Yeti SB135 'Dopamine Machine' Trail MTB Live Ride Review

[@chimps4gimps]

I’m all about fun over top speed. I’m more than happy with 27.5.

[@The_Rumpo_K1d]

I went back to 27.5 as I think they are the sweet spot between speed and agility.

[@jltrack]

New full 27.5 bikes: Yeti SB135 Pivot Shadowcat List more below 👇

[@The_Rumpo_K1d]

I bought a trek remedy in November last year purely because it was a full 27.5. Love it much more than the Stumpjumper I had previously.

[@sirvince7853]

I remember the early Fisher 29er prototypes. We were racing at the 2000 Worlds in Napa, CA. I saw GF on a yellow hardtail with a very short head tube and big wheels.

[@GuyKesTV]

Haha I raced one of those proto bikes in a 24hr team with GF that same year!

[@William.Driscoll]

I'm 5'9" and am eager to ride 27.5", front & rear. I grew up with 26", and want the fast acceleration & agility of the SB135. Your videos are very exciting. Thanks for posting them.

[@ricosuavez_uk]

There is actually a lot to be said for 27.5 wheels on the trails>>> faster acceleration for one thing…. And there are many other things also..! 😎🚲

[@HUKIT.]

Trek has had the Remedy for years and unfortunately that ended with the 2023. I still grab my 2021 Remedy 9.8 more than any other bike I own.

[@troyesch6203]

I bought a pivot trail 429 a year ago. Never really got use to the 29’s. I prefer maneuverability and acceleration over high speed stability. Gonna be getting some 27.5’s for it for 2024

[@johnnydodgem4369]

This wheel size, wheelbase and geo is also good for smaller, lighter riders. My whip: Stanton Slackline - running 27.5 x 2.8

[@brendanford4850]

That vid was all good. Thanks for the entertainment.

[@GuyKesTV]

Glad you enjoyed it Brendan 🤘🏻

[@Biking_with_Akiva]

Fantastic riding 🤙🏾 great review💯

[@JoesBikesUK]

Good Morning Guy, another informative video dude. 👌

[@GuyKesTV]

Well thank you dear chap, loving your content too. Really must get myself down your way at some point!

[@JoesBikesUK]

@@GuyKesTV You are welcome anytime dude ;-)

[@njafry]

Brilliant video @GuyKesTV. Goes to show that every bike “type” has its place - it just really depends what you want from it. Any opinion over how this new SB135 compares to the previous 27.5 iteration SB140? I’ve both the 27.5 SB140 and the 29 SB150 and they are different beasts for different situations. I’d be keen to read your thoughts on the comparison on the 27.5 versions. Keep up the brilliant work, Guy.

[@roilev]

I have YT Capra 27.5 and I regret not getting the 29". I wanted maximum travel but the bike I replaced with the YT, my previous 29" Stumpjumper brought me much more confidence on gnarly DH/enduro trails. I also have an XC slayer, 29" Epic Evo, and when I put the alu wheels and burlier tires it rides faster and more confident than the YT. I tried 29" YT Jeffsy and I instantly felt more confident on it than on my 'burlier' Capra. The major difference, I think, are the wheel sizes. I feel the smaller wheel gets in between rocks and dips that the 29" just rolls over. 27.5" is also easier to slide over a wet root that the 29" just wraps around it. Even super-sticky Michelin tires don't help much the 27.5"

[@patb6281]

Don’t blame the bike, ride more.

[@Karlsvbike]

Thank you for the review! I have now a great doubt between a sb140LR and the 135lr! Still riding a santa cruz 27,5 and being a bit afraid to go up for a 29”.. I actually like the sc reaction, but also the sb140 looks smooth.. Looking for an all around bike to pedal and climb (not a lot.35/40km rides) and also go fast down hill.I dnt know what to do😂 Any recommendation? Cheers

[@MTB_Derbyshire]

"Full Run Fart!". Well that needs a TM. Plus "shit eating grin". Great stuff Guy.... as always 😎

[@petergill6714]

Great vid. Where is this trail?

[@GuyKesTV]

It's shot on Ilkley Moor but save them for summer as it's all very wet now

[@brodiealanis3870]

😭 "promo sm"

[@cjohnson3836]

Any bike that can bring out the inner 10 year old is a good bike.

[@GuyKesTV]

Yep, this bike is specifically designed to discourage 'adulting' of any sort