The new Yeti SB5.5c has 140mm of travel paired with a 160mm suspension forkJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
The SB5.5c bears a strong familial resemblance to the shorter-travel SB4.5c and the heavy-hitting SB6cJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
The SB5.5c comes equipped with a Fox 36 with 110mm ‘Boost’ axle spacingJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
We’d like the 148x12mm Shimano QR thru-axle replaced with a Syntace X-12 style thru-axle that wouldn’t stick out so farJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
SRAM’s Guide RSC brakes with 180mm rotors are good match for this bike’s capabilitiesJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
The SB5.5c has internal cable routing — including the rear brakeJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
A 30t RaceFace narrow/wide chainring comes stock on the SB5.5cJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
If you don’t mind mud on your water bottle, you can mount one on the underside of the downtube. The rubberized armor is a nice touchJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
The mid-level SB5.5c build comes with an X01 derailleurJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
The relatively tall seatmast may prevent some riders from running 150mm dropper seatpostsJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
The SB5.5c uses a Float X DPS shockJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
While the Float X DPS shock offers a firm and lockout position, the SB5.5c pedals exceptionally well in the open modeJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
A 800mm-wide Easton Havoc Carbon bar and 50mm stem —both with a 35mm clamp diameter — provide plenty of steering stiffnessJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
The SB5.5c has an appreciably short head tubeJosh Patterson / Immediate Media
The SB5.5c has a frame weight of 6lb / 2.72kg (with shock)Josh Patterson / Immediate Media