Yeti sb 66 carbon crack

Jun 29, 2014 hi all i know there has been lots of talk about creakingcracking on sb66 carbons with bearing failure etc but i have to say ive had no problem, until now. Yetis long, low and slack 29er trail bike offering features their usual reverse mullet suspension travel setup and is built. Yeti limited 2 two year frame warranty in the form of cracks. Good luck yeti wouldnt warrenty my almost 2 year old 575 after the dropout broke, the carbon part was fine. So, regardless whether youre preparing for your own future crashes, or youre simply replacing the hanger that youve already broke, the sb 66 carbon rear derailleur hanger is what. The sb66 carbon rocks yetis switch technology that uses the. However, i do wish yeti would step up their game and offer original owner lifetime warranty like santa. Jun 07, 2011 yeti sb 66 on a sunny day in early april, the crew at yeti brought together select media sources to have have a look at their all new sb 66 bike and suspension platform.

From world cup enduro and 4x national victories to the more polished pages of multiple editors choice awards, the sb66 carbon has been quite busy this season. Oct 27, 2011 a carbon version of the sb66, weighing a pound less than the alloy frame, is expected to be available in december. Yetis brandnew sb66 is an astoundingly capable allmountain machine with a remarkably efficient pedaling platform. Accidents are unavoidable on the trail, and as a result, an alltoocommon symptom is a bent or broken derailleur hanger. The sb 66 carbon rocks yeti s switch technology that uses the first 100mm of its travel for small bumps, then opens up on bigger hits without any platforming or fancy tricks needed. May 14, 2012 this carbon version sports the same numbers. Yeti cycles 600 corporate circle, unit d golden, co 80401 888. The allnew yeti asr 5 carbon was definitely tops on my list of mustrides at the demo. Yeti sb5 xt complete with turq series carbon available from. Hi all i know there has been lots of talk about creakingcracking on sb66 carbons with bearing failure etc but i have to say ive had no problem, until now. Yeti cycles sb66 carbon rear derailleur hanger competitive. Yes it is normal on a yeti,easy fix is to buy a giant.

The yeti sb 95 carbon is a perfect west coast trail bike. Jump past the break for more details on the sb 66c and sb 95. This model specific manual is designed to be used in conjunction with the general yeti owners manual and the manuals supplied by the. They were fine with my nearly 3 yr old 575 when the swing arm broke. The carbon version is just quieter, lighter, and stiffer. Cracked rear traingle on sb66 due to improperly setup rear shock. Yeti cyles sb66 carbon sports garage cycling on vimeo. This nimble trailbike features a lightweight, rugged carbon mainframe and swingarm. Yetis gx complete kit features srams cost effective gx eagle 1. Ride is similar to the sb66 but has a couple different qualities, again neither. While most of the details from the sb 66 have remained the same on the carbon version, there are a few changes. My friend bought himself an sb66,he snapped it twice in 6 weeks,yeti replaced it both times and after the second he sold it on,yeti also had problems with both their aluminium frames and carbon frames. Sadly, even the almighty yeti sb66 carbon is prone to the occasional disruption of.

Than look no farther than the yeti sb66 on sale at for 36% off. A carbon version of the sb66, weighing a pound less than the alloy frame, is expected to be available in december. The all new sb66 carbon from yeti cycles at sports garage cycling your boulder bike shop. If that epoxy is too brittle or lack ductility on impact it can fracture. Don t forget that torque driver, very important with a carbon frame. Jul 24, 20 rebuilding my yeti sb6c w a new switch infinity link and bearings. If you did not receive the yeti owners manual or the manual provided by the suspension manufacturer. Its got nice suspension components, but the wheels are nothing special, the drivetrain is dated 3x10, and its 26.

Page 4 sb 66 our most the sb66 delivers 6 inches of travel with our new switch technology. Yeti cycles is a highend mountain bike manufacturer. Yetis superbike lineup is legendary for a reason the bikes rip. If you want a machine thats flickable above all else, you may not like it, but if you ride long hours and hard routes, and you need something thats built to save you from those bonk. The carbon fiber front end on giants trance x advanced 2 shares the same. I had very few issues with my carbon frame, and i rode it a.

Following hot on the heels of the sb66, a 150mm allmountain fullsusser developed around a brand new suspension system called switch technology, yeti has released two brand new models based on this. Yeti sb66 on a sunny day in early april, the crew at yeti brought together select media sources to have have a look at their all new sb66 bike and suspension platform. Dont forget that torque driver, very important with a carbon frame. Yetis brandnew sb66 is an astoundingly capable allmountain. Ride is similar to the sb 66 but has a couple different qualities, again neither of which i think are due to wheel size. Available as an alloy or carbon frame and in a variety of trim levels. The all new sb 66 carbon from yeti cycles at sports garage cycling your boulder bike shop. Sep 10, 2011 the yeti sb 66c and sb 95 are two heavily anticipated additions to the sb line up, bringing carbon fiber and 29 inch wheels to the table respectively. From the rocky descents of yeti s local dirt in golden, colorado to your favorite local trail, the sb66 c is eager to please. The yeti sb66c and sb95 are two heavily anticipated additions to the sb line up, bringing carbon fiber and 29 inch wheels to the table respectively. Jun 03, 2015 dont stress on missing out too much, man. Yeti cycles sb 66 all mountain full suspension user. But while the 66 has a pedigree of being one of the most. Compact, stiff, and fully sealed, the eccentric assembly is the key advanced bike.

It thrives on high speed, and its both roomy and stable enough to be a pleasure on long rides. This, however, resulted in designers having to choose between either an xcfocused, 32mmstanchion fork or freerideintended 36mm. Jun 03, 2015 like i said above, the main reason i said that was because the op was coming off a carbon bike, and i was hoping he wasnt paying more for an alloy. The newer yeti asr 29 geometry was lovely and i found the bike exceptionally fast, but it felt too raceoriented for the everyday riding i wanted to do. Yeti sb5 xt complete with turq series carbon available. Considering this, their focus on hard climbs makes logical sense, which in no small part led to the development of the yeti sb 66 with its 152mm 6 of rear suspension travel. Available as an alloy or carbon frame and in a variety of trim levels, the sb66 sb being short for super bike is certainly designed with. The yeti sb5 xt complete features fox factory suspension, 1.

Page 1 20 yeti sb 66 yeti cycles 600 corporate circle, unit d golden, co 80401. Ive never owned an alloy 66, but ive ridden a couple and theyre really nice. Yetis allmountain master is carbon with six inches of travel and features a low, slack geometry. Im on an sb5c now and love the crap out of it, but its not the wheel size. Yeti carbon mountain biking mtb bike na mountain biking, mountain bike brands. Yeti employees referred to it as the superbike, because its capable of everything from long crosscountry missions to aggressive trail riding and even light duty downhill riding. Fox racing shox has thankfully filled that gap with its line of 34mm. Cracked rear traingle on sb66 due to improperly setup rear. This nimble trailbike features a lightweight, rugged carbon mainframe and swingarm, and a racetuned fox suspension for awesome control when things get dicey. The yeti sb66 carbon race is for those who love the smaller 26 wheels, but demand uncompromising performance. The 66 felt more stable at speed, particularly in the rough, even with a 150mm fox 34 up front. Than look no farther than the yeti sb 66 on sale at for 36% off. However, i do wish yeti would step up their game and offer original owner lifetime warranty like santa cruz recently did.

The sb66 is a huge technological jump for yeti and puts them right at the top of the highly competitive trailenduro category skip to view product specifications yeti s new super bike, the sb. Yeti sb5 xt complete, 127mm switch infinity suspension, 27. Yeti, a mountain bike company based in colorado, shook the mountain bike world with their sb66. Weve been on board yetis topoftheline 26 trail bike for 12 months now, taking it all over australia and trying out all kinds of components. A crack in the matrix the carbon fiber is the reinforcement will lead to eventual failure of the composite.

Yetis sb66 is the coloradobased companys take on creating the ultimate allmountain bike, one that can truly do it all. Considering this, their focus on hard climbs makes logical sense, which in no small part led to the development of the yeti sb66 with its 152mm 6 of rear suspension travel. The sb66 carbon is the epitome of a true all mountain bike. Feb 11, 20 yeti s sb66 is the coloradobased companys take on creating the ultimate allmountain bike, one that can truly do it all. And true to the old adage, what goes up must come down, the sb 66 is a truly inspired descender. Like i said above, the main reason i said that was because the op was coming off a carbon bike, and i was hoping he wasnt paying more for an alloy. This nimble trailbikeenduro machine features a lightweight, rugged carbon mainframe. The sb, of course, stands for super bike, and the 66 represents 26 inch wheels with six inches of travel in the suspension. Jul 23, 2012 first ride of yeti sb 66 carbon, fox 34s, ctd shock. An xt build no less this is the perfect onebikequiver for the wasatch whether you wanna do an all day epic on the crest, shred canyons bike park, or head south to moab. It climbs with the unflinching prowess of a fullon xc race bike. My old 5 spot did the same thing, and ive seen a lot of others go there as well.

Sadly, even the almighty yeti sb 66 carbon is prone to the occasional disruption of service. I bought a brand new closeout carbon frame for less than i paid for the original used aluminum. Building a bike that can do it all is a tough task, but the sb66 carbon pulls it off pretty well as long as youre happy with the 26inch wheels. First ride of yeti sb 66 carbon, fox 34s, ctd shock. Yeti cycles sb 66 carbon all mountain full suspension user.

The sb66 came to us as a bare frame a blank canvas opening up amazing potential to build the sweetest bike ever. If you want to slacken the head angle a bit more, you can slap on something like a 36 or lyrik. View and download yeti cycles sb66 20 owners manual online. I went for a weekends riding in scotland to test the bike out, and unfortunately managed to crack the rear rim right down the sidewall and across. And true to the old adage, what goes up must come down, the sb66 is a truly inspired descender. Yeti unveils the sb95, along with carbon sb66c bikerumor. This nimble trailbikeenduro machine features a lightweight, rugged carbon mainframe and swingarm, and a racetuned fox suspension for awesome control when things get dicey. The yeti sb66 carbon pro is for those who love the smaller 26 wheels, but demand uncompromising performance. I spent a good chunk of 2016 getting to know the sb4. It goes without saying that to get the most out of the sb66, you need to ride it fast and this is where you will find the bike most at home. This model specific manual is designed to be used in conjunction with the general yeti owners manual and the manuals supplied by the suspension manufactures. The sb66 carbon has lost over a pound in body fat from its prediser, the sb66 alloy, as well as gain 10% in stiffness.