[Closed] anyone ride a 2011 Yeti 575 yet?

not much help here but was in leisure lakes cheltenham this evening and they had the 25th anniversary frame, forks and saddle above the back desk. good lord it looked nice.
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they're pretty darn sweet, suppose its a bit early really for a few to be about. any imput is great. waiting on the LBS to get their demo one in, then going for a ride to compare to my Mojo SL

I demo'd the new 2011 575 twice and was absolutely blown away by it. This month I've demo'd the Yeti ASR5, SC Blur & new Nickel, Ibis mojo SL, new Orange ST4 and the 575 just felt like it was made to measure for me.
I loved the ASR5 and was pretty sure I was going to get one until I rode the 575. It climbed sooo well for quite a burly bike, easily as good as my Rocky Mountain ETSX team, but point it downhill and it came alive.
I tested it in the rain and was as quick as in the dry on my normal red/black route.
So impressed I ordered the frame & forks and should have it in the next 2 weeks and I'll have it built before xmas 🙂

Hi MrFannay,

Out of interest, how do the ASR5 and 575 compare when climbing? Have also been considering an ASR5 because I thought it would climb much better than a 575 but know it wont be as fun on the down hills. That said, I have an Orange 5 which I was planning on keeping for trail centres, and looking for something for less exciting terrain around surrey - hence thinking ASR5. Maybe I only need a 575 for all my riding!!?

Nice decision to have I guess. ASR5 just doesnt really excite me the same way as the 575.

Cheers,

James

More too on the asr5 please. I have 07 575 and looking at getting a 5 in spring. any info/comaprison of alloy v carbon too would be helpful. As for bmc09's request, sure it will be a great ride!

Ok here goes and no laughing at the back! I'll give you low down on what I ride. I race most 24 hour events and regularly go to Afan and Cwmcarm to give you an idea on what I put the bikes through. I've now owned 4x 575's (2 old style frame,2 new style) an ASR-SL, ASR-SL Carbon and ARC. I now have an ASR5 Carbon. Yes I have a problem.

The original 575 was amazing. Took mine to Chamonix 3 times and climbed beautifully, while also descending like your hairs on fire. It in my eyes was perfect. Yeti changed the geometry of the 575 when they went to Hydro tubing and straight away I noticed I was clipping rocks with the cranks when pedalling through rocky sections. Also the head angle was slacked off to give it a bit more confidence and stability when descending which was great but did make it more of an effort when climbing. I personally preferred the old one. Having ridden all 575's (not 2011) I'd say go with the ASR5 if your wanting a "do anything" beast. The new 2011 575 has gone far more "Trail/Descending" style frame. This will have to have compromised the climbing and weight of the frame, especially with the new box section on the seat tube. The ASR-SL (Both) were great but I did have to hold back on the downs. The end of the day it is a 90mm XC race bike so I just excepted it but it did do everything extremely well. This was my dilemma. Why have 2 bikes? Well why exactly, sold them both and got an ASR5.

The ASR5 climbs better then any of my previous Yeti's and that's all of them! Its blown me away on how easy it is to climb techy sections with such ease and riding it is just off the chart. It easily takes on all the descents I can throw at it, plus back 6 years ago I used to race DH bikes till my body said its had enough plaster cast fitted to it for a life time. I can honestly say if you want a bike that will do 3-4ft drop offs when you need it to and climb up hills all day long then buy the ASR5. I'm no race whip either I'm 14.5 stone but love riding. I will not be leaving my ASR5 Carbon for anything else. I know the guys at Evolution very well to and know Stu at Evo/Yeti personally so I genuinely say ASR5 unless your more into descending or for some reason think you need nearly 6" of travel for the UK trail centres. I'll still over take you though as my bikes lighter then yours, lol.

PS If you want more info on the 575 anni at Chelt let me know. 😉

I demo'd 3 yeti's back to back on the same day, the ASR5 1st and was instantly impressed by it's plushness and the way it climbed. It felt very nimble and had an almost stretched out HT race position. You could definately feel the stiff midstroke of the rear shock as well.
I had gone to the demo day specifically to ride this bike and I was 90% sure of buying one beforehand but I wanted to see how the 575 felt before I commited the wonga.

While I was waiting for the 575 to come back in, Stu from Evo/Yeti said take the ASR5c out. I must admit, it felt the same as the alloy version climbing and if anything, it was a bit more skittish downhill but left me to the conclusion that the alloy version is sooo good that I'd save the extra £600 and spend it on better components. By this time I had pretty much made my mind up and was sure I would buy an alloy ASR5. I'm not saying the carbon version isn't worth it, rather that the alloy is almost as good.

Once back, Stu had kept the new 2011 575 back for me and off I went again. As soon as I'd pedalled no more than 100yds I had a huge grin on my face. This bike felt that it was made to measure for me. It is buttery smooth through all the travel and although the frame is a good 2lb heavier than the ASR5, it climbed with ease; the extra weight only slightly noticable on steeper granny ring grinds. The bottom bracket is lower than I'm used to which made it hold its line brilliantly and yes I did have a pedal strike but I had 3 or 4 on the ASR5 which has an even lower BB (by about 10mm)

In conclusion. If I had only demo'd the ASR5, I'd be sat on a tricked up alloy version as we speak but, the 575 just did it for me. I loved the way it felt like there was no movement from the back end on general trails until I looked down and saw the rear triangle working away furiously keeping the bike floating along 🙂

My racing days are over now I'm in my 40's, and I can see the potential for long epic days on the 575, easing the fatigue on my old bones while letting me get away with murder downhill. If I was a younger, more supple aggressive XC rider in my 20's/30's it would be the ASR5 all day long.

(so, 2011 575 is on it's way 😉 )

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What travel forks are 'we' running on those asr5 s 130mm 0r 120mm? I would think 130 is more of a match for back end but most appear with 120mm and the carbon i understand wont take a 130mm... cheers

That paint job is just

Phillistine! That't the ONLY instantly recognisable paint scheme on any MTB. Pure class. Love it! 🙂

I'm running Fox F120 RLC QR15 on the ASR5. That's what all the build kits come with as well out of the Yeti factory. 130mm forks will be fine as well though. Its just the F120's have to be one of the best forks on the market for this bike.

I've got a 2011 ASR-Carbon arriving very soon 😀

Just thought you'd like to know.

I test rode a lot of bikes last year before finally settling on my lovely Orange Five as a do it all bike. Couple of months ago a mate was looking to get a new bike and fancied a Yeti so we demo'd the 575 and ASR5, swapping half way round. We were both blown away by the ASR, it just felt so fast. The 575 felt a little too upright and bulky to me, nothing I can really put my finger on, just a feeling. The ASR was the complete opposite, just felt absolutely right.

I'm probably between sizes on the 575 which didn't help, and we were riding at Swinley which is better suited to the ASR and didn't allow the 575 to shine. To me the 575 felt a lot like a Turner 5-spot, which I didn't really like when I demo'd last year - too plush I think.

My mate loved the ASR too and ended up buying one. If I was looking for a shorter travel bike I'd definitely consider one of these. I don't do lots of trail centre riding, but do get to Wales 2-3 times a year and abroad perhaps every couple of years and I need all the help a 140mm bike can give me, otherwise I might have an ASR already!

Nothing very scientific here I'm afraid so perhaps not much help, I just wanted to give a big thumbs up for the ASR.

^^ I don't like you much either!! 👿

I would recamend that you get a different bike not a yeti as i have owned yeti for years and have always had one crack on me, if your looking for a AM bike then get a hotwalk or fs120.

Bored troll is bored.

great ride reports ta guys

I've been lusting over one all morning. Thinking it could be an ideal bike for the events of got planned next year.

Actually mine has broken (2009 ASR-carbon). Tiny hairline crack in the BB shell, hence the brand new one on it's way. Great warrenty support.

get a 'big top' instead !
Proper Yeti ! 🙄

I,ve just launched a 575 this weekend,new xtr 10 speed double,all hope bling inc m4 brakes,fox talas 150mm kashima forks,rockshox reverb seatpost,looks mighty fine.Early days yet to form a conclusive oppinion,it feels realy balanced and stable on the descents but does,nt climb as well as i,d hoped the bb seems a bit low and the pedals catch quite a bit on tech climbs(175mmcrank)pumped a bit more air into the rp23bv(200psi) and that seems to have improved things considerably,rode parkamoor and grizedale yesterday and whinlatter trail centre tday also noticed considerable chipping of the paint on the inside of the chainstay and around bb with just two rides, poor clearance on rear wheel and any stones sticking in tyre make a constant noise when being knocked off annoying on long slow climbs.I will be adjusting and tinkering over the next few weeks so hopefully this bike will turn out to be as good as I want,ed it to be,ie better than my merida hfs 3000 transmission but at the moment the jury,s out.