2018 Yeti SB5 TURQ LR Bike
(discontinued)

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Blown Away!
Rating:
The Good
Everything is good about this bike. Bars, good. Frame, good. Drivetrain, good. Tires, good. Fork & Shock, fantastic.
The Bad
The price and the likely fact that this bike is beyond most mountain biker's capabilities.
Overall Review:



Need a new camera man. haha

The fact that the bike is well beyond my capabilities didn't stop me from getting it and it certainly hasn't stopped me for enjoying it!! I came off of a Yeti SB4.5 with an upgraded wheel set. NOBL tr33 hoops with i9 Torch hubs. I was in love with that bike from the first pedal stroke.  I felt like there couldn't be a better feeling bike out there.... until i demoed the SB5 Lunch Ride.  From the first pedal stroke on the Lunch Ride i felt the same way about it as i did the 4.5 when i first rode it.  Mind you, i demoed the SB5.5 the same day as the Lunch Ride and while the 5.5 is a hell of a bike, it did not generate the same feels as the Lunch Ride did.   

The Lunch Ride SB5 has inspired SOOOOO much confidence in my riding.  On my first outing with it on my local trails, i was hitting features on trails that i had previously resigned to walking around, forever.  But the Lunch Ride felt so intuitive, flickable, nimble and light when riding, i felt as if i could conquer anything.  I actually hit the first feature by accident because i was so comfortable and confident on the bike.  Once that happened it was game on. haha  

The new TURQ frame has internal tubes for easy cable routing, but it also makes for a quiet bike, which i love.  I went to great lengths to make my SB4.5 quiet on the trails, aside form the hubs of course, but that's another story. haha  

For some of the haters, the SB5 Lunch Ride is nothing more than marketing material and you may be labeled a Yeti "fanboy" if you get one of these bikes.  But i assure you, this bike is all about anything but marketing.  When i visited the Yeti factory i got to see the staff's "lunch ride" bikes.  There were about 10 bikes in the lunch ride fleet and most of them were SB5 frames set up with SB6 suspension components.  They almost all had XO1 Eagle DT and Ergon grips.  They were well used and seemed to be obvious test mules.  They shop i demoed from talked me into riding the Lunch Ride bike and i'm glad they did.  I like riding jumps, features and chunky stuff.  But i also have to pedal a lot.  This bike seems to be perfect for all of the above.  May be the best all around short travel trail bike i've experienced.  Even though it's "short travel" at 127mm, it feels like there is loads more travel than that. 

I can't think of anything other than wanting to go ride my bike!!   

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Specifications

Product
Yeti SB5 TURQ LR Bike
Model Year
2018
Riding Type
Enduro / All-Mountain
Trail
Rider
Unisex
Sizes and Geometry
MD
LG
XL
Wheel Size
27.5" (650b)
Frame Material
Carbon Fiber
Frame Material Details
High modulus TURQ carbon fiber main frame and swing arm, custom down tube protector and chain guards
Rear Travel
127mm
Rear Shock
FOX Factory DPX2, 210mm x 50mm
Fork
FOX Factory 36
Fork Travel
160mm
Head Tube Diameter
Tapered, 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom
Headset
Cane Creek 40 Inset Taper
Handlebar
Yeti Carbon, 800mm width, 35mm clamp
Stem
Race Face Turbine Basic, 50mm length, 35mm clamp
Grips
Ergon GA2
Brakes
SRAM Guide RSC, Centerline 180mm rotors
Brake Levers
SRAM Guide RSC
Drivetrain
1x
Shifters
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed
Front Derailleur
N/A (1x-specific)
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed
ISCG Tabs
ISCG05
Chainguide
N/A
Cranks
SRAM X01 Carbon Eagle
Chainrings
SRAM X01 Eagle, 30 tooth
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP BB92
Pedals
N/A
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM 1275 Eagle, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed
Rims
DT Swiss XM481
Hubs
DT Swiss 350
Spokes
 
Tires
Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5" x 2.5"
Rear: Maxxis Aggressor, 27.5" x 2.3"
Saddle
WTB Custom
Seatpost
FOX Transfer
Seatpost Diameter
30.9mm
Seatpost Clamp
Standard single bolt
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions
148x12mm Boost
Max. Tire Size
2.4" (varies by brand)
Bottle Cage Mounts
Yes (single)
Colors
Black, Turquoise
Warranty
5 years frame and handlebar
Weight
27 lb 0.1 oz (12,250 g)
Miscellaneous
Switch Infinity suspension system
Collet axle suspension pivots
Internal cable routing
Integrated axle and derailleur hanger system
Available wheel upgrade: DT Swiss XMC 1200 30mm
Price
With DT Swiss XM481 rims and 350 hubs: $7,199.00
With DT Swiss XMC 1200 30mm wheelset: $8,499.00
More Info
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Where To Buy
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
$10,800.00
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
$7,000.00
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