Name: Yeti SB120
Brand: Yeti
Availability: InStock
Rating: 88 (3 reviews)

88/100

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Facts

Gender

Men, Women

Type

Mountain, Cross Country, Non-Electric

Release Year

Brand

Wheel Size

Number of Gears

Gearing Type

Weight

30.92, 30.48, 30.25, 29.99, 29.87, 29.39, 29.38 lb

Suspension

Full

Brake Type

Disc: Hydraulic

Frame Material

Carbon Fiber

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Yeti SB120. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

13 reasons to buy

The SB120 comes in seven builds: three C/Series with 130mm forks and four lighter TURQ builds, two of which have 140mm forks (LR).
Experts appreciate how supportive the Switch Infinity suspension platform feels through the full range of suspension travel.
Testers say the SB120 carries speed well, especially through turns, thanks to the efficient, short-travel suspension and stiff chassis.
The riding position, nimble handling, and "remarkably" supportive, traction-rich suspension make technical ascents easy, say reviewers.
Testers enjoy the quick and lively handling, carving twisty and moderately technical descents.
The frame has a water bottle mount, threaded cable ports, rubberized chainstay protection, and a down tube service-access door.
Testers say they can comfortably spend hours in the saddle thanks to the combination of pedaling efficiency and bump absorption.
Reviewers appreciate the generous dropper travel provided in every frame size.
Experts say the SB120 is composed, tracks well, and is capable of precise technical maneuvers.
The SB120 comes in six frame sizes to suit riders from 4’10” to 6’11”.
Yeti provides a lifetime warranty on the frames and suspension linkages.
Reviewers are impressed by how well the 120mm suspension handles jumps and drops.
The SB120 can accommodate forks up to 150mm.

6 reasons not to buy

At approximately 30lb, the SB120 is heavier than most 120mm-travel XC bikes.
Reviewers bemoan the lack of in-frame storage.
Testers say the SRAM G2 RSC brakes with 180mm rotors (T3/T2 TURQ builds) are underpowered.
The SB120 frame has no flip chip or other option to adjust geometry.
Most comparable bikes in this category cost less than the SB120.
Several reviewers say the reach is too long, opting to swap to shorter stems or move the saddle forward.

Bottom line

Yeti's SB120 is a 29er XC/Trail MTB with a 120mm-travel carbon frame and a range of builds offering the option of 130mm or 140mm forks and lighter TURQ carbon. The SB120 impresses on flowy trails, maintaining momentum, climbing, cornering, and jumping well, but gets twitchy in gnarly descents. The suspension is supportive but efficient, making for comfortable extended rides. Those seeking an XC race bike should look elsewhere for bikes that are lighter and better suited to aggressive descending. Though experts consider the SB120 pricey, they generally agree the cheaper alternatives lack the SB120's performance, specification, or both.

Level 5 expert

The SB120 isn’t going to be for the rider looking for the most aggressive bike out there, or the lightest for that matter. However, the overall ride quality is excellent…

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ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine

Level 5 expert

The New Yeti SB120 T3 2023 – From Racer to Fun Machine!

Level 5 expert

On the trail, the spec doesn’t do justice to the downhill potential of the bike… However, the SB120 makes you feel as if you were sitting on a bike with more travel and spoils you with agile and playful handling.

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NSMB

Level 5 expert

Bike Review Yeti SB120 Long Term

Level 5 expert

It’s more than the travel numbers. It’s not to be dismissed by a glance at the geo chart. This is a surprisingly good bike, on so many levels, for so many riders, in so many places.

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The Radavist

Level 5 expert

Self-Motivated Masher: A Yeti SB120 Review

Level 5 expert

… the SB120 is focused more on pedaling, while cramming in just enough shred-readiness so as not to get in the way… It doesn’t provide an auto-pilot for getting downhill, because it knows there’s no auto-pilot for getting up it.

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