Test-ride: 2013 Yeti SB66 Carbon

A couple of days ago, as we considered our next ride, Reilly suggested we take out a couple of demo bikes from Absolute Bikes.  While Isabelle is my number one girl, I thought it would be fun to try something a little different.  Taking a peak at the various Treks, Konas and Specialized bikes hanging from the rafters, I soon saw the bike I wanted to try: a 2013 Yeti SB66 Carbon.  Yup, a carbon-fibre full-suspension trail-bike with a full Shimano XT drive-train and 26″ wheels.  An all-mountain super-bike designed to climb like a hard-tail, descend like a champ while keeping you happy on all-day rides.

Rolling out of the Absolute parking lot and over the Arkansas River, I noted some slight differences in geometry from my Moots, as well as nuances of fit; none, however, too significant to impede my having a great time rippin’ the local trails.

Riding uphill for about 45mins with the front and rear suspension locked-out, I noticed only the slightest amount of bob from the rear-end.  At the summit we stopped to take in the view, snap a couple of pics, tighten our helmets and prepare to be blown away!

Now, I ride a lot.  No really, A LOT, and I can honestly say without hesitation, riding that bike all the way down the Cottonwood Trail was the most fun I’ve had on a bicycle in a very, very long time.  It was pure joy.  At times I caught myself yelling with glee, screaming with happiness, smiling so broad I thought I just might swallow my own ears.

I pushed that bike through some really rough lines at high speed and it simply shrugged it’s shoulders; “is that all you got?”  We flew off drops I would not normally attempt, and did so with total confidence.    Not only did the bike eat-up those rock gardens, it cornered beautifully; quickly and easily gliding from left to right as I tore through those tight chicanes like a man possessed.  And I was possessed with the desire and ability to hurtle myself down-hill like never before.  The bike was silent, never protesting, never fighting back, always asking for more and delivering.

Now, I’m sure there are many other bikes that would have handled that down-hill section just as well or better.  But I doubt many of them would ride like a true XC bike, nor weigh as little.

By the time we returned to town, we were beside ourselves, near hysterical from such an incredible ride.  With beer in hand to thank Shawn at Absolute for loaning me the bike, I was still feeling giddy, that huge smile still plastered across my face.  While I love my Moots, that Yeti really was in a class by itself.  If you ever get the chance to test-ride the SB66 Carbon, I highly recommend you do.  And, if you’re in the market for a new carbon-fibre super-bike, look no further…unless, of course, you want the brand-new 29’er version, the SB95…

Most fun I’ve had on a bike in a very long time.

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Huge thanks to Absolute Bikes for loaning me the Yeti SB66 Carbon.