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.
The SB165 is the bike you ride when you see lines others don’t have the skills to see.
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Cut The Tape.
The rowdiest trails are outside the tape, so we gravity tested in the lab and toss tested by Reed Boggs.
SECURE IN THE ROUGH.
Chainguide ready out of the box. And standard equipment on all SB165 builds.
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.
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
SagInflection PointPedaling 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.
It Erases all of my mistakes
Stu Dixson
Feel
Plush, planted, bottomless, wants more.
New school geo for new school freeride.
Devouring big terrain, the SB165 feels better the faster, steeper and deeper riders go
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.
Build Kits
T3
$9,500
T2 FLOAT X2
$8,400
T2
$8,300
T1 (LTD. AVAIL.)
$7,700
C2
$6,200
C1 (LTD. AVAIL.)
$5,900
FRAME ONLY
$4,500
Details
T3, TURQ series carbon, SRAM XX1 Eagle, Fox Factory GRIP 2 38 Fork
T2, TURQ series carbon, Fox Factory Float X2 Shock, SRAM X01 Eagle, Fox Factory GRIP 2 38 Fork
T2, TURQ series carbon, SRAM X01 Eagle, Fox Factory GRIP 2 38 Fork
T1, TURQ series carbon, Shimano XT Fox Factory GRIP 2 38 Fork
C2, C series carbon, SRAM GX Eagle, Fox Performance 38 Fork
C1, C series carbon, Shimano SLX, Fox Performance 38 Fork
SB165 Frame Only
Frame
TURQ Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, press-fit BB92, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, integrated derailleur hanger, and axle.
TURQ Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, press-fit BB92, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, integrated derailleur hanger, and axle.
TURQ Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, press-fit BB92, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, integrated derailleur hanger, and axle.
TURQ Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, press-fit BB92, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, integrated derailleur hanger, and axle.
C/Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, press-fit BB92, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, integrated derailleur hanger, and axle.
C/Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, press-fit BB92, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, integrated derailleur hanger, and axle.
Fork
FOX FACTORY 38 GRIP 2/180MM
FOX FACTORY 38 GRIP 2/180MM
FOX FACTORY 38 GRIP 2/180MM
FOX FACTORY 38 GRIP 2/180MM
FOX PERFORMANCE 38/180MM Upgradable
FOX PERFORMANCE 38/180MM Upgradable
Material
TURQ SERIES
TURQ SERIES
TURQ SERIES
TURQ SERIES
C/SERIES
C/SERIES
TURQ SERIES
Weight
31.10
31.3
31.80
32.30
32.58
32.83
8.33
Travel
165MM (6.5")
165MM (6.5")
165MM (6.5")
165MM (6.5")
165MM (6.5")
165MM (6.5")
165MM (6.5")
Rear Shock
FOX FACTORY DHX2 2 POS LEVER 230 X 65MM SLS SPRING
FOX FACTORY X2 230 X 65MM
FOX FACTORY DHX2 2 POS LEVER 230 X 65MM
FOX FACTORY DHX2 2 POS LEVER 230 X 65MM
FOX PERFORMANCE ELITE DHX2 2 POS LEVER 230 X 65MM Upgradable
FOX PERFORMANCE ELITE DHX2 2 POS LEVER 230 X 65MM Upgradable
FOX FACTORY DHX2 2 POS LEVER 230 X 65MM SLS SPRING
Wheelset
DT SWISS CUSTOM EX1700 30MM Upgradable
DT SWISS CUSTOM EX1700 30MM Upgradable
DT SWISS CUSTOM EX1700 30MM Upgradable
DT SWISS CUSTOM EX1700 30MM Upgradable
DT SWISS E1900 30MM
DT SWISS E1900 30MM
Rear Der
SRAM XX1 EAGLE Upgradable
SRAM X01 EAGLE Upgradable
SRAM X01 EAGLE Upgradable
SHIMANO XT
SRAM GX EAGLE Upgradable
SHIMANO SLX
Shift
SRAM XX1 EAGLE Upgradable
SRAM X01 EAGLE Upgradable
SRAM X01 EAGLE Upgradable
SHIMANO XT
SRAM GX EAGLE Upgradable
SHIMANO SLX
Crank
SRAM X01 EAGLE 30T 170MM
SRAM X1 EAGLE 30T 170MM
SRAM X1 EAGLE 30T 170MM
SHIMANO XT 30T 170MM
SRAM GX EAGLE 30T 170MM
SHIMANO SLX 30T 170MM
At the heart of the SB165 suspension design is our Patented Switch Infinity, with a translating pivot system for excellent anti-squat characteristics.
The SB165 is the one I'd call on when things are likely to get steep and deep, when you want to throw your bike around with ease, and mash through the rowdy bits without abandon.
The SB165 is the one I'd call on when things are likely to get steep and deep, when you want to throw your bike around with ease, and mash through the rowdy bits without abandon.
