2019 Yeti Cycles SB130 Test Ride & Review
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MTB yumyum I’m wondering if you noticed any flex in the rear triangle as mentioned in some of the other TH-cam reviews?
I didn't notice it but I'm only 140 lbs and only rode the bike twice.
If u have sb5.5, is it worth it to upgrade to sb130? Is there a big difference? Descending(rocky,chunky)/ascending wise?
@Jason, if you were to recommend a bike between the Bronson, Stumpjumper, or the SB130. Which one would you go with? I am about to buy a bike and just started riding within the last month or so. I have ridden the Stumpjumper 3 times now, but have not had a chance to ride the sb130 or the Bronson. Tbh, it's a little overwhelming trying to find the right bike that I can have fun on now and grow into as I get more comfortable.
Hi MTB yumyum! I'm a short rider at 5'4" (proportioned trunk:legs). That SB130 is on my radar since its launch. But it only comes with 29" wheels. Do you think it will suit a rider my size with its small size frame or with any other 29 brands?
Really love your reviews dude, because you are not afraid to compare the feel of the bike to others, that triples or quadruples the value of your reviews because we can look up those other bikes reviews (that's if we don't already know them) and really get a more complete picture. You in essence by comparing, helps us do our "due diligence" faster, much faster. Thanks for that, and keep up the good work man!
Thank you for the kind words.... that's why I started this channel. I wanted something like this for a point of reference when purchasing an expensive mountain bike. Glad it's useful for you!
Really liked your comparisons to other bikes. I'm planning on buying a new MTB this year and you helped narrow things down. Time to upgrade my old Haro Extreme.
Bought this bike because of your reviews and my research today. Did a 2 hr ride/maiden voyage . Wow can’t even believe the difference from my old specialized camber. This bike is so great. Thanks for all your awesome reviews and advice. Keep it up!
Thanks for letting me know. Congrats!
Love your reviews. Jacob's is looking like it got really blown out. Thanks for what you do.
haha yeah, it gets a bit rough toward the end of the season. Thanks!
great video-came for the review, but both those trails look incredible and really nice riding too. SB130 on the way. Never wanted a Yeti before, but am hopeful this bike is a good fit for me. It'll be my one bike quiver!
Love your work Jason. This is my favorite TH-cam channel. Thanks!
Wow, thank you! I'd like to find more time to upload other videos... thank you!
Great review. The lifetime warranty and the water bottle in a proper location is awesome.
completely agree.... I have been loving the sb100 for my local trails!
I opted to recently buy an sb5.5 over the new sb130. Mainly because the large in the 5.5 fits me well(though it is on the short side compared to newer bikes, but I enjoy a more nimble 29er). And I wanted 140-150mm suspension. I'm glad I did. My previous bikes were a Hightower LT and Pivot mach5.5. The amazing thing is that the sb5.5 flies up climbs in addition to being excellent at descents. I never thought I'd buy a Yeti but I love it. And I do use the under the down tube water bottle holder!
Thanks for review. My 4.5 is for sale and my 130 will be here in a month! You rock!
thanks! the 130 should feel like a different, not as snappy, longer/more stable and bigger bike... enjoy!
It took three rides to dial in suspension, rebound. I felt the same issues with the suspension early on, but I am riding sag and rebound much different than other bikes (SB5) Great review
Yeti have made the CLR and TLR versions of the sb130, with 137mm of travel and 160mm of fork with the fox 36 grip 2. It starts to be very interesting! The best of both worlds in my opinion!
Awesome review! This and the 150 are two bikes I’m strongly considering as my next purchase. Thank you! I really value your opinions!!
I liked the 150 more.... video review coming soon!
Hi Jason, great review again! You should do a video listing all the bikes you've owned in the last 3 years and what motivated the changes. That would be an interesting one.
Yeah, that would be fun... most of the motivation is just to try something different. Although they happen to be what I think are the best bikes available at the time as well...
Dude. I love your reviews! Stoked you liked this bike. I ordered my SB130 recently. Can’t wait to get it. Would have been bleak if you didn’t like it. As an only mtb bike for my area I think it’s going to be perfect. Keep it up!
Nice, congrats!
Great review, Jason. The SB130 and SB150 were on my short list. Looking forward to your SB150 opinion. Thanks!
Should have that video up soon, thanks!
Great review as always! I had an opportunity to ride the 130 but passed on it. Rode the Ripmo instead and loved it! It’s a lil too much for my trails so I went with a Mojo 3 with the 2.8 reckons and it’s amazing! Thanks for all you do as your Mojo 3 review helped me purchase .
Yeah, the mojo3 is still to this day one of the most fun bikes I've ever ridden... congrats!
@@mtbyumyum same here. The mojo 3 is really special.
thanks for the review - it's my upgrade rig from my old MONSTER TRUCK - Yeti SB95
haha nice... I think you'll be happy with the upgrade!
first: please continue to do these awesome reviews :)
i had Ripley V3 and now i own a regular SB130 for a month and a half now, sooooo good !
never in my life (and i am 50 years old) had a bike that fit me. i am 6'4 and 238.1lb (but who's counting:).
1) turns - for me is not so demanding on the turns, i do charge a little or maybe have enough weight for all wheels :). i am so centered on the SB130 so on drops (not doing BIG ones) i do not need to make a huge effort to get the front up a little ... it is just so amazing and turns so amazing fast and fun
2) bike weight - funny but the tallboy 2022 is the same as SB130 - why not have more suspension ??. but to get it under 30lb you need carbon wheels with no crazy wide tires.
3) Time - I timed 38km rout (230m climbing, fast rout) it was exactly the same speed and the same average HR as my Ripley V3(same outside temperatures) .
4) Fun - so fun to get this bike in the air with my 238lb... turns and drops... stable.. so much fun
5) technical - on the technical stuff the SB130 just wants to help you instead of "stuck" on the rocks like i felt on the Ripley V3.
Do not get me wrong, loved the Ripley but when started to ride a little harder/gnarly the bike just is not enough and hung up on stuff even on XC routs when you have some rocks specially on the climbs.
The Ripley V3 (9cm stem since it was too short), Ripley V4 is worse (with 5cm stem).
I bought the Ripley V4 and left it in the bike shop, after waiting 6 month for the bike.
the V4 numbers are increased but the steep angle just "eat" some of that so ... no good for tall guys.
it is so important to try the bike and see that it is OK for you and your current style of riding.
Great job! I, like everyone else here, can’t wait to hear your thoughts on how this one will compare to the 150.
haha yeah, thank you! That video will be up in a week or 2
Damn, so many great options in this category now. SB130, Instinct, Stumpjumper, HT, T429, Ripmo...on and on.
GREAT VID! I am torn between this and the 100... going to get one or the other... but it will be my only MTB... I have a cycle cross bike too.
Can’t wait until you review the SB140
Best mtb reviewer on youtube!!
Would love to see you on a new Scott Genius and Ransom as well.
Keep up the great work
Zac, the guy riding in front of me, had a Ransom for a few days last week on demo.... I'll need to get on some of the new Scott bikes.
I agree. Would love to see some Scott reviews. Throw a Spark in the mix too.
I agree! I have a 2016 Genius, but the new ones are very different. I'm interested in the Ransom.
I had the ransom for a whole week and I’m ready to sell my Rallon now. It’s incredible
would love to see you on a couple Fezzari models, great videos!!
Love your reviews always makes me want to get out and ride more! I'd apreciate your opinion on something. I ride in Arizona where it's rocks rocks more rocks. I have a 6" dw link bike for going fast. Now I'm looking for something that is more capable in the technical tight stuff especially climbing that we see out here. (Look up TH-cam videos of national trail) I rode and loved an sb4.5, but in the faster rough sections I felt myself wishing for a bit more travel. Sb100 also super responsive and nearly as agile in the technical climbs as the 4.5 but on the rough decents didn't gel at all. Haven't been able to get on an sb5.5, but I just can't imagine it having too much of a climbing deficit vs 4.5. (and there's lots of good closeout deals) the bike I really wanted to try is the Ripley v4, but I can't find a demo anywhere and they're two months back ordered if I did decide I wanted one. So given the terrain here would you lean towards the 4.5 or the Ripley? Maybe the 5.5 with a more progressive set up may just Trump them?
Great review as usual!!! You ever thing about reviewing the new line of Transition bikes? sentinel smuggler etc? all Geo's seem to be going this way
Thank you! Yes, I'd like to get some rides on the Transition lineup...
Damn the dirt looks good over there.. so jealous, we need rain here in socal
Really great video. I was wondering if you've ever been on a intense recluse and if so what your thoughts are on that bike. That would be a cool review to do. :) Thanks
Getting One next week! So excited
Nice! If you trails are like the ones in my videos, make sure to ride the sb100 too if you can! You might be surprised how good that bike is and more capable than you might think.
Hey Jason, would love to see a review of the Fezzari La Sal Peak. Keep up the great reviews.
My friend just bought this bike to race enduro and loves it. Also it’s on my list of bikes to buy next. It’s that good.
This was a great video and fair review of the SB130! Can you list the trails you demoed the Yeti on in this vid? Cheers!
That Yeet looks beautiful!
Loved the review! What would you choose between SB130 and Evil Calling?
Great review and I must agree, the SB130 is THE do it all bike!
thanks, I liked your video's as well... wish I could get my hands on these bikes sooner though?!
Great Bike the Yeti will bee my next bike Jason sound good great review buddy cant wait see the next Video ;0)
Thank you! Next up will likely be the sb150
It would be great if you could review the new Cannondale habit, also really enjoy your videos. Thanks
Thank you. Yes, I'll try and get a Habit to ride!
Great review! Just ordered one!
Damn.. the new lines on the yeti bikes are sick!
haha Yeah, I'm just glad they have a water bottle cage now! And yes, the dirt has been really good here the last few weeks!
Man, you rode very well today! I can't believe that you have so much confidence! I just want to thank you for the ride of the yeti sb 130! The bike was so amazing, and maybe I would like to buy it! But I actually bought recently the trek fuel ex 5 2019 with upgraded dropper seatpost. Could you do a review about the trek fuel ex 5 2019? Don't forget to review the new pivot firebird 29 if you haven't done yet! I would like to see you ride both of those bikes and reviewing them! Thanks!
Thank you and congrats on your new bike! I'll have a firebird29 video review coming soon...
Thanks, dude! Keep up the work! I have rode with my bike and it is amazing! I'm satisfied with it because it handles rocky, narly and technical trails as yours! Cheers!
I bought the SB130 yesterday, and I knew I should’ve gone with the SB150. Dang! The 130 It’s still a good bike.
Yeah, the sb150 is the best long travel bike I've ever spent time on. Loved that bike, a lot! The 130 was fun but I thought it would feel a bit more plush than it was... interestingly enough, I really liked the 130 on the more flowy quick tight trails... Congrats on the new bike!
Thanks, I should’ve waited for your review. I’ll probably sell the SB 130 and my SB 4.5 in a few months and pull the trigger on the SB150. Thanks God Bless
Brilliant review , Iam after a bit of advice , Iam currently riding an Ellsworth epiphany , but looking at sb130 and sc Hightower and the intense primer , I ride a lot of singltrack , I like climbing and fast decent s not major downhill stuff , which bike would you say is more suited to me ? Many thanks ady
Awesome video. Makes we want to visit UTAH.
thanks man! For sure come ride in Utah... so many incredible trails... this isn't even 1% of the easily accessible trails we have !
Nice work. Thanks , Jason !
You bet!
Great review dude. Going to demo this bike soon.
Thanks dude!
I recently purchased a 130. The first thing I did was swap the fork to a 160mm FOX 36 with the grip2 damper. This bike is a monster. I plow through everything. No F$#ks given. It climbs super well and like the MTB yum yum said, its super supportive. Go get one. Swap the fork, then point and shoot. You will not be disappointed.
Interesting. Tyler, one of the dudes I ride with, thought the sb130 with a 160mm G2 would be money. Glad to hear you like it. Thanks for sharing!
I will demo this bike at Sycamore Cycles, Thursday in Pisgah Forest. I now ride a SC Tallboy so this should be quite different and more suited to Pisgah Forest. Looks like the perfect bike for me on these trails.
Nice, yeah good luck! Should feel like a bigger bike than your Tallboy for sure!
Sycamore Cycles did a great job setting up my SB130 demo. It was blast riding up and down Spencers Gap and Trace. It was so good I bought one a week later. :) - EDventure
Hopefully, Yeti does a free demo sometime here. I would like to try a longer travel Yeti. Hard to judge Yeti bikes from reviews. People either love them or hate them. I love the way they look, though. That black looks awesome.
You three are FLYING down Rush! Dang!
haha yeah, the dirt was extra tacky on this day of filming... super fast bike though!
@@mtbyumyum That first part of Rush you showed is the chunky section. I go slow through that section or it hurts. Seeing you 3 going down that part was awesome!
haha thanks dude!
When you say skips along the top is that good? I just sold my yeti SB5+ and can't decide between 130-150?? What trail are these? I'm from Ogden and haven't seen these trails?
I’m 6-5 and 1/4 and ride this bike in an XL. The only thing I added was a longer stem and the bike fits great.
Yep, it's a big boy
I love this bike!! I would like to buy one. I am 5 7" just in between S and M size. I have long legs and short body. Do you suggest to stay on M size or S , since it's seem very long? Thank you!!
Hi, great review as always!! Congrats! Which one will you recommend to race the BC Bike Race, SB100 or SB130? If we are talking about to finish and enjoy the race not to really compete. I did that race once with my old SB5 and I felt it a great bike for the ocasion (but I dont have that bike any more) Also asuming that going downhill I am not very agresive, i.e: I can go downhill in technical sections without problems, BUT i do not jump, manuals....
Honestly, I think the sb100 would be the bike for the job... I ended up buying the sb100 and find it to be the perfect bike for 90% of the riding I do... good luck!
Missing your videos since the snow fell. What's your thoughts on a sb130 vs the new stumpjumper?
Hi, which one do you think climb better? Sb100, sb130 or pivot trail 429? I guess the sb100 will be the winner, by far, but going downhill there are also BIG differences between those 3? I mean does sb130 really beat sb100? On the other hand I had a sb5 and I was really really happy with it. Having that in mind which one should replace it? I want to go for 29ers, which one will be the more similar to the sb5?
Great review, thnx! Maybe you remember was previously questioning you about SB 5.5, tested twice L (I am 5-10) and still was short for me, decided to wait and 2 weeks ago I jumped on SB 150,size M (perfect fit for me!!!)right next day we went ( my wife got SB 5 Beti 2019) for 2 weeks trip to Moab, Sedona, Flagstaff and today back in Moab, actually we rode Sidewinder, thanks to your videos, what a fun trail! Bet after you test SB 150 you will be amazed how it climb, great on tight switchbacks and on way down your tongue will slap your face from being overly happy🤪😇🤪😂😇 Can wrap my head around how it’s even possible make the bike so nimble, lively and freaking forgiving..... the bike is kind of heavy, specially comparing to my loaded race hardtail, you throw leg over it and that shit is suddenly light, you will fall in love with it GUARANTEED 👆👆👆Thank you again, Verdon🍀🙏🍀
haha thank you I'm glad you got to ride some trails in Moab! I will have the sb150 video uploaded soon... thanks!
That's exactly why I purchased the 130...At first lift I was like damn that's way too heavy for a 130 travel.. Especially coming from my fuel ex 9.9... But like you said.. Toss a leg over it and the weight disappears.. Tubeless with a good carbon wheelset should mitigate it that much more... Awesome pedaling bikes!
How about Beti ? I'm waiting for my Beti (2019), I would love to hear what your wife thinks about her bike.
Brigita this is Verdon's wife. I will tell you that I love, love, love my new Beti (SB5)! I am 5'2'' and about 110 lbs with my gear on, technically this puts me in the xtra-small sizing for the bikes, but when I sat on them, the xsmall felt too squished so I went with the small. When I ride it, even the first time, on unfamiliar trails, it feels surprisingly natural. I hope yours feels as good. I am glad we waited for the 2019 to come out because I love the Midnight color better than the turquoise color and the wider tires give tremendous grip, and the 36 fork feels very stable. Our first ride on our new bikes (besides our demo rides) was in Moab, which is very technically challenging trails compared to what we are used to in Colorado. This bike gave me incredible (maybe a bit false) sense of confidence and I was amazed at the way it climbed over stuff that I would have never been able to get up over on my cross country bike. Glad you have one coming!! Enjoy it.
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Jason, any chance you foresee doing a review on the redesigned Cannondale Habit 2019? I had a chance to demo one a week ago and really liked it but I haven’t ridden many other models to compare it against. Liked it more than the new Giant Trance 29 that I rode. Been out of the game for a while and haven’t pulled the trigger on a new bike yet so I was wondering if you will demo and review the Habit or if any of your buddies have commented on it to you! Thanks again for all you do for this great sport/hobby!
Yeah, I'd like to get a ride on the new Habit for sure... I'll see if I can track one down!
I am super interested in this bike but I'm also really looking at the norco sight 29 and the hightower lt in the 5k-ish build levels. I need one bike to do it all, how would these three compare? and which would you choose? I also ride a lot in the draper and park city areas.
great review as always. about to buy a new bike. top of the list is the sb130 2020 and the Ibis Ripmo v2. For the trails you ride in all your videos. which would you go for out of these 2.
Ibis Ripley unless your speed is high and you ride more chunky trails then I'd look at the Pivot Switchblade
Have you ever rode an Orbea Rallon? Amazing bike and chances are you won't see another on the trail for weeks or longer unless you live in Spain! Nice to be a little different :) The bike is an amazing LT 29er and climbs darn good for being 150 "Enduro" bike, better at climbing and descending than my V2 Bronson. Great review, can't wait to see your SB150 review.
Yeah, the guy riding in front of me, Zac, has been riding the Rallon for over a year now... loves it! His is a large so I've not done a video review... I'd like to be on the right size bike if I'm to do a review....
Great review, as always. Thank you! You mentioned the absence of a Grip 2 damper on this bike spec'd stock. How do you think the characteristics of this bike would change with a 160mm Grip 2?
I think that would be incredible, honestly. Right now I would probably buy the sb150 and put a dpx2 in the rear to make things feel a bit more poppy and lively... might not track the ground as well as the x2 but i think that would be a pretty rad setup!
Thanks for another awesome review!
You bet!
Hey Jason, how would you compare this to the Rocky Mountain Instinct on climbing and descending?
How in the heck do you defending fast with your right thumb not wrapped around the grip????
A word of caution on sizing. I'm 6'2 and sized up to an XL SB130. Inseam 34". I've got super long arms and the reach of the XL is perfect. Make sure you demo before you buy if you are close or between sizes. Bike felt a little big first couple of rides but when you get used to it the stability is awesome.
Thanks for weighing in Mark!
I would love to buy this bike, however..... The addition of the switch infinity system adds more moving parts, maintenance and cleaning. I have heard of yeti owners having to replace the mini kashima coated link a few times during ownership. Maybe they didn't clean them properly or grease them enough? Unclear. I would rather a less complicated, less costly alternative. What do you guys think? Side note, more people seem to favour the dw link from Ibis or Pivot. Due to easier maintenance??
I watched this maybe, once a month since it was posted.
Doh! ... Dangerous!
haha do it!
Is this the top of rush trail in Draper? Thank you
This bike hits so squarely down the middle that sometimes it's hard to describe what it excels in because it does everything reasonably well. I felt that way riding this bike.
Yeah, it's weird.... if someone was struggle with the decisions to purchase the sb130 or sb100 I'd tell them to get the 100, if someone was between the sb130 and sb150 I'd tell them to go with the sb150.... haha Not that the sb130 is bad, it's just trying to be a lot of different things.... honestly, I really believe most people would be just fine on an sb100
@@mtbyumyum I thought that as well but I still bottom that 100 rear out on a good hit.... 130 is heavier but doesn't pedal like it I feel.. I'm going with the 130..Lbs says that shock set up is crucial on these guys tho.
@@mtbyumyum I'm right there with ya. Bikes are progressing faster than most people's skill level and the average rider is way overbiked.
Trevor, good to hear. Yeah, I had the bike for 3 days and feel like a got a good setup on the sb130... Yeti has a good baseline (starting point) setup on their website for each bike as well. Congrats on the new 130!
MTB Savant, totally agree... people wanna have an "enduro/EWS" ready bike but never send it at speeds anywhere close to what would be required to get some of these bikes to there limit. That said, it's a lot of fun to ride a big long travel bike on rough terrain but the reality is, most of my riding is done on single track and the sb100 just pops off everything and brings even the most boring trail to life!
Good stuff Jason. Always enjoy your reviews. Question for you. Currently on a Hightower 29 and do like it, great bike. Want to try some of the new geometry though. Any recommendation in that capability range? I live in Phoenix where it is mostly chunk, need something versatile that still pedals well. Ripmo or 130? Maybe brand preference at that point?
Yeah and maybe depending on how high speed you're descending, consider the Pivot Trail 429 if you don't feel you need the extra stability. If your descents are higher speed go for the Ripmo
Can u tell me how it climbs on actual technical terrain. Slow up east coast rocky as shit, huge slabs, roots, old school drop to flat no flow????
How big of a drop do you think it could handle with a 200lb rider?
Id love this bike in turquoise with an orange fox fork
Hi. Jason ,Great channel and reviews. Looking to invest in a big hitter trail bike. How high do you rate Santa Cruz Nomad? Been riding for over 20 years south coast of the uk. Riding whyte t130 crs at the moment. Keep up the reviews love them. Cheers 😎
Thanks dude! Yeah, the Nomad's a big bike for a trail bike.... lot's of fun!
Do you think you could test the new Trek Slash?
awesome review! Viewed many other reviews and yours is one of the most relatable videos. THANK YOU! Will be trading my 4.5 for the 130 :)
great review! You mentioned that you now ride your new sb100 on your local trails. What have you done to your Ibis HD4? I really like that bike!
I've replaced my HD4 with a Rocky Mountain Altitude and the SB100 is the bike I ride most of the time.
Dude. Awesome review. It looked like you were hauling ace up there and even made my heart rate jump. Thanks for your review on this one. I'm considering replacing my SB5 with this one but don't know if it will be a playful as my 5. Is your SB100 now up for sale after riding this? :-)
def not selling my sb100 for a 130.... no thanks. the sb130 isn't going to feel as playful as your sb5.... it will be more stable and in control feeling at higher speeds. The sb5 is a fun bike.... the sb100 feels poppy and snappy more like the sb5 though... good luck!
Please do a SB140 video thanks
Hey i’m 5’7.5 do you think i’ll fit on small frame?
Hey Jason thanx for the bike review on the SB130, I'm super exited, I just ordered my SB130 about a month ago can wait to pick it up next week. Hey what kind of helmet are you wearing on the Video?
Thanks. It's a Smith Forefront 2, matte white
Thanx again man. @@mtbyumyum
I really was set on the Trail 429, but in the last two days I found myself leaning to the SB130, especially since Yeti can fit a bottle inside the frame triangle. But I got to ask: Does a 0,7 litre bottle fit in a size L frame or just the kiddy sized ones?
Also, as a side note, I can't understand how the bike manual on the Pivot website (for the Trail 429) is from 2006 (I kid you not!). How can Pivot sell premium bikes and not even have an up to date manual? Anybody who owns an Ibis bike? Now they went the extra mile and really put a book together.
Hey man really enjoy your content your reviews are great, in the process of buying a full suspention been riding a hard tail for the past 2 years I'm ready to upgrade to a better bike, only problem I have is my budget 3k, what bike would you buy, I live in Pennsylvania.
Easy, buy the new Giant Trance 2 29er... best bang for your buck. You'll love it! Here's a link to my video review of the Trance 29er: th-cam.com/video/JktBp5GQ42M/w-d-xo.html
@@mtbyumyum there's a discounted evil following V1 GX EAGLE on Jenson web page for 3100 hundred with no shipping fees or taxes you think its a better bike than the giant trance 2 29er for 3100 plus tax?
Honestly, those bike were so similar in how they ride I think you would be equally happy going either way.... the Following sounds like a good deal but if it's not the "MB" I would go with the Trance29 personally. Good luck!
Can you try the orbea rallon thank you very much
Great riding Jay. My ultimate Christmas Wishlist dream TH-cam video would be a Mtb Yumyum Detailed ride comparison between Yeti Sb150 and Pivot Firebird 29..
...just sayin 😜👍🏼
Well, I rode both those bikes back-to-back a week ago on jacobs ladder... after spending two days on the sb150 and a day on the firebird29 I can say with confidence, the Yeti sb150 is hands down the best long travel 29er ever! It blew me away in every section of trail, even at slower speeds where long travel bikes can feel a bit meh the sb150 is a lot of fun. Loved my time on the sb150.
MTB yumyum wow that’s awesome. Thanks Jay. I didn’t realise it would be that much better. How do you rate the Firebird?
Oddly enough, the Firebird29 felt more poppy than the sb150... weird to be saying that given the 162mm of travel and 29" wheels... I had the suspension dialed on that bike too so it wasn't a fluke thing... it was nice and I get it.... it's a cool bike but I'd go with the sb150... that and the Ibis Ripmo are probably my favorite LT29ers right now...
MTB yumyum thanks very much for your replies Jay. Very interesting information.
Which bike climbed better...the yeti 130 or the trail 429? Which one do you think is a better trail bike? Thanks for the great reviews...it’s fun watching you guys rip.
Man, that's a really good questions. They climbed about the same I guess... to close to call and the sb130 climbed better than I thought it would. Both are a bit heavy and the Trail 429 feels a bit more poppy and playful where the sb130 is a little more composed in the rough terrain. I would be interested to ride them back to back and see how noticeable that fox 36 fork is on the Yeti. Sorry, not much help here hahaha
Hey Jason. Take a look at my first attempt at bike video. Just bought a Evil Offering. You make great vids! Keep it up.
Cool, I'll check it out!
I have always liked yeti's. Nice to see they caught up with everyone else geo for a 1000.00 more. It's nice but can't justify extra cost.
yeah.... bikes are getting a bit out of hand if you ask me....
I’m looking forward to a 29er mid travel review of all the bikes ... mostly tho this v. the High Tower... what bike would you take??
haha I would love to take 2 weeks of work and just ride bikes back-to-back... that would be incredible! haha Man, that's a difficult question to answer... all the bikes are different but good. I know that might not make sense but take the Hightower and sb130, they're really very different feeling bikes and I like them both and honestly would be happy with either one.... Maybe I'll have to do a live stream to discuss the topic on greater detail.
Damn, you guys can ride!
Thanks dude!
Wow nice review. I looking for the new Giant Trance Advanced Pro 1 and the Yeti SB130...thought choice! Can you help ne?
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No.1 reviews! Jason: you rode a medium SB130 at 5'8". How did the new forward geo feel? Not too stretched? Also since steeper STA = longer wheelbase (1205 mm / 77 STA for the SB130), in your opinion how does this new geo affect the "playfulness" of such bikes (for example the medium Instinct WB is 1179 mm/ 75 STA, Ripmo 1190 mm / 76 STA, Offering 1201 mm / 77 STA, Smuggler 1184 / 76 STA)? Can long WB bike ever be playful, even with 435 mm chain stays? Merci!
Thanks! Yep, the medium was excellent in terms of fit and geo. Not to stretched out and the bike still feels very fun but not as snappy as shorter bikes.
How much assembly is required?
Nice riding!
Thanks dude!
New sub here, loving the reviews and footage.. Would you have a recommendation for someone trying to choose between the Ibis Ripmo, SB130, and Fezzari La Sal Peak? Im a larger male, 6'3 270, and wondering if any of these are in my range, and if so, which would be most optimal for someone my size? Thanks in advance, and please keep posting great content.
Hi, welcome! Given you're height and weight, I'd point you toward the Yeti SB130. The shock stroke feels more progressive than the Ripmo and think it will ride better for a heavier rider like yourself. Also, the seat tube angle is very steep and you feels less of that "off the back of the bike" feeling on the SB130. Good luck!
MTB yumyum perfect! Thanks so much for your input. I was looking for a reason to buy that beautiful stallion and now I have it! Lol. Thanks again.
So you got rid of you Trail 429 already?
Can you compare ascending/descending of the 130 to your old Instinct (my current ride). Thanks.
you know, after editing this video and watching it I can't believe I never mentioned the Instinct... The Instinct is more playful and snappy feeling. I think if the Instinct had a fox 36 up front they would feel very similar actually. The sb130 feels like a longer bike too.... Overall I would say they are very similar with the sb130 feeling a bit more composed at higher speeds most of that is likely from the fox 36 though...
I currently own a Hightower 29 and absolutely love the bike, but Im feeling it’s time for a new bike and the sb130 is high in my list.
How does the Hightower and sb130 measure up on the climbs, twisty sections and descending?
Great reviews!
Keep it up!
The sb130 climbs better than the Hightower. The Hightower feels like it has more travel and is a bit more plush on the descents. That said, the sb130 still felt very stable and capable. And the hightower feels like the shorter more playful zippy bike in the slower stuff. That one area the hightower really shines... slower tigher trails it feels super fun and playful. For the trails in my videos (if those are similar to yours) you should consider the sb100 honestly
fuenstock Look at the Pivot Switchblade! Similar type of bike then the hightower lt. It’s 150mm front and 135mm in back of travel
Hi, what is opinion about the Santa cruz hightower lt ? Thanks a lot
@@alexismartel2203 x2 on the switchblade. I love that bike. Also check out the spot mayhem
any plans for testing Fezzari bikes? mfg'd so close to you
Can you please add the Stumpjumper EVO 29 to your list of tests? It has similar new school geometry and would be a rad review!
Yeah, it's just a matter of tracking one down for a demo.... thx!
Great review! I have a SB5 with a Fox 36/160mm fork which I feel transformed the bike so much I really didn’t like it with the 34/150, I’m wondering if you think the 130 might benefit similarly with a burlier fork, a 160, maybe even a 170?
Honestly, at that point I'd just go with the sb150
Interesting, I thought that about the sb6 as well, until I tried the 160 on the sb5. :p All the climb, with more descent. Good to know! Thanks for your input and the reviews!