The One to rule them all has arrived. This is the most well rounded bike Yeti has ever developed so let's start this discussion with everything SB130 related.
Yeti SB130 Discussion, Performance and Build
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Interesting foggnm, thanks.
Not sure how familiar you are with trails in and around the town of Durango. Many folks here ripping around on hardtails and short travel bikes. Many of the local trails are rolling xc-type trails that are just plain boring on big bikes (even with lighter wheels and rubber). For me to hang with my faster xc riding friends, it's nice to be on a <25-26 lb bike. SB100 is probably the perfect bike for Durango "in-town" trails (not talking about high country rides and the like).
Not sure how familiar you are with trails in and around the town of Durango. Many folks here ripping around on hardtails and short travel bikes. Many of the local trails are rolling xc-type trails that are just plain boring on big bikes (even with lighter wheels and rubber). For me to hang with my faster xc riding friends, it's nice to be on a <25-26 lb bike. SB100 is probably the perfect bike for Durango "in-town" trails (not talking about high country rides and the like).
I've been contemplating selling my 130 and going with a 150 instead. I planned to run the 150 with a 160 fork though. I've been told you don't really give up much going up to the 150 over the 130 and the guys I've talked with said it was a no brainer.
I believe you can do everything with the 130, because I do ... I crossed the Alps with it, been to bike parks, done some endurance races over multiple days, raced local and national enduros, go up and down the mountains on long loops multiple times per week ... I'm literally just back from Finale Ligure after 3days of massive shredding (Not really family-trail-ish) and this bike has never shown any signs of weakness. During all these different adventures, I've never wished for more this or less that. it's a ripper!
The range of use is huge.
Disclaimer: coil front + rear + CushCore XC (because it makes such a difference to what you can do with this bike)
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Hey stolenteg and Digev - Im keen on the DB COil IL fox sls setup myself. Thanks for the info so far... Couple of questions.
any resolution to the shorter sls spring stolenteg - is it just a variation in manufacture?
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- How is the end of the stroke - does it ramp up enough? I know that the sb130 isnt the most progressive of designs so keen to get some feedback
- What riding weight are you / spring rate have you ended up on?
- Any more pics of your bike rocking the setup.
any resolution to the shorter sls spring stolenteg - is it just a variation in manufacture?
I live in Albuquerque so know what the southern CO, northern NM, AZ, UT areas have to offer. Everyone had their travel preferences. I just don't think of the sb130 as an all around bike as I did say of my Hightower LT. You can ride any bike up/down anything and there are always trade offs. I'm just saying that having a longer travel bike has its advantages. I did 20,000 ft of descending on my 150 at Angel Fire last weekend and I can only imagine how much more tired I would be on a 130. A few years back I did the Barr trail descent on a SC 5010....so it isn't as if I haven't done things both ways. More travel to me just means less fatigue and a greater margin of control on dh-ish rides. And my sb130 is definitely more flickable, but the 150 gives me much bigger grins.
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..deleted. saw the answer in a different thread
Here's what I think after 4 good months of riding the CCIL Coil.
The frame kinematics give it a 12% leverage ratio progression. That makes it a very good candidate for a coil shock, and it's been verified in real life on countless type of terrains (at cruising and race pace). No harsh bottom out but no bobbing either when pedaling, the switch infinity does a great job to prevent that anyway. The mid-stroke is sublime and that's where the suspension spends most of its time so it better be.
People totally accept to see a coil shock on a SB150 with 15% leverage progression. The 130 is very very close to that number, I'll let you draw your own conclusions.
SETTINGS: the base settings are simply the best, so out of the box it's ready to roll!
Factory Neutral Base Tune (from closed)
HSC: 2.5 turns
LSC: 11 clicks
HSR: 2.5 turns
LSR: 8 clicks
Preload: 1 turn
SPRING RATE: Have a look at the list below. When I made that list, I did not take into account the 12% progression and because of that my first spring was a bit too firm for my weight (especially towards the end of the travel). Now that I know how it works I can tell you what to do. From that list, select the coil based on your REAL weight, not your ready to ride weight. That makes up for the extra weight of your clothes, water, food, tool etc ...
I won't bore you with all the testing and different rates, settings etc ... but it took a long while to get it just right.
So here you go ... if you ever want to switch one day, now you know what to do [emoji106]
CaneCreek DB Coil Inline + 55mm stroke + Yeti SB130 (SPRING RATES)
60Kg = 334lbs
61Kg = 340lbs
62Kg = 345lbs
63Kg = 351lbs
64Kg = 356lbs
65Kg = 362lbs
66Kg = 367lbs
67Kg = 373lbs
68Kg = 379lbs
69Kg = 384lbs
70Kg = 390lbs
71Kg = 395lbs
72Kg = 401lbs
73Kg = 406lbs
74Kg = 412lbs
75Kg = 418lbs
76Kg = 423lbs
77Kg = 429lbs
78Kg = 434lbs
79Kg = 440lbs
80Kg = 445lbs
81Kg = 451lbs
82Kg = 457lbs
83Kg = 462lbs
84Kg = 468lbs
85Kg = 473lbs
86Kg = 479lbs
87Kg = 484lbs
88Kg = 490lbs
89Kg = 496lbs
90Kg = 501lbs
91Kg = 507lbs
92Kg = 512lbs
93Kg = 518lbs
94Kg = 523lbs
95Kg = 529lbs
96Kg = 535lbs
97Kg = 540lbs
98Kg = 546lbs
99Kg = 551lbs
(edited to add riders up to a 650lbs spring rate, thanks "rondre3000" for letting me know about the 600/650lbs rate)
100Kg = 557lbs
101Kg = 562lbs
102Kg = 568lbs
103Kg = 573lbs
104Kg = 579lbs
105Kg = 585lbs
106Kg = 590lbs
107Kg = 596lbs
108Kg = 601lbs
109Kg = 607lbs
110Kg = 612lbs
111Kg = 618lbs
112Kg = 624lbs
113Kg = 629lbs
114Kg = 635lbs
115Kg = 640lbs
116Kg = 646lbs
117Kg = 651lbs
118Kg = 657lbs
119Kg = 663lbs
120Kg = 668lbs
CC VALT SPRING
2.25 x 350
2.25 x 400
2.25 x 450
2.25 x 500
2.25 x 550
2.25 x 600
2.25 x 650
FOX SLS SPRING
2.25 x 400
2.25 x 425
2.25 x 450
2.25 x 475
2.25 x 500
2.25 x 525
2.25 x 550
Hopefuly it will make life easier for those who want to get a CCDB Coil IL on their SB130! Getting the right spring being crucial for a great result
Thanks. The last picture is not mine, just a 130 + 11.6 ... I've just added a comment
I see tons of CCIL and a few 11.6 but not many other brands/models. That'd be great if other people with different coil shocks could give their feedback.
The weight of my 2020 SB130 Frame in Turquoise color and size M with DPX2 shock, rear axle, and seat clamp is 3.260g (7.187 lbs).
Are Turq Series 2020 frames heavier than in 2019? I think so
Someone here has weighed their Turq Series 2020 frame Turquoise color and size M????
Thank you.
Regards.
Running improvements in durability? If that's the case, I'd take a .3 lbs weight gain so that my frame doesn't break in random places at random times. .3 lbs of weight can be lost elsewhere. Like wheels, cockpit, and drivetrain. Or yourself. I definitely like knowing what my bike weighs. But it's not something I obsess over. Hell, I put Guides, a 180 rear rotor, and a Double Down rear tire on my SB100 because it's damn near a necessity where I ride. I've lost too many tires this year from sharp rocks slicing the tread and/or sidewall. It weighs about 27.5 lbs ready to ride, but it does have carbon wheels. Heavier than most SB100s here, but the lightest bike I've ever owned. And I don't give up braking, durability, and tire longevity to shave off 1% of its total weight.
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I was also surprised at the sb130 when i got it. I got over it and added more weight (coils, cushcore, tmac pedals). It sits over 30lbs. The weight makes it more stable on the downs. Im ok with the weight. As a former weight weenie, there are some things i can't compromise on and most of them are kinda heavy. I use to go with rocket rons and ikons, light pedals, light rims, etc. All that **** eventually breaks which really ruins your day. My purpose is for fun so saving taking a tiny but longer on the ups is fine because I'll smash it on the downs with more safety.
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Just got my SB130 T1 Turq build kit today. I applied 2 and 4 inch 3M tape which I cut to length. It's shiny but whatever. The bike will be covered in mud and dirt soon. I bought the bike from Jenson and they did a pretty good job with building the bike. Cables cut to length, and the derailleur is actually tuned properly! Pleasantly surprised! I tore the entire bike apart and packed the bearings with extra grease because the bearings don't come with enough grease. Also re-torqued to Yeti's spec.
1st impressions as far as build quality... It's amazing. I thought my SB100 was built impeccably... but the SB130 is a step above. The fit and finish of each bolt and hardware is the best I've seen. Makes the SB100 seem kind of... unfinished.
As far as my own changes to the bike, I added 203 Shimano Ice Tech Rotors front and rear. Changed the saddle to a Fabric Scoop Shallow. And the wheels to carbon Crankbrothers Synthesis E11. Tires are WTB Vigilante 2.5 Tough/High Grip front, and WTB Trail Boss 2.4 Tough/Fast Rolling rear. Heavy, robust tires. Weight comes to 32.5 with pedals, which is what I was expecting. My SB100 weighs about 4 pounds less. But my SB130 was meant to be a heavy duty trail-duro bike.
The Shimano XT 12S is phenomenal. Feels better than my XO1 but that's just first impressions around the neighborhood. Tomorrow, I take it through its paces and I'm pretty stoked! Can't wait to really ride it!
1st impressions as far as build quality... It's amazing. I thought my SB100 was built impeccably... but the SB130 is a step above. The fit and finish of each bolt and hardware is the best I've seen. Makes the SB100 seem kind of... unfinished.
As far as my own changes to the bike, I added 203 Shimano Ice Tech Rotors front and rear. Changed the saddle to a Fabric Scoop Shallow. And the wheels to carbon Crankbrothers Synthesis E11. Tires are WTB Vigilante 2.5 Tough/High Grip front, and WTB Trail Boss 2.4 Tough/Fast Rolling rear. Heavy, robust tires. Weight comes to 32.5 with pedals, which is what I was expecting. My SB100 weighs about 4 pounds less. But my SB130 was meant to be a heavy duty trail-duro bike.
The Shimano XT 12S is phenomenal. Feels better than my XO1 but that's just first impressions around the neighborhood. Tomorrow, I take it through its paces and I'm pretty stoked! Can't wait to really ride it!
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Congrats man !!!
I've seen online that people were very happy with how JensonUSA assemble and ship the bikes out. Glad to hear that you're confirming that.
Don't forget to upload some pics of your build and first ride impressions.
Can't wait for mine to be ready...
Hopefully sometime next week.
I purchased a C2 130 from Jenson and can echo the same attention to shipping the bike out right. I have had mine for a little over a month and couldn't be happier with the bike. I just got back from a week in Colorado and while the snow ruined some high country aspiration I was able to get rides in in Summit County, Eagle, Fruita, and Moab. I am coming from a V1 5010 and couldn't be happier with the 130. I had a SB95 before departing for the 5010 and I can gladly say as a Medium frame rider the improvements in 29ers over the past five years for us who are a little vertically challenge couldn't be better. Here's a couple of my bike at Klondike Bluffs.
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