Yeti Ditches Switch Infinity: What the New 2027 LT Means for Enduro

James Moore · 2026-07-14

The Yeti LT marks the beginning of a new era for the iconic Colorado mountain bike brand. Their latest enduro bruiser is the first LT model to ditch the old Switch Infinity platform in favor of the brand's proprietary Sixfinity suspension. With 6.7 inches of front travel and 6.3 inches in the rear, this bike combines massive squish with a geometry that adapts to almost any trail. We've already put the $11,900 carbon bruiser through the wringer on the rocky, rooty trails around Innsbruck. ### A New Suspension Philosophy For the past decade, Yeti's Switch Infinity was the defining feature of their bikes. It was a simple, effective design that worked well. But the engineers in Colorado knew they could do more. Enter Sixfinity: a six-bar linkage that took almost ten years to develop. It first appeared on the 160E eMTB, then the LTE and MTE, and was refined through Yeti's current Downhill World Cup program. Now it's making its debut on a non-motorized enduro bike. The real advantage isn't the number of pivots. It's the freedom it gives Yeti's engineers to fine-tune the suspension kinematics, geometry, and overall ride character. On paper, the LT promises more traction, better composure at speed, and a more balanced feel all around. But does all that engineering translate into real gains on the trail? ### What's New Beyond the Suspension Alongside the new frame, Yeti has added integrated downtube storage for the first time. It's a clean solution, though the opening is relatively small and only comes with one pouch. There's also an integrated AirTag mount hidden in the downtube protector, which is a nice touch for keeping tabs on your rig. The frame is full carbon, reinforced with Vectran fibers to handle the abuse of enduro riding. Yeti has also given the LT an extensive range of geometry and suspension adjustments using several flip chips and modular dropouts. You can tweak the head angle, bottom bracket height, and wheelbase to suit your riding style or the terrain. It's the most adjustable Yeti we've seen. ### The Highs and Lows of the 2027 Yeti LT Here's a quick rundown of what stood out: - **Highs:** - Complex Sixfinity six-bar suspension platform - First Yeti bike with integrated downtube storage - Modular geometry and suspension kinematics - Integrated AirTag mount in the downtube protector - **Lows:** - Storage compartment only has one pouch and a relatively small opening - No torque specs printed on the bolts - Dirt tends to accumulate around the lower shock mount ### Key Specs and Pricing - Full carbon frame reinforced with Vectran fibers - 6.7 inches front travel, 6.3 inches rear travel - Weighs 35.9 pounds in size Large - Price: $11,900 for the X0 build ### How It Rides We took the LT to the steep, technical trails around Innsbruck. The first thing you notice is how planted it feels. The Sixfinity suspension seems to soak up everything, from square-edge hits to long, rocky descents. It climbs better than you'd expect for a bike with this much travel, thanks to the anti-squat characteristics of the new linkage. On flat sections, it's not a rocket ship, but it's not a slog either. The bike really shines when the trail points down. It's stable at speed, yet playful enough to pop off features. The geometry adjustments let you dial in the feel. We ran the head angle in the slackest setting for most descents, and it felt like a mini downhill bike. For tighter trails, a steeper setting made the front end feel more responsive. The modular dropouts also let you adjust the wheelbase, though we didn't notice a huge difference on the trails we rode. ### Final Thoughts The 2027 Yeti LT is a significant step forward for the brand. The Sixfinity suspension is more than just a marketing gimmick; it genuinely improves the ride. The added adjustability makes it a versatile tool for different types of enduro racing and trail riding. Yes, it's expensive at $11,900, but you're getting a high-end, race-ready machine. If you're in the market for a do-it-all enduro bike that can handle the rough stuff and still climb reasonably well, the LT deserves a spot on your short list.