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YETI SB165
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Summary

SB165 Owners Manual Introduction

Manual Purpose and Safety Warnings

Overview of the manual's content, safety warnings, and intended use.

SB165 Frame Features Overview

Detailed Feature Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of the SB165's unique frame design and suspension technology.

SB165 Geometry and Fit Guide

Geometry Specifications

Table of key measurements for frame sizing, including angles and lengths.

Rider Fit Guidance

Information on selecting the correct frame size based on rider height and inseam.

SB165 Frame Standards

Technical Specifications

List of standards and specifications for components like headset, bottom bracket, and axle.

SB165 Maintenance and Torque

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended service intervals for cleaning, lubrication, and inspection.

Torque Specifications

Essential torque values for critical fasteners during assembly and maintenance.

SB165 Frame Assembly

Assembly Tools and Tips

List of required tools and helpful advice for a successful frame assembly.

Step-by-Step Assembly

Detailed instructions for assembling the SB165 frame components.

Bearing and Switch Infinity Assembly

Bearing Press Procedures

Instructions for pressing bearings into the suspension link and extenders.

Switch Infinity V2 Bearing Assembly

Procedures for removing and installing bearings in the Switch Infinity V2 system.

Switch Infinity V1 Bearing Assembly

Procedures for removing and installing bearings in the Switch Infinity V1 system.

Seat Post Setup and Routing

Standard Routing Guide

Guidance on routing the seat post cable or hose through the frame.

Switch Infinity Service

Service Steps and Exploded View

Steps for servicing the Switch Infinity Link, including an exploded parts diagram.

Dropper Post Insertion Guide

Dropper Post Insertion Limits

Maximum insertion depths for cabled and wireless dropper posts by frame size.

Exploded View and Parts List

Component Diagram and List

Visual representation of all frame parts and a comprehensive parts list.

SB165 Rebuild Kits

Rebuild Kit Categories

Listing of available rebuild kits for bearings, cables, and other components.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bike Features, Compatibility, and Fit

Answers common questions on frame features, parts compatibility, and rider fit.

Maintenance, Torque, and Suspension Settings

FAQs on service intervals, torque settings, suspension sag, and seat post sizing.

Warranty and Contact Information

Lifetime Warranty Terms

Details on the warranty coverage, limitations, and claim process.

Contact and Business Hours

Information on how to contact Yeti Cycles and their operating hours.

Summary

SB165 Owners Manual Introduction

Manual Purpose and Safety Warnings

Overview of the manual's content, safety warnings, and intended use.

SB165 Frame Features Overview

Detailed Feature Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of the SB165's unique frame design and suspension technology.

SB165 Geometry and Fit Guide

Geometry Specifications

Table of key measurements for frame sizing, including angles and lengths.

Rider Fit Guidance

Information on selecting the correct frame size based on rider height and inseam.

SB165 Frame Standards

Technical Specifications

List of standards and specifications for components like headset, bottom bracket, and axle.

SB165 Maintenance and Torque

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended service intervals for cleaning, lubrication, and inspection.

Torque Specifications

Essential torque values for critical fasteners during assembly and maintenance.

SB165 Frame Assembly

Assembly Tools and Tips

List of required tools and helpful advice for a successful frame assembly.

Step-by-Step Assembly

Detailed instructions for assembling the SB165 frame components.

Bearing and Switch Infinity Assembly

Bearing Press Procedures

Instructions for pressing bearings into the suspension link and extenders.

Switch Infinity V2 Bearing Assembly

Procedures for removing and installing bearings in the Switch Infinity V2 system.

Switch Infinity V1 Bearing Assembly

Procedures for removing and installing bearings in the Switch Infinity V1 system.

Seat Post Setup and Routing

Standard Routing Guide

Guidance on routing the seat post cable or hose through the frame.

Switch Infinity Service

Service Steps and Exploded View

Steps for servicing the Switch Infinity Link, including an exploded parts diagram.

Dropper Post Insertion Guide

Dropper Post Insertion Limits

Maximum insertion depths for cabled and wireless dropper posts by frame size.

Exploded View and Parts List

Component Diagram and List

Visual representation of all frame parts and a comprehensive parts list.

SB165 Rebuild Kits

Rebuild Kit Categories

Listing of available rebuild kits for bearings, cables, and other components.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bike Features, Compatibility, and Fit

Answers common questions on frame features, parts compatibility, and rider fit.

Maintenance, Torque, and Suspension Settings

FAQs on service intervals, torque settings, suspension sag, and seat post sizing.

Warranty and Contact Information

Lifetime Warranty Terms

Details on the warranty coverage, limitations, and claim process.

Contact and Business Hours

Information on how to contact Yeti Cycles and their operating hours.

Overview

The provided document is an owner's manual for the Yeti SB165 bicycle, specifically focusing on the frame and its assembly, maintenance, and features.

The Yeti SB165 is a high-performance mountain bike frame designed for off-road use, delivering 165mm of rear travel. It incorporates Yeti's patented Switch Infinity technology, which is a suspension system engineered to provide efficient pedaling performance while remaining smooth and supportive over rough terrain. This system utilizes a translating pivot that automatically changes direction as the bike moves through its travel, optimizing anti-squat characteristics for pedaling efficiency and suspension performance deeper into the travel. The Switch Infinity mechanism features external grease ports for lubrication of its bushings and seals, with a recommended lubrication interval of 40 hours of riding. Regular cleaning of excess dust and dirt is also advised.

The frame is constructed from high modulus carbon fiber, available in TURQ Series (highest quality, best-performing carbon) and Carbon Series (aggressively priced with maintained strength and stiffness). Both series feature a main frame and swing arm designed for stiffness and efficiency.

Key usage features of the SB165 frame include:

  • Internally Molded Cable Tubes: These tubes facilitate hassle-free routing of cables and hoses, ensuring a quiet ride and clean aesthetic. The clamping cable ports secure cables and hoses, reducing movement and noise. The ports are configurable for various cable or wireless component setups.
  • Integrated Head Tube: An integrated 41mm/52mm tapered head tube design provides increased stiffness and a lower overall ride height without compromising performance.
  • Floating Collet Axle System: This system on the pivots helps create a perfectly aligned connection between the front and rear triangles, enhancing bearing life by allowing enduro max sealed bearings to move freely.
  • Integrated ISCG-05 Mounts: 3-bolt ISCG-05 chain guide mounts are included for additional drivetrain security, particularly in challenging sections.
  • Custom Protection: The frame features custom seatstay, chainstay, and down tube guards to reduce chain slap noise and protect the frame. The nylon down tube guard offers protection where it's most needed.
  • Integrated Axle and Universal Derailleur Hanger System: Dedicated 12 x 148 boost dropouts with SRAM's Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) provide strength, stiffness, and ease of hanger and wheel installation.
  • Custom Tuned Rear Shock: The SB165 comes with a custom-tuned rear shock, developed by Yeti in Golden, CO, to optimize suspension performance and complement the frame's kinematics. It is designed to use a 230 x 65mm coil-sprung shock and is compatible with both air and coil-sprung shocks. The frame uses M8x36mm hardware on the forward mount and a custom Yeti reducer on the rear mount.
  • Fork Compatibility: The SB165 is designed for a 170mm travel fork, with testing allowing for up to a 190mm fork (max axle to crown measurement of 607mm). It is also cleared to run a dual crown fork, provided the axle to crown measurement does not exceed 607mm.
  • Tire Clearance: The frame can accommodate up to a 2.6" tire, though actual tire sizes may vary by manufacturer.
  • Water Bottle Mount: The design allows for a standard 21oz water bottle inside the front triangle on all sizes, with a side-entry cage recommended for easiest access.
  • Bottom Bracket and Crank Compatibility: The SB165 uses a BSA 73mm bottom bracket standard and is compatible with wide "q" factor cranks from brands like Shimano, SRAM, and RaceFace.
  • Seat Post and Collar: The frame uses a 31.6mm seat post and a 36.4mm seat collar. Routing options for stealth dropper posts are available.
  • Brake Rotor Compatibility: It has a direct mount rear brake tab, allowing for a 180mm rotor without an adaptor, and up to a 203mm rotor with an adaptor.

Maintenance features and recommendations are detailed throughout the manual:

  • Regular Schedule: A schedule is provided for routine checks and maintenance, including cleaning and lubricating the chain, checking tire pressure, cleaning the bike, checking brake function, inspecting cable ends, checking rims for deformations, tightening loose bolts, checking headset, inspecting/replacing brake pads, checking tire wear, checking spoke tension, checking chain wear, and a complete annual tune-up by an authorized Yeti Dealer.
  • Torque Specifications: Yeti strongly recommends using a torque wrench for assembly, with specific torque values provided for individual parts to ensure proper and safe assembly.
  • Bearing Press Assembly: Detailed instructions are given for pressing bearings into the link and extender, including cleaning and applying bearing retaining compound.
  • Switch Infinity Bearing Assembly: Step-by-step instructions are provided for both removal and installation of Switch Infinity V1 and V2 bearings, including removal of dust caps, axle sleeves, and bearings, and proper installation sequence.
  • Seat Post Set-Up: Instructions for standard routing of the seatpost housing are included, guiding users through removing the downtube protector, installing housing into the head tube port, and guiding it through the frame to the seat tube.
  • Switch Infinity Service: A comprehensive guide for servicing the Switch Infinity system is provided, covering removal of clamps, collet wedge bolt, and main pivot collet axle, exposing grease zerks, cleaning the link and dust caps, applying new grease, and re-installing components with specified torque values.
  • Dropper Post Insertion Guide: This section emphasizes the importance of proper dropper post clearance, advising checks for interference with the frame structure, tire, and AXS battery during suspension compression. Minimum BB-Saddle measurements are provided for cabled and wireless droppers.
  • Exploded View and Parts List: Detailed diagrams and lists of all frame components are included, aiding in identification and reassembly.
  • Rebuild Kits: Information on available rebuild kits for various frame components, such as link and shock extender bearings, Switch Infinity bearings, cable ports, nylon downtube protectors, SB165 protector kit, shock extender kit, hardware, AXS conversion, FOX linear bearing V2, frame protector sheet, frame plug cable port, shuttle guard, SRAM universal derailleur hanger, and shock eyelet spacer.

Yeti emphasizes that service and repairs should be performed by an authorized Yeti Dealer due to the specialized knowledge and tools required. The manual also contains "Warnings" and "Cautions" to highlight potentially hazardous situations and prevent serious injury or damage. The SB165 is specifically made for off-road use only.

Yeti SB165 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Rear Travel165mm
Frame MaterialCarbon Fiber
Intended UseEnduro
Wheel Size27.5 inches
Rear ShockFOX Factory Float X2
Head Tube DiameterTapered
Bottom Bracket TypeThreaded

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