcountry has plenty of sb66 carbon race complete bikes. Yeti cycles carbon lr gx eagle mountain bike competitive. Of course, now the other guys know i have the carbon yeti, so i guess i better start doing pushups and going to monster truck rallies, or. Considering this, their focus on hard climbs makes logical sense, which in no small part led to the development of the yeti sb 66 with its 152mm 6 of rear suspension travel. The result is a perfect blend of pedaling efficiency with downhill prowess.
Yeti sb6 carbon x01 complete mountain bike 2015 evo. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2018 yeti sb5 carbon xtslx bike. Designed, tested and proven for gravity but with strong uphill performance, the sb6c took jared graves to the top of the enduro world series last year. Yeti sb 95c carbon mountain bike the frame is a 20 and many of the parts are newer. It was only owned for a few months but it was ridden as it should be in that time. Yeti cycles sb100 turq series with x01 eagle summit cycles. Stories from real people who are blending the outdoors with the everyday, the latest information about gear we love, advice to get you into a new activity or take your passion to the next level, and trip reports to help you plan your next adventure. Orbea orca silver shimano ultegra di2 complete bike 20 carbon silver matte 55. Things start to go south when you are driving the yeti through mixed trail surfaces and rougher. Oct 29, 2017 the sb5cswitch infinty link thread is getting a bit jumbled, having to scan through many pages to see any builds. Yeti cycles bike drivetrain, brakes competitive cyclist. The frame has a few small paint chips and some scuffing on the chain stays. The sb95 is one of the few 29ers we spotted at eurobike to utilise the new 140mm fox 34 fork, released only a few months ago. Xtr, dt swiss, and easton adorn this 160mmtravel carbon frame with one of the latest suspension designs from the mountain bike power house in golden, co.