2022 Yeti SB165
Comfortable, fearless, and ready for chaos.
The SB165 gives you the skills you didn't know you had. For the rowdiest, most fun terrain you never thought you could handle. The bike feels better the faster, steeper, and deeper you ride. You'll never meet the limits of your performance. For the best thing on 27.5" wheels, try the SB165.
The frame meets the brand's DH standards. It's what other companies can't do for a 165mm trail bike. It lasts forever, too. And you still get a lifetime warranty. Get outside, toss this Yeti around, and see what you're capable of.
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Available Colors
2022 Yeti SB165 in Moss Green
2022 Yeti SB165 in Turquoise
2022 Yeti SB165 in Raw Carbon
| BUILD KIT | T3 | T2 FLOAT X2 | T2 | T1 | C1.5 | C2 | C1 | FRAME ONLY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DETAILS | T3, TURQ series carbon, SRAM XX1 Eagle, Fox Factory 38 GRIP 2 Fork | T2, TURQ series carbon, Fox Factory Float X2 Shock, SRAM X01 Eagle, Fox Factory GRIP 2 38 Fork | T2, TURQ series carbon, SRAM X01 Eagle, Fox Factory 38 GRIP 2 Fork | T1, TURQ series carbon, Shimano XT, Fox Factory GRIP 2 38 Fork | C1.5, C series carbon, Shimano XT, Fox Performance 38 Fork | C2, C series carbon, SRAM GX Eagle, Fox Performance 38 Fork | C1, C series carbon, Shimano SLX, Fox Performance 38 Fork | TURQ series carbon |
| FRAME | TURQ Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, press-fit BB92, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, integrated derailleur hanger, and axle. | TURQ Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, press-fit BB92, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, integrated derailleur hanger, and axle. | TURQ Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, press-fit BB92, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, integrated derailleur hanger, and axle. | TURQ Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, press-fit BB92, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, integrated derailleur hanger, and axle. | C/Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, press-fit BB92, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, integrated derailleur hanger, and axle. | C/Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, press-fit BB92, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, integrated derailleur hanger, and axle. | C/Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, press-fit BB92, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, integrated derailleur hanger, and axle. | TURQ Series carbon fiber frame, Switch Infinity suspension technology, press-fit BB92, internally tunneled cable routing, 148mm x 12mm BOOST dropouts, sealed enduro max pivot bearings, integrated derailleur hanger, and axle. |
| FORK | FOX FACTORY 38 GRIP 2/180MM | FOX FACTORY 38 GRIP 2/180MM | FOX FACTORY 38 GRIP 2/180MM | FOX FACTORY 38 GRIP 2/180MM | FOX PERFORMANCE 38/180MM | FOX PERFORMANCE 38/180MM | FOX PERFORMANCE 38/180MM | |
| MATERIAL | TURQ SERIES | TURQ SERIES | TURQ SERIES | TURQ SERIES | C/SERIES | C/SERIES | C/SERIES | TURQ SERIES |
| WEIGHT | 31.1 | 31.3 | 31.8 | 32.3 | 32.83 | 32.6 | 32.8 | 8.3 |
| TRAVEL | 165mm (6.5") | 165mm (6.5") | 165mm (6.5") | 165mm (6.5") | 165mm (6.5") | 165mm (6.5") | 165mm (6.5") | 165mm (6.5") |
| REAR SHOCK | FOX FACTORY DHX2 2 POS LEVER SLS SPRING | FOX FACTORY FLOAT X2 | FOX FACTORY DHX2 2 POS LEVER | FOX FACTORY DHX2 2 POS LEVER | FOX PERFORMANCE ELITE DHX2 2 POS LEVER | FOX PERFORMANCE ELITE DHX2 2 POS LEVER | FOX PERFORMANCE ELITE DHX2 2 POS LEVER | FOX FACTORY DHX2 2 POS LEVER SLS SPRING |
| WHEELSET | DT SWISS CUSTOM EX1700 30MM | DT SWISS CUSTOM EX1700 30MM | DT SWISS CUSTOM EX1700 30MM | DT SWISS CUSTOM EX1700 30MM | DT SWISS E1900 30MM | DT SWISS E1900 30MM | DT SWISS E1900 30MM | |
| REAR DER | SRAM XX1 EAGLE | SRAM X01 EAGLE | SRAM X01 EAGLE | SHIMANO XT | SHIMANO XT | SRAM GX EAGLE | SHIMANO SLX | |
| SHIFT | SRAM XX1 EAGLE | SRAM X01 EAGLE | SRAM X01 EAGLE | SHIMANO XT | SHIMANO XT | SRAM GX EAGLE | SHIMANO SLX | |
| SRAM X01 EAGLE 30T 170MM | SRAM X1 EAGLE 30T 170MM | SRAM X1 EAGLE 30T 170MM | SHIMANO XT 30T 170MM | SHIMANO XT 30T 170MM | SRAM GX EAGLE 30T 170MM | SHIMANO SLX 30T 170MM | ||
| BB | SRAM DUB BB92 | SRAM DUB BB92 | SRAM DUB BB92 | SHIMANO XT BB92 | SHIMANO XT BB92 | SRAM DUB BB92 | SHIMANO XT BB92 | |
| CASSETTE | SRAM XX1 EAGLE 1299 10-52 | SRAM X01 EAGLE 1295 10-52 | SRAM X01 EAGLE 1295 10-52 | SHIMANO XT 10-51 | SHIMANO XT 10-51 | SRAM GX EAGLE 1275 10-52 | SHIMANO SLX 10-51 | |
| CHAIN | SRAM XX1 EAGLE | SRAM GX EAGLE | SRAM GX EAGLE | SHIMANO XT | SHIMANO XT | SRAM GX EAGLE | SHIMANO SLX | |
| BRAKES | SRAM CODE RSC | SRAM CODE RSC | SRAM CODE RSC | SHIMANO XT 4 PISTON | SHIMANO XT 4 PISTON | SRAM CODE R | SHIMANO DEORE 4 PISTON | |
| ROTORS | SRAM CENTERLINE 200/SRAM CENTERLINE 200 | SRAM CENTERLINE 200/SRAM CENTERLINE 200 | SRAM CENTERLINE 200/SRAM CENTERLINE 200 | SHIMANO 203/SHIMANO 203 | SHIMANO 203/SHIMANO 203 | SRAM CENTERLINE 200/SRAM CENTERLINE 200 | SHIMANO 203/SHIMANO 203 | |
| POST | FOX TRANSFER FACTORY 31.6MM / SM: 125MM, MD: 150MM, LG/XL: 175MM | FOX TRANSFER 31.6MM / SM: 125MM, MD: 150MM, LG/XL: 175MM | FOX TRANSFER 31.6MM / SM: 125MM, MD: 150MM, LG/XL: 175MM | FOX TRANSFER 31.6MM / SM: 125MM, MD: 150MM, LG/XL: 175MM | FOX TRANSFER 31.6MM / SM: 125MM, MD: 150MM, LG/XL: 175MM | FOX TRANSFER 31.6MM / SM: 125MM, MD: 150MM, LG/XL: 175MM | FOX TRANSFER 31.6MM / SM: 125MM, MD: 150MM, LG/XL: 175MM | |
| FRONT TIRE | MAXXIS ASSEGAI 2.5 EXO+ | MAXXIS ASSEGAI 2.5 EXO+ | MAXXIS ASSEGAI 2.5 EXO+ | MAXXIS ASSEGAI 2.5 EXO+ | MAXXIS ASSEGAI 2.5 EXO+ | MAXXIS ASSEGAI 2.5 EXO+ | MAXXIS ASSEGAI 2.5 EXO+ | |
| REAR TIRE | MAXXIS MINION DHR II 2.4 EXO+ | MAXXIS MINION DHR II 2.4 EXO+ | MAXXIS MINION DHR II 2.4 EXO+ | MAXXIS MINION DHR II 2.4 EXO+ | MAXXIS MINION DHR II 2.4 EXO+ | MAXXIS MINION DHR II 2.4 EXO+ | MAXXIS MINION DHR II 2.4 EXO+ | |
| HEADSET | CANE CREEK 110 INTEGRATED | CANE CREEK 40 INTEGRATED | CANE CREEK 40 INTEGRATED | CANE CREEK 40 INTEGRATED | CANE CREEK 40 INTEGRATED | CANE CREEK 40 INTEGRATED | CANE CREEK 40 INTEGRATED | |
| BAR | YETI CARBON 35X800MM | YETI CARBON 35X800MM | YETI CARBON 35X800MM | YETI CARBON 35X800MM | RACE FACE AEFFECT R 35X780MM | RACE FACE AEFFECT R 35X780MM | RACE FACE AEFFECT R 35X780MM | |
| STEM | RACE FACE TURBINE R 35X50MM | RACE FACE AEFFECT R 35X50 | RACE FACE AEFFECT R 35X50 | RACE FACE AEFFECT R 35X50 | RACE FACE RIDE 35X50MM | RACE FACE RIDE 35X50MM | RACE FACE RIDE 35X50MM | |
| GRIPS | ODI ELITE PRO | ODI ELITE PRO | ODI ELITE PRO | ODI ELITE PRO | ODI ELITE PRO | ODI ELITE PRO | ODI ELITE PRO | |
| SEAT | ERGON SADDLE | SILVERADO CUSTOM | SILVERADO CUSTOM | SILVERADO CUSTOM | SILVERADO CUSTOM | SILVERADO CUSTOM | SILVERADO CUSTOM | |
| UPGRADES | DT SWISS EXC 1501 Carbon Wheelset +$1,000 | DT Swiss EXC 1501 Carbon Wheelset +$1,000 | DT Swiss EXC 1501 Carbon Wheelset +$1,000 | DT Swiss EXC 1501 Carbon Wheelset +$1,000 | Fox Factory Suspension +$900 | Fox Factory Suspension +$900 | Fox Factory Suspension +$900 | Fox Factory Suspension +$0 |
| SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS +700 | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS +700 | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS +700 | ||||||
| DT Swiss EXC 1501 Carbon Wheelset + SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS +1,700 | DT Swiss EXC 1501 Carbon Wheelset + SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS +1,700 | DT Swiss EXC 1501 Carbon Wheelset + SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS +1,700 |
Highlighted Features of the 2022 Yeti SB165
| SIZE | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT TUBE LENGTH | 380 | 410 | 450 | 495 |
| TOPTUBE LENGTH | 567 | 598.5 | 621.5 | 649.4 |
| HEADTUBE ANGLE | 63.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 |
| EFF. SEAT TUBE ANGLE | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| CHAINSTAY LENGTH | 433 | 433 | 433 | 433 |
| WHEELBASE | 1197.7 | 1230.2 | 1255.2 | 1285.2 |
| ESTIMATED BB HEIGHT | 344.9 | 344.9 | 344.9 | 344.9 |
| STANDOVER | 710.4 | 716.3 | 723.4 | 746.7 |
| HEADTUBE LENGTH | 104.8 | 110.4 | 121.6 | 132.8 |
| AXLE TO CROWN | 569.1 | 569.1 | 569.1 | 569.1 |
| OFFSET | 37.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| STACK | 594.9 | 599.9 | 609.9 | 619.9 |
| REACH | 430.1 | 460.1 | 480.1 | 505.1 |
| FRONT CENTER | 764.7 | 797.2 | 822.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
2022 Yeti SB165
Yes, it fits a standard-sized water bottle in the front triangle with a piggy-back shock. Use a side-entry cage for easy access.
203mm rotor with a brake adaptor, 180mm rotor without.
You should only replace them with genuine Yeti parts. Yeti can't qualify and ensure other products are safe to use on its frames. If you use parts from other brands, all warranties will be voided, and you assume full liability.
Integrated 41mm/52mm tapered headset. The bearings are contained in the head tube for a lower ride height, increased stiffness, and easier installation.
It's made with an integrated headset with the cups molded into the frame. You can easily drop the bearings into the cups.
It comes with a Lifetime Manufacturer's Warranty.
Up to 2.6" tires. It has great tire clearance but sizes vary by manufacturers, so there's no number that works for all brands.
Yes, an integrated 2-bolt ISCG '05 mount. It works best with low-profile modern guides. Some older models with larger upper guides might not fit. You should always do a fit-check with a specific chainguide to see what works.
Yes, it has routing options for stealth only.
31.6mm seat post.
Some parts from Fox, Shimano, SRAM and other brands are standardized. Check with a mechanic to make sure your parts are the correct standard. And ensure that they are correctly and securely mounted to the bike without any interference.
Yeti or Shimano 14mmx12mm E-Thru rear axle.
36.4mm seat collar.
It depends on the crank chainline and the chainring shape. Shimano/SRAM Boost cranks: 34t round/32t oval. RaceFace 52mm chainline cranks: 34t round/32t oval. Minimum chainring size: 28t round/30t oval. For more information, ask your local dealer or call Yeti at (303) 278-6909.
PF92 (92mm) bottom bracket and only wide "q" factor cranks. This bike readily works with Shimano, SRAM, and RaceFace cranks. You have to do a fit check for other brands.
It depends on your inseam. You can run any travel as long as you're above the minimum insert mark, your tires don't rub on your saddle, and your dropper doesn't bottom out in the frame. low your tire rubs on your saddle. Yeti runs 125mm drop on XS/S frames, 150mm drop on M, and 175mm drop on L/XL.
Yes, up to 2.6".
230x65mm coil-sprung shock.
Yes, it works with air and coil-sprung shocks. The progression rate of the suspension is higher than other models, so it works best with coil.
Choose the spring rate that gets you as close to 30% sag as possible. This percentage supplied with the frame is optimal for most riders for the frame size. You can buy extra spring rates through FOX or your local bike shop.
M8x36mm hardware on the reservoir side and a custom Yeti reducer on the shaft side.
Yes, but it changes the geo. The headtube angle and seat tube angle get slacker and the bottom bracket gets higher. Some people like these changes and some don't.
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