These frames couldn't be more alike. Any concensus on which is better? I see two weights for the Scott so I don't know which is lighter. The Yeti has the press-in BB, no-pivot stays, and what looks like a beefier main pivot.
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Scott Spark VS Yeti ASR Carbon
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I got a Spark 30, Couldnt be happier with it! The Yeti was my second choice. Both are wicked bikes in my eyes.....:thumbsup:
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I have a Scott Spark 10 and it is awesome.
I wouldn't mind having to make a choice between a Scott Spark and a Yeti ASCr Carbon. That is a no lose proposition in my mind.Boomersoonerbiker said:
Isn't the Yeti a longer travel bike? I thought it had 5 inches of travel front and back. If so, it might be the better choice if you will also be riding some nasty trails. Am I wrong on the travel?
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Shock
The shock was a big decision maker for me. I wanted to get a spark when they first came out, but I do not like going without a platform shock, I just don't feel like the spark can eliminate the bobbing without over pressuring the shock.
Although I am a Yeti fan through and through, I have owned a scale, and currently have a CR1. I love Scott, but feel the ASR-C is a faster and more durable race bike.
The shock was a big decision maker for me. I wanted to get a spark when they first came out, but I do not like going without a platform shock, I just don't feel like the spark can eliminate the bobbing without over pressuring the shock.
Although I am a Yeti fan through and through, I have owned a scale, and currently have a CR1. I love Scott, but feel the ASR-C is a faster and more durable race bike.
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It does have a little bob, but thats what the lockout on the handle bar is for! Click it and you go from cushy full to a very rigid hardtail....Thats what actually sold me on the Scott....But like they said , You cant go wrong with either bikesused2Bhard said:
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Has someone been sitting on the Yeti's top tube?
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Perhaps it's a better design when you don't have to use a lockout to gain efficiency in the suspension, as a platform damper and a solid design do while keeping some 'cusion'. In the firm pro-pedal position, the ASR (both versions) absolutely rocket up climbs AND maintain plenty of suspension travel to keep the rear end glued down solid.Boomersoonerbiker said:It does have a little bob, but thats what the lockout on the handle bar is for! Click it and you go from cushy full to a very rigid hardtail....Thats what actually sold me on the Scott....But like they said , You cant go wrong with either bikes
They may look similar on paper - but my god they ride as though from opposite ends of the universe from each other.
The Spark is great too - just not quite as good an all-around race performer IMO. As others have noted, it's a win-win situation!
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i prefer the scott over the yeti. the yeti was too active and plush. the scott felt more like a ht with some give.
the yeti didn't insipre any frame strength, but never had an issue either. just felt flimsy. the scott was more solid.
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the yeti didn't insipre any frame strength, but never had an issue either. just felt flimsy. the scott was more solid.
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