2016 Sea Otter Classic Pro DH Practice

Sea Otter has changed the steep section before the road! It now has two sweeping berms in it with some small rollers and step downs to get rider into that fast left hander before the road double....

Yeti SB5.5c Announced

The SB5.5c is where the trail, all-mountain and gravity bike intersect. Tried and tested under the likes of EWS champion Richie Rude and our in-house test team, this lightweight bike eats up grueling technical climbs and hauls going downhill. Forget any preconceived notions about 29ers, thanks to an impeccable frame design, shortened chain stays and aggressive suspension spec, this bike is easy to maneuver and feels lively and quick on the descents.

Features

• Switch Infinity patented suspension system

  Switch Infinity utilizes a patented translating pivot that switches direction as the bike moves through its travel. This provides excellent anti-squat characteristics for superior pedaling performance and ideal suspension characteristics as it gets deeper into the travel.

  

• High modulus carbon fiber main frame and swing arm

  

• Collet axle system on pivots reduces bearing wear

  

• Tapered inset headtube (44mm/56mm)

  

• Custom down tube protector and chain guards

  

• Internal cable routing

  

• Integrated axle and derailleur hanger system

Weights and Pricing

SB5.5c (FRAME)	6.0 LBS	$3,500
SB5.5c GX	28.6 LBS	$5,699
SB5.5c X01	28.1 LBS	$6,999
SB5.5c XTR	27.5 LBS	$10,599

 

Geometry

 

From the tangled sheep paths of the tussock grasslands to purpose-built trails snaking through the sharp mountain peaks, New Zealand ’s varied topography makes for an awe-inspiring mountain bike playground. We traveled throughout the South Island testing the SB5.5c on the fast, ragged conditions in Queenstown and Mount Cook to the mud and gnarled roots of the beach forests of Craigieburn.
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yeticycles.com/excursions/new-zealand
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Cinematography By: Joey Schusler
Directed By: Joey Schusler
Edited By: Craig Grant
Sound Design: Keith White
Original Music: Ajay Bhattacharyya
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Yeti World Enduro Riders: Richie Rude and Cody Kelley
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Yeti SB5.5c

Is Yeti Getting Back Into The DH Market?

A new DH bikes for Graves or is it a trail bike running a triple crown? Notice the carbon hoops......