Yeti SB5 and SB5 Plus 2017 | First Look

August 31st, 2016

Yeti SB5 TURQ and SB5+ TURQ 2017 models!

Brand new for 2017 out of the Yeti stable comes the Yeti SB5 platform – a new 5in travel trail bike that will be offered in regular 27.5in wheels, 27.5+ size wheels and the highly sought after Beti girls model.

The SB5 platform will be offered in the TURQ series – Yeti’s premium high modulus carbon, as well as their Carbon model which shares all the ride attributes – only at a slightly cheaper price with a slight weight increase.

We have shots of both the SB5 TURQ and SB5+ TURQ exclusively here on Factory Jackson.

Enjoy!

Yeti SB5 TURQ

Roomy, low sung and slack – the right recipe for a hard hitting shred wagon. Photo | Pete Drew

High Modulus TURQ carbon frame
127mm rear wheel travel
Fox Float Factory shock
5.5lb frame weight
Complete builds from 26.3LBS
Extra Small through to Extra Large available
Designed around a 150mm fork
1195mm wheelbase (size large)
654mm top tube (size large)
66.5degree head angle
73.5degree seat angle
437mm chainstay
625mm stack/ 444mm Reach (size large)
Internal Cable Routing
Switch Infinity system
Boost spacing for improved chain line and tyre clearance

With curves like this, how could you not desire a Yeti Sb5? This thing is so damned nice. It wouldn’t look out of place hanging up in a gallery. Photo | Pete Drew

Tidy cable routing can be set up for right or left preferences and the proven Switch Infinity system ensures the SB5 tracks the ground effectively.

As with all Yeti bikes, the finish and styling of the new Yeti SB5 is absolutely stunning. We know Yeti bikes come in a range of colours these days – but really, there’s only one that counts.

Photo | Pete Drew

Yeti SB5+ TURQ

OK, so the SB5 has that classic look about it – but the Yeti Sb5+ has a burly look about it. Look at that elevated back end to make room for all that rubber. Looks mean eh? Photo | Pete Drew

High Modulus TURQ carbon frame
Unique elevated designed for 27.5+ size tyres
127mm rear wheel travel
Fox Float Factory shock
Huge clearance for 27.5+ tyres
5.5lb frame weight
Complete builds from 27.2lbs
Medium to Extra Large available
Designed around A 150mm fork
1190mm wheelbase (size large)
625mm top tube (size large)
67.1degree head angle
74.1degree seat angle
437mm chainstay
620mm stack/ 448mm Reach (size large)
Internal Cable Routing
Switch Infinity system
Boost spacing for improved chain line and tyre clearance

We love the detailing – like the low rebound rubber strip on the underside of the chainstay to both silence and protect. Photo | Pete Drew

To cater for the bigger rubber, Yeti hasn’t just tweaked a frame or given you a flip chip in the shock – the SB5+ is a dedicated frame for lovers of big rubber. We love it when something is purpose built – ain’t no jack of all trades here.

Whilst the iconic Yeti blue colour is our choice, the matte black finish on this Yeti SB5+ really suits the bigger rubber. Black is slimming, after all!