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Frame only?!?! **** ‘ell.
Yep. Caveat that that’s the top spec T-Series carbon (like SC’s CC frames) some of the full builds come with a C-Series frame, and start at £5300ish.
You can’t buy the C-Series as a frame only though.
SB165 is £3799.
Just wait for a Ubyk 20% off offer and it'll be more appealing 😉
Frame only?!?! **** ‘ell.
Coulda nearly bought 2 of my RM Instincts (with wheels and forks and gears) for that and picked the best size.
I guess some of you have that to spend, but I certainly haven’t these days (and that’s how I judge what’s expensive!)
There's also a hell of a lot of people out there would consider your RM as bonkers money, And even more folk that spend upwards of 500 quid a month on renting a car.
Meh.
I say the above in jest 🙂
I had one of the later Yeti SB66's with a rear carbon end - never had an issue with it. The SI system at the time played ball and didn't need much maintenance but I do think their SI system in general is abit overkill for what it actually provides if I'm honest.
No experience of the newer Yeti's as I jumped ship to SC after the SB66. I'd not go back to Yeti, don't really see the appeal vs a SC IMO.
I owned a SB5.5 for a bit. I'm generally pretty hard on equipment but also I'm fairly meticulous about maintenance.
The bike was pretty faultless for me. It was thrashed in all conditions, including the Rotorua round of the EWS where Jared Graves threw his toys out of the pram because conditions were so horrendous. No problems at all. I sold it after less than a year though because it just didn't suit my riding style (replaced with a Trek Slash).
As others have said, with so many excellent bikes out there, why take a gamble on a brand with questionable reliability and customer service? For me, slightly ironically, reliability was great but I just didn't find the bike that good. I wouldn't have another. If I was in the market right now I'd be looking at the new Hightower.
There’s also a hell of a lot of people out there would consider your RM as bonkers money, And even more folk that spend upwards of 500 quid a month on renting a car
Meh. Obvious reply is obvious. I actually specified how I was viewing it as expensive.
Last week the top link and bearings died on my (almost) ten year old Santa Cruz Tallboy; a quick conversation with Dan at Jungle and I have a complete top link with bearings and seals completely free of charge. I didn't have to return the broken parts, I just took a pic of the part and whilst they were a little unsure they would have the part whilst on the phone, an hour later I got am email saying it was on its way ASAP.
Customer care is such an important part of buying a bike.
Things of quality have no fear of time.
Next year I'll buy a new Santa Cruz.
Maybe not mad, but quite brave.
I wouldn't anyway.
I’ve dealt with Silverfish and the warranty team a couple of times and have nothing but positive things to say. I also know the shop my Yeti was purchased from (Biketart) is excellent with any warranty issues.
I’d not hesitate to buy another Yeti. The new SB165 looks epic fun but I really want an SB100 for riding XC on.
I also think that servicing the Switch Infinity is easier than servicing a top linkage off a Santa Cruz!
My 2017 SB6 has been the most hassle free bike I've owned (previous bikes include various intenses and a nomad 3, amongst other things), despite it's numerous attempts to maim it's loving and caring owner. The switch link is a doddle, you just pump grease into it. The rest of it has survived two winters on the same bearings. After cleaning I let it dry in the house which seems to preserve bearing life by some margin.
I'd love a SB165 but it's a lot of cash. I'll wait a little while for some deals to turn up. Maybe.
Dan
^^If you’re married and your good lady wife let’s you dry of your bike in the house then hold onto that lady....she’s a keeper!
OP no but it’s a heart purchase more than a head one. 4 1/2 years on my sb6. 2 SI links and a new frame but all faults were on the original 2015 frame. The replacement 2017 frame has been faultless to date. No issues with Silverfish, longest I waited was around 10 days. Would I buy another one, maybe. They ride really good, The SI platform is great for climbing big bikes, and heading downhill so maybe, but, with the new breed of yeti bikes the SI unit is semi covered by the frame which will make cleaning a bit of a chew on in our UK muck, unless you just say sod it and blast it with a jet wash, which I’m not a massive fan of, and the price has gone up a load, I paid 2.6 grand for my frame in early 2015 which felt like a lot back then so £3700 for a frame now seems like a bit of a push. That said I would love to ride the sb165 I bet it is a bit of an animal and all their new bikes are lifetime warranty.
so £3700 for a frame
Ooof! I'm a bit out of touch with top-end bike prices, but that's a fair old chunk of change.
A friend of mine has recently (about 4 months ago) built up an SB130 and he's ridden it a lot in that time.
No issues, keeps it clean and lubed and itt fine.
I rode it a few weeks back and have to say it's bloody amazing.
I think the new SB range is a step up from the older frames - another mate had the 5.5 and got rid of after a couple of months as he couldn't get on with it.
If I had the cash I'd consider one.