Yeti SB160

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Yeti SB160
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Facts

Gender
Men, Women
Type
Mountain, Enduro, Non-Electric
Release Year
2023
Brand
Yeti
Wheel Size
29”
Number of Gears
12 (1x12)
Gearing Type
External Derailleur
Weight
34.3, 34.4, 33.3, 34.2, 33.8 lb
Suspension
Full
Brake Type
Disc: Hydraulic
Frame Material
Carbon Fiber

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Yeti SB160. In summary, this is what cyclists think. Published Mar 11, 2025 by Reda Ashour.

13 reasons to buy

  • The Yeti SB160 is available in five builds and two carbon tiers: C/Series and TURQ.
  • Experts say the SB160 is an efficient and effective climber thanks to the even weight distribution, traction, and supportive suspension.
  • Testers relish the SB160's composure and stability for flying downhill with confidence.
  • Reviewers praise the SB160 for its ability to handle any trail scenario.
  • Experts fail to find the limits of the SB160's suspension.
  • The stiff rear end, low standover, and excellent traction encourage testers to take corners at high speeds.
  • The SB160 generates speed quickly, and reviewers feel the bike performs better the faster it goes.
  • A tester finds the wide gear range (30t, 10-52t) on all builds makes climbing less arduous.
  • The SB160 is compatible with a coil shock and a 190mm-travel suspension fork.
  • Reviewers praise the near-silent ride thanks to the rubberized frame protection, secure cable clamps, and UDH hanger.
  • The FOX Factory 38 GRIP 2 and Factory Float X2 suspension (TURQ builds) offer massive adjustment and excellent bump sensitivity and support.
  • The SRAM CODE RSC brakes (TURQ builds) deliver tremendous stopping power, according to testers.
  • Yeti offers a lifetime warranty on the frame and suspension linkage.

8 reasons not to buy

  • The low stack height and high bottom bracket slightly reduce confidence in some reviewers. They fix this by swapping to handlebars with a higher rise than the stock 20mm.
  • Experts note the SB160 isn't particularly playful or poppy.
  • The SB160 lacks frame storage like many competitors.
  • Testers prefer to size down, saying the frame sizing runs large.
  • Experts say there is a narrow range of tuning for the suspension, and being slightly outside the range makes for a harsh ride.
  • Some reviewers feel like they are riding “on top” of the bike, requiring more control from the rider on steep descents.
  • This bike is designed for racing and lacks the plush feel that casual riders may want.
  • The SB160 doesn't have a flip-chip for geometry adjustments or mixed-wheel size compatibility.

Bottom line

The Yeti SB160 is an enduro race bike available in five SRAM-equipped builds and two carbon tiers (TURQ, C/Series). Yeti has a track record of producing race-winning MTBs, and experts report the SB160 is no different. This bike's performance improves with speed, handling steep descents and chunk with confidence. Experts say the suspension provides a feeling of endless support, traction, and a solid pedaling platform. With its race intentions, the SB160 isn't playful or plush, and it demands a lot of focus on technical descents. Nonetheless, the SB160 is highly recommended for those with big budgets and race ambitions.

Expert Reviews

88/100 based on 3 scored reviews (11 reviews in total)
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Vital MTB
Level 5 expert

2023 Yeti SB160 Review

Level 5 expert

If cost was no option, we would absolutely buy one for ourselves and suggest anyone looking for a true do-it-all enduro bike to consider the SB160… if you have money to burn.

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NIC ADV
Level 4 expert

Yeti SB160 Ride Review (The Most Super Superbike?)

Level 4 expert

The SB160 is for the rider who wants a well-rounded enduro race bike that’s equally happy to take on big rides, and they don’t want that bike to dumb down the feel of the trail… [it] still requires a pilot.

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ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine
Level 5 expert

Yeti SB160 T3 – In Our Big 2024 Enduro Comparison Test

Level 5 expert

The Yeti SB160 T3 is an outstanding all-rounder and optimal choice if you really like to get rowdy downhill… With its versatile, good-natured character, it’s suitable for anyone with deep enough pockets, whether you’re a newbie or seasoned trail veteran.

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Freehub Magazine
Level 5 expert

Yeti SB160 Bike Review

Level 5 expert

This bike is definitely geared towards the all-out racers. It keeps its cool when things are getting wild and you’re plowing through crazy lines with a maxed out heart rate.

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The Loam Wolf
Level 5 expert

The New Yeti SB MTB Family Reviewing the New SB120, SB140 & SB160

Level 5 expert

It seems to be the well-rounded best choice for people who are pushing it between the tape. What’s cool about this bike, and I think across the board that we have noticed, is the Yetis pedal really well…

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Andre MTB
Level 1 expert

Yeti SB160 Initial Ride Review

Level 1 expert

If you’re looking to race, trail ride, and charge as hard as possible on natural trails and chunky stuff, I think this bike is faster hands down…

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Pinkbike
Level 5 expert

Review: 2023 Yeti SB160 – The Revised Racer

Level 5 expert

The suspension and climbing position won’t drag you down on climbs due to a low stack height and forward weight bias, but that does require the rider to engage into an attack position to really charge descents.

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Teton Gravity Research
Level 1 expert

​TGR Tested: The 2023 Yeti SB160 Is a Refined Race Machine

Level 1 expert

One thing is clear – the bike becomes more alive and agile the faster it goes. Despite climbing quite well, at slow speeds the SB160 can feel sluggish, but let off the brakes and it becomes intimately responsive…

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Bicycling
Level 5 expert

Yeti’s New SB160 Doesn’t Mess With Success

Level 5 expert

No surprise that Yeti’s SB160 is the point-it-and-hold-on type: It was built for the world’s best enduro racers. If that’s the kind of speed and performance you crave, the SB160, as the SB150 before it, is one of the best…

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Singletrack
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Yeti SB160 Review

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I’ll grant that the Switch Infinity gives a magic carpet ride feel, but I remain to be convinced that’s a ride quality I want enough to warrant all the extra stanchions and cost that comes attached to it.

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BikeRumor
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Yeti SB160: Obsessive Fine Tuning Makes for the Best Yeti Enduro Bike Yet

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If you ride a variety of kinds of trails and choose this as your trusty steed will you be overbiked? Maybe. But if you want a bike you can take anywhere and ride anything, this is it.

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