Yeti ASR 575 vs Heckler

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Hahah. Sorry bag that was a little harsh but crap you never give any quarter so I gotta rail on ya a bit. Seriously I haven't even seen ya since Zion! And nuthin wrong with Alta...it's a happy place

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Hey Altagirl do you think I'd break a 575 if I got one to replace my FXR??

[Mr. Altagirl]

She's not online but I will tell you that I'm close to getting one myself with the freeride kit (Go-Ride wants to get rid of a few 05's they have left). Krispy rides one and goes off on it. I also rode with another team guy in Mammoth and he was taking DH size hits on his 575. Make sure you go with the freeride kit (fox 36, DHXair, big brakes, good wheels). The 575 w/the freeride kit at Go-Ride weighs in at 28lbs and I would ride UPS every day on it. The DHXair propably makes the biggest differnce, that shock rules. I think you will really like it (its a sign of things to come for the AS-X as well).

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Thanks for the info C. I really want that freeride kit but man it's spendy.

But with reviews like that it'd be hard not to go that route...might be time to sell some gear

[Mr. Altagirl]

Sell everything you need to sell to get that build. I really think it is the perfect all-around one-bikes-kills-it-all bike. I know the Nomad guys will differ but each bike is very similar when spec'ed out with this kit. Think about the joy of 28lbs yet can still rip down hill.....I gotta go change my underroo's.

[CS]

She's not online but I will tell you that I'm close to getting one myself with the freeride kit (Go-Ride wants to get rid of a few 05's they have left). Krispy rides one and goes off on it. I also rode with another team guy in Mammoth and he was taking DH size hits on his 575. Make sure you go with the freeride kit (fox 36, DHXair, big brakes, good wheels). The 575 w/the freeride kit at Go-Ride weighs in at 28lbs and I would ride UPS every day on it. The DHXair propably makes the biggest differnce, that shock rules. I think you will really like it (its a sign of things to come for the AS-X as well).

Sooo, uh, um, er, what's a build like that going to cost?

[/stupidly actually contemplating the purchase of another bike]

[Mr. Altagirl]

Sooo, uh, um, er, what's a build like that going to cost?

[/stupidly actually contemplating the purchase of another bike]

I think the whole bike is on "Sale" for $3200; the only reason I don't have one is the $3200 part. I still have to build a DH rig for this year, I honestly can't see a sweet light trail bike in my future any time soon. The AS-X will have to do (I'll just lose 15 lbs from my ass to make up for it).

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Sooo, uh, um, er, what's a build like that going to cost?

[/stupidly actually contemplating the purchase of another bike]

Mr. AG you are killing me. I am drooling on my keyboard reading your comments! 28lbs and rip DH...ugggghhhh

CS I think it retails for like $4k

[CS]

Mr. AG you are killing me. I am drooling on my keyboard reading your comments! 28lbs and rip DH...ugggghhhh

CS I think it retails for like $4k

Yeah, don't have that kinda coin lying around. Even if I sell off the Spats *cough*Mr. AG*cough*

Bummer. I could really use a decent trail bike.

Oh well, I guess it's just shuttles and dj's for me this summer.

[Crinkle]

Yeah, don't have that kinda coin lying around. Even if I sell off the Spats *cough*Mr. AG*cough*

Bummer. I could really use a decent trail bike.

Oh well, I guess it's just shuttles and dj's for me this summer.

WAWAWHAAAT???? cs contemplating a bike that he can actually ride uphill???? i am almost speechless. 3200 eh? sounds like i need to expand my budget for my new bike, but all i do is go uphill before i go down, so 28lbs sounds comforting.

[uncle crud]

Sell everything you need to sell to get that build. I really think it is the perfect all-around one-bikes-kills-it-all bike. I know the Nomad guys will differ but each bike is very similar when spec'ed out with this kit. Think about the joy of 28lbs yet can still rip down hill.....I gotta go change my underroo's.

my trail rig is a 6-Pack but if I were to buy something today it would be the 575 built somewhat similar to the Yeti Freeride 20 kit. 28 lbs of solid DH capability is hard to beat, no matter what mfr you are looking at.

Santa Cruz VPP bikes have a very numb trail feel. if you are into that kind of trail "feel" (or lack thereof) the Blur 4X and Blur LT are probably better comparisons to the Yeti 575. the Nomad would be more like a light-build AS-X.

[phatfreeheeler]

Hey Mr. AG - 28 lbs is damn light for that frame and fork combo even with the DHXair. What the heck is the rest of the build, full XTR and chris king? I'd like to duplicate whatever it is. My ID is 2.5 lbs heavier and I started with almost 1.5 lb less for the frame and fork. Of course, I did put ~1 lb back on at the shock because I can't fit a DHXair I'd be tempted to dent the frame just to make room for that shock. And I guess I've got a few parts which could be lighter without woosin out the bike or having XTR everything. She'll probably be 29 lbs this season, but climbing at the current weight was still way easy.

Just something I've noticed lately. Every shop guy I've called out on bike weight, I either found their scale off or their memory. Since I know they weren't lying to me Not saying that's the case here, but 28 lbs is way light for anything with the word freeride. I do have to give props to the guys at Go-ride though. One of the rare shops where the guys that work there are serious bike nuts and actually get out and ride hard all the time.

Still rockin the ghetto tubeless and lovin it. Thanks again for the tip Mr. AG. Took a bit more work on the Bighit to seat the heavy freeride beads, but still works great.

[bagtagley]

Oh well, I guess it's just shuttles and dj's for me this summer.

I'm game.

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bump for more input from the AG's:

So I'm definitely on a budget and as much as I'd like the full-blown freeride pro 20 kit, I just can't swing the price tag (as others here have said as well). I need to get it as close to the price I could sell my Foes for so I'm only paying a slight 'upgrade charge'

However I asked Yeti, and I can get the basic Enduro kit but swapping out the Vanilla 130 for the 36 RC2...cuz I really want that fork. Then I'd have to sell the front wheel and get a 20mm axle wheel which I imagine I could find/get built pretty cheap.

So that would leave me with the RP3 for the rear, which I'm a little bummed about. Am I going to be hating life with that shock?

[bagtagley]

So that would leave me with the RP3 for the rear, which I'm a little bummed about. Am I going to be hating life with that shock?

Doubtful. Reports I've read have been positive. Given this is your trail bike, I think it'll be fine for your weight and the type of riding you'll be doing. Definitely ride it and see before dropping the cash on something else.

[Ski Monkey]

http://www.yeticycles.com/1_bikes/ki..._enduro20.html

If everyone else on the board didn't have a yeti I would want one.

[Mr. Altagirl]

Some folks like the RP3 better than anything else, even the DHX air. I don't think you can go wrong. If you want to get all fancy later, you can get it pushed (Krispy did and his rides REALLY nice).

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Word, thanks C and bag. Think I'll tee it up Monkey, I already have another Yeti so I'm already addicted. And Yeti's here are kinda like Bros & Spatulas...sure there are lots in this community, but in the wider world of MTB, they're pretty scarce.

[InspectorGadget]

Reverting back to the Yeti 575 I had my eye on last year, I started pricing one on proform last night. Per Yeti, you order the frame, the fork and the kit separately. I haven't decided just yet, but the burning flame of desire for a 575 may have been extinguished most unceremoniously. As an employee, buying an AS-X off the floor at the co-op is even money compared to proform and a cool grand less than a 575 with the Enduro 20 kit.

A 575 with the RP3 and a less expensive fork & kit may be the way to get my butt on a Yeti seat.

[altagirl]

Reverting back to the Yeti 575 I had my eye on last year, I started pricing one on proform last night. Per Yeti, you order the frame, the fork and the kit separately. I haven't decided just yet, but the burning flame of desire for a 575 may have been extinguished most unceremoniously. As an employee, buying an AS-X off the floor at the co-op is even money compared to proform and a cool grand less than a 575 with the Enduro 20 kit.

A 575 with the RP3 and a less expensive fork & kit may be the way to get my butt on a Yeti seat.

That's all I have - the cheap model. Before the recent additions of the new shock and a Hone derailleur, I think all I changed were shifters/derailleurs and switched to a wider handlebar.

[3wing]

I have the 575 - I got the '05 model back in early '04 - my bike rep has a contact at the Yeti place in Golden. I love the bike - I have the The Race Disc build (if I remember correctly) and have it down to around 27lbs or so... The RP3 is hot - well - just having 5.75 in the back and 6" up front is hot - it rips both up and down hill. I looked at a bunch of bikes - Heckler - Rocky Mountain's Slayer - and a few others and ended up with this bike.

I've ridden it all over Moab, Fruita, and the front range - and I have no complaints - I liked the ergonomics - I was coming off of a Gary Fisher Joshua - so the frame geometry was similar.

Here's a pic of it on the roof in Moab in the middle of the night...