2020 Yeti Cycles Buyer's Guide
Explore the newest Yeti models and find your next gravity-loving cross country, trail, or enduro bike.
Why you'll want a Yeti Mountain Bike
Yeti builds mountain bikes for hardcore riders who want the best riding mountain bikes on the planet.
They build their entire lineup out of two grades of carbon fiber frames, the Carbon and Turq series of frames, and all of their bikes are known as some of the smoothest, silkiest and fastest bikes on the downhill. Not only that, but they also climb amazingly well thanks to the amazing Switch Infinity Suspension that has been the darling of mountain bike writers since its release in 2014.
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The 2020 Yeti Cycles Buyer's Guide
Yeti Cross Country Bikes
These Yetis excel at climbing and are entirely dominant on the downhill.
The SB100
2020 SB100 - XC + Trail
Technical specifications:
Available Colors: Black, Turquoise
Frame weight: 5.50 lbs (2.5 kg)
Frame size: S, M, L, XL
Travel: 4.0 in (100 mm)
Wheel size: 29 inches
Rear wheel: 148 mm x 12 mm (boost)
Rear shock: 190 mm x 37.5 mm
Seatpost: 30.9 mm
Bottom bracket: BB92
Yeti SB100 Prices:
This bike is described by Yeti as a "genre killing XC bike." In other words, this model is intended for XC, i.e. cross-country riding.
Notably, not everyone sees it that way, even among those who also appreciate what Yeti is doing. In what can only be described as a glowing review in Bicycling, Matt Phillips praised the bike roundly but also described it as "the closest thing to a cross-country bike that Yeti makes.
As Phillips noted, the SB 100 has the lightest frame and shortest travel among all Yeti options. It has a little bit of a gravity tilt in its design, though, leading the architecture away from what would be considered a standard XC approach.
Phillips highlighted the bike's 68-degree head angle (combined with a 44 mm offset fork), longer-than-typical chainstay, and long front center. When you get the total model, it comes with a dropper post, broad bar, and thick tires built for sustained durability over rough terrain. Rather than the SB100 being a cross-country bike for someone looking for a traditional approach, Phillips suggested it should be considered a very speedy trail bike. Events for which he suggested it is tailor-made are 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo, the Breck Epic, and the BC Bike Race.
As Felton explained, the SB100 is a new model that was a smart move by Yeti because it effectively filled a gap it had in its catalog after the manufacturer terminated the ASR-c. In that sense, the SB100 could be considered a revamp of the ASR-c. The key ways that the bikemaker intended to improve the bike in the SB100 form are that the steering is a bit easier to achieve; the wheelbase and cockpit are extended a bit with a new evolution of the geometry; the Switch Infinity is utilized (which is a more sophisticated rear-suspension architecture); and the frame is noticeably stiffened. Finally, while 27.5-inch wheels were used on some of the smaller ASR-c sizes, the SB100 uses 29-inch wheels throughout all sizes.
Yeti Trail Mountain Bikes
These Yetis climb amazingly well for 5 inch travel full suspension mountain bikes and absolutely crush when you point downhill.
Whether you want a 27.5, 27.5 Plus, 29er or 29er Plus these bikes set the bar for other companies to clear.
The SB130
2020 SB130 - Trail + Enduro
Technical specifications:
Available Colors: Storm, Anthracite, Turquoise
Weight: 30 lbs
Frame size: S, M, L, XL
Fork: 150 mm
Frame travel: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Wheel size: 29 inches
Rear wheel: 148 mm x 12 mm (boost)
Rear shock: 210 mm x 52.5 mm
Seatpost: 31.6 mm
Bottom bracket: BB92
Yeti SB130 Prices:
The folks at Yeti understand that it’s impossible to create a single bike that excels in all elements of aggressive mountain biking, but that sure didn’t stop them from trying. The SB130 might not be the bike for every single situation, but it certainly is for most.
With the SB130, Yeti has introduced a mid travel trail destroyer that holds its own no matter where you are on the mountain. The frame’s 130 mm rear travel feels like so much more thanks to Yeti’s Switch Infinity suspension design.
It’s progressive enough to give you great compliance and tracking ability as you charge down the trail over rocks and roots, while still feeling bottomless when you take it off the drops. The 150 mm fork has plenty of confidence-inspiring cushion for huge hits and its progressive trail geometry ensures you’ve got agility, climbing capability, and descending chops wrapped into one.
We know it’s hard to find that quiver-killing, do-it-all mountain bike. It may not be possible, but the SB130 is about as close as it gets. Whether you’re looking for an enduro bike that climbs like a goat or a trail bike that throws down with the best, this Yeti has created a force to be reckoned with that we think riders everywhere will love.
The SB140
2020 SB140 - Trail
Technical specifications:
Available Colors: Inferno, Smoke, Turquoise
Weight: 30 lbs
Frame size: XS, S, M, L, XL
Fork: 160 mm
Travel: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Wheel size: 27.5 inches
Rear wheel: 148 mm x 12 mm (boost)
Rear shock: 210 mm x 55 mm
Seatpost: 31.6 mm
Bottom bracket: BB92
Yeti SB140 Prices:
The SB140 is all about fun. This bike wants to find the most creative way down and and the fastest way back up. If you spend your days on the trail looking for berms to rail and opportunities to get airborne, this is your bike.
The snappy handling derived from playful geometry makes the descents a blast but it’s not all about the downs with this bike. While the 65-degree head angle stays true to Yeti’s love of gravity, the 77-degree seat tube angle ensures you’ve got the position of power when it comes to head up.
The SB140 expects to leave the ground, and with 160mm of front travel and a bottomless-feeling Switch Infinity suspension system provides you will all the confidence needed to send it big. Add in some fast-rolling 27.5” wheels on 2.6” tires and you’ve got yourself a party rig. Just play responsibly, ‘cause you’ll be feeling like Superman on this bike.
The SB165
2020 SB165 - Trail + Enduro
Technical specifications:
Available colors: Black, Turquoise
Weight: 32.5 lbs
Frame size: XS, S, M, L, XL
Fork: 180 mm
Travel: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Wheel size: 27.5 inches
Rear wheel: 148 mm x 12 mm (boost)
Rear shock: 230 mm x 65 mm
Seatpost: 31.6 mm
Bottom bracket: BB92
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The SB165 is built to shred the gnarliest trails out there. It’s an all-powerful trail bike that is equally at home on enduro courses. It’s backed by Yeti’s Downhill standards, which are some of the toughest in the entire industry.
This bike has plenty of features that make it the perfect bike for big terrain. The 63.5-degree head angle tube angle keeps things the geometry long and slack for taking on the steeps. There’s mounts for a chain guide that will keep dropped chains from hindering your performance.
180mm of front travel and 165mm in the back make this rig up for anything you’re brave enough to try. The Switch Infinity suspension system allows for a bottomless feel while still keeping the shock responsive on the smaller hits. At 27.5% progression, the SB165 is the most progressive bike Yeti makes.
27.5” wheels provide plenty of traction and confidence on the roughest terrain. So go ahead and let it rip. The SB165 will love you for it.
Yeti Enduro Mountain Bikes
The SB150
2020 SB150 - Enduro
Technical specifications:
Available Colors: Anthracite, Turquoise
Weight: 31.5 lbs
Frame size: S, M, L, XL
Fork: 170 mm
Travel: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Wheel size: 29 inches
Rear wheel: 148 mm x 12 mm (boost)
Rear shock: 230 mm x 60 mm
Seatpost: 31.6 mm
Bottom bracket: BB92
Yeti SB150 Prices:
Yeti slots the SB150 in as a pure bred enduro racing mountain bike, and it’s easy to see why. With 170mm of travel up front and 150 in back, this trail crusher has all the suspension you need to take on the most challenging courses in the world.
The frame is built to Yeti’s downhill standards, providing you with a level of strength that will stand up to the demands of any course. The Switch Infinity system plays a huge part in the way this bike is able to conquer terrain like no other while still pedaling efficiently and taking on the transfers with speed. FOX builds their linear system in order to achieve maximum durability and tunability.
Fast-rolling 29” wheels power through the chunkiest terrain and maintain superior levels of traction needed in high-stakes competitions. This bike is all about winning races, and once you climb aboard this rocket ship you’ll see exactly what we mean.
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