SB66 Carbon build thread

[shaighway]

Now that the website from Yeti is updated and the rumours of imminent delivery of the new carbon super bike are hotting up, I thought it was time to start the build thread (Even though I still don't have the bike yet). format as per the other threads:

Frame: Medium Yeti SB-66 C Black / Turq
Fork: BOS Deville 160 TRC
Shock: Monarch Plus ( will be selling the RP23 Air )
Headset: Cane Creek 110
Stem: Renthal 50mm
Bars: ENVE DH Bars
Post: Reverb post (Unfortunately with the external cabling)
Saddle: Fizik Curve Chameleon - I think it's typically a roadie saddle, but I love it
Brakes: Shimano XTR combination Race levers and Trail brakes
Rotors: 180mm, 160mm (You know which way around)
Gearing: Going with 1x10 speed 34 - 11/36(SRAM)
Shifters: XTR
Front Der: Nope
Rear Der. XTR GS med cage shadow+
Bashguard: E13 LG Trail
Cranks/BB: Race Face SIXC DH Carbon (Not the yeti brand one unfortunately)
Rings: RF
Wheels: Easton Haven Carbon (Got to really)
Pedals: XTR Trail SPD
Tires: Schwalbe Nobby Nicks (Boring but predictable)

I'm guessing the weight will be around 26lb.

All the bits have been ordered and expecting the frame in the first batch, which I understood will be with me within the next two weeks (Fingers crossed)

Will post when it comes in.

[GreenBonty]

This thread worth nothing without some bike porn

[crisillo]

I second GB's comment

[poleng]

This thread worth nothing without some bike porn

[swan3609]

Mine is going to be a measly 2010 xt build.

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[adevault]

Goin with the full XTR TRAIL 2x10 kit
Fox 150 RLC
CCDB AIR
Easton haven carbon wheels
Speshy butcher 2.3 up front and 2.3 SWORKS ground control in the rear
Renthal stem 50mm
Easton havoc carbon 750mm bar
Truvativ X2. 2 x 10 Chainguide
Reverb
SDG saddle

Had mine on order for bout 6 weeks....super excited but not gonna get my hopes up that it's gonna show anytime soon. Will post pics ASAP

[MTBMike Colorado]

Can't believe I'm the first to post a picture, but after lurking for months on the forum and the availabilty thread, thought I'd share.

My Summary: A bucketful of awesome! Climbs like a lightweight hardtail, decends like a solid DH rig; after one ride my opinion is believe the hype and worth the wait.

Full XTR 2x10 Trail
Float 36 at 150mm
Stan's Flow Rims/Hope Pro 2
Reverb
Thompson Stem/Haven Carbon Bar
MRP 2x ChainGuide
Schwalbe Racing Ralph/Nobby Nick (Seems like it could take something bigger)

Full Size Picture
http://denverbomb.com/wp-content/upl...4/IMG_0800.jpg

[ronnyg801]

That looks awesome! What is the weight?

I am stoked to see another Reverb! I don't know how people even think of riding trail bikes without one?! I guess they don't like descending that much? If weight is that big of an issue, take a dump or don't eat before you ride, haha.

[GreenBonty]

Enjoy!

[MTBMike Colorado]

>>That looks awesome! What is the weight?

Weight as pictured - 29.2, Large Frame
It is plenty light; no comparision when picking up the other similarly equiped 6" bikes on the ride tonight

[KiwiJohn]

I don't know how people even think of riding trail bikes without one?! I guess they don't like descending that much?

Maybe we just know how to ride properly.

[snigs]

Can't believe I'm the first to post a picture, but after lurking for months on the forum and the availabilty thread, thought I'd share.

My Summary: A bucketful of awesome! Climbs like a lightweight hardtail, decends like a solid DH rig; after one ride my opinion is believe the hype and worth the wait.

Does it make Belcher any easier?

[MTBMike Colorado]

Does it make Belcher any easier?

HaHa, the only thing that makes Belcher easier is eating salads and more riding. Still I was really worried about going 2x10 and slogging up Belcher in particular. Harder, but faster and doable on 2x10 so I think I made the right decision on that. I think I might have gotten an award from Strava for that segment... the "You're going way to slow to have that nice of bike" award.

[linger]

Does anyone know if the SB66-C frame only comes equipped with the 12x142 dropouts? The Yeti website says it comes equipped with 12x142, while the JensonUSA website says it comes with standard quick release. I just need to know if I need to order the chipset as well.

[Jeremy R]

From everything I have heard, carbon frame is 12x142 only. The carbon was designed around that axle size as far as stiffness. So you will not need dropouts, but I do not know if the frame comes with an axle or not.

[Jamie_MTB]

i don't think the frame comes with an axle

[snigs]

HaHa, the only thing that makes Belcher easier is eating salads and more riding. Still I was really worried about going 2x10 and slogging up Belcher in particular. Harder, but faster and doable on 2x10 so I think I made the right decision on that. I think I might have gotten an award from Strava for that segment... the "You're going way to slow to have that nice of bike" award.

What rings? I run a 24-36 on my 7 (not exactly a climbs-by-itself bike ) with a 10 spd 11-36 out back. The granny is almost the same as a 22 ring 34 cog in the "old" 9 spd. Seems to climb well even with a 67 degree seat tube.

[okie_calvin]

Does anyone know if the SB66-C frame only comes equipped with the 12x142 dropouts? The Yeti website says it comes equipped with 12x142, while the JensonUSA website says it comes with standard quick release. I just need to know if I need to order the chipset as well.

I had to order the 12x142 chipset for my SB95 so I'm guessing you'll have to also.

From everything I have heard, carbon frame is 12x142 only. The carbon was designed around that axle size as far as stiffness. So you will not need dropouts, but I do not know if the frame comes with an axle or not.

My SB95 shipped with the axle. Of course I'd already ordered one so if someone is in need let me know!

[MTBMike Colorado]

What rings? I run a 24-36 ...

I have the 26 inner, 38 outer, 11-36 on the back. Did Lair O' the Bear tonight, didn't miss anything up or down gear wise. Rode like a different trail on the way down on the SB-66 vs my old XC bike, so fun.

I figured I could always put a 24 and be like the old 9sp, would be really nice early season until the fitness comes along.

[linger]

Where are all the sb66-C's?? Is MTBMikeColorado the only person in the world with one?

[Jamie_MTB]

Where are all the sb66-C's?? Is MTBMikeColorado the only person in the world with one?

Yes and this chap

LBS said delayed until end of the month :-(

[shaighway]

It's absolutely maddening. So many dates and delays from Yeti. Latest date for commencing shipping into the UK from Yeti is this coming Friday but I have to say that I've stopped believing them. I guess not any different to other companies, for example I'm still waiting for my son's Nukeproof mega to come through which is already two weeks later than promised. Oh hum.
Was thinking of posting a picture of all my bike components onto the site but thought that would get me burned by others so perhaps I'll wait. I'm sure it's well worth the wait tho.....

[swade]

It's unbelievable how little information there is out there. Has anyone heard when turquoise frames might start shipping?

[lachapr]

It's unbelievable how little information there is out there. Has anyone heard when turquoise frames might start shipping?

I'm waiting on mine as well.. I was told it should be this week or early next... we'll see as I was initially told the week of the 7th.

[shaighway]

It's unbelievable how little information there is out there. Has anyone heard when turquoise frames might start shipping?

I understand Medium Turquoise and Large Grey are in first batch and are starting their shipment on Friday