Hi guys,
I am looking for some advice on whether to choose Fox float 120mm or 140mm forks to suit an eminent ASR5-C purchase. Some of the US websites seem to spec 140mm as standard but the UK importers say 140mm will void the warranty. Some people seem to running 130mm forks but are these just not just the same ride height (and subject the frame to the same stressors)? Is there really that much difference in feel between the 120, 130 or 140mm forks?
I’d really appreciate your views on my potential build:
Frame Yeti ASR5C
Forks Fox Float RLC FIT Kashima 15mm
Headset Chris King 1 1/8-1 1/2 (blue)
Stem Thomson X4 31.9 80mm BLK
Bars Easton EC70 low rise
Front Brake Shimano trail XTR 180mm
Rear Brake Shimano trail XTR 180mm
Rear Wheel Chris King 142mm laced to Crests with light weight butted spokes
Front Wheel Chris King 15mm laced to Crests with light weight butted spokes
Front Rotor 180mm Shimano
Rear Rotor 180mm Shimano
Saddle Charge Spoon Ti rails – white
Post Thompson Elite 30.9 x 367
C/Set XTR 170mm 38tx26t
Front Mech XTR
Chain XTR
Shifters XTR
Rear Mech XTR
Cassette XTR 11 – 36t
Front Tyre Nobby Nick 2.25 Evo Snakeskin
Rear Tyre Nobby Nick 2.25 Evo Snakeskin
Thanks guys!

If you want to run 140s, buy a 575 – you’ve completely missed the point of an ASR5.

I’m sure I read an article where they reviewed an ASR5 with a 140mm fork and said it was amazing. Bike Radar or MBR maybe?

I personally prefer a bit more travel at the front matched with a shorter-travel shock, as I’ve spent most of my riding life on hardtails and find 140mm at the back a bit much for the riding I do, but if the UK distributor says it voids the warranty then it might be worth listening to them?

Can’t argue with the rest of that build though – bet it’ll ride great!

Just buy the 140mm Float fork and you can always space them down to 120mm if you find the fork length to long 😉

Thanks for the comments ashfanman.
Mike – but if I space the 140mm down to 120mm it would still be the same height.

Yeti website says compatible with 120 and 140 mm forks. Here we go : http://www.yeticycles.com/#/bikes/ASR5Carbon/1/
or the answer in their FAQ:
The AS-R 5 is designed to run a 120mm or 140mm travel fork.

I’ve build mine around 140 mm up front and I love it. I’ve heard that the guys at Yeti prefer it at 130 mm.
My build:
Frame Yeti ASR5C large in black
Forks RS WC Revelations dual air set at 140 mm
Headset Chris King 1 1/8-1 1/2 black
Stem Ritchey WCS 110 mm
Bars Easton EC90 low rise
Brakes Magura Marta SL in Black 180/160
Wheels black CK 15 mm front 135 mm rear at the moment (waiting for 142 mm axel)on Stan Arches
Saddle Phenom SL
Post Thompson Masterpiece 30.9 x 350
C/Set XTR 175mm 40×28
Front Mech XTR
Chain XTR
Shifters XTR
Rear Mech XTR medium cage
Cassette XT 11-34
Front tyre Maxxis High Roller 2.3 Lust
Rear tyre Maxxis Crossmark 2.1 Lust

It comes at 26 lbs. I’m planning to get lighter wheels.
I think it rides great I always end with big on my face after riding it. Just getting used to the suspension feel at the back coming from riding Rigid SS for a year.
Build it and Enjoy it. P

Had one, i much preferred it with a 140 float over an f120.. also ran it with 150mm revs but using an internal headset which gave the same height/HA as the 140s.

Thanks for the replies!
I’ve got this clarified from the importers and the bike is warrantied up to 140mm. I think I will lower the 140mm Fork Float to 130mm.

What do people think of the rest of the spec?

What do people think of the rest of the spec?

A bit of a Poverty spec to be honest. Like steel wheels on an M3.

Poverty spec

😆

Buy a cheaper groupset and take it on a nice holiday to some real mountains

The build sounds nice -obviously- BUT
CK hubs not very light. If it was my build I would put some Mavic SLR’s on there.
Seatpost is also a bit ‘boring’ for want of a better word. How about a Hope Eternity or perhaps a carbon one by Easton?

Almost forgot about your original Q:
Why don’t you fit a 2010 Fox TALAS RLC ( has a 110, 120, 140 setting)?

fwiw – I have 150mm Revs set at 140mm on my alloy one and haven’t noticed any issues with it. I may try it at 130mm but as ‘err indoors says I’m a bit of an insensitive b*gger so doubt I’ll notice any difference

my brother has too much money. I think he should buy a cheap TREK and spend the rest on loose women.

Try an Easton EA90 stem (130g for 90mm) and an Answer Pro Taper 680 XC Carbon Flat Bar (130g). Helps to lighten the load.
Also, some Conti Speed King Supersonics on the Stans – work great!

Yeti photos

Here she is in all her glory!

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Mine under construction this weekend…

Great looking bike.

Hate to think how much that all cost…go on, how much?

What sort of weight? Is the frame about 4.5lb with shock?

24.28lbs excluding pedals.
Probably best not to mention money in case my girlfriend stumbles across this thread…

😆

Been eyeing that one on eBay at the moment…tempting, very tempting 😕

Sure I saw a review of the ASR with long forks someplace…..

http://singletrackworld.com/reviews/long-termers-yeti-asr5/

24.28lbs excluding pedals

My 575 came in at under 25lb and that was with pedals!!!! Only jesting – not about the weight of my bike as that’s accurate. Hope you enjoy the new bike and if anything I prefer the look of a built up 5 compared to the 575 as it looks sort of “sleek” although I never got chance try one so can’t compare them on that front.

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Love the look of the new XTR cranks – wouldn’t mind getting some arms for my new build. I’ve got some CK hubs coming this week too so that will finish my build off. Can’t see the first 3 images though 🙁

I run mine with Revs set at 130mm. No spacers under the stem and low rise Easton bars.
It’s lovely with a 70mm stem and a fair bit faster (up and down) than my old Mojo.

nice 😀 and extra points for matching blue spoke nipples 😛

What we can see of it, it looks bloody lovely. Can’t see the whole bike though. Not sure how you’re going to ride it with only one arm and one leg, after it cost you the other ones.

Someone get me some a box of tissues!

That’s a really nice build 🙂

i would move it away from that boulder tho just in case