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Pro Bike Check: Jared Graves’ Championship Winning Yeti SB6c

If you did not catch our exclusive interview with Jared Graves, it makes for essential reading, check it out here. When racers change bikes it is normally after extensive off-season testing, so it was very unusual to see Jared and Richie changing from the 26″ SB66 to the 27.5″ SB6c mid-season. It could have gone either way, but it was to be a fairytale start for Yeti, with both Jared and Richie cleaning up at Round five of the EWS at the Colorado Freeride Festival.

Interested in the Yeti? Read our SB6c Comparison Review.

The new SB6c features Yeti’s new Switch Infinity technology, allowing Yeti to improve the anti-squat whilst also maintaining small bump sensitivity. It has been a project three years in the making and Jared was highly involved in the process, in fact his ideal geometry makes up the stock medium bike. We take a look at the bike that has taken him to Enduro World Series Championship glory.

The Yeti weights in at 12.38kg and delivers 157mm of efficient travel.
The Yeti weights in at 12.38kg and delivers 157mm of efficient travel.
Officially the fastest bike on he circuit, it will need a number one board next season.
Officially the fastest bike on the circuit, it will need a number one board next season.
The Yeti is a lightweight big hitter, the frame weight is just 5.9lbs
The Yeti is a lightweight big hitter, the frame weight is just 5.9lbs
With a 65.5 degree head angle, the SB6c is ready for action
With a 65.5 degree head angle, the SB6c is ready for action
Jared runs ODI Troy Lee Designs Lock-on grips
Jared runs ODI Troy Lee Designs Lock-on grips
Jared's Fox Float X has seen some custom attention from Fox
Jared’s Fox Float X has seen some custom attention from Fox
We have no more info, but these Prototype Maxxis Minion tyres had a very soft compound.
We have no more info, but these Prototype Maxxis tyres had a very soft compound.
Jared ran a prototype Minion on the tough stages of the EWS
Jared ran a prototype Minion on the tough stages of the EWS
The new Switch Infinity system allows Yeti total control over the suspension action.
The new Switch Infinity system allows Yeti total control over the suspension action.
The SB6c is another bike that uses the new Fox 36 RC2, popular on the EWS start lines
The SB6c is another bike that uses the new Fox 36 RC2, popular on the EWS start lines
Jared runs a Renthal Fatbar Lite 740mm bar and Renthal Apex 50mm stem
Jared runs a Renthal Fatbar Lite 740mm bar and Renthal Apex 50mm stem
Not that he sits down much, but Jared runs a Yeti Team Edition WTB Devo SLT seat.
Not that he sits down much, but Jared runs a Yeti Team Edition WTB Devo SLT seat.
Keeping it real on 10 speed, Jared runs a 11-36 XTR drivetrain.
Keeping it real on 10 speed, Jared runs a 11-36 XTR drivetrain.
Jared has a Stages power meter, allowing him to monitor how much horse power he is putting down.
Jared has a Stages power meter, allowing him to monitor how much horse power he is putting down.
Jared runs an e*thirteen LG1+ with the lower slider removed. Providing security and protection from rock strikes without the drag of the lower slider.
Jared runs an e*thirteen LG1+ with the lower slider removed. Providing security and protection from rock strikes without the drag of the lower slider.
The new Switch Infinity system allows Yeti total control over the suspension action.
The new Switch Infinity system allows Yeti total control over the suspension action.
When Jared brakes, he wants to brake fast, so he uses XTR race levers paired with Saint 4 Pot Calipers
When Jared brakes, he wants to brake fast, so he uses XTR race levers paired with Saint 4 Pot Callipers

Words and Photos: Trev Worsey

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