Upholding a time-tested, race-bred ethos that says nothing should hold a rider back from the sheer joy of untethered speed. Built off one of the most winning race platform in EWS history, the SB160 is pure race machinery. Honed for more. Be fastest.
The Yeti/Fox factory team won 49 EWS stages, 11 EWS races, and 1 national series championship aboard the SB150. The SB160 builds momentum on this legacy of excellence. Honed. Refined. Even effing faster.
Every rider deserves a frame feel that’s tuned for them, regardless of frame size. Over the course of hundreds of virtual simulation comparisons and back-to-back carbon prototype testing, Yeti have refined their carbon layups to deliver consistent torsional stiffness and flex profiles across all frame sizes. The feel is precise yet compliant while structurally balancing lightweight and durability.
Switch Infinity
Switch Infinity is a versatile four-bar system that easily adapts to different travel platforms. The system can achieve a myriad of kinematics depending on the desired ride characteristics. The Switch Infinity system can control ride characteristics more precisely than other suspension designs because of the linear path of the main pivot.
It utilizes a patented translating pivot that switches direction as the bike moves through its travel. This provides a tailored anti-squat curve while delivering a fine-tuned leverage ratio. As a result, this creates an efficient pedaling platform through the entire pedaling zone. When Switch Infinity reverses direction, anti-squat drastically drops for freedom of suspension movement.
Cable Management
Internally routed cable tubes with secure closures at entry and exit points eliminate rattles and cable rub. Whether running a mechanical drivetrain and dropper or a wireless setup, cable management is intuitively easy and quiet.
Threaded BB
Threaded aluminum bottom bracket shell with integrated ISCG-05 tabs. This critical drivetrain interface is now more durable, cleaner, and easier to service.
Universally Ready
If a hanger bending crash occurs, the new Yeti models use the Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) interface — the industry standard mount for a rear derailleur. The UDH is available in nearly any bike shop, Yeti dealer or not.
Features
- New threaded bottom bracket
- New high-clearance downtube
- New dual-density downtube protection
- Universal derailleur hanger (UDH)
- Secure, fully enclosed internal cable management
- Compatible with long dropper posts
- 100% standard sealed enduro max bearings
- Floating collet axle pivot design
- Compact-wishbone shock extender
- Downhill tested
- Yeti/Fox Factory team approved
- Boost spacing
Key Details: Carbon 29er, 160mm rear travel, 170mm recommended fork travel.