Is the Yeti SB-66 a winner?
Is the Yeti SB-66 a winner?
In a word, this one’s a winner – and it’s not even made from carbon fiber, yet. The SB-66 – SB stands for ‘Super Bike’ and the numbers reflect the wheel size (2 6 in) and travel ( 6 in) – is like nothing else in Yeti’s line; it’s like they took the AS-R 5 and 303 and smashed them together.
What does the Yeti ASR look like?
So to the details: the Yeti ASR is a 5” lightweight trail bike (4.75lbs/2.1kg carbon for the frame), 67º head angle, bottom bracket height 333mm (13 ¼”), wheelbase 1116mm (45 1/8”), chainstay 430mm (17”) and stand over 740mm (29 ¼”).
What makes the SB-66 the ultimate trail bike?
The SB-66 has been designed as the ultimate trail bike. The ride is unique because it combines excellent pedaling characteristics with controlled, smooth travel. The easiest way to describe the difference between these two bikes is from a rider’s perspective.
Should I buy an ASR 5 mountain bike?
The cynics out there might say, “he’s only saying all this because he has been given one”, but no. Read any review from a variety of the mountain bike press and they will all agree, the ASR 5 is an amazing bit of kit. It manages to balance liveliness with stability, active and gripping suspension with a ‘real’ feel of the trail.
