How Capable is 130mm of Travel?? (Yeti SB130 Review)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- Yeti SB130
The perfect trail bike?
We test that out at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland, CA
I compare this bike primarily to the Ibis Ripmo and Santa Cruz Megatower.
A big thank you to Rhythm Bikes for the test ride!
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I believe that we need to see more footage to qualify you as a rider. I am not 100% sure yet.
I have an Evil Calling with 130/150 travel. It s capable as f****. I wouldn’t want a “bigger” bike . Good review man 👊🏻
Who ever thumbs down this video has less than 130 mm of travel... if you know what I mean 😏
Atlas Enduro hahha yes mate
Your comment is killing it 😂 27 likes so far lol
AC is a buster
Super insightful review, I have been loving moving to a shorter travel in the rear. It’s nice to have a bike that you can really move around!
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MTB Kevin idk man. People get all weird about not having riding footage 🤷🏽♂️
Your thoughts on the chainstay are 100% accurate. Currently on a Banshee prime with 445mm chainstays (Can be adjusted to 448mm in the low setting) and it feels perfect, especially on an XL.Your content is great, always learn a lot. Also proves you don't need 5k in camera equipment to make quality videos.
Your just fun to watch ride that’s why I like seeing footage. thanks for the shots too and hope you can get some more footage for us 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
barefoot MTB I appreciate it man!
I think you are spot on about how much travel is required for most people & trails, nice review 👍 cheers
Nice dude, I really like 130/150 bikes from the demos I’ve done at sea otter. JMP is definitely a great place to demo bikes. I bet that bike is a ton of fun on Cindy
Adam Vanwinkle super fun! You really get rewarded when pumping and cornering on this bike down Cinderella. Really playful on those small jumps
Just swung by Rhythm Bikes and saw this bike in the store. Really liked the frame protection on the rear triangle. Also agreed that it’s a great amount of travel. I have a Santa Cruz Hightower (not LT) with 140/135 and its very zippy on Cindy and Chap.
Nice review Alex! You should do it more often, not only for bikes but also parts.
Was thinking about 130 but in the end I went for Ripmo and I love it.
MRGW I definitely want to start reviewing parts as well
When you brought up the Ripmo it was spot on. I was visiting family in North California, (Bay Area, Marin county, Santa Cruz) and rode all over the place. But while in Santa Cruz I got to demo a ripmo at wilder ranch, and the next was the 5010 at the same location. The ripmo climbed better than my hardtail!
Steven Owen it’s literally a hovercraft 😂
Alex Chamberlin that’s so true!! I want it so bad. The one I demoed cost $8400 so there is no way I’m getting it
Dude! First off,showing those clips of you riding was a mike drop. No qualification of your skills needed after that. The commentary was on point. Great freaking review. Question, I am a weekend warrior no skills at all but love to ride. How difficult is the 130 to ride. So many reviews say front wheel will push if not weighted and this bike is for aggressive riders. Would you say that is true? I want a sb130 but maybe its not for me.
Glad to see you making videos again
I've been going down in travel and I've landed at my stumpy evo 29 with 140mm rear on an ohlins coil and a 160 lyrik for enduro races and bike parks here in New England and it's been working great. Setting PRs on DH trails and at bike parks from when I had a 200mm bike. And I gotten myself on the podium twice this year. I agree with most people have too much travel
You should also try the Ripley, demoed it a month ago and it surprised me. Pedals better then my hardtail and if you stick to your line it will get you down rough trails in one peice lol. Will try to get my hands on the 130 for sure!
Sohaib Younus Ripley would be fun i try for sure! I wish Santa Cruz would make the new tallboy with identical reach/chainstay numbers to the mega
I qualify you as a rider! 😂🤘🏾
Awesome MTB I just feel like people don’t see POV footage and get all weird. I also find it funny when people saying my bike is too small or that long chainstays suck. So maybe this joke will keep that from happening lol
Amazing review, keep up the good work!
After 14h of work, cold beer and new high content low budget video, hell yea, I ride 27,5 160/140 and its really FUN bike and dont feel I need any more or less but I am this 424mm chainstay guy and I like it , should try some bigger bike, more travel and 29 some day
Maciej Ziobro 29 is awesome man!
I guess your qualified based on the footage...so your going to be back riding Yeti bikes again. I think I might get the sb130 myself as my next whip
It’s pretty rad! I won’t be buying one but I’d love to ride it again!
Haha I figured I was just teasing anyway but it is a pretty rad bike! I like that your back to posting new content!
I think most people are looking for an XC bike with a little more travel. If you ride places with lifts you know more travel is going to feel better, but for a bike that is going to be doing just as much climbing as descending the "short" travel feels great. I bet a 130/130 bike feels better than most bikes on most trails.
pbanthonyv I would agree! 120-140mm travel bikes are the jam for most riding!
The new tallboy is going to be amazing!
Do a longer version of the qualifier shots, damn they were nice! Now back to watching the rest of the video lol
Sohaib Younus hahaha. I’ll have to film more 😂
Sohaib Younus I have never heard of that. That’s wild
Very good review of the 130. I've been curious of the same things you addressed here.
Thanks for sharing dude.. as I am saving to get one I am grateful that I watch your video..
I run my 5010 up at Joaquin MIller, its all the bike most people will ever need. Great video, and yeah, if I had the money I would have gotten a Yeti lol
jontg429 the 5010 would be sweet! Probably so much fun to pop off everything on the trail
@@alexthemtbr Definitely! I am not really young anymore (in my 40's) but the 5010 does sometimes make me do stupid yet fun things!
Nice review and I fully agree about longer chainatays as they add stability. I ride a switchblade which is similar in travel and capability to this bike with shorter reach which I prefer for better balance. Interesting that fast riders like you prefer older school Geo. Sam Hill kills it on a very moderate Geo nukeproof. Also I ride jmp regularly on my 2015 giant trance and it's plenty of bike for there.
Hey Alex, nice review. Pulled the trigger on the LR version and it rails!
Wait for the new Pivot Switchblade that is coming out soon!
Johannes Riebl I bet that will be sweet! And I bet the chainstay will be very very short 😂
I’m hoping for an updated Devinci Django!
Think the preference for long rear/moderate reach comes from having longer legs/arms, puts your weight further back relative to the pedals. I'm 6'8 w/ a 7ft wingspan and hate the short chainstay/long reach thing. demoed the megatower and liked it better than most, but thought a 455-465 cs would be better. have a custom HT with a 490mm reach, 670mm stack and 455mm CS and its spot on for me. Find it more confident and capable than my XXL hightower because it handles better.
Nick Black you need a pole machine or geometron to get a bike that fits you 😂
And idk. I actually like longer stays to keep some weight on the front wheel. The short rear end forces all your Wright onto the rear wheel
yep, pretty much decided to get ride of my big enduro bike after I rode my wife’s short travel 5010. I could ride everything I normally ride and way more fun in the blue trails .
That bike is the dream!
Tomi Saaranen money can’t by happiness, but it can buy a super fun bike! And the times I had on this one were priceless! Can’t wait to try more shorter travel rigs
@@alexthemtbr Yeah! By the way great video
I prefer longer chainstays too as i got sick of wheelieing off climbing tracks. Mind you, I now own a Geometron G16, so that puts me in the minority too.
Guy Tothill yeah that’s one thing no one thinks about. They think it’s just their seat angle that makes them wheelie up climbs, not the fact that there seat is literally over the rear axle
I have the LR. version. Best all around bike I have ever ridden. For a long reach 29er, pretty damn nimble and playful. Climbs fantastic. Not a plow bike, but still pretty forgiving with the 160 fork. I agree with you that it is like. 5.5 (owned one of those too) but has a way better geo than the sb5.5.
Hey dude I have just bought one of these bikes and it amazing ... I also have a santa cruz blur cc 100mm and that bike is also insane what and how you can ride it both amazing bikes the shorter the travel I find makes you the better rider more finesse is required with smaller travel bike great review by the way
Awesome riding.
How would you compare to the sb150 for that same type of trails?
For the next "qualified rider" segment..... I want to see your fisheyed 2003 skate video part... Maybe a crossword puzzle 🤘🏼
You need to ride the new Pivot 429 Trail. Demoed one and it was super fun..and very capable for 120mm.
Manny Fonseca I’ve heard it’s great!
I'll still be on my current bike a good while longer which is 160/150 Remedy. That said, I've been wondering about the newer breed of 150/130 bikes cause I like to jib, like a lot.
Good review.
Pedaling Dave At the end of the day, it’s about having fun. And those shorter travel bikes make you just want to jump around and pop off anything 😂
Definitely worth trying
No doubt about it you're definitely qualified
Completly agree with you, nearly Same as my mach 5.5 but i like the Short rear
Hans Peter very similar bike! Other than wheelsize. I hate short rear ends tho. My Megatowers geo is more playful for me, and corners way more predictably.
Just wish the sb130 had similar geo to my mega. Then it would be very difficult for me not to jump ship
thank you! on a new stumpy evo with a long rear end and now i cant go back
Kyle McConnell right?!?! Once you feel it, you can’t go back! Might try out an EVO soon!
Own a Bronson V3. Love it for mountain gnar and bike parks. Ride it around some lesser local trails and it is fine. Just demoed the new Tallboy. It would be perfect for my local trails. Thinking of one to compliment my Bronson. You gotta throw a leg over one. Would be a great compliment to your Mega.
Just went from a transition patrol to a yeti Sb130. The patrol was super fun at the bike park. But 90% of the time the yeti is faster and much more fun
i definitely agree on people over biking and i am caught up in that as well, but not horribly. i had a 2012 Nomad (160/160 26er) and almost just as a habit went Nomad 4 which i then thought about and decided against. i probably should be on a 5010 , but have shit line choice and wanted a bit more bike park friendly so i opted for the Bronson v3.. but when buying a fork i found the best deal on a 2018 fox factory in a 170. it hasn't been a problem on my local trails yet, but it is way to much fork and i dont even think i will be bike parking it at all this year. i am currently considering down stroking to 150 to see if that changes it up at all as i think 150/150 will be plenty. ramble over
Guineson the Bronson is still lively and fun. And if the 170 works for you, keep it! But it’s just worth experimenting with. I just think there is a misconception that 130 bikes are not capable enough. I would ride this thing at whistler 😂 not that it’s the best choice, but it still would make it through the day just fine
@@alexthemtbr 100% agree on misconception. i do see an increasing number of more experienced riders making the move back to shorter travel, hell even the 29er Enduro hardtail category fills in a lot more of peoples needs than ever before.
Alex, since you like short travel bikes and DW links, have you riden the new Ripley v4? What did you think?
50mtb I’m sure it’s solid! Chainstay is just so short.
Tomorrow when the SC tallboy comes out... that bike is going to be the best bike out in a long time! Stoked for it!
I have an sb5.5, and would consider buying the sb130, except they took 10mm. Of travel AWAY from the 130. Even the lunch ride version falls 3mm. short of my sb5.5. Thinking that I’ll wait for the next generation of Yeti bike will look like.
Alex, I know this is a bit dated, but how to do you think this bike compares to the current Ripley Carbon ( V4)? I'm currently riding a V1 Ripmo and love it, but sometimes I miss the sporty feel of the OG Ripley I had. As you explained previously, there are trade offs. As you even explained with this bike, I would sacrifice some stability that the Ripmo has and vice versa. Thanks.
AC doesn’t know ish. He’s a joke
Cool Insight Bud! Now I’m super curious about what you think of the SB150.. kuz for me they felt super similar and not too far off the Weight mark too! Cheers & Thanks for this!
Jay Wood they rode very differently for me at least. I preferred the sb130
The 150 was capable but not as much as my mega
Hey Alex I m looking to buy my first mountain bike and I live in the Santa Cruz area. I've been looking for an all mountain bike that could shred the trails but I could still take to a bike park. Do you think the 130 fits the bill or is the 140 a better call? Also veen looking at the Hightower and the ripmo. Any advice you could provide would be a huge help!
Hi! Thanks for the review.
Is this the Carbon "C" or Turq frame? Is there a difference in strength between the two frames or just weight?
jason pocsatko it’s just weight and I think this was the turq. I have the lower end carbon on my mega with no complaints at all
Hey just curious about your take on the proportions, I too don't understand the hype about short chainstays, but most of bikes doing size specific rear ends have 10/20mm longer rear compare to 70-100mm longer front, would you want them to be truly proportional? Like 470/460 f/r.
My dream ratio, obviously stack effects reach. Which someday I will take more into account....
Would be 475/455, 470/450
Around 20mn shorter chainstay than reach. But obviously at the size grows. The ratio changes percentage wise.
But I feel like between 15-30mm shorter than the reach and you have a pretty decent handling bike.
Most size mediums are perfectly proportioned! And actually the size small riders probably feel like they are driving a bus. Because their reach is typically shorter than their chainstay
@@alexthemtbr Thanks for replying, solid point.
thanks Alex, appreciate
How's the SB130 compared to the Orbea Occam? It's difficult to get demo bikes at this time, so I'm trying get some sort of professional opinions on these bikes. Thanks.
Would like to see your thaughts on the new hightower. Almost same geo as mega but shorter travel and steeper ST angle
chris calomino and short chainstay 😢
@@alexthemtbr ya like you I like the long chainstay on my XL megatower. Wonder what the cost of the xxl hightowers 440mm rear chainstay/triangle would be to add to smaller sizes.
chris calomino it’s the same rear end. They just push the BB forward. Which is concerning because it probably has an effect on the dynamics of the suspension.
Half assed in my opinion
Sweet review man can you compare to ripmo??which descends better
Haha I kept watching the video and saw how you said ripmo tracks better
So I’m guessing ripmo eats it better
Ripmo is definitely more Capable. But this one was slightly more fun. Very similar bikes
You should ride the ibis ripley v4. Im curious to hear your input on it...
Renato Godinez would love to!
Definitely try the Smuggler!
aloz_831 The scout is great too if you like 27.5
definitely a fan here. i ride jmp regularly as well. 👍🏽
Thanks for reviewing this at a perfect time. I was having a lot of trouble choosing between the 130 and 150. I keep going back an forth between the 2 and it messing with me. I'm a month away from purchasing one of these, so i'm going to re watch this a few times to let it sink in lol. I wouldn't mind seeing a review from you of the 150 tho as your reviews are really good.
Sony Hawk I’ve ridden both the 130 and the 150.
But if you are between... maybe try the 130LR? It’s 160/137mm travel
Yeh i think I’m leaning towards the 130LR as a do it all bike
I would say you're right, Sony. I bought the 150 for downivile and for when I wanted to do long decents. The 150 is great to have if you have a few bikes, but it's definitely Overkill for a lot. Really a fun, fast, and forgiving, but a bear of a bike on long rides. I kind of wish I bought the 130 LR because I know I'd ride it waaaay more than the 150 if given the option.
Scuba Steve the 130 is probably perfect for downieville! I think som people always assume more is better. I can’t think of one section at downieville where the sb150 would top the 130. And the fastest racers out there are running bikes equivalent to the sb100.
This is kind of why I say in the video, I really encourage people to try bikes like this out. Travel isn’t the only number that matters and people believe that they need/want as much as possible. In reality, I would say 99% of people would have a more fun, faster, and fulfilling ride on the sb130
@@alexthemtbr I hear you there that most people over-bike. My go-to bike is a custom Chromag Rootdown that I ride more often than the 150. The 130 is definitely the bike to get. If you want more than get the LR.
SIde Note: Best way for me to describe the 150 is a point and shoot Cadilac. Big and sluggish when not at speed. I am also 6'5" and 225lbs so the extra cush is nice when mashing a little softer set-up, but definitely not needed.
What are your thoughts on the new 2020 santa cruz Hightower setup?
Great review!!!
Are those saint calipers? Curious how well that works with XTR levers.
David Campbell yessir. They work no problem. Same exact caliper as xt 4 pistons
@@alexthemtbr Always wondered that. Thanks!
TIL that Squamish is in Squamish. 👍
How does the sb130 corner compared to all the other bikes you’ve ridden
Try an mondraker foxy 29 i have one and its amazing 😎🤟
David never seen one in person or heard of a place to demo one in the USA. But I’m interested for sure. Although I would ride a medium 😂
Alex Chamberlin worldwide cyclery has one to demo go to their instragram an see 😎🤟
@@alexthemtbr I'm going to demo a Foxy RR in Golden Colorado next week when i'm there to see relatives. Never have ridden one before but it looks pretty long and slack. They look gorgeous we'll see how well it performs. Liked the vid btw...Yeti makes a real solid bike that's built in Colorado.
If there's an opportunity, could you review the Yeti SB 165?
Joel there is one actually!
@@alexthemtbr That's great news. I can't wait to hear what your thoughts are since I'm in the market for a new Yeti. I can't find a Yeti dealer in Arizona to demo so any input you have would greatly appreciated.
How do you think this bike would do at a park? I am trying to decide what travel number to get when I get my first full suspension bike
Moojestllama if it is your first full suspension bike. It would be able to ride everything within your skill level proficiently
Alex Chamberlin ok thanks
Sb130 or ripmo for everyday trail riding in Utah?
Have you tried the 2019 29 stumpy Alex?
Jason Chambers soon!
You should review the Yeti SB100 :)
Alexandru cel Bun I might! Rhythm has one in stock. It’s a mid tier build. Which is interesting. I feel like if you are going to have an “XC” bike, you should go all out and have a 23-24lbs Rocket. Once your XC bike is 29lbs, kind of defeats the purpose of having the ultra efficient bike
@@alexthemtbr they should make a special Nate Hills edition with a super light build and a 130 mm pike fork, bet that'll be a ripper
Yo, I'm on a large Evil the following. Find it really harsh in the decents. You got any advice on how to make it work for me. Was thinking a 150 fork?
Blair Kemp I never got along with my evil following. Pedaled worse than my yeti sb6 at the time, and descending like garbage.
I’m sorry to hear about that, and I cannot really help you. Potentially send Evil and email and they can direct you to a better shock setup.
Lot of guys on evils run coils to smooth it out. But I know it’s just the 120mm platform
@@alexthemtbr thanks man, I totally agree with what you've said. I just can't get along with it on downhills whereas all the bike mags rave about it! So was basically like what is wrong with my setup? Glad to hear I'm not the only one!
Suck a great review. I wish you made more content because it’s always good
Whz are you overemphasizing the "legal trail" stuff?
Live Aeons because every organization, from IMBA to your local trail council, tames everything down and literally only makes flow trails or trails that are less than a 10% grade. There are so few legal trails I’ve ridden that are challenging, outside or whistler or bike parks
Maybe he’s fighting a case....
@@alexthemtbr , that is so sad. Utter BS!
Thanks for explaining!
Can confirm he was jibbing on the flats.
CalifroniaCrusin' hahaha. Well even my second ride. Was just playing around so much more. That was a fun ride man! Hopefully I make it out to more of the Tuesday night rides 🤙
@@alexthemtbr Please do tell more about these Tuesday night rides... :o I'd come out
Brandon C the owner of Rhythm Bikes, Chad puts them on. Meet at the main parking lot, near the ranger station at JMP @ 6:45pm. Usually a pretty Small 4-7 person ride and it’s a good time. Kind of an intermediate skill level ride, but all levels are accounted for!
sick review
New tallboy? I have a 2017, what’s gonna change?
cesar cardoza lower link, 120 rear travel, just better descender, hopefully doesn’t sacrifice efficiency for it
What size tires were you riding?
Mat Radlinski 2.5
nice to see you again man...
how was your times in the other trails still fast?
Ioannis Ginis plenty fast! Similar times down Cinderella as my mega but had more fun popping around on this one
@@alexthemtbr fun and fast what more...I think dpx2 compo with grip2 make that feeling...
Hope to see you again your videos are best
Ioannis Ginis you know. My ripmo had the same suspension without the same feeling. This rear suspension is more supportive in the midstroke which really keeps a very lively feeling
@@alexthemtbr different chainstay etc...
But for an old school DH track I was thinking megatower or sb150/165 with more and different shocks will be better... really surprised...
Miss the shreddin vids alex
Those people asking for videos to make sure he was good enough.... How you feel now? You guys Gunna Huck like that?
I was at demo forest two days ago
i have the sb130 and i love it, but the maintenance is a pain in the ass. i am always fixing sh*t on this bike!
WHAT'S the name of wheel set?
곽대건 Those are Nextie carbon rims
I'm going with the Ripley or tallboy
Brandon Lamb both are bad ass options!
Good review. Better than bible of bikes lol
James Williams thank you 😂
SB130 or SB140? 29 or 27.5??
For what I ride I go with a trail /all mtn. Enduro bikes are to long and sluggish.
I think XC/Trail/all mountain is a bit difficult to discern these days. I think some people would say 130 is all mountain and others trail, it's probably irrelevant though.
When you start gapping people on the trail with less travel that you it opens their eyes.
It's coooool
SB130 for UC?
Mike Kirby probably is perfect for UC. Would love to test it out sometime. Chaparral is tougher than anything at UC. UC is actually relatively chill, just steep in spots. No real “Gnar” there that requires big travel. And I would say I know UC better than most hahahaha. So I’m talking about even trails like vampire squid or even basic ones like chupa
@@ianaustin1364 *Doesn't want to meet anyone at UC now* jeezus fucking homophobe
Ok, so what I gathered from this video...this bike is perfect for 99% of us mere normal riders but for the .001% of you it's just ok, lol. If you can afford 4 bikes then cool..but for us "normal" riders even 1 of these Yeti's are crazy expensive.
50 What? Nomad Travel nurse/MTB
What I’m saying is this style of bike, 130ish rear travel Is the sweet spot for most people’s riding. The 1% would be bike park only riders or xc racers. For the average guy who rides after work or on weekends. A bike this style would be awesome!
And you most definitely do not need a yeti! There are plenty of lower end options on the market.
@@alexthemtbr true, it's just how you were saying it..I personally think 140 is more "quiver killer" amount of travel. It's quality not quantity right? (well probable more rider skill then anything!).
50 What? Nomad Travel nurse/MTB I think 130/150 or 140/160 can be totally sufficient all-arounder given local terrain. Also depends on where one travels to and rides beyond that. I'm on a 120/140 and it's good, but def feel the limitations on my local trails and style as I've gotten faster, better and riding gnarlier trails.
150 mm f/r travel is about perfect for a do-everything bike.
JMHO.
get a scout!!
Paddy Davison I still like 29ers lol. Smuggler 😏
130mm. On my carbon chameleon. !!
Smuggler for suuuuure
DBAG
First!
Fox 36 factory it is like having 160mm... Just saying
Robert Karlsson definitely is not 🤦🏻♂️