Made for pushing down the descents the Yeti SB165 Turq T1 XT Mountain Bike is what we ride when we're more about shuttle speed than the pedal life. The SB165 is made to work with a coil and dual crown fork, ensuring the fun doesn't stop regardless of the reckless features we're on. The SB165 is equipped with Yeti's Switch Infinity linkage, which gives the bike an aggressive curve ratio meant for going deep on steep terrain. We get this SB165 already kitted out in downhill and enduro rated parts ready to take on season after season of park and shuttle lap shredding. Swinging a leg over the SB165 we're not kidding ourselves about trying to pedal up a hill. Though it's entirely possible, a quick ride up the shuttle sounds a lot more intriguing. This bike is equipped with an ultra-slacked out 63. 5-degree head angle paired with nimble 27. 5in wheels. The slack head-tube angle helps with rollover capability while the smaller-sized wheels get us out of trouble quickly. The bike also enjoys a 1255mm wheelbase in a size large, giving it a playful riding style that shows its love on big gaps and technical terrains. Yeti smartly specs the bike with a 37mm offset fork, this gives the front end better handling characteristics even with a shorter wheelbase and smaller wheels. Yeti employs a new-school and ultra-modern Switch Infinity linkage system which drives sliding linkage for a unique and predictable ride feel. This system works by providing an aggressive curve ratio and really shines we're we go head-on into steep and deep terrain. Kit on the T1 starts with the highly advanced and lightweight Yeti Turq carbon, this layup provides an ultimately premium ride feel for long days on our bike. Rear suspension sees a change of pace as the SB165 is supported by the Fox Factory Float DHX2, a downhill-sized shock that delivers downhill capability. The front end of the bike is equipped with a single-crown Fox Factory 38 GRIP2 that delivers when it comes to aggressive riding and ...