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SB160 

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  OWNER’S MANUAL

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09

Apply grease to main pivot cavities of Rear 
Triangle.  Slide Rear Triangle Assembly onto 
main pivot and secure with Main Pivot Collet 
Axle (3.1) and Routing Collet Nut* (3.7), placing 
routing feature at the top.

Torque: 

25 Nm

 

 Install a plain collet nut (3.2, flat top with no 
clamp feature) if kit uses a wireless drivetrain.

07

Place 2x Race Extenders (3.5) onto the lower 
bearings in Link Assembly (3.16).  Install into 
Front Triangle using Link Pivot Collet Axle (3.4) 
and plain Collet Nut (3.2).  

Torque: 

25 Nm

08

Assemble Upper (3.23) and Lower (3.22) Shock Extender to SB160 Link (3.16) by placing 2X Race 
Extender (3.15) in the extender cavities and sliding between the Link tabs.  Threaded Extender (3.23) 
should be assembled on top.  Secure with a Guide Pin and assemble Female 8x41mm Bolt (3.17) with 
Washer (3.21) through the assembly.  Secure with Male M6 Bolt (3.19) and Washer (3.20).  

Torque: 

10 Nm

10

Place 2x Race Extenders (3.5) onto the upper bearings in Link Assembly (3.16).  Rotate Rear Triangle and 
Link together, lining up SS Pivot bores.

Install 2x SS Pivot Screws (3.3) from the inside of the Link and partially into the Rear Triangle.

Place 2x plain Collet Nut (3.2) into the Rear Triangle.

Using a wrench from the outside of the Swingarm, begin tightening in the “left-hand” direction (this is 
still a standard thread, but installed from the inside), tightening the SS Pivot Screw and Collet Nut. 

Torque: 

25 Nm

11

Install Large Collet Wedge Bolts (3.9) into 2x 
Collet Axles (3.1) and (3.4).

Torque: 

14 Nm

 

12

Install the Shock into the frame by securing front 
eyelet with a Guide Pin. Install small Collet Axle 
(3.14) through the lower Extender (3.22), through 
the Shock, and thread into Upper Extender (3.23).

Torque: 

15 Nm

Install Small Collet Wedge Bolt (3.10) into Axle.

Torque: 

8 Nm

Summary of Contents for SB160

Page 1: ...YETI SB160 OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...STANDARDS 06 MAINTENANCE 07 FRAME ASSEMBLY 08 BEARING PRESS ASSEMBLY 11 SWITCH INFINITY BEARING ASSEMBLY 12 SEAT POST SET UP 14 SWITCH INFINITY SERVICE 15 DROPPER POST INSERTION GUIDE 16 EXPLODED VIE...

Page 3: ...e every situation or condition that may occur during the assembly setup and maintenance of your bicycle Yeti recommends that all service and repairs be performed by your local authorized Yeti Dealer T...

Page 4: ...thout leaving behind open housing ports 6 INTERNALLY MOLDED CABLE TUBES FOR HASSLE FREE ROUTING AND A QUIET BIKE Gone are the days of fishing your cables through your downtube hoping they pop out the...

Page 5: ...64 64 64 64 64 D EFF SEAT TUBE ANGLE 77 5 77 5 77 5 77 5 77 5 E ACTUAL SEAT TUBE AN GL E 72 1 72 6 72 7 73 1 73 6 F CHAINSTAY LENGTH 437 439 441 443 445 G WHEELBASE 1211 1246 1270 1302 1329 H ESTIMATE...

Page 6: ...OM BRACKET BSA 73MM REAR WHEEL 148MM X 12MM BOOST SEATPOST 31 6MM CHAINLINE 55MM HEADSET INTEGRATED 41MM 52MM TAPERED REAR BRAKE POST MOUNT 180MM SHOCK HARDWARE FRONT M8X36MM REAR CUSTOM INSERT MIN MA...

Page 7: ...nd lube chain Check tire pressure Clean bike of mud and debris Check brake function Ensure all cable ends are covered with crimped cable end caps Check rims for deformations or cracks Check for loose...

Page 8: ...tall Lower DT Protector 3 37 to the front triangle using 3x Low Profile M5 Screws 3 27 Torque 5 Nm 04 Place a Head Tube Cable Port Cover 3 32 into each recess behind the head tube Place a Double Port...

Page 9: ...e 8x41mm Bolt 3 17 with Washer 3 21 through the assembly Secure with Male M6 Bolt 3 19 and Washer 3 20 Torque 10 Nm 10 Place 2x Race Extenders 3 5 onto the upper bearings in Link Assembly 3 16 Rotate...

Page 10: ...tall Female 8x45mm Bolt 3 18 with Washer 3 21 through front Shock Eyelet and secure with M6 Male Bolt 3 19 and Washer 3 20 Torque 10 Nm 16 Install Univesal Hanger 3 34 into frame Do not use grease Not...

Page 11: ...er bearing spacer against the pressed lower bearing Press the non drive side bearing into the link until bearing bottoms against the spacer Press the bearing into the upper extender with the extended...

Page 12: ...ng Remove axle sleeve from drive side bearing Remove drive side bearing Press drive side bearing into Switch Infinity body Slide axle sleeve into drive side bearing Press non drive side bearing onto s...

Page 13: ...move non drive side bearing Press non drive side bearing into switch infinity housing ensure extended race is facing outward from switch infinity body Place axle sleeve in body and press drive side be...

Page 14: ...it exits near the downtube cable port access hole STANDARD ROUTING SET UP 04 While pushing the housing into the head tube port continue guiding the cable up the seat tube through the access hole until...

Page 15: ...m 09 Re install the housing clamps at the main pivot Place a single clamp onto the shifter housing and secure with a M4 x 16L screw Place a clamp and clamp base around the brake housing and secure wit...

Page 16: ...highest percentage of our riders There is a wide range of saddle heights for every frame size There is a possibility saddle height could fall outside of this range A small percentage of customers mig...

Page 17: ...E 8 X 41 0 M6 THREAD 3 18 300030371 BOLT FEMALE 8 X 45 0 M6 THREAD 3 19 300030370 SCREW MALE M6X12 0MM 3 20 300030062 WASHER 6 5 X 12 5 X 0 5 MM 3 21 300030069 WASHER 8 5 X 12 5 X 0 5 MM 3 22 20002032...

Page 18: ...15 2 X 17 X 7 3L 1 3 17 300030372 BOLT FEMALE 8 X 41 0 M6 THREAD 1 3 18 300030371 BOLT FEMALE 8 X 45 0 M6 THREAD 1 3 19 300030370 SCREW MALE M6X12 0MM 10 2 3 20 300030062 WASHER 6 5 X 12 5 X 0 5 MM 2...

Page 19: ...HT PORT SINGLE PA6 2 300040524 CABLE PORT COVER HEAD TUBE 2 PIECE 2 300030173 SCREW FH M4 X 0 7 10L 3 300040523 COVER HT PORT BLIND PA6 1 300040542 COVER CABLE PORT BLANK RIGHT EXIT 1 300040510 FRAME...

Page 20: ...CREW FH M4 X 0 7 16L 1 300030177 SCREW FH M4 X 0 7 25L 3 300030357 SHCS LOW PROFILE M5 X 0 8 16L 5 300030358 WASHER 5 2 X 8 8 X 1 0 MM STAINLESS ED BLACK 2 300040518 COVER CABLE PORT SINGLE RIGHT EXIT...

Page 21: ...the big brands like Fox Shimano SRAM etc You should always confirm with a professional mechanic that your parts are the correct standard and correctly and securely mount to your bike without any inter...

Page 22: ...e found here https www yeticycles com gear parts shock eyelet spacer CAN I PUT A COIL SHOCK ON MY SB160 Yes the SB160 is designed to be compatible with both air and coil sprung shocks WHAT PERCENTAGE...

Page 23: ...e ll get you back on the trail with a reasonable replacement price Same conditions as above Lifetime Warranty applies to all 2019 and newer frames including the SB100 Model year 2018 and older frames...

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