Yeti SB100 custom build

[fusion01]

Objective was to build a bike that can handle anything I personally ride: technical routes @ Tokai etc yet not black routes where I'd require more travel. A comfortable biike. And a fast bike, I always ride fast! Really had to balance all of these factors.

 

Bike has reasonably progressive geometry. I wanted ideally an XL frame so I could slam the saddle to the front but this large came up second hand on Bike Hub at a great price. 68 degree HT angle so it's quick to turn and climbs well with a short stem and really wide bars.

 

I didn't want to go cheap but certainly didn't want anything that is too pricey and 'show-offy' (ironic since I'm posting this bike build!). Avoided SRAM due to exorbitant pricing and opted for a 'workmanship build' of Shimano XT, SLX and Deore. SLX cassette R2k at present time, SRAM GX Eagle about double if not mistaken. I didn't spend money anywhere unneccessarily such as an XT derailleur to save ~20 grams etc.

 

Built by Hermanus Cycles - mechanic was really thorough with excellent attention to detail and communication.

 

Wheels handbuilt by Nicholas - wheelbuilder.co.za for R10k. Great guy to deal with.

 

Without further ado...

• YETI SB100 frame (full carbon) - 2020 (2nd hand)
• Fox 34 Kashima fork - 120mm (2nd hand)
• Fox DPS EVOL Kashima shock - 100mm (2nd hand)
• Spank 350 rims - 30.5 mm ID / 29"
• Cure hubs by Thirteen Industries (rear hub a whopping 108 points of engagement!)
• MAXXIS Rekon 2.6" front tyre / MAXXIS Forekaster 2.35" rear tyre
• Specialized Phenom saddle - TI rails
• Shimano XT shifter - 12sp
• Shimano SLX cranks
• Shimano XT flat pedals
• CSIX 36t chainring
• Shimano SLX cassette 10-51
• KMC X12 chain
• TransX 150mm dropper (2nd hand)
• Spank Race 50mm stem
• Shimano Deore M6100 brakes
• Shimano XT rotors (180mm front / 160mm rear)

  Shimano MT500 bottom bracket

• CSIX 800mm carbon handlebar
• Cannondale grips
• CSIX headet spacers and top cap
• CSIX ISCG05 chain guide
• All Mountain fork guard
• All Mountain crank defender
• All Mountain frame protection
• BBB chainstay protector
• TACX water bottle holder
• Scott cable wrappers

TOTAL COST: ~R67.5k

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 18, 2021 by fusion01

[Steady Spin]

Right stuff in the right places.

 

Lekker down country bike. Many smiles per miles man.

[splat]

Very nice. Good value for money build.
Congrats!

What is the final weight ?

[fusion01]

Very nice. Good value for money build.

Congrats!

 

What is the final weight ?

Thanks, yes I think reasonable for the money, R100k bikes seems silly to me. No idea as to the weight, probably about 13kg, could swear is no heavier than a '18 Scott Spark RC I used to own and that was XC only.

[fusion01]

Right stuff in the right places.

 

Lekker down country bike. Many smiles per miles man.

Thanks bud, it'll be a 5 year relationship where she won't let me down

[Steady Spin]

Thanks bud, it'll be a 5 year relationship where she won't let me down

Spent about R70k on my last build. Match made in heaven.

[MajG]

Sweet looking ride, wishing you many fun n safe miles. Just love the fox kashima finish

 

120mm travel is capable on tokai black trails, know few guys doing it on 100mm travel forks and flying

[fusion01]

Sweet looking ride, wishing you many fun n safe miles. Just love the fox kashima finish

 

120mm travel is capable on tokai black trails, know few guys doing it on 100mm travel forks and flying

I used to through about 110mm shock travel on the blue snake trail routes, I'm sure more on the black if you're riding it like you should! This bike has the 'switch infinity' suspension which gives you more than the 100mm should. 100mm fork is pretty limiting, and also the fork tune is generally firm Vs plush on those forks. Edited April 18, 2021 by fusion01

[fusion01]

Spent about R70k on my last build. Match made in heaven.

Sweet! Def's the way to go if you're picky!!

[gummibear]

Damn nice build  

[cadenceblur]

Nice, The lekker thing about custom builds is that you have exactly what you want and that should keep the add ons and upgrades at bay. Enjoy!

[MajG]

I used to through about 110mm shock travel on the blue snake trail routes, I'm sure more on the black if you're riding it like you should! This bike has the 'switch infinity' suspension which gives you more than the 100mm should. 100mm fork is pretty limiting, and also the fork tune is generally firm Vs plush on those forks.

Defs agree with you will be alot better and more fun doing the black trails on more than 120mm, plushness will make it alot more fun and easier on the body.

 

On your new bike, I'm sure you be hitting those lines with great confidence

 

Enjoy it