Yeti SB100

17 reasons to buy

• The Yeti SB100 is a short travel bike with a smooth, attractive appearance.

• The bike has 100mm of travel in the rear and 120mm of travel upfront.

• The Switch Infinity suspension system is tucked behind the bottom bracket, giving riders room for a water bottle.

• A splash cover protects the suspension from mud, dirt and water on the SB100.

• The 44mm fork offset allows riders to track well through corners. It prevents the bike from having a floppy front wheel.

• A stick-on rock guard protects the downtube from becoming damaged by trail debris.

• Test riders describe the bike as direct and precise on a variety of trails. It goes wherever one guides it.

• The Yeti SB100’s stiff carbon frame provides efficient power transfer to riders as they pedal. The bike accelerates with ease.

• The bike climbs well. Testers found it capable of ascending technical and steep terrain.

• ODI grips and a WTB Volt saddle are fine features that make the Yeti SB100 comfortable for long days in the saddle.

• The bike is lightweight, allowing the bike to be both lively and quick when descending.

• The Yeti SB100 is available in a women’s specific model called the Beti. The Beti’s shock is tuned for lighter riders, has shorter cranks and a women-specific saddle.

• Experts found the internally routed cables quiet on the bike.

• 180mm brake rotors, combined with SRAM or Shimano brakes, engage on-demand and provide excellent stopping power.

• The bike is available in four sizes. Builds are available for riders 5’1” to 6’7”.

• With a shorter seat post, experts were pleased to find they could easily run a longer dropper post. Riders will find Fox dropper posts on each build of the SB100.

• A Maxxis Minion DHF tire paired with a Maxxis Aggressor in the rear provides riders with traction on a variety of trails.