Yeti SB 135 LR C2 Review

Yeti SB 135 LR C2 Review

Price: 6590 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 27,5"
Travel Front: 160 mm
Travel Rear: 135 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • Switch Infinity Link
  • UDH derailleur hanger
  • 5 years warranty
  • competitors ride better in the downhills
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Yeti SB 135 LR C2 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Enduro up to 8000 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 6590 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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xs
s
m
l
xl
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Wheelsize
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27,5
27,5
27,5
27,5
27,5
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Stack
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583
592
597
606
616
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Reach
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400
430
460
479
504
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Top Tube Length
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534
566
598
620
647
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Seat Tube Length
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345
365
400
440
470
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Seat Tube Angle
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77
77
77
77
76,9
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Head Tube Length
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92
101
107
118
129
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Head Tube Angle
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65,5
65,4
65,4
65,4
65,4
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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-
-
-
-
-
-
Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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337
337
337
337
337
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Chainstay Length
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429
431
433
435
437
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Wheelbase
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1128
1164
1199
1225
1257
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Standover Height
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675
678
714
718
722
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Specification
  • Frame C/Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, Threaded BB, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, Universal derailleur hanger (UDH), and axle.
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork FOX PERFORMANCE 36/160MMUPGRADABLE
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper FOX PERFORMANCE FLOAT XUPGRADABLE
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM GX EAGLE
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM GX EAGLE
  • Crank SRAM GX EAGLE 30T 170MM
  • Cassette SRAM GX EAGLE 1275 10-52
  • Chain SRAM GX EAGLE
  • Brake Set SRAM CODE R
  • Brake Rotors 200/200
  • Wheel Set DT SWISS E1900 30MM
  • Tires Front MAXXIS ASSEGAI 2.5 EXO+
  • Tires Rear MAXXIS MINION DHR II 2.4 EXO+
  • Saddle SILVERADO CUSTOM
  • Seat Post ONEUP DROPPER POST 31.6MM / MD: 180MM, LG-XL: 210MM
  • Stem BURGTEC ENDURO MK3 35X50MM
  • Handle Bar BURGTEC RIDE WIDE ALLOY ENDURO 35X780MM 30MM RISE
  • Handle Bar Width 780
  • Head Set CANE CREEK 40 INTEGRATED

Expirience with the Yeti SB 135 LR C2

Ludwig Döhl Bikes with 27.5 inch wheels have become rare. At least in the high-end segment, most competitors of the SB 135 LR C2 roll on larger 29er wheels. In the Launchride version, the bike even comes with lush 160 mm suspension travel on the fork. But the hype around the Yeti brand has always lived a bit on the courage to be different. This philosophy is in the latest offspring from Colorado not only in the choice of wheel size. Also in the rear end, as always, you go your own way. With the Switch Infinity Link, the Americans also pursue their independent approach to the rear triangle in the SB 135 LR C2. The advantage explained in one sentence: The main bearing mounted on sliders allows a particularly good linkage of the rear shock and an optimal wheel lift curve when compressing it. With its geometry, the SB 135 LR C2 is right in the middle between playfulness and high speed stability. The view of the geometry data clearly reveals: the Enduro von Yeti has a sporty seating position. There are Enduro in the price under 8000 Euro that have more potential downhill. But one should not underestimate that wheels are extremely important for the riding experience on the trail. Yeti knows this and installed higher quality than the competitors at the price of 6590 Euro . A nice warranty promises sustainability. With 5 years warranty Yeti sets the bar high!

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.