The Yeti SB5.5 is the perfect definition for the term “all-mountain”, that is, a total bike that can be used on long and hard excursions seasoned with technical descents: pedalable uphill and excellent downhill. But this excellence and totality is paid for. A bike recommended for anyone, from the expert biker (who will only have to make the system a little more progressive) to the beginner. Hardly anyone will get hurt on such a vehicle. The only type of biker who might like but not thrill, is the diehard agonist (to whom I recommend the SB6) and those who like to push hard but are rough in riding: the 'Switch Infinity' does not forgive.
Read the complete test (# 62 March 2017).
