Yeti SB130 vs. Outdoor Gold Enduro //Smashing Good Test Ride and Review
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- Shortly after the release of the SB150 in 2018, Yeti Cycles promptly revealed the new SB130 version of a nearly identical bike with shorter Travel. With 150mm of fork travel and 130mm of rear, the Yeti SB130 is more than adequate to handle whatever you have to throw at it. In this video, we will test ride and review the Yeti SB130 through the vaunted Outdoor Gold Enduro.
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I have been equally excited to ride the SB130 vs. the Outdoor Gold Enduro, especially considering the 130 has a shorter all round travel number against the SB150. However, modern suspension is so good, that these days, sometimes less can be more. I didn’t want this to be an SB130 vs. SB150 video, we’ll save that for another day, yet my focus is on an independent review of the SB130.
The SB130 is a bike billed to handle it all and all I threw at it. I handpicked some of my favorite local trails for a three ride blitz in what called The Outdoor Gold Enduro. The OGE consists of 6 trails in which I get to handpick 3 specific to the bike. This test has everything, from fast flowy trails, to very techy climbs, slow speed and fast speed descent. Rides intended to match your local trails.
Stage I: 18 Road (Fast and Flowy)
PBR and Joe’s Ridge is what I serve up for the SB130 in a test of beginner and intermediate terrain. Downhill pedaling is a criteria here and the SB130 really exceeds at that. Solid pedaling platform with turq stiffness and the switch infinity stood out to me. The downhill vibes are really nice on this bike but the cornering is precise and rapid. In general, a lightweight, but very playful and fun bike on easy terrain.
Stage II: Moore Fun (Technical Trail)
Moore Fun is the most technical trail in Fruita with monstrous climbs and wicked slow speed downhills. I expected this bike’s strength was in climb technical singletrack well and it did, but the lower bottom bracket height vs. the jagged terrain drew more pedal strikes than what I was accustomed to seeing. This is more a case of operator error, but I think it could take some getting used too. The seattube angle puts the rider in the right climbing position and that noticeable. The downhill was excellent as well, again the headtube angle was perfect for the steep stuff. This was a very easy bike to control and it handled tight corners, switchbacks, and rock slabs very well. The Platform wasn’t as stable as the 150, but the bike was very responsive.
Stage III: Free Lunch/Max Gnar (Enduro Trail with features)
This final stage eats bike and parts for breakfast and only premium offerings can escape its jaws. Drops are sort of the main course with a few ranging in the 6 foot + range and the SB130 handled them. Interestingly enough, they felt natural on the 130, but rest of the trail told a different story. The higher speed chunky bit bucked the rear end around a bit and the 130 seemed to demand cleaner and more optimal line choices. This doesn’t mean the 130 won’t perform at a high level, because it does. Instead, I think it requires that the rider marry experience to trail knowledge to get the most out of the bike. Either way the bike recovers exceptionally quickly and I never felt like I lost control.
Skinny review:
I overall was really impressed with the SB130 post ride. As a general overview, I think this bike is very complex, but in a good way. At first glance, in a casual ride setting it felt like a standard 130 mm bike, but the more I threw at, I quickly discovered that wasn’t the case. I found the ceiling of potential that was higher than I expected and certainly higher then other many other bikes in its class. I think seasoned mountain bikers really need to sink their teeth into this build as overperforms its specifications and that it would justify taking an extended period of time to be able to adapt to its capabilities. To me, this bike seemed to demand premium lines, and I mean it thrived when I knew the ins and outs of trail such as pucker up. Knowledge and experience blended really well with this bike. - กีฬา
This is the highest quality review of this bike on the internet. Thanks for your good work.
AWESOME review! Just pulled the trigger on a 2020 SB130. What an amazing machine!
Love your video/review style. You bring up good, relevant points and elaboration important traits and questions about bikes. You ride the hell out of a bike too! Keep it up!!
hahah Thanks Keith! I try to ride the bikes on several different areas of terrain to form opinions, a luxury living in GJ!
Cool to see you trying out the 130! It’s a popular choice along with the 150 here in SoCal!
What a phenomenal review! Great riding and narration. Keep it roll’n brotha!...
I know nothing of mountain bikes and the various parts ( just happy if my little road bike stays in gear), but these reviews are highly informative and well done. Would definitely pass this along to anyone looking for quality product and wanting honest feedback. Nice job.
Thanks a bunch Rehn! always good to have you in the comments
Well Ill be back there in July 2020. Cant wait. A big trip from New Zealand. Cant wait to see you again :-)
OG thank you once again. This is a proper review in every sense as you basically cover everything a person would need or want to know about riding or owning this bike. My build has a 160mm 36 and a 170mm Dropper just like you mentioned.
You’re the man Chance! 160 and 170 dropper is 👌💯 right where it’s gotta be!
How do you find the 160 up front? Would you do it again or trial 150?
This was awesome RC, really liked how you structured the test ride. I haven't gotten a chance to ride the SB130 yet, but really look forward to getting on one at some point while traveling.
Appreciate it Stefano! I'd be really curious to see what you thought, riding an SB130 vs. a YT Jeffsey!
Excellent review again. That might just be the ideal Yeti for G.J and Moab trails. I tried out the lunch loops, ( free lunch and holy cross ) few weekends ago, 130 would be great fit. Looking forward to spending more weekends riding your home trails this winter.
For sure! I kind of think of it this way, the SB130 might be the better bike for me in GJ, but if I was somebody like Tagg Along MTB, without hesitation SB150. I hoping our at least one of trail systems will survive the winter, but I think the snow is going to get em quick. Thanks ORR!
Love your reviews and your editing! Makes its easy to watch!
Thanks a bunch Suney! I really appreciate it!
Love Yeti sb130 clr.
Awesome video, thanks!
Perfectly executed review! I want to check out these trails someday. Looks super fun!
Thanks Kyle! We have so much variety you kind of get everything you want over here! Good riding in GJ/Fruita!
One of the best reviews I have seen instant subscriber.
Hell Yeah David! Welcome aboard!!!
Loving the bike reviews! Can’t wait to demo this bad boy!
Dude, you’d love the 130 Orbie! Right in between the 150 and 100 good stuff!
DUDE!... Seriously... Another home run with a bike review! ⚾🏟️
TCD the bike review master! Thanks Sheyn!
Dang, you put 200% into this bike review. Very well done RC.
I was pretty tired after riding this thing! Then I was really tired after editing it lol Thanks Eric! You're the man! Cherish that Outdoor Gold Star!
Super awesome great review!
I have a 2018 Yeti SB5 and love it! Sounds like the 130 is a SB5 with 29” wheels. Good to see a positive review since I was between the SB5 and SB6 at the time. For most trails here an SB6 was overkill. 🤙
You basically nailed it. The 130=SB5 29er and 150=SB5 29er. I'm hoping the new features trickle into the 27.5" bike but until then! I personally ride an SB6, I love it, but I think I would have "more fun" on a 5, but I think the 5 requires really good riding to make it sing! Come to think of it, I got a lot better at mountain biking since owning the 6. Go Figure. Thanks Mark Jones!
Really professional filming, great review
Thanks a ton The Footpath Bandit! I think it’s going to be too difficult for me to ever replicate this one!
Liked and Subscribed! Keep up the good work sir!
YES! Welcome aboard and thanks for backing the channel!
great reviews! looking into getting one of theses or the SBB 100... have you noticed a big difference between this model and the 2020 version? thanks!
Awesome review! i'm dying to demo this one now.
Dude all three new SB100s were so much fun, each had a different flavor. My favorite by a hair might be the 100 though. It did work on Moore Fun! Thanks Nat!
Great review, really well thought out!
Thanks Legend! Always good to see you in the comments!
great review went out and bought the exact spruce green
Thanks nitrousjunkiee! Lets just say you bought an amazing bike!!!
Amazing review!
Thanks a bunch RyanoMTB
Good review. Good thing I already committed to the 150. :D
keithkiggins any commitment to the 150 is GOOD commitment!
Awesome job man, that geo and suspension size is about perfect for me. My 140 dpx2 and 160 fit 4 with 27.5 fit the bill for me. Any bigger and it murders my slow tech.
I hear ya Bales! I'm thinking your Norco Sight is going to keep you out of the market for quite a while!
Another great vid & review!
The running dialogue absolutely buries the so called "reviews" that feature shaky, low quality vid on boring trails with no commentary!
Keep up the fine work.
Thanks kpbassist! I definitely have a luxury of having some great variety for testing bikes!
GREAT REVIEW BUDDY
Will be great to she soon a sb130 Launch version review.... Maybe perfect quiver bike?
I am looking at a 2021 SB 115 T-2 XO, GREAT rider BTW, i would never attempt trails like that
Very nice review. Looks like the DPX2 shock fits a large water bottle better than the X2 on the SB150 you tested.
Ed Erler I think the main difference was the float x2 like you said. There are some adjustable mount water bottle cages rather than fixed location. I think that’s our solution. But that spot was inspired by you lol!
Nice...I thought so! Congratulations on another killer review. I need to ride More Fun some time, but I’ve heard it’s “not fun”😂. Your skills are progressing and I’m waiting for your video of Horsethief drop in. I cheered for you on crashing dad’s video!
hahaha I'm working on that Horsethief Bench video right now!
Great review RC! So honored to be in an official Outdoor Gold video :)
Hahaha I guess this was your 4th appearance on my channel! Thanks Jason!
Thanks for the review. I find it hard to hear your comments through the background music. 👍
Thanks for the feedback Matthew! I am pretty cheap using the free editing application, it doesn't give me great feedback of background music and I can't really tell until it gets to youtube.
LOL at the integrated headset/water bottle joke in the beginning!
Nobody likes cowpies! unless its at hangover!
Great review, thanks
Thanks for tuning in Tom C!
Great review and awesome riding! That bike seems like it would be a perfect all-rounder but think it would be wasted on me and my skillset. I'd love to ride those trails but most of them are above my pay grade. LOL Shhh, don't tell @taggalongMTB that his Alchemy is the old Yeti ASR or that's what I was told by a local shop here.
The SMAZ! Thanks Steve! I think all bikes are wasted on both our skill sets lol! I heard the story on Alchemy was its an ex-yeti engineer who left and began to make similar builds.
great bike,nice review..love it..🤘
Thanks a bunch Geta! Greatly appreciate the support!
I'm on the fence between medium and large lunch ride version. 5'11 would you reccomend size up or size down?
Another awesome video! I'm glad to see mfrs finally addressing seat tube angles. More need to take note. 🤘🤘
Shawn! 100% agree, I definitely feel the updated geo changes the game!
@@TheCrashingDad but we got a more progressive geo out of it! lol
"mfrs" 😂
@@TheCrashingDad | 🤣
I loved these 2 reviews. I know you partner with ruby canyon, but any chance you could do a Pivot Firebird 29” on the same “Enduro” test course. Would be cool for the comparison to the Yeti SB150.
Thanks a ton Aaron! I would love to give the Firebird 29er a look, but my Outdoor Gold Enduro maybe lost Free Lunch and Pucker Up to snow/ice, so I would have to hold that until spring unless conditions change. My boys at Over the Edge in Fruita would have to set up with that one!
Sounds perfect. That is where my wife and I just bought a pair of Firebirds. It would just be fun to get your take on the bike. Big fan of your channel! The video quality, commentary and drone footage are all awesome! Hope to catch you on the trails someday. We live on the front range but come over there a lot. @@OutdoorGold
Do you ever get writer's block? You put so much work into your videos. Awesome work!
I do! LOL I leave enough dialogue in my footage to remind me about what to talk about! But seriously I do! Thanks Aaron!
just put some money down on the 130!! I'm goin with the Grip @ 160 fork on it, so we'll see how it goes..demo'd it without the 160 fork a couple weeks ago and really noticed the steep STA, it kept the front wheel down and required a lot less energy to pedal!!
Hell yeah, that's a sick bike! A 160 fork Grip 2 with MRP Ramp control and you definitely get the best of all worlds! That's doing it right Kasey!
SICK Review dooood!
You are a SICK man!!!!
Quality vid bro!
Thanks A Riders View! Glad you enjoyed it!
Curious as what your opinion would be of the yeti compared to a pivot switchblade, have you ever rode one?
Are you going to demo the he Yeti SB 165 & SB 140 ? 👍
I ordered the SB130 and have been riding the demo bike while I wait for mine. I currently have the SB5 (27.5) and love it. The SB130 is chance for me to step into a more endure bike as my son pushes me that way. After about 60 miles on the bike I noticed: 1.) It climbs noticeably better - mostly I can stand on the pedals during a steep climb and maintain traction the way the SB5 cannot. 2.) The SB130 is way more stable on rough, rocky and chunky terrain than anything I've ever ridden - it is insane to me 3.) The SB130 is noticeably less playful than the SB5, but I didn't buy it to replace the SB5. 4.) I do endurance mountain bike races - this bike sucks for 'hike a bike'. There is no where to comfortably grasp the bike to lift. During a race (even shorter races) there are times you need to pick up your bike quickly and haul ass - it is strangely awkward to pick up this bike. This bike is easily beyond my skill level, so I will spend the next year+ trying to catch up to it.
Solid analysis Ricky! Thanks for tuning in!
Make a cool handle that goes in place of the bottle holder ,that would be awesome
Pedal strikes? I’m on a large and it drives me crazy. Coming from a Ripmo and never had an issue
Best review going
Huge compliment! Thanks T's Life!
Great review RC and thanks. I'm thinking of getting an SB130. I'm 6'2 and Yeti states that I need a Large frame. I noticed your 6'1, so do you agree a Large frame is what I need?
Hey ND, jus saw this review. How did you do with the L size? I'm 6.2 as well
Also thinking you might like the lunch rides version of this bike! 135/160
I would be willing to bet that I'd like the LR version, probably more than the standard!
What are the chances of doing a review of the LR SB 130 ? I'm coming off a SB6 with a Push 11/6 coil. What's your opinion of a 130 with the over stroked LR 136, with the 11/6 rear coil and a FOX 36 GRIP 2 160 fork. How will it compare to the 150, will it blow the SB6 away ? I live in BC, I enter in 4-5 Enduro races a year in the Masters +40. I'm struggling with this decision.
I doubt I will be able to get my hands on a 130 LR, though I’ve seen the spec and it looks make the 130 LR more rad. Honestly I’m a huge fan of the 6 but for enduro the 150 is going to give you a higher downhill ceiling vs. even the 130 LR. The 130 is a great bike but from the info I have, perhaps you should try to get a demo on a 150. I’m torn as to which I like more between the 130 and the 6, as far as basic features go, the 130 but I’m also biased for 27.5 and feel the they are close to equal. I like the SB6 more but I could see riding the 130 for an extended period of time could tip the scales.
Hi guys, I'm thinking seriously about the yeti SB 130 from frame only custom build !!
Couple of questions will getting a 160 fork be fine with the 130 out back will it effect the climbing ? Compared with the standard 130 / 150 ? & Can you run the Assaggi in a 2.4 being slightly different profile than the DHr 2 ? As I live in North yorkshire UK & can be fairly wet at times !!
But I tend to ride in fairly well drained areas !
As always many thanks for your help ! I'm having to decide between the 130 & 150 for my one bike ; we have gisburn & stainburn trail / bike parkish centres around us & I do a lot of natural trails very close by lots of roots & rocks & often muddy !
Once again love to hear your thoughts re; SB 130 & putting a 160 fork upfront ! I guess it would add stability !
Will it effect the climbing prowess !!!
Regards Drew.
1) a larger fork will marginally effect the climbing for the worse IMO, but emphasis on the MARGINAL part, its simply a trade off 2) You can run the Asseggi, but its mostly a "grip" tire from what I heard, whereas the DHR2 speciallizes in corners and has less rolling resistance. Less rolling resistance usually equals less grip. Most people would run the A up front and the DHR in the rear. Some people find it beneficial to run Front and Rear Dhr's for a really fast ride.
Nice!!
Thanks Michael Utley!
RC great review. I liked the 150 review also. Sitting here in Salt Lake with a huge dilemma. I am getting a new bike soon. Rode the 130 and absolutely loved it. However, I’m a bigger rider at 230 ready to ride and I bottomed out the 130 on some pretty easy trails. I don’t know that I am going to be able to demo a 150 before I really want to pull the trigger on new bike day. Is the 150 way overkill? I know individual experiences may vary. Just looking for an opinion from someone who rode both pretty hard.
Very good comment Oldman_MTB! My opinion keeps changing with every ride. Me personally I liked the 150 more than the 130 but for ME, I would probably go with the 130. NOW, I've really given some second thoughts to my 150 statements about it being "too much bike". I don't think thats the case anymore, that's a bike that has a "limitless" ceiling and you can really grow into the frame. At 230, if I was you, YOU SHOULD GO with the 150, you get the best of both worlds and I feel the 150 would be very natural to you and its a super fun bike!
Outdoor Gold Thanks for taking the time to respond. That’s the way I’m leaning. But I have a serious case of “Over Analysis Paralysis” I think the 150 is the one for me.
@@bighornwill There are some dudes in your weight category on mtbr forums running a 0.6 spacer in the dpx2 with great results... Could be another option
@@bighornwill When you're spending that much on a bike, you better have "Over Analysis Paralysis!"
@@flow2tech Yes! More volume spacers and adjusting the compression setting will absolutely give you a more bottomless feel. I personally prefer the DPX2 considering its a lot cheaper to get serviced......ALOT
Great, great review!!! It's such an awesome bike but sadly the shape of the downtube is a huge dealbreaker for me. I guess I would constantly ride in fear to smash the super expensive carbon frame into a rock or something similar. Therefore I wish they wouldn't have gone for the "we have to fit a bottle inside the frame at all costs" approach.
Thanks a bunch Tino! Yeah, it definitely sticks out to me, but thinking it through, I'd have to do something really stupid to hit it though, and in that case I'd probably hit any downtube on any bike.
Buy it and ride mate, can’t live your life worrying about shit that’s unlikely to happen. 😀👍
SB100 vs SB130?
I bought a 130 from Ryan at Ruby Canyon and absolutely love it! I've never been on a better climbing bike. The choppier and more technical the climb, the better the bike performs. Point the bike down, and it eats everything in Grand Junction! Sure, bigger bikes would be better on some of the larger drops, but I highly doubt anything with more suspension climbs remotely like this bike. I haven't ridden anything that comes close to the 130 for all an all round bike for GJ's varied terrain (and I demo'd quite a few bikes this summer/fall). It should be noted I like a bike that excels more at climbing than 6 foot drops.
Hell yeah, I’m a big fan, the climbing is A+, but I was definitely drawing a lot of pedal strikes, I think my mind was biased from climbing on the 150 which has a higher bottom bracket height, so I felt it would take a moment to get used to the 130. Either way it has a ton of burst! Perfect bike for riding the Valley! Thanks Marc!
@@OutdoorGold Interesting, I've had the bike for a couple months and I'm sure I've had a few pedal strikes, but certainly nothing more than normal for me in GJ. I'm sure a lot has to do with what bike you're used to and your riding style. I know on my fat bike I'm constantly striking the pedals ... because the bike is just that much wider and has a lower BB too. Luckily I haven't needed to resort to the fattie yet this year!
Definitely agree! Fruita/GJ is pedal strike city anyway lol! Might need to get some air in the tires for the fatty, looks like snow and cold this year!
awesome vid.... but 30.5 lbs is light?
Thanks a bunch Gallup Journey! I would argue that an enduro 29er, 30.5 is on the light end, most guy I know that run those kinds of builds average around 34 to 36 lbs.
How would you say this rides compared to the sb5.5? I actually chose an sb5.5 over this (price, and no need for a new offset fork), but am curious what people think that have tested both. I also had read that the 130 wasn't the best in chunky terrain....which is what we have here. The shorter stays also weren't the appealing to me. I had a bike with 429mm stays and it just fish tailed around in really lose rocky terrain (both up and down). Glad I went with the 5.5.
Yep, the 130 is going to get bucked around more than the 5.5 with poor line choices. Obviously the 5.5 splits the difference between the 150 and 130. Factor in the current price point of the 5.5, its still a fully capable ride in 2019.
How about some MRP reviews since you're in GJ? I just bought a Ribbon....love it!
I've been running a ribbon for nearly a year, a review could happen by March since the only thing new I could talk about is about that "long term" aspect.
@@OutdoorGold how about review the Hazzard shock in January?
I hesite to the SB130 or the Giant Trance Advanced 1 29er...I don't know what to choice :(
I think this should come down to budget and specs. If you have the right spec on the Trance, that could be the right choice, but the 130 is going to deliver solid performance.
From my limited knowledge of FS mountain bikes the yeti's are the king of climing. I have yet for anyone to tell me another bike is better at this. If they were similarly priced I'd go with the Yeti.
Im a bigger guy at 6'1 215 lbs....can the SB 130 handle the weight off the inspired huge drop now and then? and just in general?
Yes, I have a similar build at 6'1" 200, the DPX2 can handle it.
@@OutdoorGold Thank for your reply! and Thank for the review you did. I live in GJ and ride the same trails, so this was Gold ; ).
RC just found your channel. Excellent review with nice details! I have ridden PBR and Joe's ridge and can appreciate your flow comments a lot. I am 6'2 220lbs and noticed the latest Yeti Geom sizing chart widened the ranges for L and XL vs what showed at the time. XL might be better for me as I do like the more "in the bike cockpit feel" as long as it isn't too reached out. I demo'd an SB5.5 L and XL and liked the XL feel better...but I note they changed cockpit so hoping to find a demo on the east coast to try both sizes.
Also, I noticed on MTBR that more people are size are running 0.6" volume spacers in SB130 shock. Does your LBS have this as their experience as well.
What are the chances of a sb130 lunch ride review. That might bridge the gap to the 150. That sounds like the sweet spot for your trails. Keeping it lively and fun without sacrificing confidence. The 160mm will help in those big hit situations and when you're riding blind. Would also be a good video to throw on a coil and compare. An sb130 bike park video would also be awesome. I bet a lot of views on that one.
Thanks a ton Jackson! Probably no chance of getting an LR130, I'm unaware of an SB130 LR being available to the public unless you meant SB5 LR? Or maybe its a build? Let me know. Definitely agree, I wouldn't mind testing air vs. coil, that would give more meat and potatoes to the review!
@@OutdoorGold just pop a 160mm rc2 or grip2 fork to make it LR. Leave the dpx2, its a good shock for the sb130.
Interesting! That's exactly how I would run the 130, the dpx2 would definitely stay, I think it great and it cost a hell of a lot less to have rebuilt vs. the dpx2!
Pinkbike needs to hire you to write bike reviews!
Huntstyle I can at least pretend I know what I’m talking about right!? Lol thanks Matt
@@OutdoorGold I'm pretty sure that's what they all do! 😜😂
@@huntstyle I'm a shoe in to be hired LOL hahahahaha
I think I need to let you put the GT through this challenge. 🤔
This would be an EXCELLENT challenge for the Sensor! People want to see great bikes ride the gnar, BUT a "budget" bike in this environment is what everyone wants to see!
Hey, what camera do you film with?
Go pro hero 4 black and hero 7 black!
Which one would you recommend?. By the way your
videos are the Best
The Hero 4 with Evo SS gimbal is my favorite, but the Hero 7 is rapidly improving. I might recommend the Hero 7 since it has a higher upside.
Not the Illuminyeti Tribe! We will save you RC! Haha awesome review brotha.
Hahahaha i use that term all the time thanks to you!
Tagg Along MTB you and Ryder were actually in this video believe it or not!
@@OutdoorGold haha where? I must have missed it!
15:27 I saw you and Ryder going up the camp road 😆 I was wondering why do I have this shot and then I turned the audio “DAKODA!!!” Oh that’s why, it was that friday.
@@OutdoorGold hahaha
Wow! Very nice review! I realy like your channel! Have you ever tried the Rocky Mountain Instinct C90 BC Edition 2018-2019? I am currently riding the 2018. But I always had a crush for the Yeti. I feel that my Instinct BC is between the sb130 and the sb150. What do you think? If you should have a single bike between sb130 and sb150, which one would you choose as a polivalent bike? I know that the logical answer is the sb130 but is the compromise in the climb for the sb150 worth its superiority downhill?
I have not ridden the Instinct, though my impression of the Instinct are very good. Everyone I know that runs one loves it. I think the Instinct falls closer to the 130 rather than 150. The 150 is kind of in a league of its own. I like to tell people I like the 150 more than the 130 but would rather have the 130, my statement sits on shaky ground considering I think the 150 is a really sophisticated bike that takes time to get used to. The 150 is really really legit. I don't think you'll compromise with the 150 on the climbs, it climbs really really well and has a higher BB than the 130 with is helpful in many cases. The only obvious weakness is downhill tight trail cornering on the 150. Another thing to consider is the 150 has a thicker carbon layout, so it could be durable than the 130 as well.
@@OutdoorGold I think the 150 is too long for my practice. Already the 130 is longer than my BC Edition ... I roll as much xc with my girlfriend than enduro light, but I like to have a versatile big bike because I'm pretty strong at 5p10, 230lbs ... Is an idea that I'm thinking that the sb100 would be too fragile for me? I jump or drop 3 or 4 feet maximum. The sb 100 is really sexy !!!! lol I think I will not have the choice to try them all.
Good Fucking Job!!!! I’m Sure you’d be better on the 150.. but this showes what you really wish for & desire is going to be the ultimate deciding factor! Seems simple... kuz it is.. lol! Big Cheers!
HELL YEAH Jay!!! The more I think back to the 150, it really is a platform I could get better on! Either bikes are awesome!
Would you sell a 5.5 for this bike?
Wow that’s a tough question! The 5.5 is really solid and I still think the previous generation bikes are still great! It’s going to come down to bankroll for me and whether you love the 5.5 or not. If I had the bankroll and the opportunity to swap a 5.5 for a 130, I would, but not because of the 130 is the latest and greatest thing, but for the new features and updated geo in my opinion.
Just think how much better that bike would be if it said Pivot on it!
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Bomb ass review the bike not so much. For the price it's not a question of if it could handle these trails it's should kill the trails.
So is this your new bike?!
James Stoup I’m still with the standard fleet! I’m a 27.5” wheel guy.
@@OutdoorGold I suspect we'll see similar upgrades to the 27.5" fleet in 2019...
@@brewweasel I'm definitely stoked for these new updates to trickle into the 27.5" bikes and I hope you're right! Even though I'm not the biggest 29er fan, I still can really appreciate where these bikes have gone, which is definitely in the right direction!
@@OutdoorGold do you prefer the SB6C to the SB130? I absolutely love my SB6C but haven't tried these new bikes. I'm also around 230 pounds and not highly skilled.
@@deanherde805 I do prefer the SB6 (thats my personal/primary ride) but only because I prefer 27.5" bikes. Literally, thats it. The SB130 is superior in everyway however, the new bells and whistles, geometry, and suspension design. The SB130 is the future, but I'm hoping all the awesome new features trickle into the 27.5" models for 2019/20
Great review but can we stop with the yeti’s??? Can we mix in a huffy or a mongoose 🙄
Walmart bikes vs. horsethief bench droppin!!! Lol 😆 hey if other shops want to hook me up with the demos I’m game! But the boys at Ruby Canyon take youtube seriously and so yetis it is! Might convince them to get me on a specialized too to mix it up!
I rode PBR on my hard tail last year. Its not a Yeti but it did good. Yeti is so expensive that most people cant even afford them. I am sure that when I start making my videos companies will be just giving me bikes like they do for you. I don't think I would even take a Yeti if it was free. Yeti is like a bad rash "Once you scratch that itch it just spreads all over". You did a good job with the camera angles this time but you shouldn't talk over the whole thing.
coloradobiker! Get a video out bro, I want to see it! You have to check out my buddy B1KER's channel! He rides an SC!
HILLS!
Bruh, we can hardly get stickers for free. We just do this to give something for our moms and grandmas to brag about. They love to hear our voices.
@@SingletracksWhiskey LOL
I wanna see this perfect MTB TH-camr 🤔 ColoradoBiker .... Hills?
Must....resist
MTB Savant smash that “want” button Savant! 😆
No way just pull the trigger, like I did!
@@AngrywolverineMTB LOL Thats a FULL SEND or FULL SPEND! Money well spent for sure!
haha "cable silencing internal routing for youtube"
This is real TH-camr life! I stuffed my SB6 with garden/weed fabric to dull the cable rattle, bad noises drive us all nuts!
That little trap door is kinda dumb. Getting that dropper housing up towards the seat tube still sucks. Why didnt they run an internal tube up over that bend?
Doesn't come in orange? Deal breaker.
Brian Vaughn sb150 for you! Or the Following in “don’t shoot me orange” or “smashing pumpkin”
@@OutdoorGold That following tho... Just doesn't climb like the Yetis! 😂
@@flow2tech LOL That's a scientific fact!
Going to wait 3 years and buy one 2nd hand 😂 unless something else catches my eye
You NAILED it! People always talk about the glorious "budget bike" and the reality is a couple years from now, it will be as such! Used bikes are the real budget bikes!
@@OutdoorGold ahaahaha yep. Stella review man. Makes me more disappointed not being able to buy it now. 😂 nah.
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Hell yeah! Thanks Tony