2018 Yeti SB5
Overview
THE SB5 IS EVERYTHING A TRAILBIKE SHOULD BE — NIMBLE ON THE CLIMBS AND DOMINANT ON DESCENTS.
The SB5 is the next iteration of our most popular all-mountain bike. Born from the trails of Colorado, this bike represents everything a trail bike should be — lightweight, nimble on climbs and dominant on descents. With an updated, sleek frame design, internal cable routing, BOOST spacing, lower stand-over height and metric suspension all atop Yeti’s Switch Infinity translating pivot, it is the go-to choice for any trail adventure.
EVERYTHING WE LOVED ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BUT THE GEOMETRY HAS BEEN TWEAKED INTO A MORE REFINED MACHINE.
Yeti took everything we loved about the original SB5c and made it into a more refined machine. They made a few geometry tweaks: a bit slacker head tube angle, steeper seat tube angle, shorter chainstays, and a slightly longer front-end. The result is an even more playful bike that can be pushed even harder.
The SB5 is the next iteration of our most popular all-mountain bike. Born from the trails of Colorado, this bike represents everything a trail bike should be — lightweight, nimble on climbs and dominant on descents. With an updated, sleek frame design, internal cable routing, BOOST spacing, lower stand-over height and metric suspension all atop Yeti’s Switch Infinity translating pivot, it is the go-to choice for any trail adventure.
EVERYTHING WE LOVED ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BUT THE GEOMETRY HAS BEEN TWEAKED INTO A MORE REFINED MACHINE.
Yeti took everything we loved about the original SB5c and made it into a more refined machine. They made a few geometry tweaks: a bit slacker head tube angle, steeper seat tube angle, shorter chainstays, and a slightly longer front-end. The result is an even more playful bike that can be pushed even harder.
THE SB5 TURQ SERIES FRAME IS 5.50 LBS (2.49 KG) AND FEATURES OUR MOST OPTIMIZED CARBON LAYUP AND PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES.
Now offered in Yeti's most advanced-level TURQ carbon, the SB5 offers an ideal combination of responsiveness, durability, and supple ride quality. With internal cable routing, lower stand-over height and improved kinematics, the SB5 continues its legacy as an all-around trail bike ready for light park days and epic backcountry quests.
Now offered in Yeti's most advanced-level TURQ carbon, the SB5 offers an ideal combination of responsiveness, durability, and supple ride quality. With internal cable routing, lower stand-over height and improved kinematics, the SB5 continues its legacy as an all-around trail bike ready for light park days and epic backcountry quests.
THE SB5 CARBON SERIES FRAMES ARE 6.27 LBS (2.84 KG) AND PRESERVE PERFORMANCE AT A MORE AGRESSIVE PRICE POINT.
By changing up carbon materials and layups, Yeti is able to make the SB5 Carbon frame with the stiffness and smooth ride quality you expect from a Yeti at a nominal weight penalty over the TURQ Series model– 350 grams (0.77 lbs). Expect the same internal cable routing, lower standover height, and metric suspension as the SB5 TURQ, just with a frame weight of 6.2 lbs (2.84 KG). Available in two colors and three spec kits.
By changing up carbon materials and layups, Yeti is able to make the SB5 Carbon frame with the stiffness and smooth ride quality you expect from a Yeti at a nominal weight penalty over the TURQ Series model– 350 grams (0.77 lbs). Expect the same internal cable routing, lower standover height, and metric suspension as the SB5 TURQ, just with a frame weight of 6.2 lbs (2.84 KG). Available in two colors and three spec kits.
Geometry
Stock Build Kits
SB5 Carbon
XT/SLX
(Black)
Climb with ease thanks to the efficient Shimano XT 11x46 rear cassette and a 30T chainring on the SB5 Carbon XT/SLX. Point this bike downhill and get ready to rip with the Switch Infinity suspension platform and the metric Fox Performance suspension. Add Boost spacing to the mix and you have a plush, playful, yet stable ride. Thanks to Maxxis Ardent tires and Shimano brakes, you maintain just the right amount of traction and control.
$4699.00
$4699.00
SB5 Carbon
XT/SLX
(Turquoise)
Climb with ease thanks to the efficient Shimano XT 11x46 rear cassette and a 30T chainring on the SB5 Carbon XT/SLX. Point this bike downhill and get ready to rip with the Switch Infinity suspension platform and the metric Fox Performance suspension. Add Boost spacing to the mix and you have a plush, playful, yet stable ride. Thanks to Maxxis Ardent tires and Shimano brakes, you maintain just the right amount of traction and control.
$4699.00
$4699.00
SB5 Carbon
Xo1 Eagle
(Turquoise)
With a SRAM 10x50, 12-speed Eagle cassette, you’ll be flying uphill aboard the SB5 Carbon Eagle. A 30T Race Face chainring rounds out the drivetrain, ensuring you have the gear ratio to be just as fast going downhill as up. SRAM Guide R brakes became a quick favorite among our testing team, providing the modulation and stopping power for precise riding.
$5599.00
$5599.00
SB5 Carbon
Xo1 Eagle
(Black)
With a SRAM 10x50, 12-speed Eagle cassette, you’ll be flying uphill aboard the SB5 Carbon Eagle. A 30T Race Face chainring rounds out the drivetrain, ensuring you have the gear ratio to be just as fast going downhill as up. SRAM Guide R brakes became a quick favorite among our testing team, providing the modulation and stopping power for precise riding.
$5599.00
$5599.00
SB5 TURQ
XT
(Black)
The SB5 TURQ Series XT matches our best available carbon frame with Switch Infinity suspension technology and smooth Fox Factory Kashima suspension. Combine that with a Shimano XT drivetrain and brakes as well as a Yeti custom DT Swiss Boost wheelset and the outcome is an aggressive ride that remains flickable and agile.
$6499.00
$6499.00
SB5 TURQ
XT
(Turquoise)
The SB5 TURQ Series XT matches our best available carbon frame with Switch Infinity suspension technology and smooth Fox Factory Kashima suspension. Combine that with a Shimano XT drivetrain and brakes as well as a Yeti custom DT Swiss Boost wheelset and the outcome is an aggressive ride that remains flickable and agile.
$6499.00
$6499.00
SB5 TURQ
XO1 Eagle
(Turquoise)
SRAM Eagle meets Fox Factory Kashima coated suspension and DT Swiss Boost custom wheelset, add on Switch Infinity suspension technology and you have the SB5 TURQ Series X01 Eagle. Combined with the lightest SRAM X01 crank arm available and Yeti’s new carbon TURQ handlebar, the end product is a bike that rallies ups and downs with punishing determination.
$6999.00
$6999.00
SB5 TURQ
XO1 Eagle
(Black)
SRAM Eagle meets Fox Factory Kashima coated suspension and DT Swiss Boost custom wheelset, add on Switch Infinity suspension technology and you have the SB5 TURQ Series X01 Eagle. Combined with the lightest SRAM X01 crank arm available and Yeti’s new carbon TURQ handlebar, the end product is a bike that rallies ups and downs with punishing determination.
$6999.00
$6999.00
SB5 TURQ
XX1 Eagle
w/Enve wheels
(Black)
Our lightest TURQ Series carbon frame converges with SRAM’s XX1 Eagle drivetrain and Guide RSC brakes, for a lightweight (26.3 lbs, 11.93kg) bike that charges both up and down. We took no shortcuts on this spec, adding in a Boost ENVE wheelset, Chris King headset and Fox Factory Kashima-coated metric suspension. This bike is the manifestation of 32 years of engineering and product development.
$10,499.00
$10,499.00
SB5 TURQ
XX1 Eagle
w/Enve wheels
(Turquoise)
Our lightest TURQ Series carbon frame converges with SRAM’s XX1 Eagle drivetrain and Guide RSC brakes, for a lightweight (26.3 lbs, 11.93kg) bike that charges both up and down. We took no shortcuts on this spec, adding in a Boost ENVE wheelset, Chris King headset and Fox Factory Kashima-coated metric suspension. This bike is the manifestation of 32 years of engineering and product development.
$10,499.00
$10,499.00
Custom Kit
It's your bike - you dream it, we build it. Please let us know how you would like it built, and the Mad Duck build team will provide you a quote for your custom bike within 48 hours. You can start from scratch, modify an existing kit or bring over some of your old parts. It's your bike, have it your way!