Yeti ARC: suspension setup & specs
The Yeti ARC is a trail hardtail with 140 mm of fork travel. This page lists the 3 current builds with fork and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.
Calculate the setup for your Yeti ARC →
All builds
Fork, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | FOX Performance 36 SL (140 mm) | 12.3 kg | €4,900 | Setup → |
| X0/90 | FOX Factory 36 SL Grip X2 (140 mm) | 11.9 kg | €6,200 | Setup → |
| XT Di2 | FOX Factory 36 SL Grip X2 (140 mm) | 11.8 kg | €6,900 | Setup → |
How it compares
With 140 mm at the fork, the Yeti ARC sits above average: across the 17 bikes in the “trail hardtail” category in our database, the median is 130 mm. On travel, it slots in between the Yeti ASR LR and the Yeti SB135 in the Yeti range. The frame is made of carbon.
The lightest build, XT Di2, weighs 11.8 kg according to Yeti – about 1.4 kg less than the category median (13.2 kg across 6 bikes with a stated weight). Within the range, weight varies by 0.5 kg. With a starting price of €4,900 (90), the Yeti ARC is above the category median (€2,000). For the XT Di2 build, Yeti asks €6,900. Up front, all builds get a FOX fork. In total, 2 different forks are used, from the FOX Performance 36 SL to the FOX Factory 36 SL Grip X2.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (FOX Performance 36 SL): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
- Rebound: turn the red FOX adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Hardtail: only the fork needs setting up. With no rear suspension, rear tyre pressure is the key adjustment for comfort and grip.
Target SAG for the Yeti ARC
Instead of percentages, this table gives SAG directly in millimetres, measurable with the O-ring on the stanchion. Change the pressure step by step until you reach the value; if Yeti gives its own target SAG, use that.
140 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 24 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 28 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 31 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 28 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.50″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough. Stock tyres: Schwalbe Albert Trail Pro 2.5 Radial Ultra Soft / Schwalbe Romy Trail Pro 2.5 Radial Soft.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork
You will find a guide value for air pressure on the fork sticker or in the suspension makers’ charts. Our calculator also takes riding style and rebound into account. In the end, measured SAG is what counts.