The revolutionary new Yeti SB5 Carbon is the first bike from the manufacturer to be constructed around the new ‘Switch Infinity’ pivot system and it’s looking like being a clear leader on the trail when it hits the UK this Summer.

Iconic Colorado brand and manufacturer Yeti Cycles has a long history of pushing the boundaries of bicycle development and design forged through their Race Driven background and need-for-speed attitude.  Not content to sit still whilst their factory team of Jared Graves and Richie Rude continue to hammer the Enduro World Series podium on board their SB66C bikes, Yeti’s designers turned their attention to their 5” offering with the aim of creating their best performing trail bike to date.

Founded in 1985 and with more World Championship podiums than they can remember Yeti have once again ripped up the rule book to create a bike which has outstanding anti-squat characteristics and superior pedalling performance.  Utilising the new patented Switch Infinity Translating Pivot that ‘switches’ direction as the bike moves through its travel Yeti are able to control the bikes 5” of suspension perfectly throughout its entire suspension stroke. This results in confidence inspiring performance and amazing trail feel.  As the bike starts to cycle through its travel the main pivot translates upwards along two Kashima coated shafts to create a rearward axle path.  This movement provides excellent anti-squat and optimum pedalling performance while maintaining a crisp pedal stroke.  Housed on a sliding carrier the pivot then ‘Switches’ direction as the bike continues through its travel and the Switch Infinity link translates downwards to give a bottomless feel and stop any chain force adversely affecting the suspension performance out on the trail.

The evolution of Yeti’s Switch Link Technology is a relatively simple one as Switch Infinity offers a lighter, stronger system engineered by FOX from proven suspension components designed and tested to withstand the worst riding conditions.  Kashima coated stanchions offer low friction and durability while the seals and bushings are borrowed from FOX’s off-road racing division.   After months of trail and dyno testing in all conditions the system has been found to be worthy enough to be “Enabled by FOX” sealing its high performance and quality.

Topped off with sealed bearings, a tapered headtube, stealth dropper routing and a D-type front derailleur the SB5C ticks all the boxes both on the trail and on the tech sheet.

The SB5C will be available this summer as a complete bike in four sizes and two colour options.

Colours – Raw/ Turquoise or Turquoise/ Black

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SRP £5,799

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