Product Description
Brand |
Yeti Cycles |
Category |
MOUNTAIN |
Seller |
Backcountry |
Being a lighter rider doesn't mean we don't charge hard, hit the occasional gap jump, or barrel into banked berms with overcooked speed, but what it does mean is that the typical suspension packages we find on most mountain bikes are a bit overbuilt for us, and harder to tune to our exact liking. Yeti takes care of this by offering the SB5 Beti Turq X01 Eagle Race Complete Mountain Bike with every bit of technology that you'll find in the standard SB5, but with a lighter shock tune that's best suited for lighter weight riders, providing us with the same supple feel, traction, and give through the gnarly sections as its ever popular sibling, but with an eye on those of us with smaller stature. It offers nimble 27. 5 hoops that are agile enough for threading the needle through tight trees, plus deep suspension for softening the blow when you misjudge your space between two rollers, and that double you intended to hit has you landing flat. The SB5's geometry is universally praised, meaning its plenty stable without missing out on nimbleness, thanks to its head tube angle sitting at an all-mountain appropriate 66. 5-degrees. This pairs nicely with a slightly longer wheelbase and reach that combine for increased confidence when blasting through steep rock gardens. Conversely, the longer, slacker front end is tempered by a steeper seat tube angle and stiff, stubby rear triangle that keeps handling responsive and snappy as you deftly navigate tricky root systems and washed out trails. The Switch Infinity suspension system is the key to the SB5's versatility. Switch Infinity offers a linear feel, while the eccentric link changes direction so you get excellent anti-squat properties for efficient pedaling and climbing. It rides unlike any other platform on the market because no other design can do what it does. The Switch Infinity slider travels upward under the first phase of compression when the SB5 is settling into its sag point. As the rear end compresses deeper, the...
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