Sorry to hear you're disappointed in us. That's tough to hear. A couple of questions:
1. Where did you hear we're 'canceling' 66 orders? We had a very tiny amount of preseason orders on that model, so we had to make some tough choices. For the very few dealers who did commit to this model, we filled those orders. I've covered this issue ad nauseum in other threads.
2. If you like your current/past 575's so much, why not try the 2014 model? It's head-and-shoulders better than any previous version of 575 we've ever released, with the 27.5's, new geometry, and a much improved suspension rate.
3. The SB75 was designed to be a cost effective model to allow customers to get on new technology (650B; Switch; etc.) at an affordable price. Sorry to hear you think it's subpar; that's a bummer.
4. I've said this ad nauseum as well: we're working on some insanely cool stuff right now, but as is usually the case with us, we take our time to perfect our new models and technology.
I canceled my SB75 order and I'm waiting on Sea Otter to see if anything new comes out or maybe a early summer release.
I've said this a million times as well: for the love of god, please don't wait for Sea Otter or some other arbitrary date in the future. Waiting around only leads to frustration, and we'd rather see you out riding - even if it's on a competitor's bike - than sitting around home pissed off at us because we're taking our time to perfect new stuff. My advice is to ask yourself a few simple questions:
1. Does anything in Yeti's lineup make me passionately want to buy it? If yes, buy it! If no...
2. Can I live with my current bike a while? If yes, go ride! And take a load off your mind knowing that you can save some money over the next 6-12 months while you shred trails, enjoy yourself, and laugh at your buddies who are pining away for the 'next great thing'. If no...
3. Do I trust Yeti to build something completely badass in the next 6-12 months? If yes, figure out a way to live with your current bike. If no, roll the dice with another brand - there are tons of great bikes out there (and rest assured we'll work our butts off to have something cool for you next time around).
Cheers guys,
JP