The Yeti Bikes Line-up for 2014 has been announced bringing bikes to suit all riders, whether you ride XC, AM, Trail or downhill the company have chosen not to go with just 29″ wheels like many others, and are instead offering 26″, 27.5″ and 29″ for next season.
For Trail riders, there is the SB95 series – SB95, SB95 Carbon, and SB95 Comp all with 29″ wheels. As well as the SB75 with 27.5″ wheels. There is also a XC bike, the ARC Carbon with 29″ wheels.
For those that prefer All mountain there is the SB66 series – SB66, SB66 Carbon and SB66 Comp with 26″ wheels, and the 575 with 27.5″ wheels.
And for Gravity and Downhill there are the DJ and 303 World Cup with 26″ wheels.
SB95 Series
Three years and several prototypes later, Yeti brought a 29r that fully embodies what Yeti feel a trail bike should be. With new ‘Switch Technology’ Yeti say provides a crisp ride with efficient pedalling and extra bump absorption: “Our unique suspension design was coupled with a progressive geometry (slack and low) that gives the bike a lively, yet planted feel on the trail. The net result is a bike that climbs extremely well but descends even better.”
With 5″ inches of travel and now available in Carbon the SB95C has “the same progressive geometry, short chain stays, and five-inch travel as its 29er predecessor but wraps it all in a light, stiff high-mod carbon frame.”
Available in Carbon and Aliminium the SB95 series offers internal cable routing on the rear triangle, optional build kits and available in a range of materials and colours, the SB95 offers plenty of options for price and riding style.
SB66 Series
The SB66 are an all round style bike, for those who want to hit the trails, but also tackle some harder terrain: “At the heart of the SB-66 is the Switch Technology which combines a super efficient pedalling platform with controlled, smooth travel. This makes the SB-66 extremely versatile and fits the bill for those looking for a do-it-all bike”
With 6″ of travel the SB66, SB66 Comp and Carbon also comes equipped with switch suspension technology and is available in alloy or carbon. SB stands for ‘Super Bike’ and the SB66 comes with 26″ wheels. Prices vary for each model, and the SB66 is available in XS, S, M, L and XL.
Yeti 575 & SB75
The latest edition to the Yeti Family, a Trail and AM bike. New for 2014 Yeti are bringing a 27.5″ wheel size to their line-up.
The SB75 features:
• Rear wheel travel: 130mm
• Wheel size: 27.5″
• Aluminum frame
• Colors: Turquoise, Black, Yellow
• Switch suspension design
• 67 degree head angle
The SB-75 features five inches of travel and holds true to our progressive geometry (slacker head angles, lower bb, longish top tubes). The climbing prowess of this bike is rooted in the Switch Technology: super-efficient with great small bump compliance. Turn downhill and the suspension opens up… it works better the harder you push it.
The 575 Features:
• Rear wheel travel: 140mm
• Wheel size: 27.5″
• Aluminum frame
• Colors: Turquoise, Black, Yellow
• 67 degree head angle
The 575 has been completely updated and built around a 27.5” wheel platform. Long revered for it’s impeccable trail manners, the 575’s suspension rate has been optimized to give more support in the mid-stroke and a consistent feel throughout the suspension travel. This gives the 575 even more versatility on a variety of trails.