Yeti SB160 Review: Worth the Upgrade? 

Sounds like a stumpy evo with a cascade link and 170 fork.

Mad skills on some of this drops. Much respect. Heading for St George tonight…I won’t be hitting it that hard! (Or even close!)😂 Good riding Conor!

I was looking forward to your take on this one and it didn't disappoint. The new intro/first look at the bike was also a fun touch.

I’ve had bad luck with the SI unit, it seems like they wear out quick. Same with bearings. Any similar experiences with your yetis? I ride in NorCal wet often and maybe I just wasn’t as diligent as I should have been.

Hey Conor! Would you pick the SB160 or previous gen Rocky Altitude? Can't make up my mind and would love to hear your thoughts!

Correct me if I am wrong, but the old one has a terrible creaky fit bottom bracket and the new one has the infinitely better threaded bb. That alone is reason to sell the old one to some mug who doesn't know any better and get the new one to enjoy a quiet ride. I am a potential Santa Cruz Cc, S Works etc customer and I totally wrote Yeti off because of the press-sh1t bbs.

When will you post your more in depth comparison between the Megatower and SB160?

Great video as usual. Would love to see your thoughts on the 160 compared to the 140LR. I feel the 140LR is closer to the Sb150 now with its tweaks. "Daily" driver usually describes the Sb130LR or Sb140LR, so how do you feel about that comparison?

Do you think the bike would be better with a 40 mm stem? Having a 50 mm stock on it seems weird

Hi there just wondering how tall you are... Am trying to figure out the right size for my husband. Thanks and great video :)

Great reviews! Which climbs better, Revel Rail 29 or Yeti SB160? I have a Rail 29 frame on order. Being in the midwest, I'm pretty sure I will like the shorter wheelbase of the Rail.

In Colorado you really have to earn those descents. Yeti nailed it for the terrain we have out here. Definitely on my short list of bikes for the upcoming season.

Don't let me hear you speaking poorly of Willie Nelson.

So.. is it worth to upgrade from a 150?? Did I miss the part of the video where you answer your question??

Cool... I will sell my car and make a down payment on one...

Great review! Amazing looking bike, just too bad you called out New England and our tight trails as it’s weakness 😢😂 These review videos are really a cut above pretty much everything else out there; fantastic work guys!!!

Another awesome review. I walk away wanting every bike you review. Nice job. Well explained and great riding. You have balls. You are absolutely flying. Very scenic spots.

approaching Pole Vikkela numbers....

Geo wise this is somewhat similar to my GT Force 29 from 2021. 442mm chainstays, 77° sta, 64.6° HTA. I’m on a medium with a 445/450mm reach. Granted it sucks on climbs, despite endless traction it’s heavy and sluggish. However on the way down it’s stable, fast, and gets more agile the faster I go. It’s damn near telepathic in the corners and eats up tech, even with less travel out back than the new crop of enduro bikes. I’d love to see my model year of Force tested against some current bikes seeing as it got dogged on by Beta MTB and Pinkbike complained about the spec’d brakes on the pro model for a decent part of the review.

Considering replacing my Hightower with the sb160. I’m riding a large HT with a 160 fork which on paper puts the reach about the same as a medium sb160. Would that feel small or should I stick with a large?

Such a sick bike, might be the best looking yeti in my opinion, keep up the good videos :)

So is it worth the upgrade over the 150? I dunno that you answered that initial question that you posed in the beginning of the video? Maybe I missed your conclusion? Inquiring sb150 owners want to know. 😊 PS thanks for another high quality video.

New Englander here - despite it being such a large bike I actually feel I have better control given the geo and weight distribution so I find I'm more confident on this bike than other similar bikes that would typically be considered more "nimble" on a tight switchback. This was a great review thanks so much for sharing your thoughts! Really enjoyed watching your ride footage

Love the report card! In the future, you may want to consider leaving a few seconds of the report card on screen before the suggested videos and subscribe button come up, because I wasn't able to see the whole thing. That being said, great review! This is one of my favorite frames currently.

How tall are you? I’m 6’2” and am hoping to down size to a Large for the first time in years

Switch Infinity…friend or foe? It’s a head scratcher they still use it. Other enduro bikes are right there or better performance wise.

Hi, just curious on the bike rack you are running on the truck. I also have an xl sb160 at it doesnt fit on my current rack

Have you ever had the chance to compare the original Fox Suspension vs. an Ohlins fork and shock?

Love the report card. 😀

Beautiful Bike!

Do you have to ride in an aggressive forward position like I used to on my SB 130 and SP 150? I loved a lot about those bikes but they were very unwieldy on lazy days when I didn’t wanna put in 100% and I would end up watching out the front end and crashing.

I don't believe that you were actually learning the measurements for the first time in the shots with the tape measure.

It was a nice surprise to see the Rallon's cameo. I'm getting one. The Rallon is a very capable bike, even though it can get pricey, but it's nowhere as expensive as the 160. I can't imagine for an extra 4-5k that there is a positive difference between the two. The DeVinci Sparton is even cheaper than the Rallon and it's an awesome bike as well.

Will you be doing a review on the Santa Cruz Nomad V6 and compare it to the megatower v2?

That is a very interesting point.. Sounds like the type of bike most suitable for my terrain and style of riding, which I appreciate climbing but love the downhills. That being said, what are the other bikes that feel like this steed but at a cheaper price point?

Great review and video quality, thanks! Would you consider the 160 to be poppy and playful at "regular trails"? I am leaning towards the sb160 for the travel, but I do climb a lot to get my decents. Would I sacrifice a lot of playfullness with the 160 over the 140? does it noticeable feels heavier than the 140?

Great review, as always. How is it with jumps? I’m curious how poppy it is. I don’t feel like the 130LR is very poppy.

that bike super small as XL, not even close to 1400mm wheel base and just 510mm reach. My bike currently has 1440mm wheel base and 565mm reach and it feel little to small tho, but fits me.

I'm sure it's a great bike but for yeti prices there's a lot of good bikes in this category

Trails look sick! I’m a Pennsylvania rider That shit looks fun 🔥

No way there are more stoners than a Willie Nelson concert? 🤔

How did you decide on the size? I am also 6'2" and am right between a Large and XL per the size chart.

Nine review. How does the yeti compare to a Pivot Firebird?

So your impression is the Megatower ist more plush/sensitive than the SB160? I appreciate your takes on suspension feel, keep that up!

Have you ride Pivot Firebird? Compare to it?

Great work on the editing. Little details like the snow shovel, nice

Were you out riding in Hurricane by St G.?

Is this better than the V2 Megatower as far as an enduro bike ?

Nice review? Always look forward to your reviews! I'm not good enough a rider to likely notice the extra 10mm in back, half degree slacker/steeper. Curious if you feel it's really different from the SB150?

nice report card. This is great for comparing !

You seem more lit while reviewing the Megatower

Does the sb160 edge out the sb150 on the uphill climbs?

Is it worth upgrading from a SB150 to get one?

Can you do a nukeproof giga review?

Great review - so helpful

great review. I need one

Comparable to the Sentinel?

5:30 certainly looks like you're flying!

Do the process 134

No Nomad or Patrol review?

Better all rounder than the 140?

I’m buying one this Friday