The new system is used on three bikes. These are the "SB-66" aluminum bike, the "SB-66c" carbon bike and the "SB-95a" 29er alubike. The "SB" in the type designation stands for Superbike. As the "SB66" is not exactly a lightweight (3.1 kilograms including rear shock), Yeti is also launching a carbon version with the "SB66c" based on the same geometry. Both 26-inch bikes have 150 millimetres of travel at the rear and can be ridden with a 150-millimetre fork (67° steering angle) or a 160-millimetre fork (66° steering angle). Some of the cables are routed internally for a clean look and there are also cable stops for a variable seatpost that can be adjusted on the handlebars.

How does the "Switch Technology" work?

In the first suspension travel range (Sag), the eccentric rotates counter-clockwise, which moves the lower pivot point backwards/upwards. This elongates the chainstay and provides a kind of platform and drive neutrality - without impairing sensitivity to small impacts. From the middle of the travel (after approx. 100mm), the direction of movement of the pivot point changes, as the upper link now pulls it clockwise. As a result, the pivot point moves forwards/downwards and therefore does not affect the chain during compression. The result should be zero pedal kickback and a smooth transition towards the end of the suspension travel.

Based on the "Anniversary Edition" from this year, Yeti is also launching its "303WC" downhill machine with a slight revision.

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