The Beti is a direct derivative of Yeti’s SB5c trail bike, but designed to fit smaller riders, with components selected to "improve the ride experience for women". We were understandably keen to test this for ourselves.
Bottomless suspension feel
The Beti delivers 127mm (5in) of rear travel via a top-end Factory series Fox Float shock and Yeti’s unique Switch Infinity suspension system. The main pivot is mounted on two Kashima-coated stanchions, which it slides up as the bike moves through its travel, before switching direction near the end of the shock’s stroke to give a bottomless feel and stop chain forces affecting the suspension.
The full-carbon frame incorporates a tapered head tube, integrated chain slap protection and a chunky down tube protector to ward off rocks. The external cable routing is tidy, and there’s a direct mount for a front derailleur should you want to add more gears.
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The main pivot slides up and down on two Kashima coated stanchions above the BB
The Shimano XT brakes on our Yeti were attached to a female-friendly (not too wide) 720mm Easton bar fitted with small-diameter grips, with a female-friendly WTB Deva saddle to perch on. It’s good to see a Thomson Elite Covert Dropper included as standard, with 125mm of adjustment.
A light bike in need of a firm hand
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