Review: The 2026 Yeti SB160 — The Dream Factory Racer
The Verdict: A surgical, bottomless race machine that rewards aggressive input.
Yeti's SB160 has been the enduro benchmark since its inception, and the 2026 model takes that "factory racer" feel to a new level. With the refined Switch Infinity V2 system and a geometry that encourages you to push harder into every rock garden, it's a bike built for one thing: winning races.
What you get
The 2026 T-Series build features the most refined carbon layup in Yeti's history, paired with a spec list that leaves nothing to be desired. The Switch Infinity V2 linkage has been updated with new pivot hardware for increased durability and a smoother initial stroke.
- Suspension: Fox Factory 38 (170mm) / Fox Factory Float X2 (160mm)
- Drivetrain: SRAM XX Eagle Transmission
- Verdict: 9.6/10
How it rides
On the trail, the SB160 is exceptionally precise. It doesn't wallow in its travel, providing a rock-solid pedalling platform that defies its 160mm rear travel. When you point it down, the rear wheel tracks with a clinical level of accuracy through technical high-speed chatter.
Smart Upgrade Move
Even a dream build like the Yeti can be dialled in further. Swapping to a high-end cockpit adds that final layer of custom "factory" bling.
- Leverage: Add our WAKE Alloy Handlebars for proper high-speed leverage.
- Bling: Finish the look with our RISK Titanium-Plated Stem Bolts to match your anodised accents.
