AM 'Old' Yeti sb5 to 'new' Yeti sb5

[downhill dad]

Ive just upgraded from a Yeti sb5c 2016 to an SB5 Turq 2019. I found the frame and shock new at Summit Cycles on sale then had the bike built with specs below. its a bit heavier than the old bike mainly because ive increase rim width and tyre size

I love the sb5 and couldn't justify paying $11-12,000 for a Sb130. Very happy with choice

Frame - SB5 Turq series Large 2019
Rear shock - Fox Float Factory Evol
Front shock/fork - Rockshox Pike RCT3 2018 160mmm
Handlebars - Race Face Aeffect R 750mm
Stem - Race Face Aeffect R
Headset - Cane Creek
Grips - Race Face Aeffect R
Saddle - WTB Silverado
Seatpost - Fox Dropper Transfer 2021 Factory 175mm 30.9
Front brake - SRAM Code RSC
Rear brake - SRAM Code RSC
Cranks - SRAM GX Carbon
Rear derailleur - SRAM GX
Rear shifter - SRAM GX
Cassette - SRAM GX
Front hub - DT Swiss 350
Rear hub - DT Swiss 350
Front rim - DT Swiss EX511 27 32H
Rear rim - DT Swiss EX511 27 32H
Spokes - DT Swiss Comp
Nipples - DT Swiss Squorx Pro Loc
Tyres - Maxxi Minion DHR 2
Tubes - no
Total weight = 14.7 kgs

 

[beeb]

A mate has one of these, it's an awesome bike. One of the true alrounders IMO.

 

[Asininedrivel]

Be keen to hear about what you think the improvements / differences are between the first gen and second gen SB5.

 

[downhill dad]

Be keen to hear about what you think the improvements / differences are between the first gen and second gen SB5.

only had a few rides so a bit early to say however it seems to be even more stable and grounded than gen 1