Description
After focusing on longer travel bikes in recent years, Yeti is back with their beloved XC pocket rocket, the ASR. Redesigned to be faster, lighter, and more capable than ever, the ASR is the lightest full-suspension bike Yeti has ever produced. An updated Flex Stay suspension system brings us XC racing-focused suspension performance that transforms our energy into forward momentum while providing exceptional bump sensitivity and traction. Designed around a push sag setting, a linear progression rate, and a custom-tuned RockShox SidLuxe 3-position rear shock, the ASR is efficient at sprinting and climbing and can still handle whatever a modern XC course offers. A 66. 5-degree head tube angle paired with a forward-biased position ensures an evenly weighted bike for agile handling. The low bottom bracket height gives us a plated feel through corners while not being too low that trail obstacles pose a risk, and the 75. 5-degree seat tube angle gives us a centered position over the pedals for efficiency on technical climbs. The ASR received a weight loss plan from the start, featuring a unique carbon layering process that maximizes strength and stiffness while also removing excess material to save weight without sacrificing strength. In addition, size-specific carbon layups optimize frame material for the ideal stiffness for every sized frame, and a refined rear axle and suspension linkage reduce excess material for more weight savings, giving us an incredibly lightweight four-pound frame with the rear shock. The finishing touches on the ASR include two water bottle mounts inside the front triangle, tubed internal cable routing with dedicated suspension lockout routing, an integrated rear mud fender, integrated downtube protection that doubles as a cable access door, an integrated and optional chain guide, and a SRAM UDH derailleur hanger. The T3 X0 Transmission build of the Yeti ASR has everything we need to leave the competition in the dust. The TURQ carbon frame is Yeti’s premium frame and has been optimized for weight savings. The SRAM X0 Transmission drivetrain sports flawless electronic shifting, giving us confidence when the race is on the line. RockShox Ultimate suspension gives us race-ready performance, with the SIDLuxe Ultimate rear shock maintaing traction all over the trail, and the SID Ultimate 120mm fork handling anything the trail can throw at it. Both the fork and shock are connected to SRAM’s TwistLoc grips so we can flip between open, pedal, and lockout compression settings on the fly without taking our hands off the bars, and the frame has dedicated cable routing for the suspension lockout cables. DT Swiss XM1700 wheels give us a lightweight aluminum cross-country wheelset combined with DT Swiss’s 350 hubs for technical performance. This build is topped off with welcome features like a Fox Factory Transfer SL dropper post, SRAM Level TLM brakes, and a carbon fiber Race Face handlebar, so we are set to shred from the start.*Due to a high demand in the global supply chain and bike industry since the start of the pandemic, material weight and exact components are subject to change. We are working diligently to keep tech specs updated, and any adjustments will be of equal or better spec level. If you have any questions, reach out to a Gearhead by chatting online or calling 1-888-276-7130.
