SB165 | OWNER’S MANUAL
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HOW BIG OF A ROTOR WILL FIT ON THE FRAME?
The SB165 has a direct mount rear brake tab and can run a 180mm rotor without the need for a
brake adaptor. With the use of a brake adaptor the frame can accept up to a 203mm rotor.
CAN I RUN A STEALTH SEATPOST DROPPER ON THE SB165?
Yes. The SB165 has routing options for stealth only.
WHAT CHAINLINE WAS THE SB165 DESIGNED AROUND?
The SB165 was designed around a 55mm Boost chainline. Depending on the crank and chain
ring conguration you can run other chainlines but you will have to do a clearance check rst.
Minimum clearance from the chainring teeth to the chainstay is 3.5mm.
WHAT IS THE MAX SIZE SINGLE-CHAINRING THAT FITS ON THE SB165?
Without getting too technical, the max chainring size depends on the crank chainline and the
chainring shape.
• Shimano / SRAM 55mm chainline Boost cranks: 34t round / 32t oval
• Minimum Chainring Size: 28t round / 30t oval
Confused? Ask your local dealer or call us 303.278.6909.
DOES THE SB165 HAVE ISCG MOUNTS?
Yes. The SB165 has integrated ISCG ’05 mounts. It is designed to work best with low-prole
modern guides; depending on the brand, some older models with larger upper guides may
not t. We always recommend performing a t-check with a specic chainguide to conrm
compatibility.
WHAT TYPE OF SHOCK DOES THE SB165 USE?
The SB165 uses a 230 x 65mm coil-sprung shock. Depending on the shock model, it can be
locked out but we recommend running it fully open for the best compliance and traction.
WHAT TYPE OF SHOCK HARDWARE DOES THE SB165 USE?
The SB165 uses M8x36mm hardware on the forward mount and a custom Yeti reducer on the rear
mount. If you swap between shocks, the reducer can be found here, https://yeticycles.com/gear/
detail/shock-eyelet-spacer
CAN I PUT A AIR SHOCK ON MY SB165?
Yes, the SB165 is designed to be compatible with both air and coil-sprung shocks.
CAN I PUT A DUAL CROWN FORK ON MY SB165?
Yes, the SB165 is cleared to run a dual crown fork. Max axle to crown measurement allowed is 607mm.
Due to variation between manufactures, we advise checking the axle to crown measurement does not
exceed the maximum allowed length before riding. If your measurement is longer than 607mm you
will need to adjust the crown position on the stanctions or reduce the travel to meet the requirements
stated here.
WHAT PERCENTAGE SAG DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR THE SB165?
We would advise starting with 30% sag, or 19.5mm of shock stroke for optimal pedaling efciency
and terrain compliance. Be sure to set your sag at your normal riding weight, gear included. Feel
free to venture slightly above or below 30% to suit your personal preference.
Visit our shock set up page to help set up your suspension,
https://shocksetup.yeticycles.com/calculator
WHAT SIZE SEAT POST DOES THE SB165 USE?
The SB165 uses a 31.6mm seat post.
WHAT SIZE SEAT COLLAR DOES THE SB165 USE?
The SB165 uses a 36.4mm seat collar.
WHAT IS THE WARRANTY ON MY SB165?
The SB165 has a LIFETIME manufacturer’s warranty.
WHAT IS THE LONGEST TRAVEL DROPPER POST I CAN RUN ON THE SB165?
This is mostly dened by your inseam. You can run any travel as long as you are above the
minimum insert mark and you are not so low your tire rubs on your saddle or your dropper
bottoms out in the frame. Your local Yeti dealer can help you sort this out. We run 150mm drop
on SM frames, 175mm drop on MD and a 200mm drop on LG-XL.
CAN I CONVERT THIS BIKE INTO A DUAL 29” WHEEL BIKE BY REPLACING THE REAR WHEEL WITH A
29” ONE?
No, the SB165 was not designed to accommodate a 29” rear wheel.
WHAT HEADSET TOP CAP DOES THE SB165 USE?
The SB165 uses a 51mm top cap rather then the standard cap diameter. We use this larger cap
because the SB165 is tested to Yeti’s more rigorous DH test standards which require a larger HT
wall thickness.
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