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Hi guys,
I have a brand new Yeti ASR5-C sitting in the shop waiting for me. The only problem is the shop can not source the 12x142mm shimano axle. Does anyone know of any shops that have these in stock?
Thanks.
Tredz web site shows they have them in stock, but then you never really now till you have paid then receive an email telling you its not in stock! I got same frame and rear axle conversion from free flow bikes in Scotland, but then they will probably have to order in. CRC will have in by end of the month. Its called the E-thru axle XTR.
Got mine for an alloy ASR5 from Rose bikes in Germany - they are showing them as in stock and are a good price too! Delivered with usual ruthless German efficiency.
Not sure if it makes things any stiffer as didn't try the frame with the standard dropouts but it sure is a neat system.
Ed
due in end of the month
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=54897
I am considering converting my new yeti asr5 too
we'll need the chip which has a different thread for either shimano or the dtswiss, the axle for the shimano route and then the conversion kit for the wheel for the dtswiss route which is available via your lbs from madison.
Just wondering will it make that much difference, as i keep forgetting how fast a bike this is.
More secure to have the 12mm bolt through. I have read somewhere the 2 different chip sets are meant to come with the frame, but I paid £20 for mine, and was looking for the DT Swiss one but apparently its only Shimano compatible where it slides all the way through and screws into its own nut on the other side, just like its pictured on Yeti's website.
Where did you get your chip for 20 notes ?
was told from evolution the pplthat import yetis that all yetis come with the qr system.
I bought the frame from free flow bikes, which is in Scotland (i'm not!) great service and thats the price they sorted out for me, I think it costs a little more maybe £30 - £40, not sure. You would expect a little discount when splashing out serious cash on a frame, which again was a great price at £1300, Would really recommend these people if ever in the market for a new bike/frame, it was free next day shipping as well.
Thanks guys. The shop managed to source the last axle from Rose bikes.
With any luck I should have a brand new shiny Yeti arriving this week. How are you finding your ASR5s?