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Yeti ASR 5 Carbon
Inside their Golden, Colorado, facility, they call the Yeti AS-R 5 Carbon
the "cheater bike." It's lighter than most cross-country bikes, yet has
five glorious inches of rear wheel travel to keep you grounded for all
out attacks on the backside of the mountain as your friends try to beat
you back down the hill. The sneaky part is that this bike has that rare
combination of all-mountain capable suspension with feathery light
weight -- 4.75lbs to be exact -- to ease the burden of long climbs.
The bike looks remarkably similar to Yeti's AS-R Carbon, no
doubt due to the frame construction. The high modulus carbon fiber
monocoque front triangle is optimized for stiffness. Its unyielding
structure and 68 degree head angle are what give the AS-R 5 Carbon the steering precision and stability it's known for. The low slung top tube acts as a sturdy attachment point for the Fox RP23 rear shock and allows plenty of standover clearance for unexpected
dismounts. The combination 1-1/8" top and 1.5" bottom headset cups used
in the tapered headtube strike a perfect balance between weight,
durability, and steering precision. They have built upon the success of
the AS-R platform and designed this bike to be just as responsive, yet
have more suspension travel at 127mm. What Yeti has created may
arguably be the best bike on the market for weight conscious,
performance minded riders that are looking for a little more travel
than a standard race bike. Yeti again employs carbon
fiber for the rear triangle. The whole unit is molded as one piece with
massive chainstays, defining its lightweight and flex-free behavior.
Each of the suspension pivots houses sealed cartridge bearings for a
smooth ride and titanium pivot hardware is used to shave weight. Even
though it has five inches of wheel travel, the AS-R 5 Carbon is
no couch ride. Yeti's single pivot Active Suspension is tweaked on this
bike to deliver a firm feel that allows for very efficient pedaling.
Those that favor coasting over pedaling traits and a softer, more
sensitive suspension may look towards the Yeti 575. The bike
features interchangeable dropouts and comes standard with those
designed for a QR 10mm rear axle. For an additional charge, dropouts
are available that accept the Syntace X-12 (12x142mm) rear axle. The Yeti AS-R 5 Carbon
is available in small, medium, and large and comes in two colors
--Black/Turquoise and White/Black. It requires the use of a 34.9mm
clamp traditional bottom pull front derailleur and a 30.9mm seatpost.
It uses a standard thread-in 73mm bottom bracket and a Chris King 1.5 Tapered No Threadset or similar headset. 4.75lbs (2159g) Available as - frame only (with Fox RP23 Shock)
- Ride, Race or Pro Build Kits. No other mechanic knows Yeti's like our Ben Randall. Ben is Yeti Australia team member and has been building and working on Yeti's longer than most people have been riding bikes! Build Kits ASR5C Owners Manual
Price (each):
| FRAME |
$3,690.00 |
| RIDE |
$5,990.00 |
| RACE |
$6,800.00 |
| PRO |
$8,290.00 |
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