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Yeti SB150 Review: A Long-Travel 29er Built to Do Everything

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Low, slack, and stretched, this long-travel 29er performs so well climbing and descending that riders who love the downhill could make it a one-bike quiver.

Bikemakers often claim their all-mountain or trail bike is the only one you need. But no all-mountain or trail bike we’ve tested is compromise-free on big descents. And while bomber enduro rides like the Santa Cruz Bronson, Pivot Firebird, and Specialized Enduro will put a smile on your face during rowdy downhills, they still compromise some performance on climbs.

Enter the Yeti Cycles SB150 , launched today, starting at $5,199. With a 150mm travel shock and 170mm travel fork, it offers the best example of a long-travel 29er bike that climbs as well as an all-mountain bike — while descending confidently even in harsh terrain. And after my test, I think you’ll consider selling your downhill, enduro, and all-mountain bikes to own an SB150.

Yeti SB150: A Better MTB

The new SB150 has what Yeti calls “progressive race geometry.” That means longer reach, steeper seat angle, and a slacker head angle combine with a shorter fork offset.

During development, Yeti took its popular SB5.5 and, according to Yeti director of engineering Peter Zawistowski, “Frankensteined” it to explore the progressive race geometry on offer.

“We wanted a slightly more progressive leverage curve, space for a water bottle in the front triangle, and lower standover height while maintaining our well-known Yeti Switch Infinity efficient pedaling platform,” Zawistowski said.

So Yeti opted for a 15 percent leverage curve based on feedback from riders. The result, Zawistowski said, provides better small-bump compliance as well as a “wider range of compatibility of shocks” and a “wider tuning window for rider weights and styles.”

“If you break shock travel into thirds —beginning, middle and end — with the new leverage curve, in the beginning of travel the bike is more sensitive to small bumps. In the middle of the travel, it’s well supported. And in the end of travel, the bike has even more bottom out resistance than previously. These new progression percentages give us a wider range of compatibility of shocks and a wider tuning window for rider weights and styles.”

In short, the Yeti Cycles team actually figured out how to make a mountain bike with better steering that’s more versatile and capable overall. And to do so, the brand filed 15 patents in the process.

“We’d get on a bike with a wheelbase 30mm longer and it would feel shorter,“ said Product Manager Ryan “Rocket” Thornberry. “On paper, everything about this bike looked wrong. But on the trail, it was like we made an impossible wish list and all of it came true.”

Yeti SB150 Review

I rode the SB150 for a long weekend, hammering a wide variety of trails at Colorado’s Snowmass and Buttermilk ski resorts. That included a 1,800-foot climb up the front side of Snowmass on buff flow trails, transitioning to rocky, technical, and fall-off-your-bike-steep descents. Then I rode it for another week on backyard trails at my home in Vermont, where I typically ride bikes with far less suspension.

In short, I was stunned at the SB150’s adaptability and performance. The new geometry helped the bike steer exceptionally well. I smoothly rode features where other bikes gave me pause. I felt centered on the bike — a driver not a passenger.

Ordinarily, I would have never considered taking a bike this big on some of the trails I rode — especially the monster climb at Snowmass. But the SB150 crushed it all, making me rethink what and where I’ll pedal. At first glance, this bike appeared too much for everyday riding. I was wrong.

On multi-hour rides on technical singletrack, I soared over obstacles I previously considered sketchy. Without pause, the bike rolled over it playfully and sturdily.

Plus, the bike climbed as well as any all-mountain bike. I knew the SB150 would crush any downhill I pointed it toward, so I was most surprised by its ascents. On uphill flow trail, it was a 100 percent adequate climber, not sluggish at all. And thanks to Yeti’s Switch Infinity additional linkage, there was no bobbing around as I slogged up alongside the lifts.

I didn’t bother to lock out the shock, yet the bike didn’t bounce around. Then, when I hit sections of technical uphill singletrack I wasn’t sure I’d be able to pedal, the bike cruised through with agility and confidence-inspiring handling.

On rooty, easy-coasting singletrack, the SB150 smoothed out the trail. It absorbed small bumps but never felt like a beast when I needed to make a quick correction to avoid an obstacle.

When pushed to perform, the bike handles with catlike agility while rolling over everything in its path. Like all Yetis, the SB150 is made for an aggressive rider who wants to push themselves and the bike. But its slow-speed handling is also spot on.

The kinematics of the SB150 are on point. So is the new shock tune. If it’s set up properly, you’ll use all this bike’s travel and get everything you want, including small-bump sensitivity and midstroke support. And you’ll maintain a poppy, lively feel as well as better bottom-out resistance. Yeti Cycles built this bike with great tunability for a wide range of riding styles and rider weights.

Maintenance

The new bike also makes maintenance and modifications easier. A 60mm shock extender allowed Yeti to get optimal shock placement and space for a water bottle in the main frame. The extender also allows the shock to be removed for servicing quickly and easily. The two-piece extender doesn’t clamp onto the shock — it has bearings. These minimize friction, so you’re not wearing through bushings as you ride. And the extender fits inside the shock link, keeping the bike frame narrow.

New Yetis, from the SB100 up, share hardware. So you won’t have to wonder if you grabbed the correct spare derailleur hanger for your next big trip. And the bikes are maintenance friendly for your mechanic. The shock is easily removable, and the bottom bracket port can be unscrewed, simplifying dropper post install.

The cockpit is user-friendly too. Much like Yeti’s SB100, the 150 has lower standover height, making it more accessible to smaller riders and more comfortable for everyone. By lowering the seat tube height, the SB150 is compatible with up to a 200mm dropper post, though it comes with Fox’s Transfer 150mm dropper. Yeti also made the switch to a 31.6mm seatpost diameter to compensate for consumers’ tendency to overtighten seat tube collars, which commonly interferes with correct dropper post operation.

Yeti 2019 model year bikes, including the SB150, now come with a lifetime warranty for the original owner. And they’re more durable than ever without being heavier. The SB150 is tested to downhill standards and has undergone substantial impact testing both in the lab and under the rider on the Enduro World Series circuit.

Yeti SB150 Impressions

I was blown away by the SB150’s performance, both on its own and compared to other long-travel 29ers I’ve tested. Drawbacks I experienced with other brands, like pedal strike, weren’t an issue here.

But setting this bike up to get the best ride will take time, more so than on any other Yeti I’ve ridden. Tiny tweaks in sag and suspension make a noticeable difference.

The SB150 is spec’d with a piggyback Fox Factory X2 shock and a Fox Factory 36 fork. But it’s Fox-approved for a coil if that’s your preference. Set up the bike according to recommendations on Yeti’s  new website , launched today. Then, hone in on settings in a more scientific way: Ride it repeatedly on the same section of trail, making small tweaks each time.

Then, once you feel you’ve got it tuned to you, let it loose anywhere.

Berne Broudy is a contributing writer at GearJunkie.com.

Broudy has been writing about cycling, skiing, and outdoor gear for more than 20 years. Before that, Broudy spent time guiding hiking and cycling tours in South America, Europe, and the U.S.

Based in Vermont, Berne Broudy is a core user of and expert in outdoor, cycling, and ski gear, as well as overlanding and powersports gear. She has been writing about outdoor products, business, and issues for more than 20 years. She has written and photographed for more than 20 publications and has served as a contributing editor at many of them.

Broudy currently sits on several nonprofit boards in her home state of Vermont. She is an avid mountain biker, gravel biker, backcountry skier, overlander, and adventure traveler.

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Yeti SB150 Review

by Kyle Scott | Nov 12, 2021 | Bike , Long Travel Mountain Bikes , Mountain Bikes

Table Of Contents

Build options.

• The Bottom Line
• Price Comparison

Best Climbing Long Travel Bike of 2021

• Climbing Ability 80% 80%
• Downhill Ability 90% 90%
• Overall Fun 90% 90%

Travel: 150mm rear/ 170mm fork

Head Tube Angle: 64.5

Seat Tube Angle: 76.9

Reach: 480mm (large frame)

Weight: Starting at 31 lbs

Price: $5,900

What We Like: Really Playful Bike

What We Don’t: Expensive Build Options

The Yeti SB150 always impresses with its climbing ability and an easy selection as the Best Climbing Long Travel Bike of 2021 . Without going overboard on the modern geometry side of things, Yeti has produced a competent climber that is still really aggressive on the downhills. The Infinity Switch system even got an upgrade making the bike more robust. The added suspension makes the bike really playful in the rough and rowdy sections of trails and it has just become a really good all-arounder.

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• Climbing Ability 90% 90%

All-around Ability in a Variety of Terrain

Weight of some of the build options.

Travel: 145mm rear/ 150mm fork

Head Tube Angle: 65.2

Seat Tube Angle: 76.3

Reach: 470mm (large frame)

Weight: Starting at 29 lbs

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• Climbing Ability 70% 70%
• Downhill Ability 80% 80%
• Overall Fun 80% 80%

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Travel: 146mm rear/ 170mm fork

Head Tube Angle: 64.6

Seat Tube Angle: 76.4

Reach: 488mm (large frame)

Weight: Varies With Frame Material

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Really Playful Bike

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• Downhill Ability 100% 100%

DH Bike That Can Climb

Needs steeper seat tube, price.

Travel: 170mm rear and fork

Head Tube Angle: 63.9/ 64.3

Seat Tube Angle: 76

Reach: 487mm (S4 frame)

Weight: Starting at 32.5 lbs

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Travel: 147mm rear/ 160mm fork

Head Tube Angle: 64.9

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Weight: Starting at 28.9 lbs

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Head Tube Angle: 66 - 67.5

Seat Tube Angle: 73.5 - 75

Reach: 470mm (large frame))

Weight: Starting at 31.2 lbs

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Seat Tube Angle: 75.5/ 76

Reach: 455mm (large frame)

Weight: Starting at 30.95 lbs

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• Overall Fun 70% 70%

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Sluggish at slow speeds, super long.

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Head Tube Angle: 63.5

Seat Tube Angle: 78

Reach: 490mm (large frame)

Weight: 32.8lbs (large frame)

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Made For The Downhills

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Seat Tube Angle: 75

Reach: 466.5mm (large frame)

Weight: Starting Around 30.20 lbs

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Head Tube Angle: 64

Weight: Heaviest Build 34.2 lbs

When a company calls its product “race-bred,” it’s easy to figure out what the main purpose of the product is. For Yeti, it was getting the SB150 to go fast both up and down the hill. The SB150 has won a lot of races around the world in a variety of racing styles, which helps to show that it is quite a bike. With Yeti’s Switch Infinity system, the uphill pedaling is snappy and powerful while still being a downhill monster. There’s a lot to like about the SB150 and the climbing prowess has made it our Best Climbing Long Travel Bike of 2021 .

Built around Yeti’s trademark Infinity Switch platform the SB150 seems to know bumps and drops are coming before they arrive. This not only helps while pedaling but also keeps the wheels planted when you want them and in the air when the time is right. The numbers are modern with a 77-degree seat tube angle, 64.5-degree head tube angle and short 433mm chainstays. You can also store a water bottle in the front triangle so that’s a win.

There is a small fender for the Infinity Switch and a large downtube guard to keep the bike looking mint. The chainstay also has a small guard but it could be a little burlier to keep the noise down. As for cable routing there is a small compartment on the downtube for easy access and cable management, the cables are free to rattle around however and that could have been prevented with some rubber entry points.

Yeti is known as a brand that makes good pedallers. The SB 150 is no different. The anti-squat created by the Switch Infinity keeps the bike moving and rolling without getting stuck up on roots or rock edges. The chainstay is 433mm across sizes, with a fairly long reach of 480mm on a large frame. The reach isn’t as bad with the 77-degree seat tube angle to keep the rider centered and able to keep the front wheel down.

The bike itself has been tested to suit DH standards for the frame. They even created a thicker head tube for more durability. The bike also has taken the “longer, lower, slacker” mantra of newer bikes fairly seriously. With a head tube angle of 64.5-degrees, it’s slack—really slack. The fork has some extra travel as well that will keep everything buttery while smashing rock gardens and zipping around berms.

This bike is great for building confidence on fast and choppy downhill trails. It keeps the rider in a low but controlled position, and the wheelbase is long enough for solid stability at speed. As mentioned earlier, it has been used in a lot of enduro-style races and has won a lot of those races on the Enduro World Series circuit, which is nothing to shake a stick at. For a weekend warrior rider, it still is an excellent bike that will handle pretty much anything thrown at it on the descents.

The three TURQ series carbon cost between $7,400 and $9,400. The most expensive option comes with the SRAM XX1 Eagle drivetrain but not much else differs across the builds, which is cool to see. Usually, there is often quite a difference in components across price brackets, but not so much with the SB150 . One area of improvement we have seen from various reviewers is that the wheels could be burlier for the style of riding that the bike will provide.

The Bottom L ine

Yeti has again improved a bike to become more versatile without compromising the original bike’s climbing prowess. They did the same with the Yeti SB115 , and as a result, Yeti remains one of the best climbing bikes on the market. All of this helped it become our Best Climbing Long Travel Bike of 2021 .

The slacker geo has also allowed the bike to become more stable and sporting on the downs, especially in the rough stuff. While this bike has been developed to tear up the enduro world, it would still make for a solid one quiver bike if your local trails are a bit rowdy and rocky. It is always great to see Yeti producing such excellent bikes with excellent pedaling, proving that you can have your cake and eat it too, even if the cake has a 170mm fork.

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Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Yeti SB150 . In summary, this is what cyclists think.

19 reasons to buy

• The Yeti SB150 is a long, aggressive enduro trail bike for riders that want to race.
• The bike utilizes Yeti’s Switch Infinity suspension. This suspension setup provides riders with an efficient pedaling platform for climbing.
• The Yeti SB150 provides a plush ride over obstacles at top speeds on the descents with its Switch Infinity suspension and wide Maxxis tires.
• According to experts, the bike’s stiff carbon frame and firm pedaling platform make it rare that they need to lock out the shock on climbs.
• The Maxxis Minion tires provide riders with excellent traction on a variety of off-road terrain, including wet trails.
• There is plenty of clearance for mud around the 2.5" tires on the SB150, according to experts.
• The SB150 is a confident descender with its long wheelbase, steep seat tube angle and slack head tube angle paired with Switch Infinity suspension and 29" wheels.
• The low stack height and steep seat tube angle place riders in a comfortable riding position for climbs and descents.
• There is a rubber protector on the downtube that prevents damage from obstacles and trail debris the SB150 may come in contact with.
• Experts agree the FOX fork and shock are both easy for users to dial.
• Experts agreed that there was rarely pedal bob or kickback when climbing on the bike.
• Experts state the Yeti SB150’s geometry provides them with a stable, planted ride through corners.
• Experts agree the long wheelbase and 29" wheels allow riders to smoothly maneuver over obstacles that once were intimidating.
• Yeti internally routes cables through molded tubes in the frame. This prevents cables from rattling during rides.
• Yeti provides riders with a lifetime warranty on the bike’s frame.
• Riders can fit a water bottle on the Yeti SB150.
• The SRAM Code RSC brakes are very responsive and have great stopping power on the SB150.
• The Ergon grips are comfortable on the bike, according to one expert.
• The bike is available in two attractive colors: turquoise and orange.

3 reasons not to buy

• This bike is expensive.
• The Yeti SB150 may feel sluggish at slow speeds with its long wheelbase.
• The bike is not plus-tire compatible.

Bottom line

Expert reviews, 2019 yeti sb150 turq x01 eagle race.

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A steep seat tube angle and Yeti’s remarkably effective Switch Infinity system combine to make the SB150 shockingly efficient under pedaling forces.

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It’s very composed over all the chunky stuff.

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It will reward you for going out and having fun on your bike.

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The best climbing enduro bike I’ve been on. It’s a monster. It feels like a park bike.

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The SB150 and the SB115 are really, really good climbers. I am super impressed.

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It’s just really amazing they can get a bike with 29-inch tires and just to climb hills better than anything I’ve ever ridden.

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As it sits it is a fantastic platform. I think for 29ers, Yeti has nailed this. This can do the uphill. It excels at the downhill.

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The bike feels really stiff under power and it’s impressively taut when pedalling. Thanks to the steep seat angle, it doesn’t feel too stretched out when sat and merrily scrabbled up some pretty steep and sketchy climbs.

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The SB150 is the purest distillation of Yeti’s race heritage. It’s a bike designed with years of experience on the racetrack learning how to build bikes for unbridled speed.

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Fast, balanced and progressive are the first things that come to mind when discussing the Yeti SB150. This bike’s geometry is long and slack, boasting a 65.3-degree head angle complemented by a 44 mm offset fork, and a 1,251 mm wheelbase (size medium), which supports the bike’s racer-focused ride.

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When I say the aggressive Yeti is for aggressive riders, I mean that the SB150 is a razor-sharp tool for its intended job of enduro racing and high-speed riding.

The Yeti SB150 Is a Big, Long Enduro Bike That Loves Big, Long Rides

The SB150 is the longest-travel Yeti 29er yet. With wagon wheels, 150mm of rear travel and a 170mm fork, this bike is firmly in monster-truck territory.

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The SB150 is the Yeti many riders have been waiting for; more travel, 29″ wheels, a proper water bottle placement, a shorter seat mast, longer, lower, slacker, with a steeper seat angle and it comes with a lifetime warranty on the frame.

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Low, slack, and stretched, this long-travel 29er performs so well climbing and descending that riders who love the downhill could make it a one-bike quiver.

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It’s fair to say that when we first cast an eye over this bike our jaws opened a little wider and there was a long silent stare at this bike. It was hard to deny the attention to detail the crew at Yeti have paid to crafting this machine.

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Cool Features

The Yeti SB150 Is a Big, Long Enduro Bike That Loves Big, Long Rides

Yeti's new 150mm-travel 29er is more than just a gravity bike

Price: $9,499 (as tested with carbon-wheel upgrade) Weight: 3o LB (M) Wheelsize: 29 inches Travel: 150mm Fork travel: 170mm Material: Carbon fiber composite The right bike for: Riders looking for an enduro race bike that loves big, long rides

The SB150 is the longest-travel Yeti 29er yet. With wagon wheels, 150mm of rear travel and a 170mm fork, this bike is firmly in monster-truck territory. And omigod , this bike is long: A size medium has 460mm of reach (20mm longer than Specialized Enduro 29), which puts this Yeti on the longer end of modern mountain bike geometry. The 433mm chainstays and 1,223mm wheelbase are longer than many World Cup downhill race bikes. This is a bike designed for Yeti’s enduro racers, which you feel when you point it downhill and get it up to speed. It’s stable and glued to the ground–the FOX suspension at both ends has four-way adjustable damping for precise setup, and Yeti’s Switch Infinity (SI) suspension continues to prove itself as the leader in all-around performance.

Switch Infinity Link

The SB150 uses Yeti's signature translating(sliding) lower link.

Open Triangle

Yeti's latest bikes fit a water bottle inside the main triangle.

Precision Damping

The stock FOX Float X2 shock has four-way adjustable damping.

Perfect Match

The four-way adjustable GRIP2 fork is a perfect match to the X2 shock

Quiet Tunnels

Full length hoses and housing run through tunnels in the frame.

And while the 64.5-degree headtube angle suggests sloppy low-speed handling, the 44mm offset fork and centered riding position tighten things up. I spent most of my time riding up and down slow, slippery, and technical East Coast trails on the SB150, and it was surprisingly easy to manage and light on its toes in these situations, with excellent pedaling efficiency despite the long travel and sensitive suspension. But the bike is big and because of that, it’s a bit heavy, and frankly overkill for a lot of trail riding. But once gravity takes over, there’s no doubt that this bike was designed to come alive at speed and chew rough terrain. This bike’s stability, traction, and capability will goad you into riding what seems like over your head, until you realize that this is your new normal.

No More Excuses

The SB150 is an all new model for Yeti, but is also representative of more fundamental changes in the company's bike line that began with the the SB100 .

According to Yeti's president Chris Conroy, they wanted to address all the little complaints that might prevent riders from buying a Yeti. So: there's room for a waterbottle in the main triangle, tunnels through the frame for easy internal routing of hoses and housing, and lifetime frame warranty. The SB150 has them all.

The lifetime frame warranty is applied to all 2019 Yeti models. And you can expect future Yeti models to have similar features and frame profile as the SB150.

Frame Details

The SB150 has a number of little details that might escape a cursory glance, but are significant. Like most of the smarter companies, Yeti has its own internal testing standards that far exceed the minimum government standards a bike must meet. Where a bike like the SB5 would be tested to Yeti's “trail” standard, the SB150–because of the kind of riding it's intended for–is tested to Yeti's “DH” standard, which Peter Zawistowski, Yeti's director of engineering, described as, “Significantly tougher than our ‘trail’ standard."

Basically, testing to the DH standard requires whacking the frame harder than during the trail standard, particularly in front-impact tests. To pass the tests, the SB150 needs a thicker headtube, and more material at its junction with the top and down tubes. As a result of the thicker headtube, the SB150 uses a custom Cane Creek upper headset cover to prevent wonky-looking gaps.

Another small headtube detail: Yeti frames had been using press-in headset cups, but newer frames use drop-in headset bearings that fit into molded carbon cups.

Down at the bottom bracket, the SB150 uses the PF92 standard. There has been some momentum away from press-fit standards and back to threaded bottom brackets as they're perceived as less prone to creaking, and easier to service. Zawistowski, however, says press-fit standards, “Get more crap than they deserve...we’ve had very few problems with the standard.” PF92, says Zawistowski, doesn't require adding a dissimilar material to form the threads, and it provides more real estate so the downtube can be larger where it meets the bottom bracket shell.

Zawistowski increased the SB150's seat-post diameter to 31.6mm–Yeti bikes were using 30.9mm–after consulting with dropper-post manufacturers. The larger-diameter seatpost clamp is less likely to bind dropper posts, and a larger-diameter seat tube can be made stronger. That second point is especially important when riders use longer drop droppers, which can act like long levers that impart more-punishing loads on the frame.

To make the SB150 as easy to build or maintain as possible, derailleur, dropper, and brake lines route through tunnels in the main triangle. The exposed section of brake and derailleur housing between the front and rear triangle is short, and there are tunnels in the rear triangle as well. Flip the bike over and you'll see an access door in the underside of the downtube. The sole purpose of this door is to make it easier to snake a remote dropper post's housing (or hose) up the seat tube.

Like the SB100 before it, this one has room in the main triangle for a water bottle. However, the SB150 does it with Yeti's standard Switch Infinity link and orientation, and does not use SB100's mini, and transverse, SI. Otherwise, there's nothing unexpected in the frame's details and features list: Boost rear hub spacing, ISCG '05 tabs, 1x drivetrain only.

The SB150's frame is offered in two levels: TURQ is the top-end, and is made with the best materials and manufacturing techniques available to Yeti. The lower-grade frame–used in the two lowest-cost complete builds—is a bit heavier, but still meets Yeti's DH-testing standards.

SB150 Suspension

The SB150 uses Yeti's now-familiar SI design which debuted in 2014 with the first-generation SB5 . The SB150's link size and its orientation is the same as all previous SI bikes, save the SB100 .

The SB150 is the first of Yeti's Switch Infinity bikes to use an extender. Instead of mounting the rear-shock eyelet to the upper link (as all SI bikes, including the SB100, had done before), there's a short aluminum piece–this is the extender–between the SB150's upper link and the rear-shock eyelet. Some bikes use extenders, and some do not. That's because extenders aren't good or bad: they're a tool that is sometimes appropriate to use, and sometimes not.

Using the extender allowed Yeti to mount the SB150's shock higher in the frame, which helped create the space to fit the water bottle in the main triangle. But that's not the only reason. The extender and shock placement it allowed gave Zawistowski the ability to dial in a bit more progression, but keep a similar shape to the SB150's leverage ratio curve. This allowed him to maintain SI's best qualities, while also adapting the SB150's suspension to modern, more linear air shocks. And it makes it easier for more riders–particularly heavier riders –to dial in the ride they want. The more-progressive leverage rate also makes the SB150 coil-over shock friendly.

The extender was kept as short as possible, "and as stiff as possible with exceptional clamping force despite shock-eyelet thickness tolerances," said Zawistowski. As a result, the extension is certified by FOX to be compatible with coil shocks. Yeti also designed it to allow the shock to be easily removed/installed when necessary.

SB150 Geometry

Just a few years ago, I could describe Yeti's geometry as “low, long, and slack.” But then mountain bike geometry went crazy. Suddenly, Yeti's had, by comparison, standard geometry. And then a number of companies went really long, low, and slack, which made Yeti's geometry feel a bit dated compared to those progressive bikes.

To help the company understand the new geometry trend, Yeti employees experimented with riding larger frames from the company's existing offerings. They pushed their saddles far forward to replicate steeper seat tube angles, used adjustable-angle headsets to make the head-angles slacker, and rode forks with less offset.

One look at the SB150's geometry tells you that they liked what they felt. However, Zawistowski admits that when what would become the SB150's final geometry was first put down on paper, it looked, "crazy," and was the subject of several heated meetings before the decision was made to pull the trigger on production frames.

The SB150's geometry puts Yeti once again on the “low, long, slack” end of modern mountain bike geometry. As you can see from my spreadsheet, it doesn't achieve Mondraker, GeoMetron, or Pole (not shown), extremes, but it's longer than any other commonly available frame in its travel range, as well as Pivot's 162mm travel Firebird 29 (size medium: 454mm reach). A size medium SB150's 1,223mm wheelbase is longer than many popular downhill race bikes (a medium YTs Tuesday is 1,220mm). The head angle is 64.5, and that's paired with a shorter, 44mm offset fork, while the seat angle is practically triathlon steep at 77 degrees. Despite how freakin' huge the SB150 is, Yeti still managed to make a size small for shorter riders.

SB150 Family

The SB150 family consists of five complete bikes. The opening price is $5,199 with the top end ringing in at $10,399. If you prefer to build your own, Yeti also sells the TURQ-level frame with Float X2 shock for $3,800. All bikes come with a 170mm Fox 36 fork, Fox piggyback shocks (DPX2 or X2), Fox Transfer dropper post, SRAM Eagle drivetrain with 10-50t cassettes and 30t chainring, SRAM DUB cranks, Ergon GE1 lock-on grips , 35mm-interface bar and stem, DT-Swiss wheels with 30mm internal width, and Maxxis Minion DHF (front) and Aggressor (rear) tires. All TURQ builds have Yeti's 800mm carbon handlebar.

A carbon wheel upgrade ($900 to $1,500) is offered for all builds.

The SB150 SRAM GX Eagle ($5,199) is built with the lower-grade carbon frame, SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain, SRAM Guide R brakes, Performance level Fox 36 fork and Float DPX2 shock, DT-Swiss M1900 wheels.

The SB150 SRAM GX Eagle Comp ($6,199) is built with the lower-grade carbon frame, SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain (XO1 rear derailleur) with SRAM X1 carbon cranks, Shimano XT two-piston brakes, Performance level Fox 36 fork and Float DPX2 shock, DT-Swiss M1700 wheels.

The SB150 SRAM X01 Eagle ($7,599) is built with the TURQ carbon frame, SRAM XO1 Eagle drivetrain (SRAM GX shifter), Shimano XT four-piston brakes, Factory-level Fox 36 fork and Float X2 shock, DT-Swiss M1700 wheels.

The SB150 SRAM X01 Eagle Race ($8,599) is built with the TURQ carbon frame, SRAM XO1 Eagle drivetrain, SRAM Code RSC brakes, Factory-level FOX 36 fork and Float X2 shock, and DT-Swiss XM1501 Spline One wheels.

The SB150 SRAM XX1 Eagle ($9,499) is built with the TURQ carbon frame, SRAM XX1 Eagle drivetrain (Xo1 crankset), SRAM Code RSC brakes, Factory-level FOX 36 fork and Float X2 shock, and DT-Swiss XM1501 Spline One wheels.

Ride Impressions

The SB150 is a big bike with four-way adjustable dampers on both ends that was built to satisfy Yeti's Enduro World Series Racers who have skills that far, far eclipse most of ours. Riding it on normal mountain bike trails, at average rider's speeds, is a bit like using a nuke to take out a pesky vole.

But what surprised me most about the SB150 is how agile it felt when riding at slower speeds. Climbing technical, slippery, and slow-speed trails–not what it was designed for–it was relatively easy to handle, it pedaled efficiently, and the front end mostly remained connected to the ground on climbs. Navigating the tricky flats and shallow downhills of wet, rocky, rooted, and muddy East coast trails, the SB150 was fairly nimble, and certainly it's excellent suspension and stability were welcomed when fighting to stay upright in extremely slippery conditions. Certainly shorter and quicker handling bikes are often much better in these conditions, but considering the SB150 is practically a downhill race bike, it's actually fairly nimble in spite of being a beast.

On smoother and open climbs and on flatter, faster bits of twisty trail, the SB150 felt crisp and reasonably maneuverable or at least better than not agile.

You won't be surprised to hear that the SB150 is stable. This is a long bike with a slack head angle, gobs of travel, and 29-inch wheels. The Eagle Race model I rode has Fox's Float X2 shock, which provides fantastic control and is very consistent but tends to make a bike feel more planted and less poppy. It's also 30 pounds. I wouldn't call it playful. You point it, you hold on, you smash.

The rear suspension is well rounded in the way I've come to expect from Yeti's SI bikes. It pedals well, kickback and brake stiffening weren't noticeable, and the suspension has a well-crafted balance of small bump sensitivity, mid-stroke support, and bottom-out resistance.

The four-way adjustments on the shock and fork–not to mention adjustable spring progression–offer the opportunity to tune a wide spectrum of suspension peformance—and the chance to totally mess it up if you're not careful. But it does make the SB150 easily adaptable to different conditions. I started with Yeti's recommended shock settings but wound up backing the compression way off for the slow and extremely slippery conditions I was riding in to try and find something resembling grip. If I was out West where the riding is faster and traction is better, I'd probably use Yeti's recommended settings.

Long-geometry mountain bikes have their pros and cons, but I personally prefer them. The SB150 offers a centered riding position–there's a lot of space between those wheels and there's a wide spectrum to work with between attack position on the front wheel for carving corners and hanging off the back for drop ins. Certainly the rider needs to work more (compared to bikes with a shorter reach) to get weight on the front wheel for cornering, but it becomes instinctive quickly, and the stability benefits seem well worth the effort.

The SB150 is not a marshmallow despite all that travel and it's not a barge despite its dimensions. Yeah, it's probably best suited for riders who regularly do shuttle runs, bike park laps, and enduro races, because it's a big bike that's everything a high performance, race-ready, long travel 29er should be–in fact, it's one of the best. But some riders like big bikes for everyday riding, and use them for long climbs, and longer rides. And for them, the SB150 is the best long travel 29er going.

A gear editor for his entire career, Matt’s journey to becoming a leading cycling tech journalist started in 1995, and he’s been at it ever since; likely riding more cycling equipment than anyone on the planet along the way. Previous to his time with Bicycling , Matt worked in bike shops as a service manager, mechanic, and sales person. Based in Durango, Colorado, he enjoys riding and testing any and all kinds of bikes, so you’re just as likely to see him on a road bike dressed in Lycra at a Tuesday night worlds ride as you are to find him dressed in a full face helmet and pads riding a bike park on an enduro bike. He doesn’t race often, but he’s game for anything; having entered road races, criteriums, trials competitions, dual slalom, downhill races, enduros, stage races, short track, time trials, and gran fondos. Next up on his to-do list: a multi day bikepacking trip, and an e-bike race. 

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Yeti SB150 T-Series XO1 review

• Alan Muldoon
• January 22, 2020

Puts the rider in complete control

Product Overview

Overall rating:.

• Fast everywhere
• No chain guide

Manufacturer:

Price as reviewed:.

Perfectly proportioned and with superbly balanced suspension, the Yeti SB150 will appeal to new tribe of Yeti fans, not just the traditionalists. The BB height is lower than previous Yeti bikes, but the extra support in the suspension and steep seat angle means your not going to be clipping pedals left right and centre on every climb. Nothing about the Yeti SB150 is average, though. It’s the most expensive bike we’ve tested this year, but it’s also the most impressive, both in terms of performance and looks. 

Ultimately, we have a lot of great bikes passing through the mbr office, but none this year have impressed us as much as the Yeti SB150.

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At the first EWS out for Yetis’ new SB150, star rider Richie Rude was straight back to his winning ways. Was this a late-season peak in fitness or just that new bike buzz? It could be either, but just one week later at the final round of the EWS in Italy, Rude did something that no rider had done before, he won every single stage of the race to take overall victory.

We weren’t surprised at Rude’s impressive comeback however, because having had a couple of early rides on the new SB150 we were convinced that the bike had a big part to play, and not simply because of its 29in wheels.

Arguably the biggest shift for Yeti is in the geometry and sizing . With a generous 480mm reach measurement on the size L SB150 makes it modern and progressive without being out on a limb.

In fact, it’s an incredibly compact bike, the low-slung top tube making it easy for riders to choose between sizes, of which there are four. The clean, flowing lines of the frame means there are no edges to snag knee pads or clip heels on, so rider movements are every bit as seamless as the carbon frame construction.

By kinking the down tube as it enters the BB, Yeti has even managed to shoehorn in a water bottle mount without ruining the overall look of the bike. And boy does this bike get more than its fair share of admiring glances.

Switch Infinity suspension uses scissor link to deliver 150mm of travel

Yeti’s Switch Infinity suspension is a direct evolution of the rail system it pioneered over a decade ago. And for all of its complexity, Switch Infinity is essentially a variable height single pivot. So rather than having a fixed pivot point on the front triangle, the pivot on the SB150 moves up the Kashima coated sliders as the suspension compresses to increase anti-squat. Then in the final third of the travel it switches direction to kill off the anti-squat and unwanted pedal kickback deep in the stroke. It only moves about 5mm, but that’s enough to let Yeti fine-tune the characteristics of the suspension for each design.

What really sets the SB150 apart from its predecessors though, is that the shock is now driven by a scissor link rather than the swingarm directly, which has in turn makes the suspension more progressive. And Yeti has totally nailed it. With the Fox Float X2 you can access the full measure of travel without the bike every feeling too soft or unstable. So while the Yeti has 20mm less travel than a Scott Ransom on paper, in reality there’s probably only 10mm separating the two, because it’s so hard to get full travel out of the Scott.

Up front, the Fox 36 Grip2 fork balances the feel of the rear suspension perfectly, even though it dishes out 170mm travel. It’s got better small bump sensitivity than the 36 Fit 4 fork on the Scott, but unlike the shock, the four-way damping control on the Grip2 fork is somewhat redundant as the we ran all of the damping wide open, all of the time.

Lack of chain device is surprising at this price point

A few aspects of the T-Series XO1 build kit on the SB150 that jar with its race-ready tag. The most obvious being that it doesn’t get a chain guide. Testament to SRAM’s X-Sync narrow-wide technology we never dropped the chain, but a guide is a good insurance policy when racing, and not one you should have to take out after dropping over £7k on your ride.

Less obvious are the shortcomings with the tyres . The Maxxis rubber is great, but the standard casing, especially on the rear, just can’t withstand the beating this bike is designed to take. That said, if your not racing, do these minor details really matter?

10mm-travel Fox 36 Grip2 fork

Performance

Given how good the SB150 felt on home soil, and how well it pedalled, we were nervous that the suspension wouldn’t be able to handing the relentless beating of the Swiss Alps. And after the first day and half of racing, we were beginning to think that was the case. The bike didn’t carry speed anything like as well as a Scott Ransom over square edge hits and it seemed to have lost most of its playfulness.

Then we remembered that our SB150 test bike had been briefly returned to Silverfish UK for a UK Yeti Tribe event and that our damping setting on the shock had probably been changed. Opening up the high-speed compression damping by six clicks, and the low-speed by 4 clicks instantly brought the Yeti back to life. It still wasn’t as good as a Scott Ransom on the high-frequency chatter, but we suspect that’s because the stock 30t chain ring on the Yeti increases chain growth and anti-squat too much. Given how efficiently the Yeti dispenses with climbs, we see no reason not to go up to a 32t ring or even a 34t if you have the horsepower to make it work on the climbs.

Yeti's bikes have always looked amazing but the new SB150 is a different animal. With 150mm travel on the rear, combined with a 170mm fork and slack 64.3º head angle, this modern 29er enduro bike is an alpha predator on the descents, yet you can still beast everyone on the climbs. The suspension is superbly balanced and the sizing is on point. Yes, Yeti has dumbed down some aspects of the build-kit from what the race team use, but that doesn't stop the SB150 from being a truly impressive bike. Every member of the mbr staff who's ridden it simply loves it, and we have a feeling you will too. 

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Suspension front/rear: 170mm / 150mm Tire Size: 29″

T he SB150 is the purest distillation of Yeti’s race heritage. It’s a bike designed with years of experience on the racetrack learning how to build bikes for unbridled speed. While the racetrack is where the SB150 was designed to live, let’s not forget that Yeti is also arguably the purest example of a bike company run by riders for riders. Yeti’s approach to bike design is the antithesis of corporate. These guys actually ride.

Stop by the Yeti factory between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and you will find it empty. Yeti closes up shop every single day to test its creations on dirt during the daily lunch ride. It’s been said that while the lunch ride is not mandatory for employees if you skip it often, you won’t last long at Yeti. They want the best bikes for riders who spend much of their time racing the clock between the tape, but the bikes have to work for mortal riders, too. We set out to take one of these capable race sleds to our local trails to see if it could make us feel like we were hunting for EWS gold right in our backyard.

WHO IS IT MADE FOR?

The SB150 is designed as an enduro race bike first, but that race-ready attitude makes for a seriously mean trail machine in the hands of a capable rider. While the aggressive geometry might feel too sluggish and sled-like at slow speeds for some, those with the power and skills to harness this beast will reap the benefits on a wide range of terrain. Yeti makes a complete line of superbikes, several of which are lighter and more nimble than the SB150. If you’re interested in this one, you should know that it makes no apologies about its aggressive nature and begs those who want something smaller to look at the shorter-travel SB130 or the smaller 27.5-inch-wheeled SB140.

WHAT IS IT MADE FROM?

Yeti builds its carbon in two different versions to hit two distinct price points. The Turq model featured here uses the most advanced low-void carbon fiber to keep weight low and performance high. For those who want a less expensive version of this bike, Yeti also builds it in a C-version that uses the exact same geometry and suspension design, but without the fancy raw carbon material. The Turq version saves about 225 grams, or about a 1/2 pound over the C. It is also a couple of hundred dollars less expensive, but comes with the exact same geometry, suspension design and aesthetics.

Both the Turq and C frames are carbon fiber front to back, with 150mm (5.9 inches) of travel in the rear and 170mm (6.5 inches) upfront. The bike uses oversized Enduro Max bearings at all pivot points, a bolt-on ISCG mount, a tapered head tube, a 12×148-mm non-boost axle, enough tire clearance to run a 2.5-inch tire, and custom chain-slap protectors on the chain- and seatstays.

The cable routing is internal, the head tube is tapered and the bottom bracket is pressed in. The geometry is very modern with a long reach, steep seat angle and short offset fork in mind.

WHICH COMPONENTS STAND OUT?

Yeti’s build kits have to stand up to the daily lunch ride, so they don’t come with any disposable parts or components that must be swapped out before your first ride. Our SB150 came equipped with a SRAM X01 drivetrain and SRAM Code RSC brakes, which provided reliable and sharp shifting and good braking control. The suspension duties are handled by Fox’s top-shelf Factory 36 Float fork and Factory Float X2 shock, a combo that offers plenty of adjustability and plush travel. DT Swiss’ workhorse M1700 aluminum wheels round out the components with relatively lightweight hoops mated to the bulletproof star-ratchet hub system. Of course, you could upgrade some parts, but you certainly don’t have to.

HOW DOES IT PERFORM?

Switch Infinity explained:

The extra chambers located near the bottom bracket function as a precise “translating pivot” developed by Yeti in conjunction with Fox to create a simpler and more reliable version of the wildly successful Superbike suspension used on the other SB models of the past decade. The system essentially replaces a pivot and allows the designers to closely control the wheel path as the bike moves through its travel. While the Kashima coatings and Fox branding might lead you to believe it’s a secondary shock, it’s not. There is no pressure in either of the chambers, and the link works much like a regular suspension pivot does, only floating. As the bike moves through the first bit of its travel, the Switch eccentric system moves upward, allowing for a rearward axle path that’s great for small-bump compliance and pedaling efficiency. As the suspension moves deeper into its travel, the link switches direction, moving downward to reduce chain tension and allowing for big-hit control.

Moving out:

The SB150 is a big bike—no question about it. Most riders will find the “T-shirt” sizing to fit larger than most brands, so if you’re between sizes with other brands, you should likely size down on the SB150. Our size-XL test bike came equipped with a very-long 25.7-inch top tube, which fit our tallest test riders so well they were left questioning all their previous bike-size choices. The long and low feeling of the Yeti, coupled with the steep seat angle, puts the rider in a very powerful feeling position with a very balanced weight distribution. Nice.

The SB150 is no featherweight. The 32.6 pounds is noticeable, especially considering much of that heft is distributed with big and wide tires on alloy wheels; however, the SB150 carries its weight exceptionally well and will climb anything if the rider has enough gumption. Like any proper enduro race bike, it’s designed to handle any transfer stage to get you to the top of the best trails, but it won’t be the most efficient vehicle along the way. It’s a tradeoff, like a powerful truck with a big V8 motor. A big truck is less fuel-efficient than a lighter-weight one, but it is also tougher. Just sit in the comfort of the big frame, enjoy the powerful climbing position, and know the SB150 can and will find the top of the hill eventually.

The SB150’s handling comes alive when it is pushed into fast corners. It can also become a handful for riders who want to pick and choose their way through the turns. The bike loves to corner fast, and the aggressive geometry pays big dividends at speed, where the SB150 tracks through fast and rough turns with aplomb. The SB150 can be more difficult to maneuver at slow speeds, thanks to the long wheelbase and slack geometry. Thankfully, the excellent weight distribution keeps things manageable and had us snaking through tight switchbacks soon after we got used to the bike’s “keep on truckin’” personality.

Descending:

The SB150 descends fast and with authority. The long but stout carbon tubes that make up the front triangle bring plenty of stiffness to the table, which translates to steering precision and confidence on even the roughest terrain. The SB150 begs you to push harder into rough lines and let the ample suspension travel and aggressive geometry clean up the rough edges as you plow straight up and over obstacles. It’s clear that descending was the first priority of the SB150 design. And while it’s not as poppy or playful as a park bike, nor quite as plush and forgiving as a full-on downhill bike, we’re still confident this is the fastest weapon for descending nearly any trail out there. And the fact that enduro race bikes don’t need a chairlift to access descents makes them that much more appealing.

TRICKS, UPGRADES OR TIPS?

The fork and shock come stock with no volume spacers, which makes the travel feel springy but uncontrolled. We installed two spacers in both the fork and shock, which improved both small-bump compliance and control on big hits and drops.

The cable routing is exceptional, with individual and internally sleeved slots for the brake hose, dropper post and shifter cable. Our only tweak to the sleek-looking routing was a bit of 3M 2228 Mastic tape on the housing where it enters the frame to keep the bit from rattling.

The Switch Infinity suspension design looks like a maintenance nightmare to the novice mechanic. Take it apart, though, and you’ll be dumbfounded by how simple it actually is. Don’t let the extra Kashima bits scare you. The Switch Infinity design is not more maintenance-intensive and has held up to our testing on several different platforms without fail.

BUYING ADVICE

If the SB150 were a gas-powered vehicle, it would be a little like a brand-new Ford Raptor pickup. It’s purpose-built to handle blasting down a rough road with the accelerator floored and the r conditioner maxed out without batting an eye. It takes every bit of modern geometry and suspension technology to make a bike of that’s as forgiving as it is fun to ride when the trail gets rough. It eats big rocks like they’re featured on an all-you-can-eat buffet, and then metabolizes them into speed, control and ground-leveling performance. You can ride more mundane trails with the SB150, but don’t expect it to shine when you’re maneuvering at slow speeds or trying to fit it into the compact spot at Trader Joe’s. This is not a beginner bike, and it doesn’t make any apologies for that. If you’re looking for the best in efficiency, look elsewhere. But, if you’re looking for a big vehicle to take your riding to the next level, the SB150 might be the race-inspired super vehicle to tame the gnarliest trails you thought no trail bike could handle.

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2022 Yeti SB150 C2

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components. Compare the full range

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Kicking off our new Dream Builds series with one heckuva clean Yeti SB150 that has an owner who focuses on impeccably working brakes and suspension. Read about David Fournier's Dream Build now on NSMB.com.

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Apr 2020 · McCoy

Easy speed—just add SB150

Fast, balanced and progressive are the first things that come to mind when discussing the Yeti SB150. This bike’s geometry is long and slack, boasting a 65.3-degree head angle complemented by a 44 mm offset fork, and a 1,251 mm wheelbase (size medium), which supports the bike’s racer-focused ride.

Jan 2020 · Alan Muldoon

Ultimately, we have a lot of great bikes passing through the mbr office, but none this year have impressed us as much as the Yeti SB150.

Fast everywhere

No chain guide

Jan 2020 · Christoph Bayer

Beautiful, more beautiful, Yeti SB150 – you can't help but love the looks of this bike! Richie Rude has shown us what it’s capable of, but how does it fare against the competition with mere mortals riding it?

Very comfortable rear end offering lots of traction

Efficient climber

Great to look at

Requires an active riding style

Rear suspension could do with more reserves

Rattling cables

Mar 2019 · Scott Prendergast

And now the one you’ve all been waiting to hear about, the much hyped Yeti SB150… Thank you, the End! That pretty much sums up all you need to know. This bike is actually every bit as good as Yeti promised and every bit as fantastic as everyone that has been lucky enough to test ride one so far has been saying. If it wasn’t enough evidence that Richie Rude came out swinging on the new SB150 and dominated the […]

Here it is: The most progressive and sophisticated single-crown 29er on the market.

Aug 2018 · Bturman Yetimike2019

Added progression in both the suspension department and on the geometry front make Yeti's new SB150 enduro bike built to charge. It features some clever engineering and ultra-clean lines. How does the latest Yeti ride? Dig in!

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Yeti SB150 T2 on test – a premium enduro bike with a unique character

Where is the Yeti SB150? We got this question all the time after publishing our big enduro bike group test in February last year. Yeti wasn’t able to supply us with a test bike at the time but now we’ve got one and we were just as excited as our readers to find out how it would fare against such a strong field.

For an overview of the test fleet head to the group test: The best enduro bike 2020

When Yeti introduced the SB150, it sent shockwaves through the brand’s loyal fanbase. Some cheered, happy they would finally be able to mount a water bottle in the front triangle, others were sad to see the organic, curved shapes of the previous models like the SB5.5 go. What has remained is the Switch Infinity link. The main pivot of the linkage slides up and down on a set of rails as it goes through its travel, thereby creating a virtual pivot point. As with all of Yeti’s bikes, the SB150 is available in their trademark turquoise, but you can also get it in a more subtle grey. Yeti offer the frame in two different grades of carbon fibre – besides the difference in price and weight, the frames are identical. The componentry of the € 8,490 bike is well thought-out and functional. You get a 150 mm dropper post on the size M and a 175 mm on the size L – very nice! There is nothing to fault regarding the FOX factory suspension, SRAM CODE RSC brakes and X01 Eagle drivetrain either, though we would have preferred a bigger 200 mm rotor on the back.

Yeti SB150 T2

Specifications.

Fork FOX 36 Factory GRIP2 170 mm Rear Shock FOX FLOAT X2 Factory 150 mm Seatpost FOX Transfer Factory 175 mm Brakes SRAM Code RSC 200/180 mm Drivetrain SRAM X01 Eagle 30 - 10/50 Stem Race Face Turbine R 35 50 mm Handlebar Yeti Carbon 800 mm Wheelset DT Swiss EX 1700 29

Technical Data

Size S, M, L, XL Weight 14.56 kg

Geometry and size of the Yeti

Long reach, slack head angle, steep seat tube angle – on paper, the geometry of the Yeti SB150 ticks all the right boxes. However, you’ll also notice the short chainstays and the bottom bracket isn’t particularly low either, but it’s available in four sizes and covers almost every size rider – thumbs up!

The Yeti SB150 T2 on the trail

Ascending on the Yeti SB150 is a very comfortable affair. Thanks to the steep seat tube angle (76.9°), the pedalling position is well balanced and the long 480 mm reach is nice and roomy – perfect for long days in the saddle. The suspension is sensitive yet efficient for pedalling, offering lots of traction and comfort on the climbs. Going downhill, the Yeti SB150 feels just as plush and absorbs all irregularities on the trail, like you’re on a magic carpet, gliding over the trail… up to a certain point. The suspension hardens on very fast, hard hits because it can’t recover quickly enough. This is where you’ll notice that it only has 150 mm travel. However, the Yeti hasn’t got any trouble dealing with single big hits, offering enough progression to never bottom out. Getting the bike airborne is easy and despite a 20 mm difference in travel between the front and rear, the suspension harmonises well.

Eyes open! The Yeti demands an active riding style in corners

Due to the long front triangle and the short seat tube, you have a lot of room to move around on the bike. On steep terrain and straight sections, it feels stable and confidence-inspiring. However, you have to ride it very actively in the corners to prevent the front wheel from understeering. Here, the combination of a long front triangle and short chainstays feels unbalanced and isn’t very forgiving if you make a mistake. Tight trails and quick direction changes take a lot of work from the rider to balance their centre of gravity between the front and rear wheel.

The rear suspension of the Yeti is very plush and comfortable, but it can’t cope with repeated hits

How does the Yeti 150 compare to the competition?

When you get on the Yeti SB150 you’ll be impressed with the plush feeling of the suspension. You’ll only find something similar on the Specialized Enduro or the RAAW Madonna. However, the rear suspension doesn’t perform as well in rough terrain. The short rear end demands an active riding style like on the Ibis Mojo, but you’ll be rewarded with very direct and lively handling.

Tuning tip: shorten the handlebars | bigger brake rotor on the rear | size down – even Richie Rude (1.82 m) rides a size M

Riding Characteristics

Value for money, intended use.

The Yeti SB150 T2 is a bike for racers who know exactly what they’re doing. It offers a lot of traction and very precise handling, though it requires an active and courageous riding style. If you find yourself choosing between two sizes, go for the smaller option. There is nothing to complain about in terms of climbing abilities, but the cable routing could be improved.

• very comfortable rear end offering lots of traction
• efficient climber
• great to look at

• requires an active riding style
• rear suspension could do with more reserves
• rattling cables

You can find out more about the Yeti SB150 T2 at yeticycles.com

The test field

All bikes in test: Canyon Strive CFR 9.0 LTD | CUBE Stereo 170 SL 29 | Giant Reign Advanced 29 0 | Ibis Mojo HD5 | Norco Sight C1 29 | Nukeproof Mega 275C RS | Nukeproof Mega 290C Pro | Orbea Rallon M-LTD | Pole Stamina 180 LE | RAAW Madonna V2 FOX Factory Built | Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon 90 29 | Santa Cruz Megatower CC X01 Reserve | SCOTT Ransom 900 Tuned | Specialized S-Works Enduro 2020 | Specialized Turbo Kenevo Expert | Trek Slash 9.9 X01 AXS | Yeti SB150 T2 | YT CAPRA 29 CF Pro Race

This scale indicates how efficiently the bike climbs. It refers to both simple and technical climbs. Along with the suspension, the riding position and the weight of the bike all play a crucial role. ↩

How does the bike ride and descend? How spritely is the bike, how agile is it through corners, how much fun is it in tight sections and how quickly can it change direction? ↩

Is the bike stable at high speeds? Is it easy to stay in control in demanding terrain? How composed is it on rough trails? Stability is a combination of balanced geometry, good suspension and the right spec. ↩

This is all about how balanced the bike is and particularly about how well it corners. Balanced bikes require little physical effort from the rider and are very predictable. If a bike is unbalanced, the rider has to work hard to weight the front wheel to generate enough grip. However, experienced riders can have a lot of fun even with unbalanced bikes. ↩

How sensitive is the suspension over small bumps? Can it absorb hard impacts and does it soak up repeated hits? Plush suspension not only provides comfort and makes a bike more capable, but it also generates traction. The rating includes the fork and the rear suspension. ↩

This aspect mainly comes down to the suspension. How much pop does it have, does it suck up the rider’s input or is it supportive, and how agile and direct is the bike? ↩

We don’t calculate value for money in an excel spreadsheet or based on how high-end a bike is specced. We are more concerned with how a bike performs on the trail and how the bike benefits the rider. What good are the best components if the bike doesn’t perform well on the trail? Expensive bikes with a lower-end spec can offer very good value for money – provided they excel where it matters. Just as supposedly cheap bikes with good components can get a bad rating if they don’t deliver on the trail. ↩

No, it’s not about racing, it’s about efficiency. Fast, fleet-footed and efficient – those who want to speed along flowy singletrack and gravel roads need a defined and spritely bike that accelerates with ease and efficiency. Nevertheless, reliable components are important too. We interpret XC more like the Americans do: big back-country rides instead of a marathon or XC World Cup with the ultimate in lightweight construction! Uphill-downhill ratio: 80:30 (not everything has to be 100%!) ↩

...also known as mountain biking. Classic singletrack with roots, rocks and ledges – sometimes flowy, sometimes rough. For this, you need a bike with good all-round qualities, whether climbing or descending. Uphill-downhill ratio: 50:50 ↩

Even more extreme and challenging compared to Trail riding, riddled with every kind of obstacle: jumps, gaps, nasty rock gardens, ruts and roots. For this, you need (race)proven equipment that forgives mistakes and wouldn’t look out of place on a stage of the Enduro World Series. Climbing is just a means to an end. Uphill-downhill ratio: 30:70 ↩

Strictly speaking, a 200 mm travel downhill bike is the best choice for merciless tracks with big jumps, drops and the roughest terrain. Those would be the black or double-black-diamond tracks in a bike park. But as some of the EWS pros (including Sam Hill) have proven, it’s the riding skills and not the bike that define what you can ride with it. Climbing? On foot or with a shuttle, please! Uphill-downhill ratio: 10:90 ↩

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