Whether you are a beginner cyclist, or a seasoned pro, your Yeti bicycle will provide endless hours of two-wheeled fun. This model specific manual is designed to be used in conjunction with the general Yeti Owner’s Manual and the manuals supplied by the suspension manufacturers. If you did not receive the Yeti Owner’s Manual or the manual provided by the suspension manufacturer,...
Gone are the days of fishing your cables through your downtube hoping they pop out Efficient pedaling performance while still smooth and supportive when the going the other side. The SB160’s internally molded cable tubes allow you to put the cable gets rough.
It is important to remember that service intervals can specifications for individual parts on the SB160 are listed below, as well as in the step by step vary depending on climate, trail conditions and riding frequency. Servicing your bike requires assembly instructions later in the manual.
Install 2X Low Profile H20 Bolts (3.27) and could lead to serious frame issues. shock eyelet. Washers (3.28) to front triangle. WARNING: Service on Yeti bicycles requires Torque: 4 Nm (or hand tight) special knowledge and tools. Yeti Cycles recommends that all service and repairs be performed by an authorized Yeti Dealer.
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OWNER’S MANUAL Place 2x Race Extenders (3.5) onto the lower Assemble Upper (3.23) and Lower (3.22) Shock Extender to SB160 Link (3.16) by placing 2X Race Apply grease to main pivot cavities of Rear bearings in Link Assembly (3.16). Install into Extender (3.15) in the extender cavities and sliding between the Link tabs.
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SB160 OWNER’S MANUAL Install Female 8x45mm Bolt (3.18) with Washer Install Housing Clamp Cap (3.8) onto the drive- Install a Housing Clamp Cap (3.8) and Clamp Install Univesal Hanger (3.34) into frame. (3.21) through front Shock Eyelet and secure with side main pivot axle with a M4 x 16L FHCS (3.25)
BEARING PRESS ASSEMBLY SB160 OWNER’S MANUAL LINK BEARING PRESS EXTENDER BEARING PRESS Press both upper bearings into the link from the inside of the link tabs using a 15x24mm arbor. Press the bearing into the upper extender with the extended race facing out of the bore.
SWITCH INFINITY V2 BEARING ASSEMBLY SB160 OWNER’S MANUAL BEARING REMOVAL BEARING INSTALL DRIVE SIDE BEARING DRIVE SIDE BEARING Remove dust caps on the outside of the bearings. Press drive side bearing into Switch Infinity body. Remove non-drive side bearing. Slide axle sleeve into drive side bearing.
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SWITCH INFINITY V1 BEARING ASSEMBLY SB160 OWNER’S MANUAL BEARING REMOVAL BEARING INSTALL DRIVE SIDE BEARING DRIVE SIDE BEARING Remove drive side bearing and axle sleeve Press non-drive side bearing into switch infinity housing (ensure extended race is facing outward from switch infinity body).
SEAT POST SET-UP SB160 OWNER’S MANUAL STANDARD ROUTING SET-UP With a 3mm allen wrench, remove the outer Install your seatpost housing into the drive-side The hole under the downtube protector While pushing the housing into the head tube plastic downtube protector.
SWITCH INFINITY SERVICE SB160 OWNER’S MANUAL With a 2.5mm allen wrench, remove the two With a 5mm allen wrench, remove the main pivot With a 10mm allen wrench, remove the Main Rotate your swingarm upwards to expose the clamps securing the shifter and brake housing Collet Wedge Bolt (3.9).
MAX INSERTION WIRELESS DROPPER (MM)* Please confirm both of these measurements, they are both required to ensure proper X-SMALL dropper fitment. 232.2 SMALL 242.8 If you have any questions, please contact Yeti or your local bike shop. MEDIUM 277.4 FRAME SIZE LARGE 316.8 X-LARGE 331.0...
DOES THE SWITCH INFINITY SYSTEM REQUIRE MAINTENANCE? The short answer is the SB160 can accept up to a 2.6” tire. There is great tire clearance on the The fully sealed Switch Infinity mechanism has external grease ports to lube the bushings and SB160 but tire sizes vary widely by manufacturers, so it is hard to give a number that works for seals.
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WHAT PERCENTAGE SAG DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR THE SB160? The SB160 has a direct mount rear brake tab and can run a 180mm rotor without the need for We would advise starting with 30% sag, or 19.5mm of shock stroke for optimal pedaling efficiency a brake adaptor.
Yeti Cycles is not responsible for any damages to you or others arising from riding, transporting or other use of your bicycle. In the event that your frame breaks or malfunctions, Yeti Cycles shall have no liability or obligation beyond the repair or replacement of your frame pursuant to the terms outlined in the warranty.