Bike Check

2018 Yeti Cycles SB6 Turq

#andyrude

Air's Rock at Laggan Wolftrax, Scotland.

So what do we have here. A waste of money to many or at least too much money for a bike. But to myself, a true investment. An investment into my life, adventures, adrenaline and pure joy.

Like we say, 'You cannot buy happiness, however you can buy a bike and thats damn close'.

The Bike.

I ride a 2018 Yeti Cycles SB6 Turq. It is a trail slaying machine. Full carbon enduro bike that will challenge anything you throw at it. With 6" travel in the rear and 160mm upfront, this sled destroys the mountains (maybe not with me on top, but it has the potential!). It is a bike that is built for the downhills, but will still climb like a goat. 

On top of Kinnoul in 2017. Yes some things have changed since ☺

Tech Specs.

Travel - 6.0" (152mm)

Frame Weight - 6.05lbs (2.75kg)

Wheel Size - 27.5"

Frame Size - Medium

Rear Shock - 8.5" x 2.5"

Bottom Bracket - PF92

Rear Wheel - 148mm x 12mm (Boost)

Front Derailleur - D-Type Side Swing (WHHYY would you even..)

Seatpost - 30.9mm

Specifications.

So as anyone with the passion for two wheels no matter what form that is. Will understand the drive to make that bike your own and to change and upgrade as much as possible and often as possible.

So as off July 2018 here are the details.

Frame - 2018 Yeti Cycles SB6 Turq series

Fork - Fox Factory 36s 160mm travel Kashima with custom graphics from Slik Graphics

Shock - Fox Factory DPX2 Kashima

Wheelset - DT Swiss 350 hub with XM481 Rim

Rear Derailleur - Sram XO1 Eagle 12 speed

Shifter - Sram XO1 Eagle

Crankset - Sram XO1 DUB Direct Mount Crankset

Chainring - One Up Components Direct Mount Switch Oval chainring 34t

Bottom Bracket - Sram DUB PF92

Chain - Sram GX  Eagle

Brakes - Sram Guide RSC

Rotors - Sram Centerline 180mm front and rear.

Seat Post - Fox Transfer 

Front Tyre - Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5"

Rear Tyre - Maxxis Aggressor 2.3"

Headset - Cane Creek 40 inset taper

Handlebar - Yeti Turq Carbon 35 x 800mm (considering cutting them down)

Stem - RaceFace Turbine Basic 35 x 50mm

Grips - Ergon GE1 Evo Factory

Seat - WTB custom Yeti saddle

Pedals - Crankbrothers Mallet E 

Extras.

Cushcore fitted to both front and rear tyres. Running approx. 20-23psi in each tyre.

Peatys Tubeless Sealant.

One Up Components EDC tool mounted in the steerer post.

One Up Components chain guide in orange.

Backcountry Research  Mutherload strap.

Invisiframe frame protection.

Quarq/Sram Shockwiz suspension tuning system.

Things are often being played with and changed. I am a tech geek and a bike geek, I love it all and seeing whats new in the world of mountain bikes. 

In time I will do a more detailed post on features of the bike or on parts I have bought. But for now, I am going to go ride my damn bike!

Any questions or thoughts, please leave them in a comment below. And be sure to check my instagram where you can be the first to find out new and exciting things happening with the trusty steed.

Important mid-ride nutrition at Cannock Chase