I’m interested in a XC bike as my transition patrol is way too gnarly for XC rides. Any thoughts? Never had a yeti either so would be interest in people’s experience with yeti frames

Lots of discussion, not much on Yeti specifically though. 2020 XC Bike Thread - #326 by alexstenerson

I have a 2017 SB 4.5. Never had any issue with the frame. After one year or so it started making a “clicking noise”, so took it to the LBS and mechanic did the maintenance work on the moving parts (removing, cleaning and greasing bots, bushings, etc), problem gone. I replaced the BB myself 2x (chang…

They’re good, but they’re a boutique brand meaning you’re paying some extra for the name.

[image] alexstenerson: boutique brand meaning you’re paying some extra Yep. Generally more expensive for a given spec vs some other brands. They are very popular here in Colorado - but more for trail/enduro than XC I.e. the SB130 and SB150.

Thanks, I read a review about the sb100 having numerous issues with the linkages hopefully ironed out now but that looks a good option too

Think I prefer smaller brands and they do look cool too

[image] Tested: Yeti SB100 - The Bike We Once Loved Those who have ridden a lightweight 100mm travel 29er will know what we're talking about when we say there's nothing quite like it. Aside from efficiency Est. reading time: 9 minutes

It’s also worth mentioning the yeti is more of a xcm bike, versus xco. Depending what you’re looking for.

The Transition Spur might be right up your street.

Ah yes, that’s new right? Not looked into the bike

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mcneese.chad July 25, 2020, 2:09pm 2

Lots of discussion, not much on Yeti specifically though.

2020 XC Bike Thread - #326 by alexstenerson

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