Yeti SB140 Review - 2020 Bible of Bike Tests

We’re used to moderate-travel 27.5 bikes making compromises in capability, but we’re not used to them having Switch Infinity and Yeti geometry. The SB140 is a downhiller’s play bike.
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[@lukesteele5013]

I love that you just chilling in Eric porters backyard

[@johnnnewmex]

As a owner of multiple Yetis, if you want an affordable Yeti just buy the frameset and build it up from scratch (or with your existing parts). You'll get the Turq frame and end up saving several thousand dollars over what they charge for their builds. And honestly few bikes pedal like a Yeti. They are worth the extra money.

[@Matt-oi8fq]

johnnnewmex hey there. As you have a few yetis wonder if you could help me. I have a gen 2 sb5 and love it. I’m looking to get a new bike. My question is 140 or 165?

[@thermonuculur]

Cheapest SB140 build (Fox, SLX) is $5200. Even Yeti bikes are a better deal complete than custom from frame-only. Can you explain again how a $3600 frame plus budget parts is less money, let alone a decent value? ($699 Marzocchi fork, $545 SRAM GX groupset, cheap bar, $400 wheels and budget $200 dropper is at least $5400)

[@bf.258]

@@thermonuculur think you're replying to the wrong person there mate!

[@thermonuculur]

@@bf.258 thanks! Fixed

[@justinwbohner]

I'm liking the grey and inferno paint jobs shown in the action shots.

[@hillsidewoods]

I really like the fact they are keeping some 27.5 models available out there..im 5-7 so the 29in bikes are not my thing..it seems he 140 will be a good replacement for my 2016 sb6c

[@7_0_sav5]

LF PC agreed. I don’t understand why there is so many 29ers. Much prefer the 650b size. Definitely a more fun ride.

[@Peanutdenver]

I'm 6'1" and 180lbs and I love 27.5, because my favorite thing to do on a mtb is jump, toss it around and have fun. If I was racing I'd try a 29er, but bike parks with friends is what I love the most and 27.5 is just so flickable.

[@hillsidewoods]

@@Peanutdenver 100%

[@samuellee2143]

I’m 6’5 and I’m buying a 27.5 for my next bike, currently have a 29er and a 26er. Find myself riding the 26 much more. 29ers are for racing not for fun

[@dannygarcia4573]

The Rekon is great in the dry dusty surfaces however once it starts raining, it's like trying to walk up-hill on ice, slippy AF. I live in the UK and the trick with the Rekon is turning it back to front, it offers much more grip!

[@MineGames131]

I have an ARC C1, and would love a SB140 to round out my quiver!

[@MineGames131]

I did it...😂

[@onemanmob6756]

Finally a competent rider, who actively RIDES the bike, rather than just being a passenger, shaken by the roots and rocks...

[@coolbeans7274]

Ya what that dude said. Buy Yeti, build big!! The bike is meant to be top of the line and take you to an other level. All my buddies regret going cheaper after riding my Yeti.

[@gregoryvierra6114]

I know it’s not the same bike, but I have the 130 and it’s a great bike.

[@tarikmoore849]

I wish they would shut up about 29ers.

[@GoatRidesBikes]

29ers are so dead to me, 36ers will be the break out wheel size of 2021!!!

[@LaPulgaM]

I got a friend at work who just offered me one of these.. I think he was trying to sell it for $2800, but would sell it to me for half 🤔 idk what year or how used it is.. gonna try and check it out though

[@thephoenixcycle8854]

The Red frame is awesome!

[@tajcasartelli1909]

J West not only is it sweet on camera it’s so much better in person

[@SonOfRich56]

Would you say this is a good bike for bike parks? Hitting drops and sending it off good sized doubles?

[@ngcreese1]

Pretty much made for the flowy, whippy, jumping sections of the park. Plus, mid level techy stuff. Mid-travel rear end, beefy front & rear triangles, and front fork. I've taken mine off 2ft drops to transition, all the time. Would feel comfortable going off 5ft to transition, probably not to flat from that high up (peer pressure can be a thing though... ). Perfect for aggressive trail riding w/ drop and jump features, buried deep in a trail system, that you have to pedal to.... and once your there you don't have to think twice about weather you're about to break your bike while goofing off... and have to walk back to the car. Lol!!

[@vwjeff]

Play bike😂 it’s the best in there arsenal!

[@hardtailparty]

that's gotta be eric porter riding this. He has such a unique style.

[@OverTheHillMTB]

yah he's in the filmette about Park City at the end of this playlist..i also think they film from his backyard jump park

[@hardtailparty]

@@OverTheHillMTB It's interesting to see him riding something other than a diamondback.

[@Corky_Harrer]

@@hardtailparty nah that's Bryn Bingham

[@hardtailparty]

​@@Corky_Harrer I stand corrected. Thanks for the clarification.

[@BrianLampright913]

I'll take a 27.5 over a 29 any day, fun factor is everything and the wagon wheel 29 looses in the fun department.

[@elijahh5672]

Both have their pros and cons

[@ridwanmichaelwelong7]

Come on 29er is way better

[@BrianLampright913]

Ridwan Michael Welong we have a 26er (Pivot Mach 5.7) in our fleet that is the number one choice for all my kids they love that bike! Wheel size isn’t everything!

[@ridwanmichaelwelong7]

@Brian Lampright true true! I've tried a 26er and it felt different for me

[@vomErsten]

*Bike Magazine:* It's trendy to have subdued graphics *Intense Cycles paint jobs:* YOLO SWAG 420 PRAISE THE BLAZE SEND IT!

[@maddingo]

lol... Intense.. does sort of non understand subtly in their graphics / paint.. god help me I kinda love their paint jobs...

[@vomErsten]

maddingo Their paintjobs are about 50% of the reason I own an Intense, ha! Even when they do a relatively sedate palette of grey tones and red, the execution remains nice and shouty!

[@fud1376]

Best bike in the World.....!!

[@doctort3883]

Ibis mojo hd 5 or yeti sb 140? Which is better??

[@hunterb1855]

I hate when reviewers point out tire choice. Look, every area is different and brands need to pick something. Unless they pick a Walmart tire, just realize it may be something you need to change and move on.

[@Kenneth-nb1jw]

Hey guys, if I could kindly ask.. Between the Santa Cruz 5010 and the YETI SB140, which would it be? Which is the superior overall proposition, and why?

[@n8guy]

The 5010 front wheel is WAY out there. It's pretty squirrelly on climbs, and you have to be very disciplined to keep weight over the front for downhill traction. I'd go SB140 for great all-around. I haven't ridden it, but every review I've seen says that another good option is the Ibis Mojo 4.

[@Adamas_83]

100% Eric Porter's back yard.

[@derektaylor2845]

"It's a fun bike. It's a playful bike. It gives you more control and feedback. Can take any line. Can handle the chunk like 29er. Accelerates faster than a 29er. Doesnt get the bob." "BUT ITS NOT A RACE BIKE!" Come on. Richie rude said it best. Do you like the 150 or the 165 better? His response. It doesnt matter. I use each about 50% of the time equally.

[@tomybandit]

Hi. What size for 178-180 cm height, 82 cm inseam? Thanks

[@outof86]

Travis Engels voice is like the Morgan Freeman voice of reason.

[@trailblazeratv6306]

Dang , who guys reviewed a lot of bikes in 2020

[@luisignaciohernandezgonzal5572]

It's a 7000 dlls.play bike?

[@timzermeno987]

Say LIKE one more time say it!!!!!!

[@edisiusmurmur325]

The bike is solid and my Ebike conversion went great. kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Very smooth ride at 30mph with no problems (135 miles ridden so far). The picture is a bit deceiving - there is WAY less space in the center of the frame than it shows. The suspension connection takes up the entire thing. So I needed to attach my battery on the bottom of the frame and my controller on the top. Instructions for assembly were lacking but honestly it wasn't too hard to figure out even though I have very little bike knowledge. Watched some youtube videos on adjusting the disk brakes but that was it. Still, I am loving it and very happy with the purchase.

[@koryluginbuhl4114]

Cool bikes and they ride great but I will NEVER buy another YETI after I was totally screwed on a paint defect they refused to honor under warranty. Terrible customer experience for me...

[@tommyestrada6464]

Pivot did it first, with 140r/160f, on it's Mach 5.5 carbon.

[@hardmtnbiker]

Yeti is a great company that values their brand loyal customers. Unfortunately they are also probably never going to have a threaded BB or update to 157mm drop outs. But lots of people are fine with that so why should they.

[@likelight6495]

No one needs super boost that puts your derailleur in danger of getting smashed and threaded will never work on Yetis because the BB shell isn't wide enough for switch infinity.

[@hardmtnbiker]

Johannes Zobel I see your point about the BB. As for SB157, I don’t think Yeti is going to ever go wider anyway.

[@paulahner2101]

I ride 150mm on a 29 dh bike and don't feel the need for 157 spacing. So why go super boost with an super stiff carbon rear end and 650B? Threaded bb's would be nice tho

[@hardmtnbiker]

Winterfell 7102 I ride a SS specific hub 29er wheel single speed Mtn bike with i35rims and 2.6” tires. It definitely feels stiffer than 29er 148 geared hub wheels on my friends SS. Yeti has one of the best riding frames available, especially the mid travel models that I would buy.

[@coolbeans7274]

I'm fine with it. never found an issue and my 2014 SB 5has over 17000 miles on her. Yep... don't ask. real dirty miles.

[@lucianodaloisio]

Like...you know...

[@katsaras1]

So many "pros" in the comments about how bad 29" wheels are

[@andrewiglinski148]

If anybody ever watches this with the sound off you really realize how cringe-y the "stand here and hold a beer awkwardly" thing is

[@charliedillon1400]

The sound really doesn't make it less awful. Weirdo hipster directing.

[@pleco652]

Green screen and empty beer cans.

[@likeris2]

yeti got very silly website. they thinks I am coming to play some games. grow up ffs, give me mane information instead silly graphics and animation.

[@sabrinabarrera5279]

these guys are lame they dont ride anything steep bunch of xc riders trying to review all bikes... ummm no thanks

[@BobRossRulez]

Who is the other guy besides Ryan Palmer? He's pretty great.