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Jared Graves Teases Possible Prototype Yeti SB8c Downhill Bike & Carbon DT Swiss DH Wheels

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Jared Graves Yeti SB8C prototype 2

Last year, Yeti made the difficult decision to  abandon the World Cup Downhill scene in order to support their Factory Enduro World Series Team, which included top contender Jared Graves, and up and comer Richie Rude.

Mid way through this years EWS Campaign, they released two well received trail & enduro models sporting their new Switch Infinity Platform, and shortly thereafter, Richie Rude was spotted testing  a long travel aluminum prototype. Details regarding that prototype have been scarce, although on a post on MTBR, the Colorado based company claimed the test mule was simply being used to dial in kinematics and geometry, and that a new model was no where near production.

Despite these claims, Jared Graves just posted this incredible new build to his Facebook page.

Jared Graves Yeti SB8C prototype 3

Comparing this “prototype” to  the aluminum rig spotted in Whistler earlier this year, and the SB6c, it’s not clear if this carbon bike is just a souped-up SB6c, or an all new model.

It was made clear during the launch of the SB5C that Yeti would no longer be producing new models in aluminum, so if the SB8c ever does make it to market, it will likely be available in carbon trim only.

Jared Graves Yeti SB8C prototype

Also of note are the DT Swiss wheels pictured. Bereft of identifying labels, they do appear to be carbon.

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wheelz
wheelz
9 years ago

That is one hot looking DH bike!

Mike D
Mike D
9 years ago

I wish I could have more than one mountain bike in the stable… I’d have a longer travel 27.5 bike and a more XC slanted 29r.
Since that’s not the case and I need a single do-it-all steed, I’m waiting fingers-crossed for the new SB-95c reincarnation. I rode an aluminum version and was absolutely floored by the performance–climbed like a goat, rolled over everything, descended well, and felt like the geometry was spot on. Please bring the SI platform to that bike soon!

Rich
Rich
9 years ago

This is just up on Facebook from Jared Graves:

woah woah woah, easy there internets….. its an SB6c with 40’s. That really escalated quickly…. Sorry if this comes as a dissapointment, but I can assure you all it isnt a dissapointment to ride!

D’Oh!

CeeJay
CeeJay
9 years ago

I wonder where they got the inspiration for this frame…

Mirwin
Mirwin
9 years ago

That doesn’t look fun at all. No, not one bit. Un-fun.

Terry
Terry
9 years ago

is that a 203 rotor on the front?

Andy
Andy
9 years ago

Best looking dh bike I’ve ever seen.

satisFACTORYrider
satisFACTORYrider
9 years ago

jared can and will rip on anything

Motivated
Motivated
9 years ago

Those are Derby rims

trailshredderr
9 years ago

We’ve seen some great stuff from Jared Graves, so don’t give up hope on him. It is one hot looking DH bike though!

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