2012 Specialized Enduro or Commencal Meta or Yeti SB66

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2012 Specialized Enduro or Commencal Meta or Yeti SB66
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flag aplummer
Posted: Oct 16, 2011 at 16:35 Quote
likeomg wrote:
JRoe wrote:
Orange five!

not in the same league...

and the ugliest bike ever made
flag mc70
Posted: Oct 16, 2011 at 18:10 Quote
Yeti, hand's down. The other comments about Yetis are spot-on. I'd urge you to take a look at the 575 as well. Also a very efficient bike; climbs extremely well, and goes down even better. I have a 2006 and a 2008 575. I've had a brief ride on an AS-R5. If you need more travel than a 575, there's also the AS-R7 with 7" of travel. The SB series is awesome, but the frame is a little heavier and more complex. It may well be worth the penalties though. I also did a brief ride on an SB66 but not enough to determine much except that it was impressive even in a parking lot.
flag commanderagl
Posted: Oct 17, 2011 at 18:10 Quote
I'd say go with the yeti, It climbs excellently even w/o propedal on, and almost all yeti bikes are slacker than similar bikes, giving it an edge on the downhill. I've tried out an sb-66 and there was no noticeable pedal bob even when standing.
Though If you want to be really badass, get a honzo and put a dropper post with the saved money. They are a lot of fun to ride and your legs will become massive due to the 1x9 and lack of rear suspension.
flag davedownhill
Posted: Oct 19, 2011 at 12:45 Quote
The best bike I've owned and ridden. You wouldn't regret it!!

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flag meattray
Posted: Oct 19, 2011 at 21:06 Quote
davedownhill wrote:
The best bike I've owned and ridden. You wouldn't regret it!!

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so sick! bike envy for sure! what fork?
flag davedownhill
Posted: Oct 20, 2011 at 0:57 Quote
meattray wrote:
davedownhill wrote:
The best bike I've owned and ridden. You wouldn't regret it!!

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so sick! bike envy for sure! what fork?

Fox 36 Talas 160 RLC, rides like a dream. Demo version I tried had the Float 150 which was no where near as good and didn't do the bike justice, well worth the extra money.
flag ninjatarian
Posted: Oct 20, 2011 at 9:25 Quote
Very sick. Total build weight?
flag jond63
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Posted: Oct 20, 2011 at 10:38 Quote
davedownhill wrote:
The best bike I've owned and ridden. You wouldn't regret it!!

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Love...
flag davedownhill
Posted: Oct 20, 2011 at 12:10 Quote
ninjatarian wrote:
Very sick. Total build weight?

No idea, just built it to be more focused on the down rather than the up. Saying that it pedals so well that the 40/28 cranks aren't large enough and I can pedal uphill in the 40 with no issues Bugs all my mates when we're out as they are mostly XC riders and I'm a downhill boy at heart, and I leave them behind on the trails!!
flag pboaden
Posted: Sep 19, 2013 at 7:59 Quote
The yeti sb66A or C is the most unreliable bikes, every time you start enjoying yourself you have to replace the bearings or swing arm !! dont do it !!!!
flag valentin84
Posted: Mar 10, 2014 at 13:31 Quote
pboaden wrote:
The yeti sb66A or C is the most unreliable bikes, every time you start enjoying yourself you have to replace the bearings or swing arm !! dont do it !!!!

Anyone else have these issues?
flag MTB675
Posted: Mar 10, 2014 at 20:19 Quote
SB66 hands down
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