Employee Rides: Reamonn's Yeti SB5 Custom Build

Employee Rides:  Reamonn’s 2017 Yeti SB5

Here we are going to ask Customer Service/Marketing Dude, Reamonn, a couple questions on his current ride. If you are interested in any of the components seen on the build then just follow the links in the build list below!

What are you riding and why? A Large 2017 Yeti SB5 Turq Custom Build. I feel like it is the perfect all around bike. You can ride the local trails without falling far behind the 29ers and I can still take it the Bike Park without any sacrifices.

How does she ride? Amazing! With a few upgrades here and there, she has the perfect setup for my type of riding. Just as playful as I need it to be yet still stable enough to be comfortable on those scary downhills.

What are some Key upgrades you have done to the bike? I upgraded quite a few things. I put on a Fox 36 with 160mm of travel. I am running 32mm RaceFace Turbine R stem that is also slammed. Oval Wolftooth 34t Chainring matched to an e*thirteen TRSr 9-46 Cassette on a Race Face Turbine R wheel. Also, I taped up the cables to keep them pretty ; D

Why those modifications? After riding the Fox 34 on the bike at 150mm which it is spec’d to ride at, I didn’t think it was enough travel for the bike and wanted just a little bit more. After trying 170mm which was way too much, I found that 160mm was just perfect for the bike. I run a 32mm stem slammed to keep the front end really responsive. Switching between a BMX bike and Trail Bike can be weird with the size difference so I wanted to keep a pretty snappy feeling front end considering how long the bike is. Having 35mm rise bars helps keep it snappy too. As for my Drivetrain, it was right when Eagle came out but I really liked the way Shimano’s shifting felt. I am not a good “Climber” but Eagle looked like over kill to me. I get by just fine with this set up.

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