2023 YETI SB165
YETIMaster of the gnarniverse. Bold claim for some. Fact-checked humility for the sb165. At home outside the tape, beyond the norm. Taken on the trails nobody talks about. Trusted on the lines where mistakes can’t happen. Comfortable with all the chaos. Pleased when you’re puckered. Fearless of your fear.
CUT THE TAPE.
The rowdiest trails are outside the tape, so we gravity tested in the lab and toss tested by Reed Boggs.
GRAVITY TESTED
The SB165 is built tough. The frame meets Yeti DH testing standards, well beyond what others do for a 165mm trail bike. This thing will last for a lifetime, but we gave you a warranty to match just for good measure.
Chair lift, Shuttle truck or self-shuttle. The SB165 doesn’t discriminate. If you choose to earn your turns, it’s no slouch.
ANTI-SQUAT
Across our line, we have chosen a relatively flat and high anti-squat curve in the beginning and mid-section of travel where pedaling commonly occurs a.k.a. the pedaling zone. This creates an efficient pedaling platform through your entire pedaling zone, as opposed to one single point. After the pedaling zone, there is an inflection point where the Switch Infinity link moves down, dropping the anti-squat drastically. Riders are typically not pedaling in this zone, so chain forces have less of an effect on the suspension performance. Decoupling of the chain forces allows the suspension to work more efficiently to absorb impacts making the feel of a Yeti distinct
FEEL
Plush, planted, bottomless, wants more.
NEW SCHOOL GEO FOR NEW SCHOOL FREERIDE.
Devouring big terrain, the SB165 feels better the faster, steeper and deeper riders go
SLACKER THAN MOST DH BIKES
The SB165 loves the steeps.
STEEP WHERE IT COUNTS
A steeper seat tube angle means pedaling back up isn’t a slog.
DUAL CROWN COMPATIBLE
Capable and already on Reed’s bike.