Submitted by
ssmak
a Cross Country Rider
from colorado Date Reviewed: October 5, 2008
Favorite Trail:
colorado trail/walker ranch
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
all
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
yeti as-r/ gt i-drive/zaskar
Bike Setup:
xtr/sram mix
Bottom Line:
The reviews I read were true. Climbs and corners exceptionally well, but have been suprisingly amazed at how well it decends! Test rode the Fisher Hi-Fi Pro Carbon and definetly prefer the Yeti. Might be other bikes that are on a par, but it's hard to imagine anything better.
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Submitted by
promtber
a Racer
from East Coast Date Reviewed: September 16, 2008
Favorite Trail:
All
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
All round the best bike you can get. Climbing is made easy and descending is super fast on it. My favorite riding on this is switch back climbing.
Weaknesses:
None in performance. Just hard to get one with the waiting list.
Similar Products Used:
I tried every things and nothing compares to this. Next closest is the Yeti ASR-Sl
Bike Setup:
Full XTR
Bottom Line:
This bike is the fastest out of every bike I have tried. It is super stiff making it climb like a mountain goat. This is for sure a super fast XC race bike that can take some big hits due to the 4in rear suspension. I have been racing for a very long time and have tried every bike out there to date and this is far the best bike I have ever ridden. Yeti has made a champion.
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Submitted by
mtn kitten
a Racer
from Denver, CO Date Reviewed: June 3, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
pro deal
Strengths:
Carbon is STIFF!!! Climbs like a mountain goat on steroids! Don't feel any seatpost flex whatsoever. Accelerates without wasting any energy. Corners like it is on rails. Descends like it was a downhill bike in it's former life! Overall, very solid, stable, and stiff racing machine.
Weaknesses:
Carbon dings, scratches, and gouges easily if you crash. Basically, don't ride it too much outside of the race course if you want it to stay pretty. The seatmast is a one-time cut- better get it right!
Similar Products Used:
Santa Cruz Blur XC
Bike Setup:
XTR kit 22 lbs. overall wt.
Bottom Line:
This is one SWEET bike! It is built for racing, period. In the words of one of my teammates, "this bike is any unfair advantage!" Yep, unfair for your competitors! The light weight and stiff carbon combine to essentially propel the bike uphill. Even though I only weigh 120 lbs. I can notice the lack of lateral flex, and the difference and ease of climbing aboard the ASR-C versus my other aluminum frame xc bike. Because of the stiffness, I run my shock and fork about 10-15 psi less, otherwise it bucks like a mad bull on the descents. The 69-degree head angle offers a more solid feel on the downhill, especially rock gardens, than does the traditional steep 71 or 72 degree head angle of an xc bike. Overall, this bike is worth its weight in gold (or podium appearances)!
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