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About Yeti
Yeti Cycles was founded in 1985 by John Parker, a welder who built Hollywood movie sets before turning to mountain bikes. The company started in California, then moved to Durango, Colorado in 1991 to be closer to the sport’s racing scene after the first Mountain Bike World Championships were held there. Yeti has built only mountain bikes for its entire history.
After a turbulent stretch under Schwinn and Volant ownership, employees Chris Conroy and Steve Hoogendoorn bought the company in 2001 and restored its independence. Yeti now operates from Golden, Colorado, and its bikes run the patented Switch Infinity suspension, a translating pivot that changes direction through the travel to keep pedaling efficient on climbs without losing sensitivity on descents. The brand has a deep race history in World Cup downhill and enduro.
Yeti builds across the mountain bike spectrum. The ARC is the carbon hardtail, the ASR races cross-country, and the SB120 covers down-country. The SB135, SB140, SB160, and SB165 step up through trail and enduro travel, and the MTe and LTe bring Switch Infinity to e-MTB. Every model is offered in C-Series and lighter Turq-Series carbon layups.
Most popular Yeti models
Yeti’s lineup climbs through travel. The ARC is the carbon cross-country hardtail, the ASR is the 115mm full-suspension XC race bike, and the SB120 is the down-country option for riders who want efficiency with a little more capability. Each runs the kind of geometry Yeti has refined through decades of racing.
From there the suspension grows. The SB135 and SB140 are the trail bikes, the SB160 is the 29-inch enduro platform, and the SB165 is the long-travel park and enduro bike. The MTe and LTe add motor assist while keeping the Switch Infinity suspension. Yeti’s bikes carry replacement values well above what a homeowner’s policy typically covers, which is where standalone mountain bike insurance fills the gap.
Yeti's carbon cross-country hardtail, with race geometry and a lightweight frame in C-Series and Turq-Series layups. The no-suspension-loss option for XC racing and fast trail riding.
Yeti's cross-country race full-suspension bike, with 115mm of Switch Infinity rear travel tuned for efficient climbing and World Cup XC courses.
Yeti's down-country bike, with 120mm of rear travel and the geometry to handle more than its travel suggests. Built for riders who want XC efficiency with extra capability.
Yeti's 27.5-inch trail bike, with 135mm of Switch Infinity rear travel and a playful, nimble character for technical trails.
Yeti's 29-inch trail bike, with 140mm of rear travel that balances climbing efficiency and descending confidence for all-day trail riding.
Yeti's 29-inch enduro platform, with 160mm of Switch Infinity rear travel built for steep, technical descents and enduro racing.
Yeti's long-travel park and enduro bike, with 165mm of rear travel and 29 or mixed-wheel options for the steepest, roughest terrain.
Yeti's lighter-weight e-MTB, with 145mm of Switch Infinity rear travel and a motor and battery integrated into the trail-bike platform.
Yeti's long-travel e-MTB, with 160mm of Switch Infinity rear travel for enduro terrain with motor assist on the climbs.
Yeti's Warranty: What It Covers and Where It Stops
Yeti covers its frames for life against manufacturing defects for the original purchaser. Five terms decide what that is worth to you.
Lifetime frame warranty, Switch Infinity link included
All frames 2019 or newer, including the Switch Infinity link, are covered for life against damage due to manufacturing defects. Yeti repairs or replaces, at its discretion, any frame it deems defective.
One year on paint and finish
Paint and finish are covered for 1 year. For original equipment components, Yeti directs owners to the component manufacturer for warranty details.
Register online and go through a dealer
The frame must be registered online at YetiCycles.com/registration, and coverage is for the original purchaser from an authorized Yeti Cycles dealer. All warranty claims must be processed by an authorized dealer, and Yeti asks owners to bring the complete bike.
Crash replacement at a replacement price
For a crash or other non-warranty situation, Yeti says it will get you back on the trail with a reasonable replacement price. The same conditions apply: online registration and an authorized Yeti Cycles dealer.
Defects only: a crash is a non-warranty situation
The frame warranty covers damage due to manufacturing defects. Yeti groups a crash with non-warranty situations, where the owner pays a replacement price. Those are the losses a Velosurance policy is built for.
Summary of the Yeti Cycles Limited Lifetime Warranty, reviewed September 17, 2026. Applies to Yeti frames 2019 or newer, for the original purchaser from an authorized Yeti Cycles dealer. Model year 2018 and older frames stay under Yeti's previous warranty (5-year or 2-year based on time of purchase). The manufacturer decides every warranty claim, and its full published terms govern.
Why Velosurance is best for your Yeti
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