I think your camera angle is really good, giving the viewer a great 1st-person view of what it would be like to actually ride the bike. Kudos, keep that up in your reviews.
Great review. Sometimes I think we all get caught up int the long low concept when the actual terrain we ride suits a shorter more nimble geometry. I know where I live we have very few fast long down hills so lugging around a slack bike really makes very little sense.
Wow. So glad I found your channel. Best bike reviews on RUclips. You ride in a beautiful area. Don’t bother editing. Go on a 7 hr ride and post it all. I could watch your POV video all day. So useful to hear a reviewer state their height, the test bike size and how it fits. Regarding reach and stack, if stack is high then the reach will measure shorter. If the stack is low and the rider puts 3 cm of spacers in, it reduces the reach (by about 1cm) The high stack is nice because you can get the slammed stem and stay comfortable.
Thanks for the kind words! Glad you're liking the videos. You're exactly right on reach and stack. I enjoyed the taller stack on this bike, but if it were any taller I'd start having issues. Even with the bars slammed it wouldn't be low enough.
This is how st trail bikes should be. with 115 outback it doesnt slacken much when going through the travel. My trail 429 has a 74.5 degree st angle and only on the steepest of climbs do I run into any kind of issue but I think you would have issues on any bike on the super steep stuff. I believe the reason why some manufacturers stay in in the 74 degree range is because some people will probably go to a solid seatpost. Not sure if thats true but its makes sense since this is a bike that you would probably use at a marathon race or long days in the saddle. Im a fan of the longer slacker movement but when its done just enough that a bike maintains a good all around nature.
My perfect bike? This or the Transition Spur. Rapidly approaching 50 years. No longer feel the need for All Mountain type bike. Not so enthusiastic for jumps, drops or too much crazy stuff these days. More interested in light, less travel, but still capable for gnarly single track up and down. A good fun bike. Thinking this, Transition Spur. Or, for something more affordable, a Norco Optic.
The Spur is the lightest of the bunch. It’s been a long time since I’ve ridden any of these options but I’d say It falls somewhere between the Optic and 115 for downhill capability. It’s the fastest climber. The 115 has a bit more of a traditional XC feel and the optic leans a bit more towards jumps, drops and rallying descents.
Nice review. I feel the same way when I test rode it for the first time 3 weeks ago and most recently again this past weekend. Geo numbers on paper don't tell the whole story here. If your considering it try and get a ride on one .. great video
Hey thanks. Share the word and maybe one day we will have 5,500! I actually have never ridden the 4.5. We only recently picked up Yeti as one of our brands. Sorry I'm not much help there.
Great review, can't wait to see the shootout! I appreciate your candor and straight talk. Would you say this climbs better than the Orbea Occam (do they fall in the same category)? Looking at the Ripley as well. I'm demo-ing all three but it is sometime hard to compare when they aren't back to back on the same trail, same day.
If they both had the same tires this would beat the Occam. It would probably tie the Ripley. It might have a small advantage in tight, technical stuff though.
I've been on a Ripley for a few years and while it's a great bike the rear end doesn't like high speed compression hits. The new Ripley that I test rode has that same problem so I'm going in a different direction now. The SB115, Ranger, and Spur are the three bikes on my short list as I contemplate my next bike. The only issue with the Ranger and SB115 is that they're a pit porkier than the Spur. I'm old school so I still prefer lighter bikes.
Perfect reviews, comments and your answers. I wonder which bike would you personally choose if you had a choice between the SB 115 and Ripley V4. Thank you
Thanks for the feedback. That’s a tough call. It’s been a minute since I’ve ridden the Ripley. I’d have to jump on one to make that call I think. Please hold.
Hey Connor, love your vids . Would love to see a revel ranger review and a evil following. These two bikes fly under the radar a bit but they are getting very good reviews. I currently ride a 2020 norco optic C1 custom build, but I seriously like both of these bikes. Fantastic vids . Jase
Hey thanks for the kind words. It’s unlikely I will be able to do either. We don’t carry Evil and we have had a tough time getting Rangers in. If I can get my hands on a Ranger I’ll make it happen.
Nice review, well done. Those Trails are sick. Do feel if a build with a 140 fork would be better, doing my own build? Also why type of dog is the black and white one?
Hey thanks! Personally I'd avoid the 140mm fork. The 130mm feels really balanced as is. Plus I wouldn't want that seat tube getting any slacker. But, to each their own. The back and white one is a super mutt. He's mostly Border Collie and Dalmatian, though.
First of all i like your reviews and takes on yeti. How do you compare sb115 to tallboy? For climbing and descending... I'm a typical weekend rider, xc/trial, enjoys pedalling. Thanks
Hey thanks! The Tallboy just rides like a bigger bike, both up and down the mountain. It climbs slower but descends better. It has modern trail bike geometry, while the Yeti SB115 is more traditional XC.
Hey Connor, quick question, and it's probably been asked, how would you rate the sb115 downhill against tallboy and ripley. Are the close in your opinion. Love this bike
As far as geo goes it's nearly identical - they are both so similar. The extra travel of the 115 is apparent on the downhill though. It rides much more like a trail bike. Climbing is similar.
Biker's Edge since the 100 is an XC bike and you said they climb similar why is this a trail bike? Because of the aggressive tire setup, slightly more travel or both? I’d love to demo both to feel difference but no rentals available right now because of stupid covid
@@DnBQemist I wouldn't call the 100 an XC bike either. It has XC geometry and travel but a ride characteristic that is far from XC. If you rode it back to back with a Scalpel, Blur, Oiz, or Anthem, you'd know what I mean. If you want a true XC bike, the SB100 and SB115 aren't the right bikes. If you want a light-duty trail bike, they're excellent choices. The 115 is even further into the trail category though. The added travel making the difference. They both actually come with the same tires (Minion DHF/Aggressor)
Would you say this is square in the middle between the Ripley and Tallboy? Climbs better than Tallboy but not Ripley and descends better than Ripley but not Tallboy? I've reserved a demo for next week so very anxious to try it out
I thinks it’s right in the mix with those two. I think if they had the same tires it would climb as well as the Ripley. It descends more like a Tallboy.
Climbs a bit better than the 130? Looking at both T-2 versions, i am not into black trails and weight more of a concern than blasting black trails. I am 66 and like the 30 front sprocket
@@bikersedgeThanks, i think i will go with the SB 130, its a 2021 T-2 build with AXS, factory dropper and gold chain, sales manager personal bike, was built and never ridden, its the raw/nude carbon frame
I love the look of yetis. However I have seen the swith infinity link getting warrantied over and over and over and over on bikes in our shop. to be fair the warranty is good they usually send a new link no questions asked but still it feeels link it is design over substance at least for the average rider. Also pressfit makes me nervous at least here in the uk :) what are your experiences with these infinty links?
From a performance standpoint the Switch Infinity is second to none. We have only been carrying Yeti for about a year now. We haven't seen too many warranty claims at all though. At least not more than other brands. A little preventative maintenance on those goes a long way.
I'm having a huge time deciding between this and the sb130. It will be my first real mountain bike purchase. I can only afford one bike, what are your thoughts if you could only have one?
I have tallboy v3 and i like the sb115 but i'm not sure it is faster than the santacruz... I like the bike fast on the climb... I'm 177cm tall, i should size M, i hope....
@@bikersedge thanks, there's not a lot of videos on those bikes. Though they look like good bikes for people on a budget looking for a full squish trail bike.
I'm trying to remember off the top of my head if the headset cups were formed into the frame or not. That would really be the only thing stopping you. I'll check and get back to you.
Size advice over the internet is rough. My best advice is to try one on for size or consult Yetis size guide and geo charts compared to other bikes you’ve ridden.
@@bikersedge I loved my SB130, but I'm looking for something with a little less travel, but I don't love XC bikes. I still want more of a trail ride with less travel so it will climb better. Wanting to do a couple of races next year. It's basically down to 4 Bikes, Ripley, SB115, Spur, or the Yeti ARC. What would you recommend?
@@jordanboogaard8277 The Spur has been one of the most "not XC" feeling XC bikes I've ridden lately. It has the short-travel, firm suspension feel that you might be after without sacrificing on geo. It climbs well and descends very well. After that, I'd go Ripley. The SB115 feels a bit more XC than those two. Haven't ridden the ARC so I can't say one way or the other.
There are a lot of options out there. Sometimes it can be hard to choose. Luckily, most all of them are pretty awesome. Let us know if we can help you find the right bike.
Love how you didn’t edit out the fall on the climb. 😂 Most guys would be to prideful to include that. Thanks for keeping it real. Great channel.
You mean the cool and dangerous stunt?
@@bikersedge too hard for me to ever try.
Low speed tech climbs and encounters with a dog or two have produced most of my crashes in the past few years!
I think your camera angle is really good, giving the viewer a great 1st-person view of what it would be like to actually ride the bike. Kudos, keep that up in your reviews.
I’m scoping out all these short travel 29ers and your reviews are super helpful 🤘🏼 thanks conor!
Glad you're liking them. The roundup video will be next. Stay tuned!
I bought one 2 weeks ago. Yeti made something special with this bike.
They sure did. Same goes for the rest of their bikes too.
Great review. Sometimes I think we all get caught up int the long low concept when the actual terrain we ride suits a shorter more nimble geometry. I know where I live we have very few fast long down hills so lugging around a slack bike really makes very little sense.
Hey thanks! The long and slack thing usually works out pretty well in Utah. We have pretty wide open trails. This was a nice change of pace, though.
Wow. So glad I found your channel.
Best bike reviews on RUclips.
You ride in a beautiful area. Don’t bother editing. Go on a 7 hr ride and post it all. I could watch your POV video all day.
So useful to hear a reviewer state their height, the test bike size and how it fits.
Regarding reach and stack, if stack is high then the reach will measure shorter. If the stack is low and the rider puts 3 cm of spacers in, it reduces the reach (by about 1cm)
The high stack is nice because you can get the slammed stem and stay comfortable.
Thanks for the kind words! Glad you're liking the videos.
You're exactly right on reach and stack. I enjoyed the taller stack on this bike, but if it were any taller I'd start having issues. Even with the bars slammed it wouldn't be low enough.
Thanks for the review. Twisty and technical trails seems to be a sweet spot foe this bike. Sounds like perfect match for east coast singletrack 👌
Totally agreed. It would do really well out there.
This is how st trail bikes should be. with 115 outback it doesnt slacken much when going through the travel. My trail 429 has a 74.5 degree st angle and only on the steepest of climbs do I run into any kind of issue but I think you would have issues on any bike on the super steep stuff. I believe the reason why some manufacturers stay in in the 74 degree range is because some people will probably go to a solid seatpost. Not sure if thats true but its makes sense since this is a bike that you would probably use at a marathon race or long days in the saddle. Im a fan of the longer slacker movement but when its done just enough that a bike maintains a good all around nature.
My perfect bike? This or the Transition Spur. Rapidly approaching 50 years. No longer feel the need for All Mountain type bike. Not so enthusiastic for jumps, drops or too much crazy stuff these days. More interested in light, less travel, but still capable for gnarly single track up and down. A good fun bike. Thinking this, Transition Spur. Or, for something more affordable, a Norco Optic.
The Spur is the lightest of the bunch. It’s been a long time since I’ve ridden any of these options but I’d say It falls somewhere between the Optic and 115 for downhill capability. It’s the fastest climber. The 115 has a bit more of a traditional XC feel and the optic leans a bit more towards jumps, drops and rallying descents.
Man that scenery is amazing!
We are pretty lucky.
Nice review. I feel the same way when I test rode it for the first time 3 weeks ago and most recently again this past weekend. Geo numbers on paper don't tell the whole story here. If your considering it try and get a ride on one .. great video
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked it.
Between this and the 100 which is a better compliment to the SB150?
Either one. they're pretty similar. I have a feeling that someone who rides an SB150 is going to prefer the way the SB115 rides over the SB100.
Great review, can't believe you only have 5k subscribers! How does this bike compare to the sb4.5?
Hey thanks. Share the word and maybe one day we will have 5,500!
I actually have never ridden the 4.5. We only recently picked up Yeti as one of our brands. Sorry I'm not much help there.
it is so beautiful in your region. I love it and the review is superb!
Glad you liked it!
Great review, can't wait to see the shootout! I appreciate your candor and straight talk. Would you say this climbs better than the Orbea Occam (do they fall in the same category)? Looking at the Ripley as well. I'm demo-ing all three but it is sometime hard to compare when they aren't back to back on the same trail, same day.
If they both had the same tires this would beat the Occam. It would probably tie the Ripley. It might have a small advantage in tight, technical stuff though.
@@bikersedge Thanks, I appreciate the quick response. Love your channel, and it's even better that I live 2 miles away from your shop! Stay well.
I've been on a Ripley for a few years and while it's a great bike the rear end doesn't like high speed compression hits. The new Ripley that I test rode has that same problem so I'm going in a different direction now. The SB115, Ranger, and Spur are the three bikes on my short list as I contemplate my next bike. The only issue with the Ranger and SB115 is that they're a pit porkier than the Spur. I'm old school so I still prefer lighter bikes.
Motorep146 I’m looking at similar bikes. I’m going with the Ripley.
Wonder if we tHrow in the revel ranger on the mix. How would that bike stack
Perfect reviews, comments and your answers. I wonder which bike would you personally choose if you had a choice between the SB 115 and Ripley V4. Thank you
Thanks for the feedback. That’s a tough call. It’s been a minute since I’ve ridden the Ripley. I’d have to jump on one to make that call I think. Please hold.
Any update on this? Would be cool to have your feedback!
Or spur
Hey Connor, love your vids .
Would love to see a revel ranger review and a evil following.
These two bikes fly under the radar a bit but they are getting very good reviews.
I currently ride a 2020 norco optic C1 custom build, but I seriously like both of these bikes.
Fantastic vids .
Jase
Hey thanks for the kind words. It’s unlikely I will be able to do either. We don’t carry Evil and we have had a tough time getting Rangers in. If I can get my hands on a Ranger I’ll make it happen.
Much appreciated Connor.
Yes,evil bikes are hard to come by.
We just chose not to carry them.
Nice Vid. Thanks.. Can you do a Following V3 review and let us know how you would compare it to the 115?
We don’t have access to Evil. We won’t be able to do a Following video.
Nice review, well done. Those Trails are sick. Do feel if a build with a 140 fork would be better, doing my own build? Also why type of dog is the black and white one?
Hey thanks! Personally I'd avoid the 140mm fork. The 130mm feels really balanced as is. Plus I wouldn't want that seat tube getting any slacker. But, to each their own.
The back and white one is a super mutt. He's mostly Border Collie and Dalmatian, though.
Great review, thanks! Where exactly in Utah that trail is?
Man where are you riding? This looks like a dream!
It’s in Little Cottonwood Canyon in Salt Lake City.
Is that Snowbird?
Great vid, where are those trails?
Little cottonwood canyon
First of all i like your reviews and takes on yeti. How do you compare sb115 to tallboy? For climbing and descending... I'm a typical weekend rider, xc/trial, enjoys pedalling. Thanks
Hey thanks! The Tallboy just rides like a bigger bike, both up and down the mountain. It climbs slower but descends better. It has modern trail bike geometry, while the Yeti SB115 is more traditional XC.
So how would this bike compare to a Tallboy V3 (not the v4)? Sounds very similar.
Interesting bike! Could you please test ride the Yeti Arc as well? I know it is a hardtail but looks very capable!
Keep up!
If we can get our hands on a demo we will do it.
Biker's Edge Thanks man, good job!
No more capable than any other mid-high end trail hardtail. Don't let the marketing fool you :D
Will Moody At least it comes well specked in its low priced version, if there is one for a Yeti.
Great review. Do you think a large would've been too cramped for you? I'm 6ft 2 as well.
Yes. It would have.
@@bikersedge Thanks
Hey Connor, quick question, and it's probably been asked, how would you rate the sb115 downhill against tallboy and ripley.
Are the close in your opinion.
Love this bike
I think they’re pretty close. I would say the Yeti is a bit more XC than those bikes on the descents and pretty comparable on the climbs.
Interesting bike. Wanted to put this on order but been wondering how being on an M for SB140 is a lot longer than an M on the SB115 makes me confused.
I think the sizing would still be the same. The slack seat tube made the seated climbing position feel as long as XLs with more modern reach numbers.
An xc bike or a xc bike... These are the questions. Beautiful bike either way.
Grammar is hard.
Great review! How would you compare this to the 100 (if you've ever ridden it)?
As far as geo goes it's nearly identical - they are both so similar. The extra travel of the 115 is apparent on the downhill though. It rides much more like a trail bike. Climbing is similar.
Biker's Edge since the 100 is an XC bike and you said they climb similar why is this a trail bike? Because of the aggressive tire setup, slightly more travel or both? I’d love to demo both to feel difference but no rentals available right now because of stupid covid
@@DnBQemist I wouldn't call the 100 an XC bike either. It has XC geometry and travel but a ride characteristic that is far from XC. If you rode it back to back with a Scalpel, Blur, Oiz, or Anthem, you'd know what I mean. If you want a true XC bike, the SB100 and SB115 aren't the right bikes. If you want a light-duty trail bike, they're excellent choices. The 115 is even further into the trail category though. The added travel making the difference. They both actually come with the same tires (Minion DHF/Aggressor)
WHAT A DREAM BIKE!!!
It’s certainly not a bad one!
Would you say this is square in the middle between the Ripley and Tallboy? Climbs better than Tallboy but not Ripley and descends better than Ripley but not Tallboy? I've reserved a demo for next week so very anxious to try it out
I thinks it’s right in the mix with those two. I think if they had the same tires it would climb as well as the Ripley. It descends more like a Tallboy.
Wish I had trails like that!
We are pretty lucky in Utah.
I thought that was CO!
Thanks for the video,
don’t you think it is a very heavy bike for being carbon fiber??
It’s not the lightest bike in its category. I would imagine a lot of that comes down to components though.
Climbs a bit better than the 130? Looking at both T-2 versions, i am not into black trails and weight more of a concern than blasting black trails. I am 66 and like the 30 front sprocket
It does climb a bit better than the 130 but I think you give up more on the DH than you gain on the climbs.
@@bikersedgeThanks, i think i will go with the SB 130, its a 2021 T-2 build with AXS, factory dropper and gold chain, sales manager personal bike, was built and never ridden, its the raw/nude carbon frame
Since you’ve now have ridden both the yeti SB115 and the Ranger. How would you compare the 2?
It's been a long time since I've ridden the 115. From memory, I'd say the 115 is a bit more trail and the Ranger is more XC
So how does it compared to 4.5C from 5 years ago? Similar amount of travel and geo it seems.
To be honest I haven't ridden that one. Can't really say.
I love the look of yetis. However I have seen the swith infinity link getting warrantied over and over and over and over on bikes in our shop. to be fair the warranty is good they usually send a new link no questions asked but still it feeels link it is design over substance at least for the average rider. Also pressfit makes me nervous at least here in the uk :) what are your experiences with these infinty links?
From a performance standpoint the Switch Infinity is second to none. We have only been carrying Yeti for about a year now. We haven't seen too many warranty claims at all though. At least not more than other brands. A little preventative maintenance on those goes a long way.
Second to one?
Typo. Second to none.
This bike is on my short list. But so is that trail! What is it? Somewhere in Park City I assume?
It’s in Little Cottonwood.
I'm having a huge time deciding between this and the sb130. It will be my first real mountain bike purchase. I can only afford one bike, what are your thoughts if you could only have one?
Hard*
If you can only have one I’d say the 130. It’s more versatile and will cover a wider variety of trails and riding styles.
@@bikersedge thank you for the reply, keep up the great content!
Very good view there.. Where is that?
Little cottonwood canyon.
I have tallboy v3 and i like the sb115 but i'm not sure it is faster than the santacruz... I like the bike fast on the climb... I'm 177cm tall, i should size M, i hope....
I don’t think the SB115 is faster uphill than the old TB. I’d look at the Ibis Ripley if you want the fastest climbing trail bike.
do you think you could do a review of the giant trance 29 3 (2021) or the 2020 version?
We have a Trance X review lined up currently. I'll see what we can do about the regular Trance.
@@bikersedge thanks, there's not a lot of videos on those bikes. Though they look like good bikes for people on a budget looking for a full squish trail bike.
Where is the trail ? the site look amazing.
It's in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
How it compares to tall boy
Tallboy is more capable on the DH while the SB115 climbs better.
Would it be possible to slacken the head angle with a different headset ????
I'm trying to remember off the top of my head if the headset cups were formed into the frame or not. That would really be the only thing stopping you. I'll check and get back to you.
Mate I like the hat where can I get one?
tillak.com/products/wallowa-camp-hat
Hows the sizing on the yeti sb115? Im 5'9 with 30inch inseam, should i go M or L? Thanks in advance
Size advice over the internet is rough. My best advice is to try one on for size or consult Yetis size guide and geo charts compared to other bikes you’ve ridden.
Got one yesterday and somehow managed to crash twice and mess up a brake lever :/
Well done. That takes skill.
Would you recommend the L or XL 6’1 205 lbs
Size advice over the internet is a crapshoot. I always suggest you try one on in person. I’m 6’2” and I’d go XL all day.
Wonder how it does with some super fast xc tires?
We recently shot a tire showdown video. Go check that one out. That will sum up how different tires will change the ride quality.
@@bikersedge thanks!
was just skiing where you were riding
Biking Alta>Skiing Alta
hello Sir < may i know what frameset size And Stem length using ? thank you
XL frame and I believe it’s a 50mm stem.
@@bikersedge thank you , XL is huge
Im a large person.
How does it compare to your Spur?
You'll have to settle for the comparison I made in the video for now. Or, go read the written article. The full roundup video will be coming out soon.
He comments on that at about the 12 minute mark
@@Charlie_Prinz Thanks for actually watching that far.
what pov camera are you using?
Hero 7
@@bikersedge really nice video editing.
Thanks!
I don't think "down-country" bike is a new creature, just an old school trail bike before 2015.
Except the geometry is usually radically different from an old trail bike.
How would you compare it to the SB130
Completely different categories for me. The SB115 blurs the lines of XC/Trail while the SB130 blurs the lines of All Mountain/Enduro.
@@bikersedge I loved my SB130, but I'm looking for something with a little less travel, but I don't love XC bikes. I still want more of a trail ride with less travel so it will climb better. Wanting to do a couple of races next year. It's basically down to 4 Bikes, Ripley, SB115, Spur, or the Yeti ARC. What would you recommend?
@@jordanboogaard8277 The Spur has been one of the most "not XC" feeling XC bikes I've ridden lately. It has the short-travel, firm suspension feel that you might be after without sacrificing on geo. It climbs well and descends very well. After that, I'd go Ripley. The SB115 feels a bit more XC than those two. Haven't ridden the ARC so I can't say one way or the other.
@@bikersedge Sweet. Let's connect soon!!! I would love an XT build, but that isn't one of the builds on their site.
@@jordanboogaard8277 For sure! Send us an email and we can start making it happen.
Do you sell your bike?
Sure do! We are a bike shop. We sell all the products we review on the channel.
What a beautiful view of the geography. I am here paralyzed by choice like most other folks.
There are a lot of options out there. Sometimes it can be hard to choose. Luckily, most all of them are pretty awesome. Let us know if we can help you find the right bike.
Moose.....awesome...........the bike rips
That about sums it up!
“Short 436 inch chain stay 😂😂😂”
At least I didn’t say feet.
Where the fk is that moose I can't see it
He's wearing camo. It's tough to see on the GoPro because he's off to the side but look on the left at 7:18.
@ 5:27 you give the sb115 a minus b plus for climbing. -B+? B minus... ok. B.... ok B+..... sure. But a minus B plus? What does that even mean? lol
I said an A- or B+. Somewhere in there.