Yeti has revealed the latest iteration of the SB165 freeride bike, moving away from full 27.5in wheels to the ever-popular mixed hoops, with a front 29er and rear 650b wheel.The carbon frames shape has also been updated for 2024, losing its angular down tube belly bulge for a sleeker shape.The frame has moved away from the previous iterations press-fit bottom bracket to a BSA threaded model and inherits SRAMs Universal Derailleur Hanger for increased compatibility.A four-model range gives you the choice between Yetis high-tech and costly Turq or more affordable C-Series carbon. Prices start at 5,999 / $6,300 / 6,890 for the C2 and lift to 9,499 / $9,200 / 10,890 for T3 full bikes.2024 Yeti SB165 frame and suspension detailsThe cable-entry ports now have clamps to reduce rattle. - Yeti CyclesThe latest SB165 shares plenty of tech with the outgoing model.Tube-in-tube internal cable routing, a long, straight seat tube, plenty of chain-slap and underside protection, and a low-stack integrated headset remain not to mention its sleek carbon fibre construction.However, the bikes bottom bracket moves away from press-fit to the much-loved threaded BSA fitting. SRAMs UDH for Transmission compatibility is now included.It now has SRAM's UDH and some models are fitted with Transmission. - Yeti CyclesCable-entry and exit ports get clamps to help reduce rattle, and while the underslung protection is still present from the old model, it has been updated with a bolt-in-place section to aid internal cable routing.The iconic 165mm-travel Switch Infinity suspension design has had a revamp rather than a total overhaul.Exclusively on the T-Series builds, the new system gets improved seals, bearings and hardware in a bid to improve service intervals.The Switch Infinity link has been reworked for the Turq models to improve longevity. - Yeti CyclesEach of the linkages pivots is fastened using floating collet axles, and the bearings are pressed into the linkage rather than the bikes frame, making replacement easier.A redesigned linkage that uses a wishbone to clamp the shocks eyelet has been shrunk to improve shock compatibility and create more space in the front triangle for water bottles, while decreasing standover heights.There's compatibility for up to 190mm-travel dual-crown forks and 180mm-travel single-crown forks, depending on the style of riding you want to do.2024 Yeti SB165 geometryThe frame looks sleek. - Yeti CyclesThe Yeti's geometry remains relatively unchanged from the outgoing model, and its figures are befitting of its long-travel credentials.Up front is a slack 63.5-degree head tube angle, matched with a relatively steep 76.9-degree seat tube angle, although this has slackened by 0.1 degree from the outgoing model.The four-size range (small to extra-large) has reach figures spanning from 430mm to 505mm and standover heights from 730mm up to 750mm. 2024 Yeti SB165 geometry chart SizeSmallMediumLargeExtra-large Seat tube length (mm)365400440470 Top tube length (mm)573604625653 Head angle (degrees)63.563.563.563.5 Seat tube angle (degrees)76.976.976.976.9 Chainstay (mm)433435437439 Wheelbase (mm)1207124212661298 Standover (mm)730738744750 Head tube length (mm)95101107118 Stack (mm)620625630640 Reach (mm)430460480505 Edit Table Stack figures are archetypally Yeti, ranging from a low 620mm (small) up to an equally squat 640mm (extra-large).Chainstay lengths grow proportionally with each size: 433mm (small), 435mm (medium), 437mm (large) and 439mm (extra-large).2024 Yeti SB165 models and pricesThe four-model line-up spans a 3,500 price range.The most affordable SB165 C2, thats decked out with a Fox Performance 38 fork, Factory DHX2 shock, mechanical SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain and DTs E 1900 wheels, costs 5,999 / $6,300 / 6,890.At the high end is the SB165 T3 with a Fox Factory-level 38 fork and DHX2 shock, SRAMs X0 Eagle AXS Transmission and alloy DT Swiss EX 1700 wheels. This retails for 9,499 / $9,200 / 10,890.Sitting in the middle are the SB165 C3 GX ($7,300) and SB165 T2 ($7,900), which are both only available in the USA.2024 Yeti SB165 T22024 Yeti SB165 T2. - Yeti CyclesFrame: Turq carbon fibre, 165mm travelShock: Fox Factory DHX2Fork: Fox Factory 38, 170mm travelWheels: DT Swiss EX 1700Tyres: Maxxis Assegai EXO (f), Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO (r)Drivetrain: SRAM X01 EagleBrakes: SRAM Code RSCContact points: Yeti Carbon bar, Burgtec Enduro MK3 stem, ODI Elite Pro grips, WTB SilveradoSeatpost: Fox TransferPrice: $7,900 (USA only)2024 Yeti SB165 T3 X0 Transmission2024 Yeti SB165 T3 X0 Transmission. - Yeti CyclesFrame: Turq carbon fibre, 165mm travelShock: Fox Factory DHX2Fork: Fox Factory 38, 170mm travelWheels: DT Swiss EX 1700Tyres: Maxxis Assegai EXO (f), Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO (r)Drivetrain: SRAM X0 Eagle AXS TransmissionBrakes: SRAM Code RSCContact points: Yeti Carbon bar, Burgtec Enduro MK3 stem, ODI Elite Pro grips, WTB SilveradoSeatpost: Fox TransferPrice: 9,499 / $9,200 / 10,8902024 Yeti SB165 C22024 Yeti SB165 C2. - Yeti CyclesFrame: Turq carbon fibre, 165mm travelShock: Fox Factory DHX2Fork: Fox Performance 38, 170mm travelWheels: DT Swiss E 1900Tyres: Maxxis Assegai EXO (f), Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO (r)Drivetrain: SRAM GX EagleBrakes: SRAM Code RContact points: Burgtec Ride Wide Alloy Enduro bar, Burgtec Enduro MK3 stem, ODI Elite Pro grips, WTB SilveradoSeatpost: OneUp Dropper PostPrice: 5,999 / $6,300 / 6,8902024 Yeti SB165 C3 GX Transmission2024 Yeti SB165 C3 GX Transmission. - Yeti CyclesFrame: Turq carbon fibre, 165mm travelShock: Fox Factory DHX2Fork: Fox Performance 38, 170mm travelWheels: DT Swiss E 1900Tyres: Maxxis Assegai EXO (f), Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO (r)Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle AXS TransmissionBrakes: SRAM Code RContact points: Burgtec Ride Wide Alloy Enduro bar, Burgtec Enduro MK3 stem, ODI Elite Pro grips, WTB SilveradoSeatpost: OneUp Dropper PostPrice: $7,300 (USA only)2024 Yeti SB165 T3 initial ride impressionsThe SB165 is designed as a freeride bike. - Yeti CyclesThe SB165s climbing demeanour flies in the face of its freeride intentions.The seated position is comfortable; the seat tube angle places your hips sufficiently over the bottom bracket, but I still opted to angle the seats nose down.Skinny EXO+ casing tyres and a top-spec build make it feel light, improving efficiency and reducing rider effort to get it to the trailhead.Its coil-sprung suspension is wonderfully smooth, absorbing trail chatter and providing grip on the most technical jank. Overall, its a surprise performer on the climbs.On the downs, it has a comfortable, familiar feel. None of its geometry figures bar the stack height raise eyebrows.Install a few spacers and the bars can be lifted (as long as youve got enough steerer tube on your fork) to create an in rather than on the bike feel.The mullet wheels dont appear to detract from the previous bikes character, but neither do they enhance it; if youve ridden the old SB 165 youll feel very much at home.The smooth suspension works hard to absorb the trails bumps and big compressions alike. But theres also plenty of pop, creating what is a surprisingly versatile bike, for what Yeti positions firmly in the freeride category.