YETI CYCLES
THE NEW SB160
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NEW SCHOOL GEOMETRY. MANIACALLY REFINED.
Frame geometry that was ground breaking four years ago has been revisited with a keen eye on making a more balanced ride. Yeti engineers and designers mined the depths of every millimeter to create a nuanced set of refinements that deliver another leap forward in how well a mountain bike can ride. No hyperbole here: these bikes ride even more than before.
More to come on those millimeters.
SIZE SPECIFIC SEAT TUBE ANGLES
Riders of all sizes stay in a powerful pedal position with seat tube angles that increase with frame size. This makes the transition from seated to standing easier, especially for taller riders.
A REACH FOR AGILITY
A more neutral position keeps riders weighting both wheels more evenly. This makes the bike more agile and spritely. New reach numbers also scale with travel of each bike.
SIZE SPECIFIC CHAIN STAYS
Chain stay length increases with frame size, ensuring the rear center of the bike is proportionately correct for riders of all sizes (XS-XXL).
BALANCED VERTICAL TRAVEL
Modern head angles are slack, so we run front travel than rear travel to balance the bike. This delivers a brilliantly balanced ride.
LEVERAGE RATES. REFINED.
With the release of the last generation of Yeti Switch Infinity bikes, Yeti focused on fine tuning leverage rates. The results are apparent in our award and race winning bikes.
The new line of Yeti Switch Infinity bikes builds on this already successful set of suspension kinematics with subtle refined leverage rates that are adjusted for the added travel of each new bike. The new bikes maintain our balanced approach to leverage rate resulting in a incredibly predictable ride.
SB160 PROGRESSION RATE | 17%
THE NEW SILHOUETTE OF SPEED.
The refined main frame and swingarm silhouette is more than just striking good looks – it’s an engineering approach that packages Switch Infinity and shock linkage in a tighter, more efficient package with added impact clearance. Holistic frame chassis stiffness has increased, along with tire clearance.
INCREDIBLE RIDE FEEL. FROM THE INSIDE OUT.
Over the course of hundreds of virtual simulation comparisons and back-to-back carbon prototype testing, we’ve refined our carbon layups to deliver consistent torsional stiffness and flex profiles across all frame sizes. The feel is precise yet compliant while structurally balancing light weight and durability.
SWITCH INFINITY. RECALCULATED.
Discover the next-gen of translating pivot suspension design. Setting new expectations for kinematics, longevity, sensitivity and strength.
SPEED METAL.
Our new pivot design uses 100% standard sized cartridge bearings secured with precision – machined Floating Collet Axles. All bearings are pressed into the linkage assembly vs the swingarm or front triangle.
Our new Floating Collet pivot design uses standard sized cartridge bearings in precision, machined Floating Collet Axles boosting longevity and reducing tolerance gaps to virtually zero while keeping the assembly tight over time.
PATENTED COMPACT WISHBONE AND NEW ULTRA-COMPACT LINK.
Our patented, compact and ultra-compact links allows Yeti to fine-tune kinematics, and maximizes stand-over clearance. The all-new ultra-compact extender nests inside the mainframe, for a stiffer and sleeker hidden pivot.
With the two-piece extender approach, clamping of the shock is optimized while simultaneously making shock removal painless. Finally, our compact and ultra-compact link designs also maximize water-bottle fitment by moving the shock forward in the frame.
2023 SB160 HIGHLIGHTS
• Fox Factory 38 & Fox Float X2 Shock
• Fox Transfer dropper post
• DT Swiss EX Wheels
• 4 piston brakes
• ODI Elite Pro grips
• 220 front and 200 rear rotors for max stopping power
• Maxxis Assegai 2.5 & Minion DHR 2.4 EXO+ casing
• Downhill tested and used by the Yeti Fox Factory team
FRAME HIGHLIGHTS
NEW Switch Infinity assembly on T-Series
NEW Threaded bottom bracket
NEW High-clearance downtube
NEW Dual-density downtube protection
Universal derailleur hanger
Secure, fully enclosed internal cable management
Compatible with long dropper posts
100% standard sealed Enduro Max bearings
Floating collet axle pivot design
Compact-wishbone shock extender
Downhill tested
Yeti-Fox Factory team approved
Boost spacing
Sizes S-XXL
BUILD KITS
Yeti SB160 T1
MSRP: $9,100 (Frame Only $5,000)
Frame: Turq Series Carbon Fiber Frame | 160mm
Fork: Fox Factory 38 Grip 2/170mm
Shock: Fox Factory Float X2
Headset: Cane Creek 40 Integrated
Stem: Burgtec Enduro Mk3 35x50mm
Handlebar: Yeti Carbon 35x800mm
Seatpost: Fox Transfer 31.6mm
Seatpost Sizes: Sm: 150mm, Md: 175mm, Lg-Xxl: 200mm
Saddle: WTB Silverado Custom
Wheels: DT Swiss Custom Ex1700 30mm
Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 Exo+
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 Exo+
Bottom Bracket: Sram Dub BSA 73
Crankset: Sram X1 Eagle | 30t | 170mm
Derailleur: Sram X01 Eagle
Cassette: Sram GX Eagle 1275 10-52
Shifter: Sram GX Eagle
Brakes: Sram Code RSC
Rotors: Sram Centerline 220/200
Yeti SB160 T3
MSRP: $10,500 (Frame Only $5,000)
Frame: Turq Series Carbon Fiber Frame | 160mm
Fork: Fox Factory 38 Grip 2/170mm
Shock: Fox Factory Float X2
Headset: Cane Creek 40 Integrated
Stem: Burgtec Enduro Mk3 35x50mm
Handlebar: Yeti Carbon 35x800mm
Seatpost: Fox Transfer 31.6mm
Seatpost Sizes: Sm: 150mm, Md: 175mm, Lg-Xxl: 200mm
Saddle: WTB Silverado Custom
Wheels: DT Swiss Custom Ex1700 30mm
Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 Exo+
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 Exo+
Bottom Bracket: Sram Dub BSA 73
Crankset: Sram X1 Eagle | 30t | 170mm
Derailleur: Sram XX1 Eagle AXS
Cassette: Sram X01 Eagle 1295 10-52
Shifter: Sram Eagle AXS
Brakes: Sram Code RSC
Rotors: Sram Centerline 220/200
Yeti SB160 T4
MSRP: $12,000 (Frame Only $5,000)
Frame: Turq Series Carbon Fiber Frame | 160mm
Fork: Fox Factory 38 Grip 2/170mm
Shock: Fox Factory Float X2
Headset: Cane Creek 110 Integrated
Stem: Burgtec Enduro Mk3 CNC 35x50mm
Handlebar: Yeti Carbon 35x800mm
Seatpost: Fox Transfer 31.6mm
Seatpost Sizes: Sm: 150mm, Md: 175mm, Lg-Xxl: 200mm
Saddle: Ergon SM Enduro
Wheels: DT Swiss Custom Ex1700 30mm
Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 Exo+
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 Exo+
Bottom Bracket: Sram Dub BSA 73
Crankset: Sram X01 Eagle | 30t | 170mm
Derailleur: Sram XX1 Eagle AXS
Cassette: Sram XX1 Eagle 1299 10-52
Shifter: Sram Eagle AXS
Brakes: Sram Code RSC
Rotors: Sram Centerline 220/200
Yeti SB160 C1
MSRP: $6,700
Frame: C/Series Series carbon fiber | 160mm
Fork: Fox Performance 38 | 170mm
Shock: Fox Performance Float X
Headset: Cane Creek 40 Integrated
Stem: Burgtec Enduro Mk3 35x50mm
Handlebar: Burgtec RideWide Alloy Enduro 800mm | 35mm rise
Seatpost: OneUp Dropper Post 31.6mm
Seatpost Sizes: Sm: 150mm, Md: 180mm, Lg-Xxl: 210mm
Saddle: WTB Silverado Custom
Wheels: DT Swiss E1900 30mm
Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 Exo+
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 Exo+
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XT BB73
Crankset: Shimano SLX | 30t | 170mm
Derailleur: Shimano SLX
Cassette: Shimano SLX 10-51
Shifter: Shimano XT
Brakes: Shimano SLX 4-Piston
Rotors: Shimano 220/203
Yeti SB160 C2
MSRP: $7,000
Frame: C/Series Series carbon fiber | 160mm
Fork: Fox Performance 38 | 170mm
Shock: Fox Performance Float X
Headset: Cane Creek 40 Integrated
Stem: Burgtec Enduro Mk3 35x50mm
Handlebar: Burgtec RideWide Alloy Enduro 800mm | 35mm rise
Seatpost: OneUp Dropper Post 31.6mm
Seatpost Sizes: Sm: 150mm, Md: 180mm, Lg-Xxl: 210mm
Saddle: WTB Silverado Custom
Wheels: DT Swiss E1900 30mm
Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 Exo+
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 Exo+
Bottom Bracket: Sram Dub BSA 73
Crankset: Sram GX Eagle | 30t | 170mm
Derailleur: Sram GX Eagle
Cassette: Sram GX Eagle 1275 10-52
Shifter: Sram GX Eagle
Brakes: Sram Code R
Rotors: Sram Centerline 220/200
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