Hoping to get one of these next month. Seems to me that complete bikes these days have comedy pricing. But if you go for a frame only setup, then with a bit of shopping around, the Yeti, the SC, the Ibis, and all the other big names can be had for about the same price, around £3200. I'm looking at this because I always fancied one, but also because SC and Ibis have gone a bit silly on head tube lengths, which is not ideal if you are building up from a frame with existing forks.
Really appreciate the detailed spec overview and live rides, best reviews out there! My SB-140 C2 LR arrives on Monday after a 15 break from MTB and 2 years of renting. 😀 enjoyed your reviews of this, the Hightower, and fuel EX. Cheers!
Did you order it directly from Yeti and if so did you receive the tool kit with the torque wrench and shock pump? I think i was ripped off by the online shop I purchased the SB140 from. After spending $8k on a bike I would really hope I'd receive the tool kit that Yeti says comes with the bike when ordered directly from their website.
You’re not going to lose either way but: Do you prefer more pop and engagement from the trail in terms of pedalling and suspension feel? That’s the Yeti. Or an isolated rear end feel but with insane smoothness and speed carry over the roughest sections: That’s the Druid
@ had sb150 2020 so v1. Seems the process of eating itself begins as soon as bearings around get a little bit loose. No matter how much u put grease in it or how often. It’s rather when / not if” you reach out yeti for replacement ( if u are first owner of course) I had 2 links replaced and then I got rid of the frame
@@nilokillian Yeah I've heard of a lot of issues with the V1 bikes. Let's hope the changes they've made with V2 reduce the issues. What do you ride now?
I'd say it pedals more positively than a Stumpy 15 while still giving really good traction and control. It doesn't have the shock feel adjustment, geometry adjustment or internal storage of the Stumpy though and it's heavier as well. More expensive in most countries too.
Hoping to get one of these next month. Seems to me that complete bikes these days have comedy pricing. But if you go for a frame only setup, then with a bit of shopping around, the Yeti, the SC, the Ibis, and all the other big names can be had for about the same price, around £3200. I'm looking at this because I always fancied one, but also because SC and Ibis have gone a bit silly on head tube lengths, which is not ideal if you are building up from a frame with existing forks.
Really appreciate the detailed spec overview and live rides, best reviews out there! My SB-140 C2 LR arrives on Monday after a 15 break from MTB and 2 years of renting. 😀 enjoyed your reviews of this, the Hightower, and fuel EX. Cheers!
Oh man, that's going to be a blast. Welcome back 🤘🏻
@@GuyKesTV cheers!
We get the LR in Singapore too😀 she rides sooo sweet!!
Good to know, thanks 👍🏻
great review!!
@@kevinmanzo862 cheers chief
Did you order it directly from Yeti and if so did you receive the tool kit with the torque wrench and shock pump? I think i was ripped off by the online shop I purchased the SB140 from. After spending $8k on a bike I would really hope I'd receive the tool kit that Yeti says comes with the bike when ordered directly from their website.
Between a sb140 lr and the forbidden druid v2. Which would you pick?
You’re not going to lose either way but: Do you prefer more pop and engagement from the trail in terms of pedalling and suspension feel? That’s the Yeti. Or an isolated rear end feel but with insane smoothness and speed carry over the roughest sections: That’s the Druid
switch infinity is a pain. It eats itself. Don't get Yeti
@ did you have gen 1 or gen 2?
@ had sb150 2020 so v1. Seems the process of eating itself begins as soon as bearings around get a little bit loose. No matter how much u put grease in it or how often. It’s rather when / not if” you reach out yeti for replacement ( if u are first owner of course) I had 2 links replaced and then I got rid of the frame
@@nilokillian Yeah I've heard of a lot of issues with the V1 bikes. Let's hope the changes they've made with V2 reduce the issues. What do you ride now?
I'd go for a Hightower every day of the week, on Saturday, Sunday and every holiday. With a 160 fork.
Watch this space!
how would u say compares to stumpy 15 pro
I'd say it pedals more positively than a Stumpy 15 while still giving really good traction and control. It doesn't have the shock feel adjustment, geometry adjustment or internal storage of the Stumpy though and it's heavier as well. More expensive in most countries too.
How tall are u? It's seems size Large?
@@matiagachaelomocom I’m 180cm and yes that’s a large
My first Yeti cost me more than the Westfallia I went off to school with.
I bet that Westfallia would be worth a mint now though!