Whether you are a beginner cyclist, or a seasoned pro, your Yeti bicycle will provide endless hours of two-wheeled fun. This model specific manual is designed to be used in conjunction with the general Yeti Owner’s Manual and the manuals supplied by the suspension manufacturers. If you did not receive the Yeti Owner’s Manual or the manual provided by the suspension manufacturer,...
THE LOWDOWN ON THE SB140 OWNER’S MANUAL SB140/LR AND ITS FEATURES. FRAME FEATURES SWITCH INFINITY TECHNOLOGY PATENTED SUSPENSION SYSTEM INTERNALLY MOLDED CABLE TUBES FOR HASSLE-FREE ROUTING AND A QUIET BIKE The SB140 delivers 140mm of rear travel with our patented Switch Infinity technology.
GEOMETRY SB140 LR SB140 OWNER’S MANUAL 1 6 0 M M F O R K X X L S E AT T U B E L E N G T H E F F. T O P T U B E L E N G T H H E A D T U B E A N G L E ˚...
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GEOMETRY SB140 SB140 OWNER’S MANUAL 1 5 0 M M F O R K X X L S E AT T U B E L E N G T H E F F. T O P T U B E L E N G T H H E A D T U B E A N G L E ˚...
FRAME STANDARDS SB140 OWNER’S MANUAL T R A V E L 140MM W H E E L S I Z E 29” F R A M E S I Z E SM, MD, LG, XL, XXL R E A R S H O C K 210MM X 55MM B O T T O M B R A C K E T BSA 73MM...
TORQUE Following these guidelines will help maintain the performance of your bicycle and prevent Yeti strongly recommends using a torque wrench when assembling your frame. Torque more serious problems from arising. It is important to remember that service intervals can specifications for individual parts on the SB140 are listed below, as well as in the step by step vary depending on climate, trail conditions and riding frequency.
Install 2X Low Profile H20 Bolts (3.27) and could lead to serious frame issues. shock eyelet. Washers (3.28) to front triangle. WARNING: Service on Yeti bicycles requires Torque: 4 Nm (or hand tight) special knowledge and tools. Yeti Cycles recommends that all service and repairs be performed by an authorized Yeti Dealer.
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SB140 OWNER’S MANUAL Place 2x Race Extenders (3.5) onto the lower Assemble Upper (3.23) and Lower (3.22) Shock Extender to SB149 Link (3.16) by placing 2X Race Apply grease to main pivot cavities of Rear bearings in Link Assembly (3.16). Install into front Extender (3.15) in the extender cavities and sliding between the Link tabs.
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SB140 OWNER’S MANUAL Install the Shock into the frame by securing front Install Female 8x45mm bolt (3.18) with Washer Install Housing Clamp Cap (3.8) onto the drive- Install a Housing Clamp Cap (3.8) and Clamp eyelet with a Guide Pin. Install small Collet Axle (3.21) through front Shock Eyelet and secure side main pivot axle with a M4 x 16L FHCS (3.25).
BEARING PRESS ASSEMBLY SB140 OWNER’S MANUAL LINK BEARING PRESS EXTENDER BEARING PRESS Press both upper bearings into the link from the inside of the link tabs using a 15x24mm arbor. Press the bearing into the upper extender with the extended race facing out of the bore. Check that both bearings are fully seated.
SWITCH INFINITY V2 BEARING ASSEMBLY SB140 OWNER’S MANUAL BEARING REMOVAL BEARING INSTALL DRIVE SIDE BEARING DRIVE SIDE BEARING Remove dust caps on the outside of the bearings. Press drive side bearing into Switch Infinity body. Remove non-drive side bearing. Slide axle sleeve into drive side bearing. Press non-drive side bearing onto sleeve.
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SWITCH INFINITY V1 BEARING ASSEMBLY SB140 OWNER’S MANUAL BEARING REMOVAL BEARING INSTALL DRIVE SIDE BEARING DRIVE SIDE BEARING Remove drive side bearing and axle sleeve Press non-drive side bearing into switch infinity housing (ensure extended race is facing outward from switch infinity body). Remove non-drive side bearing Place axle sleeve in body and press drive side bearing into housing...
SEAT POST SET-UP SB140 OWNER’S MANUAL STANDARD ROUTING SET-UP With a 3mm allen wrench, remove the outer Install your seatpost housing into the drive-side The hole under the downtube protector While pushing the housing into the head tube plastic downtube protector. head tube port, pushing until it exits near the provides an access point to use your finger to port, continue guiding the cable up the seat...
SWITCH INFINITY SERVICE SB140 OWNER’S MANUAL With a 2.5mm allen wrench, remove the two With a 5mm allen wrench, remove the main pivot With a 10mm allen wrench, remove the Main Rotate your swingarm upwards to expose the clamps securing the shifter and brake housing Collet Wedge Bolt (3.9).
MAX INSERTION WIRELESS DROPPER (MM)* Please confirm both of these measurements, they are both required to ensure proper X-SMALL dropper fitment. 232.2 SMALL 242.8 If you have any questions, please contact Yeti or your local bike shop. MEDIUM 277.4 FRAME SIZE LARGE 316.8 X-LARGE 331.0...
TURQ Series bikes. By using different materials and tweaking the fiber layup, we are able to therefore should not be used. Yeti’s warranty will be voided if it is found an angleset was installed make a more aggressively priced carbon high-performance mountain bike while maintaining the on the frame and all liability will be assumed by the customer.
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DOES THE SB140 HAVE ISCG MOUNTS? bottoms out in the frame. Your local Yeti dealer can help you sort this out. We run 150mm Yes. The SB140 has integrated ISCG ’05 mounts. It is designed to work best with low-profile drop on SM frames, 175mm drop on MD frames and a 200mm drop on LG-XXL.
Yeti Cycles is not responsible for any damages to you or others arising from riding, transporting or other use of your bicycle. In the event that your frame breaks or malfunctions, Yeti Cycles shall have no liability or obligation beyond the repair or replacement of your frame pursuant to the terms outlined in the warranty.
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