Dan MacMunn's Yeti SB5 C

Supported by Rowney Sports, Shimano, and Fox, Dan’s new SB5 C has some interesting customisations.

‘The 5” SB is marketed as a trail bike but I’ve set it up as my race bike and it’s as fast as the 6” 26-inch wheel version,’ says Dan.

‘It’s a bit of a mongrel. I’ve got Saint brakes – a 4-piston downhill brake, which are really powerful but a little heavier than XTR.’

‘Yeti would usually sell the SB5 C with a stem of about 70mm, but I use a 50mm stem. With this set up it’s not particularly comfortable to climb, but it’s ideal for descending, to get that position that’s really centred.’

‘I run Renthal Carbon bars cut down to 750mm. It’s not really really wide, a lot of guys run wider, but this width feels good for me.’

‘I use the big Shimano downhill pedals. I like to have that big platform in case I unclip by accident, it feels safe to have that there, but it’s a compromise because they’re quite heavy.’

‘I run standard 34 Fox on the front and CTD on the back, although a lot of guys are running 36 as there’s no weight penalty. I really love this fork. It feels like the suspension is more receptive. You can sit up in the travel while still getting a whole lot of good small bump performance.’

Photographers: Michael Kirkman & Felix Traenkner