Pimp My Ride: Yeti SB5.5c with Jekyll & Hyde personality
Steven Lewis’ Yeti SB5.5c build is an absolute stunner. Photo by Jonathan Lee
When Steven Lewis of MTBPodcast.com settled on a Yeti SB5.5c for his new build he wanted to do something special that would highlight the two personalities of the bike. On one hand, it’s an exceptional climber. But it can also blast through the most technical descents. A regular Jekyll and Hyde if you will.
One side of the build has simple clean graphics, while the other has a wild camouflage pattern. Photo by Jonathan Lee
“Jekyll and Hyde was based on a muted color pallet complementing, but altering traditional Yeti colors slightly,” explained Lewis. “One side of the bike was set to be clean, separating the tri-tone, highlighting the nimble and clean characteristics of the bike’s handling. The other side of the bike was set in the same tri-tone colorway, but in a wild camo pattern complementing the bike’s savage descending capabilities.”
Keep scrolling to see the full build — and get ready to drool.
She is pretty. Photo by Jonathan Lee
If you squint you can see the protective film covering the carbon frame. Photo by Jonathan Lee
Race Face stem and bars. Photo by Jonathan Lee
Shimano XTR brakes paired with a SRAM XX1 drivetrain. Yay or nay? Photo by Jonathan Lee
The camouflage side. Photo by Jonathan Lee
Matching fork decals. Photo by Jonathan Lee
And the subtle side. Photo by Jonathan Lee
This Yeti has some incredibly beautiful lines. Photo by Jonathan Lee
The SB5.5c doesn’t have the best water bottle placement…but how clean is that Fabric cage and bottle system? Photo by Jonathan Lee
Switch infinity, so smooth. Photo by Jonathan Lee
Scuffs show you ride. Photo by Jonathan Lee
For more info on this bike, head over to MTBPodcast.com. Photo by Jonathan Lee
Special thanks to the folks at STIKRD for sending over these photos. If you’re interested in custom decals, check out www.stikrd.com.
What do you think of this build? Not enough or just right?
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