2023 Yeti SB160
2023 Yeti SB160 release date: November 10, 2022
What type of mountain bike is the Yeti SB160?
The all-new SB160 builds on Yeti’s winning legacy in enduro races, incorporating longer rear travel and performance-boosting upgrades across the entire frame. Fast-paced enduro riders who were impressed with the previous generation SB150 can beat their personal bests with this 2023 model. In a discipline full of chunky descents and sprints decided by mere seconds, this race machine leads the pack.
- Style: Enduro
- Wheel size: 29"
- Front travel: 170mm
- Rear travel: 160mm
- Head angle: 64°
- Seat angle: 77.5°
- Size range: S-XXL
- Frame: Carbon
- Colors: Turquoise, Cobalt, Radium
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Who’s it for?
The SB160 is for enduro racers looking for a podium-worthy companion as well as trail riders with a knack for the steep stuff. We expect the top-spec versions to be frequent players in the Enduro World Series as well as local competitions. The SB160’s downhill capabilities and climbing efficiency are ideal for rowdy riders and gives them the option to skip the queue and self-shuttle to their favorite spots.
Why you'll love it
Yeti has spent two years making all the right tweaks and changes, as well as some serious upgrades, to satisfy the high expectations of enduro racers. The SB160 is the latest iteration of the SB150, a winning-bike in the Enduro World Series. This time around, there’s even more travel at the rear and size-specific geometry so all riders can enjoy pro-level performance, regardless of their height.
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What's new on the 2023 Yeti SB160?
Check out the SB160 overview below and learn about all its exciting updates.
More Rear travel
The SB160 is the heir to Yeti’s previous enduro racer, the SB150, and extends the rear travel by 10mm while preserving the 170mm fork.
Already tested by the Yeti/FOX Factory Team, the SB160 joins the trend of brands upping their suspension specs— the two-piece wishbone shock extender guarantees better shock compatibility and use for longer-travel setups.
That compact piece of tech saves space in the frame and optimizes leverage rates.
Improved Switch Infinity Assembly
The SB160 T-Series frames come with Yeti’s newest Switch Infinity system, a game-changing pivot suspension design.
This unique pivot switches direction as the bike moves through its entire travel, perfecting the anti-squat values on the climbs and providing a bottomless feel in the roughest spots on the mountain.
Size-specific builds
Each SB160 frame now comes with customized geometry specs to achieve a balanced ride feel, no matter the size.
There are size-specific seat tube angles and chainstays that are proportionate to riders’ measurements as well as refined reach and head angle numbers.
As other brands head in this same direction too, the Yeti engineers have made all the right tweaks and tunes across the S-XXL frame sizes.
New frame features
Yeti has dared to redesign the carbon frame and has included a series of impressive, ride-enhancing features, including a new threaded bottom bracket and high-clearance downtube.
The dual-density downtube protection is composed of cushioning rubber and an external hard cap to ward off any frame damage.
The seat tube is shorter to accommodate longer-travel dropper posts for some serious on-the-fly adjustability.
Refined suspension kinematics
For the suspension geeks and data crunchers out there, the SB160 improved its suspension and has the numbers to show it.
With a progression rate of 17% on the rear shock, there’s great climbing efficiency at the start of travel, plush mid-stroke performance, and progressive end-of-stroke cushion for a bottomless feel.
Yeti SB160 Geometry
The new SB160 now features size-specific geometry so each frame size can achieve its full potential.
Customized seat tube angles allow for an effective seat tube angle of 77.5° across the range and chainstay lengths that change based on the frame, too.
There’s a 64° head tube angle and refined reach numbers for a balanced ride on enduro courses that require efficient climbing and aggressive downhill riding.
| Yeti SB160 Geometry with 170mm fork | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | SEAT TUBE LENGTH | 365 | 400 | 440 | 470 | 485 |
| B | EFF. TOP TUBE LENGTH | 571 | 602 | 624 | 651 | 670 |
| C | HEAD TUBE ANGLE° | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| D | EFF. SEATTUBE ANGLE° | 77.5 | 77.5 | 77.5 | 77.5 | 77.5 |
| E | ACTUAL SEATTUBE ANGLE° | 72.1 | 72.6 | 72.7 | 73.1 | 73.6 |
| F | CHAINSTAY LENGTH | 437 | 439 | 441 | 443 | 445 |
| G | WHEELBASE | 1211 | 1246 | 1270 | 1302 | 1329 |
| H | ESTIMATED BB HEIGHT | 353 | 353 | 353 | 353 | 353 |
| I | STANDOVER | 735 | 744 | 750 | 756 | 757 |
| J | HEADTUBE LENGTH | 95 | 101 | 107 | 118 | 140 |
| K | FORK (AXLE TO CROWN) | 588 | 588 | 588 | 588 | 588 |
| L | FORK (OFFSET) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| M | STACK | 615 | 620 | 625 | 635 | 655 |
| N | REACH | 435 | 465 | 485 | 510 | 525 |
| O | FRONT CENTER | 774 | 807 | 829 | 859 | 884 |
| P | VERTICAL FORK TRAVEL | 153 | 153 | 153 | 153 | 153 |
Yeti SB160 Size Chart
Finding your Goldilocks frame size lets you get the most out of every outing. The SB160 is available in S-XXL sizes and boasts 29” wheels on each model. The size chart below from Yeti is specific to the SB160.
| Size | Rider Height |
|---|---|
| S | 155 - 170 cm 5'1" - 5'7" |
| M | 165 - 180 cm 5'5" - 5'11" |
| L | 178 - 191 cm 5'10" - 6'3" |
| XL | 185 - 201 cm 6'1" - 6'7" |
| XXL | 195 - 210 cm 6'5" - 6'11" |
Yeti SB160 For Sale
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Yeti SB160 C1
Frame: C/Series carbon
Fork: Fox Performance 38
Shock: Fox Performance Float X
Drivetrain: Shimano SLX
Wheels: DT Swiss E1900
Brakes: Shimano SLX
Price: $6,700
Yeti SB160 C2
Frame: C/Series carbon
Fork: Fox Performance 38
Shock: Fox Performance Float X
Drivetrain: Shimano GX Eagle
Wheels: DT Swiss E1900
Brakes: SRAM Code R
Price: $7,000
Yeti SB160 T1
Frame: TURQ Series carbon
Fork: Fox Factory 38 Grip 2
Shock: Fox Factory Float X2
Drivetrain: SRAM X01 Eagle
Wheels: DT Swiss Custom EX1700
Brakes: SRAM Code RSC
Price: $9,100
Yeti SB160 T3
Frame: TURQ Series carbon
Fork: Fox Factory 38 Grip 2
Shock: Fox Factory Float X2
Drivetrain: SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS
Wheels: DT Swiss Custom EX1700
Brakes: SRAM Code RSC
Price: $10,500
Yeti SB160 T4
Frame: TURQ Series carbon
Fork: Fox Factory 38 Grip 2
Shock: Fox Factory Float X2
Drivetrain: SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS
Wheels: DT Swiss Custom EX1700
Brakes: SRAM Code RSC
Price: $12,000
Yeti SB160 FAQs
Is the Yeti SB160 an enduro bike?
Yes, the SB160 is Yeti’s dedicated enduro mountain bike with long-travel specs plus a bit extra. The 170mm fork and 160mm rear shock let riders and racers rip through the rowdiest sections.
What's the difference between TURQ and C/Series carbon?
The main difference between the two carbon materials are weight and cost. The C/Series carbon has the strength and stiffness of the more expensive TURQ material, but weighs about 225g per frame more.
How much does the Yeti SB160 cost?
Depending on the frame material and component package, the five versions of the SB160 can cost between $6,700 and $12,000.
What is the Yeti Switch Infinity system?
The Switch Infinity system is a pivot suspension design at the rear of the bike where the bearing actually switches directions as the bike moves through its travel.
What is the Yeti SB160’s tire clearance?
29x2.5"