SB
165

MASTER OF THE GNARNIVERSE. BOLD CLAIM FOR SOME. FACT-CHECKED HUMILITY FOR THE SB165. AT HOME OUTSIDE THE TAPE, BEYOND THE NORM. TAKEN ON THE TRAILS NOBODY TALKS ABOUT. TRUSTED ON THE LINES WHERE MISTAKES CAN’T HAPPEN. COMFORTABLE WITH ALL THE CHAOS. PLEASED WHEN YOU’RE PUCKERED. FEARLESS OF YOUR FEAR.

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The SB165
is the bike
you ride when
you see lines
others don’t
have the skills
to see.

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2023 Yeti SB165 Frame Dust

f e a
t u r
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SB165 Drivetrain
SECURE IN THE
ROUGH.

Chainguide ready out of the box. And standard equipment on all SB165 builds.

SB165 Head tube

GRAVITY TESTED

The SB165 is built tough. The frame meets Yeti DH testing standards, well beyond what others do for a 165mm trail bike. This thing will last for a lifetime, but we gave you a warranty to match just for good measure.

SB165 Detail
LET’ER EAT

Chair lift, Shuttle truck or self-shuttle. The SB165 doesn’t discriminate. If you choose to earn your turns, it’s no slouch.

ANTI-SQUAT

Across our line, we have chosen a relatively flat and high anti-squat curve in the beginning and mid-section of travel where pedaling commonly occurs a.k.a. the pedaling zone. This creates an efficient pedaling platform through your entire pedaling zone, as opposed to one single point. After the pedaling zone, there is an inflection point where the Switch Infinity link moves down, dropping the anti-squat drastically. Riders are typically not pedaling in this zone, so chain forces have less of an effect on the suspension performance. Decoupling of the chain forces allows the suspension to work more efficiently to absorb impacts making the feel of a Yeti distinct

100% Anti-Squat
ANTI-SQUAT
Sag Inflection Point Pedaling Zone
0 41.25 82.5 123.75 165 Vertical Wheel Travel

The limits of the
mountain bike are
still being
pushed. I intend
to push harder.

Reed Boggs

Leverage Rate

When seeking to find the outer limits of personal performance, it would be a shame to reach the limit of your bike first.

Progressivity
%
27.5
It Erases
all of my
mistakes
Stu Dixson
SB165 Stu Dickson Ride Feel Quote

Feel

Plush, planted, bottomless, wants more.

SB165 Ride Feel Chart
Stu Dickson in BC on the SB165

New school geo for new school freeride.

Devouring big terrain, the SB165 feels better the faster, steeper and deeper riders go

SB165 Frame - Black

SLEDGEHAMMER OR SAMURAI?
DEPENDS ON
THE PRACTITIONER.

The SB165 takes our forward bias posture and approach to geometry and unlocks new-school advantages, tweaked to bring out the absolute best in 27.5” wheels. Yes, the steeper seat tube angle and shorter fork offset paired with Switch Infinity’s pedalabilty offers a refreshingly easy climb. Yes, the slacker headtube angle, longer reach and lower bottom bracket are strikingly similar to that of a DH bike. Yes, the “little wheels” are capable of the hell you can handle. Just ask Reed.

The SB165 takes our forward bias posture and approach to geometry and unlocks new-school advantages, tweaked to bring out the absolute best in 27.5” wheels. Yes, the steeper seat tube angle and shorter fork offset paired with Switch Infinity’s pedalabilty offers a refreshingly easy climb. Yes, the slacker headtube angle, longer reach and lower bottom bracket are strikingly similar to that of a DH bike. Yes, the “little wheels” are capable of the hell you can handle. Just ask Reed.

1
Slacker than Most DH Bikes

The SB165 loves the steeps.

2
Steep Where it Counts

A steeper seat tube angle means pedaling back up isn’t a slog.

3
Dual Crown Compatible

Capable and already on Reed’s bike.

Geometry

in mm
SB165 Geometry
SM MD LG XL
A SEAT TUBE LENGTH 15 16.1 17.7 19.5
B TOPTUBE LENGTH 22.3 23.6 24.5 25.6
C HEADTUBE ANGLE 63.5 63.5 63.5 63.5
D EFF. SEAT TUBE ANGLE 77 77 77 77
E CHAINSTAY LENGTH 17 17 17 17
F WHEELBASE 47.2 48.4 49.4 50.6
G ESTIMATED BB HEIGHT 13.6 13.6 13.6 13.6
H STANDOVER 28 28.2 28.5 29.4
I HEADTUBE LENGTH 4.1 4.3 4.8 5.2
J AXLE TO CROWN 22.4 22.4 22.4 22.4
K OFFSET 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
L STACK 23.4 23.6 24 24.4
M REACH 16.9 18.1 18.9 19.9
N FRONT CENTER 30.1 31.4 32.4 33.6

Fit Guide

  • sm
    5’1” - 5’7”
  • md
    5’5” - 5’11”
  • lg
    5’10” - 6’3”
  • xl
    6’1” - 6’7”

At the heart of the SB165 suspension design is our Patented Switch Infinity, with a translating pivot system for excellent anti-squat characteristics.

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Build Kits

T4

$10,800

T2

$8,800

C2

$7,100

C1

$6,700

Frame Only

$5,200
Details T4, TURQ series carbon, SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, Fox Factory 38 GRIP2 Fork T2, TURQ series carbon, SRAM X01 Eagle, Fox Factory 38 GRIP2 Fork C2, C series carbon, SRAM GX Eagle, Fox Performance 38 Fork C1, C series carbon, Shimano SLX, Fox Performance 38 Fork TURQ series carbon
Frame TURQ Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, derailleur hanger, and axle. TURQ Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, derailleur hanger, and axle. C/Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, derailleur hanger, and axle. C/Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, derailleur hanger, and axle. TURQ Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, derailleur hanger, and axle.
Fork FOX FACTORY 38 GRIP 2/180MM FOX FACTORY 38 GRIP 2/180MM FOX PERFORMANCE 38/180MM UpgradableFOX PERFORMANCE 38/180MM Upgradable
Material TURQ SERIES TURQ SERIES C/SERIES C/SERIES TURQ SERIES
Weight 33.10 33.20 33.70 34.00 8.45
Travel 165MM (6.5") 165MM (6.5") 165MM (6.5") 165MM (6.5") 165MM (6.5")
Rear Shock FOX FACTORY DHX2 2 POS LEVER SLS SPRING FOX FACTORY DHX2 2 POS LEVER FOX FACTORY DHX2 2 POS LEVER UpgradableFOX FACTORY DHX2 2 POS LEVER UpgradableFOX FACTORY DHX2 2 POS LEVER SLS SPRING
Wheelset DT SWISS CUSTOM EX1700 30MM UpgradableDT SWISS CUSTOM EX1700 30MM UpgradableDT SWISS E1900 30MM DT SWISS E1900 30MM
Rear Der SRAM XX1 EAGLE AXS SRAM X01 EAGLE SRAM GX EAGLE SHIMANO SLX
Shift SRAM EAGLE AXS SRAM X01 EAGLE SRAM GX EAGLE SHIMANO XT
Crank SRAM X01 EAGLE 30T 170MM SRAM X1 EAGLE 30T 170MM SRAM GX EAGLE 30T 170MM SHIMANO SLX 30T 170MM

Carbon
Layup

Made with the highest quality carbon fiber available, TURQ series bikes offer the perfect balance of stiffness and compliance.

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Support

Built For
Life. No BS.
No Fine Print.

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