I want something in this range but have been worried about a couple of bikes that are a little noodly (is that a word?) This should be nice and stiff.
New Yeti trail bike dubbed the "SB-66"
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I want something in this range but have been worried about a couple of bikes that are a little noodly (is that a word?) This should be nice and stiff.
Sorry, but I don't think Yeti needs to explain the difference with a Decathlon. That would be like Porsche feeling like they had to explain the differences between one of their cars and a Hyundai. BTW, no one in the US has a clue what a Decathlon is.
Actually, car companies go to great lengths to explain why they are different than other car companies. its called Marketing.
So, just a guess here, but that suspension is just a single pivot that has a slight rearward arc due to the main pivot, yes? Simplistic version I know, but thats the gist of it right?
I gotta say, it looks pretty damn neat.
Can't wait to see the carbon one.
So, just a guess here, but that suspension is just a single pivot that has a slight rearward arc due to the main pivot, yes? Simplistic version I know, but thats the gist of it right?
I gotta say, it looks pretty damn neat.
Can't wait to see the carbon one.
if i worked for yeti and read through this thread i would be smashing my head off the wall...so much **** talk...
bike looks awesome
bike looks awesome
That's snobbism
Outland was the first one to use VPP, and it was a small brand.
Iron Horse was the first one to use a DW Link, and it was a small brand too, then they gain some respect....
Decathlon is a Multisport store brand, but a lot of the Bike industry innovations are done by small, crappy, worthless companys...
Looks like number 18 for me.
Haven't even broke in my 25th yet.
Haven't even broke in my 25th yet.
Do you also think Honda should get rid of red??
Sorry, just busting balls . . . Turquoise has been the corporate color here since the company was founded, so there's no chance of it going away. However, we will be offering the bike in Lime, Black, and White, so hopefully, there's a color everyone can live with.
--JP
I've been watching it over..and over..and over...
I like it, not in the market for a bike like that though...
looking forward to the carbon version
looking forward to the carbon version
Please remember to keep your pants on
lawwill
Thanks for the note, VRock. As I'm sure you're aware, leverage ratio is completely suspension design-specific, so it's pretty hard to predict the ride/feel of a certain bike without knowing the rest of the 'numbers' going on with the suspension. Our LR is tailored to the Switch suspension design, and you'd be really hard-pressed to receive a harsh bottom out on this bike. Believe me, I've tried (drop me an email if you want to hear the story of me repeatedly casing the ever-loving sh*t out of this jump in CA during a photo shoot; I was shocked at how softly it hit bottom).
It's also interesting to note that due to the curve/design, a coil and an air shock work equally well. Very few bikes offer this.
--JP
John P will Yeti be rolling this out to all the bikes? Or will the DH bikes keep the rails?
18th Yeti???
I want a rail bike with a switch pivot!
That's not exactly true... decathlon is a popular multisports brand in Europe, and that leads many people to label their bikes (mostly XC, light enduro and commuters) as "supermarket stuff".
But those who try them are generally very happy, mainly because price/quality they are hard to beat and (most) are well designed and ride well, though they're not as visually appealing as the "big brand" ones).
I've heard quite a few good reviews of their "neuf" system - great as long as you care more about pedaling efficience than bump absortion. I don't know how the yeti will behave; it certainly looks like a neuf... fancier, but by any means not "new" at all.
By the way, I don't see why should help to have a backwards curve the final stages of wheel path.
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Porsche isn't explaining the difference between their cars and a SEAT(spanish car company, not an actual seat) to Americans
Explaining the difference between a decathalon or whatever the hell and this new bike is a waste of time for Yeti..
Best of luck getting an answer to that one.
4xBoy is a long time yeti racer and hence is on his 18th Yeti. I'm on my 7th, and if you count the ones I rode/raced on that were bought through my sponsorship (too poor to buy my own bikes) I'm actually at 12.
Some serious brand loyalty to be found here.
If (when) I get one, it will be my 6th.
If Jp would kick me a delivery window, it would be ordered tonight.
If you compare the leverage rate curve to the scale on the side, the leverage ratio barely changes at all. For all intents and purposes, it's very close to being completely linear. The falling rate is a couple of %, it's nothing to be alarmed about.
Bike looks cool, hope it rides nice too.
So true, can I take back my uninformed Decathalon comment, please?Man, y'all are a jaded and self-assured crew.
--JP
Could all of this bikes benifits be duplicated with a split pivot on the 575, and raising it's pivot, and getting the shock leverage curve via a linkage driving the shock?
Thanks for pointing that out Socket.
That wouldn't be YETI's innovation which is important factor for such a brand. Actually, it's funny how all those patents are helping originate new ways of cheating them . I'm curious when a patent of using an idler sprocket will be issued ...
. I'm curious when a patent of using an idler sprocket will be issued ...
I just watched it...so sick!! I'm guessing the Phantom Flex camera? Even the daily rental rates on those bad larry's are REDONCULOUS (upwards of $400/day)
I love Yeti's commitment to investing in high quality media since I've seen first hand how too many bike companies want to skimp with that part of their budget (at least when it comes to video content)
I'll do my best here.
Yeti has always followed the theory that we'll use the best technology available for the application at hand. For DH use, feedback from our team (and also the results) seem to indicate that the rail technology is pretty f'ing fast. However, trail and all-mountain riding is a whole 'nother ball of wax, and we found that the Switch technology provides better ride charachteristics for that.
As always, we'll continue to experiment with different designs and philosophies, and although I can't blow the lid off exactly what we're going to do in the future, I can assure you that we'll never compromise performance for marketing hype.
FYI,
John P.
Thanks, bro. I stand corrected! Luckily for Yeti, I'm just a lowly sales/PR guy; we've got a lot more knowledgable dudes doing the design and patent work.
Trek actually has a patent on an idler- it's U.S. patent #6045470.That wouldn't be YETI's innovation which is important factor for such a brand. Actually, it's funny how all those patents are helping originate new ways of cheating them
ditto.
It is ordered.
i own one of this guy's previous yeti's.
Add another zero, and you're in the ballpark. It was nuts. Craig and John are going to be blogging about the shoot very soon.
Thanks man. When I first started here, I was stoked to see that we had a photographer AND videographer on staff full time. It really helps with stuff like this.
--JP
yeah, i was going to say ive seen em from $2500/day and up
sorry i typed too fast 
yeah i meant $4k. Totally rendonculous!!
yeah i meant $4k. Totally rendonculous!!