Yeti Cycles SB165 Turq T1 XT Mountain Bike

Why We Like The SB165 Turq T1 XT Mountain Bike

Made for pushing down the descents the Yeti SB165 Turq T1 XT Mountain Bike is what we ride when we’re more about shuttle speed than the pedal life. The SB165 is made to work with a coil and dual crown fork, ensuring the fun doesn’t stop regardless of the reckless features we’re on. The SB165 is equipped with Yeti’s Switch Infinity linkage, which gives the bike an aggressive curve ratio meant for going deep on steep terrain. We get this SB165 already kitted out in downhill and enduro rated parts ready to take on season after season of park and shuttle lap shredding.

Swinging a leg over the SB165 we’re not kidding ourselves about trying to pedal up a hill. Though it’s entirely possible, a quick ride up the shuttle sounds a lot more intriguing. This bike is equipped with an ultra-slacked out 63.5-degree head angle paired with nimble 27.5in wheels. The slack head-tube angle helps with rollover capability while the smaller-sized wheels get us out of trouble quickly. The bike also enjoys a 1255mm wheelbase in a size large, giving it a playful riding style that shows its love on big gaps and technical terrains. Yeti smartly specs the bike with a 37mm offset fork, this gives the front end better handling characteristics even with a shorter wheelbase and smaller wheels.

Yeti employs a new-school and ultra-modern Switch Infinity linkage system which drives sliding linkage for a unique and predictable ride feel. This system works by providing an aggressive curve ratio and really shines we’re we go head-on into steep and deep terrain. Kit on the T1 starts with the highly advanced and lightweight Yeti Turq carbon, this layup provides an ultimately premium ride feel for long days on our bike. Rear suspension sees a change of pace as the SB165 is supported by the Fox Factory Float DHX2, a downhill-sized shock that delivers downhill capability. The front end of the bike is equipped with a single-crown Fox Factory 38 GRIP2 that delivers when it comes to aggressive riding and all-out descents. Drivetrain duties are taken care of by a full Shimano XT lineup that features 12-speeds of range with hyperglide II technology to seamlessly take care of shifting under duress.

When we’re looking to hit the trails and earn our turns, this isn’t the bike to do it, but for fun-loving enduro and downhill rides, this rig gets us through it all. The bike uses DT Swiss hoops to support sticky Maxxis rubber to get us through loose and rough terrain. The rear end of the bike is compatible with up to a 2.6in tire to give us a larger contact patch and get us safely down this next mountain descent. The Yeti SB165 is there for all our downhill needs, and fitting a dual-crown fork on it opens up a world of big mountains and fast race paced opportunities.

Details

• Downhill ready bike outfitted with burly components
• Turq carbon is lightweight and delivers ultimate ride characteristics
• Downhill-rated Fox Factory Float DHX2 is ready for chunder filled terrain
• Shimano XT brakes outfitted in the powerful 4-piston variant
• 12-speeds of range gets bike over the steepest inclines
• Switch Infinity linkage rewards aggressive riding
• Compatible with air and coil shocks, and dual crown forks

Tech Specs

• Frame Material: carbon
• Suspension: Switch Infinity
• Rear Shock: Fox Factory DHX2
• Rear Travel: 165mm
• Fork: Fox Factory 38 GRIP2
• Front Travel: 180mm
• Headset: Cane Creek 40
• Shifters: Shimano XT
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
• ISCG Tabs: ISCG-05
• Crankset: Shimano XT
• Chainring Sizes: 30t
• Crank Arm Length: 170mm
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano 24mm, PF92
• Cassette: Shimano XT
• Cassette Range: 10-51t
• Chain: Shimano XT
• Brakeset: Shimano Xt
• Brake Type: 4-piston hydraulic
• Rotors: Shimano XT
• Rotor Size: [front, rear] 203mm
• Handlebar: Yeti Carbon 35
• Handlebar Width: 800mm
• Grips: ODI Elite Pro
• Stem: Race Face Aeffect R
• Stem Length: 50mm
• Saddle: Silverado Custom
• Seatpost: Fox Transfer
• Seatpost Length: [S] 125mm, [M] 150mm, [L, XL] 175mm
• Wheelset: DT Swiss Custom EX1700 30
• Hubs: DT Swiss 350
• Front Axle: 15mm x 110mm
• Rear Axle: 12mm x 148mm
• Tire Clearance: 27.5in x 2.6in
• Tires: [front] Maxxis Assegai EXO+, TR, [rear] Maxxis Minion DHRII EXO+, TR
• Tire Size: [front] 27.5in x 2.5in, [rear] 27.5in x 2.4in
• Pedals: not included
• Claimed Weight: 32.3lbs
• Activity: mountain biking, enduro
• Manufacturer Warranty: [frame] lifetime