{"id":62209,"date":"2024-04-11T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/84657b9d-4f47-41dd-aa70-0dff5ccb4c1c"},"modified":"2024-04-11T19:01:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T17:01:02","slug":"yetis-sb165-gets-mullet-haircut-new-frame-shape-and-threaded-bottom-bracket-for-2024","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/yetis-sb165-gets-mullet-haircut-new-frame-shape-and-threaded-bottom-bracket-for-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Yeti\u2019s SB165 gets mullet haircut, new frame shape and threaded bottom bracket for 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Long-travel, dual-crown compatible freeride bike moves to mixed wheels <\/p>

By Alex Evans\n <\/p>

Published: Thursday, 11 April 2024 at 16:00 PM<\/p>

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Yeti has revealed the latest iteration of the SB165 freeride bike, moving away from full 27.5in wheels to the ever-popular mixed hoops, with a front 29er and rear 650b wheel.<\/p>

The carbon frame\u2019s shape has also been updated for 2024, losing its angular down tube belly bulge for a sleeker shape.<\/p>

The frame has moved away from the previous iteration\u2019s press-fit bottom bracket to a BSA threaded model and inherits SRAM\u2019s Universal Derailleur Hanger<\/a> for increased compatibility.<\/p>

A four-model range gives you the choice between Yeti\u2019s high-tech and costly Turq or more affordable C-Series carbon. Prices start at \u00a35,999 \/ $6,300 \/ \u20ac6,890 for the C2 and lift to \u00a39,499 \/ $9,200 \/ \u20ac10,890 for T3 full bikes.<\/p>

2024 Yeti SB165 frame and suspension details<\/h2>
The cable-entry ports now have clamps to reduce rattle. – Yeti Cycles<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The latest SB165 shares plenty of tech with the outgoing model<\/a>.<\/p>

Tube-in-tube internal cable routing, a long, straight seat tube, plenty of chain-slap and underside protection, and a low-stack integrated headset remain \u2013 not to mention its sleek carbon fibre construction.<\/p>

However, the bike\u2019s bottom bracket<\/a> moves away from press-fit to the much-loved threaded BSA fitting. SRAM\u2019s UDH \u2013 for Transmission compatibility \u2013\u00a0is now included.<\/p>

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It now has SRAM’s UDH and some models are fitted with Transmission. – Yeti Cycles<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Cable-entry and exit ports get clamps to help reduce rattle, and while the underslung protection is still present from the old model, it has been updated with a bolt-in-place section to aid internal cable routing.<\/p>

The iconic 165mm-travel<\/a> Switch Infinity suspension design has had a revamp rather than a total overhaul.<\/p>

Exclusively on the T-Series builds, the new system gets improved seals, bearings and hardware in a bid to improve service intervals.<\/p>

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The Switch Infinity link has been reworked for the Turq models to improve longevity. – Yeti Cycles<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Each of the linkage\u2019s pivots is fastened using floating collet axles, and the bearings are pressed into the linkage rather than the bike\u2019s frame, making replacement easier.<\/p>

A redesigned linkage \u2013 that uses a wishbone to clamp the shock\u2019s eyelet \u2013\u00a0has been shrunk to improve shock compatibility and create more space in the front triangle for water bottles, while decreasing standover heights.<\/p>

There’s compatibility for up to 190mm-travel dual-crown forks and 180mm-travel single-crown forks, depending on the style of riding you want to do.<\/p>

2024 Yeti SB165 geometry<\/h2>
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The frame looks sleek. – Yeti Cycles<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The Yeti’s geometry remains relatively unchanged from the outgoing model, and its figures are befitting of its long-travel credentials.<\/p>

Up front is a slack 63.5-degree head tube angle, matched with a relatively steep 76.9-degree seat tube angle, although this has slackened by 0.1 degree from the outgoing model.<\/p>

The four-size range (small to extra-large) has reach figures spanning from 430mm to 505mm and standover heights from 730mm up to 750mm.<\/p>

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2024 Yeti SB165 geometry chart<\/caption>
\ufeffSize<\/th>Small<\/th>Medium<\/th>Large<\/th>Extra-large<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Seat tube length (mm)<\/td>365<\/td>400<\/td>440<\/td>470<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube length (mm)<\/td>573<\/td>604<\/td>625<\/td>653<\/td> <\/tr>
Head angle (degrees)<\/td>63.5<\/td>63.5<\/td>63.5<\/td>63.5<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube angle (degrees)<\/td>76.9<\/td>76.9<\/td>76.9<\/td>76.9<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay (mm)<\/td>433<\/td>435<\/td>437<\/td>439<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase (mm)<\/td>1207<\/td>1242<\/td>1266<\/td>1298<\/td> <\/tr>
Standover (mm)<\/td>730<\/td>738<\/td>744<\/td>750<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube length (mm)<\/td>95<\/td>101<\/td>107<\/td>118<\/td> <\/tr>
Stack (mm)<\/td>620<\/td>625<\/td>630<\/td>640<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach (mm)<\/td>430<\/td>460<\/td>480<\/td>505<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>