They look great guys, what forks do you run?

Don’t run a SB66, I own an ASR5A, but have you asked the Yetifan forum? Loads of guys with the lovely SB66 on there…

Hope that helps.

Thanks to one and all

Seasonal salutations!!

Thanks so far – rain and wet is a given at the moment, but just wanted to know if the trails are eopen and fit to ride, given the levels of precipitation.

Owned mine since April and absolutely love it to bits. I ride mainly trail centres, Dales and Moors and it suits me perfectly. 140 up front with a short stem and wide bars = trail missile IMHO.

Used to ride a Zesty which always felt like too much bike for me, whereas the Yeti is lighter, climbs better and is just as good going down.

Go on…..you know you want one.

Sorry to hear than – where in York? I am local so will keep an eye out

ASR5A here since April and always run 140mm = trail missile and would just mirror the majority of comments made earlier. I’m 5’10” on a medium with 50mm stem and 720 bars. Brilliant ride !!

Enjoy it and welcome to the Tribe…

Was there over the weekend, riding selected parts of the red route and didn’t see any diversions at all. Hope that helps

Thanks – anyone else?

Hi Charlie

Would love a sticker to put up in York

YGM fella

All the best

Recycler

Cheers eyerideit – I was probably thinking too hard along the lines of fancy tapes etc. didn’t think of the simple solution.

Anyone else?

Thanks team, that’s great

Thanks

Anyone else?

brianh

FWIW, I have just swapped my Zesty for a Yeti ASR5A and it’s awesome. It climbs better (the Zesty was no slouch uphill) and copes almost as well going back down. The Yeti feels just right for me and I ride the same sort of stuff as you. I have the 140s up front and it seems to take everything I throw at it.

Oh, niche brand?…..absolutely

A new FS for your 40th is a must – FACT

Do it, you know you need it

Thanks KingofBiscuits

The cost is what it is !! standard RRP for the frame – no Yeti discounts. I supplied most of the rest and JD Cycles put it together.

They were great and give a brilliant service – I’d highly recommend them.

Solman
It’s a medium and I’m about 5 foot 11 or 183cm

I prefer a shorter TT on my bikes

Thanks Bigjim – what’s your ride?

Might be there too – what time were you thinking?

Fishd – Looks very nice in lime, shame they aren’t doing that colour any more.

Mine is white and being built as we speak.

Gutted for you mate, really sorry to hear that – hope you get her back soon

Sorry Dog I should have typed better – the bike does NOT feel big until you need it on the downs.
Sorry for the confusion – really enjoyed it.

Rode the medium Rocket too this morning!! – very, very nice. Big bike that does feel like a big bike, until you need it to on the downs. It felt very poised indeed and would encourage all to give it a go if you get the chance.

An excellent all-rounder IMHO.

Many thanks to Cy and Paul for setting up the day and especially to Paul for guiding.

I had a demo of a ASR5a two weeks ago and posted under the thread of Yeti ASR5 Vs Zesty. I said the following:

Thought I’d give a quick update following my demo ride on Sunday. Thanks to JD cycles of Ilkley for organising what seemed to be a great afternoon for all who came along.

I thought that up close the ASR5 ooozed class and fortunately was specced exactly as I would want it to be – Fox float 140mm up front with a predominantly XT groupset and Thomson seatpost and stem. So, no excuses regarding inferior kit.

The ride is very, very good indeed. The bike was light in weight, but not flimsy and climbed very well. I felt I could have stayed in the saddle all day as the levels of comfort were brilliant.

On the twisty singletrack descent, the Yeti was very steady and controlled (wasn’t too gnarley)but did lack the hooligan feeling I always get from the Zesty. Having said that, I didn’t miss it either – perhaps that is my age coming into play.

In summary, it’s an excellent bike (pricey) that covers all the bases in terms ofall day comfort, mountain goat climber and confident descender. Everything I now want in a bike.

I am seriously, seriously considering getting one.

Hope that helps and enjoy the demo

Thanks for that

I’m awaiting a quote for the frame and fork, but am at the Cotic Rocket demo next weekend in the Peaks.

I think it may be over bike for me, but I already have a Soul and am a fan of the brand. Steel FS is probably going to feel a bit strange after the alloy and carbon of the Yeti.

Hi all

Thought I’d give a quick update following my demo ride on Sunday. Thanks to JD cycles of Ilkley for organising what seemed to be a great afternoon for all who came along.

I thought that up close the ASR5 ooozed class and fortunately was specced exactly as I would want it to be – Fox float 140mm up front with a predominantly XT groupset and Thomson seatpost and stem. So, no excuses regarding inferior kit.

The ride is very, very good indeed. The bike was light in weight, but not flimsy and climbed very well. I felt I could have stayed in the saddle all day as the levels of comfort were brilliant.

On the twisty singletrack descent, the Yeti was very steady and controlled (wasn’t too gnarley)but did lack the hooligan feeling I always get from the Zesty. Having said that, I didn’t miss it either – perhaps that is my age coming into play.

In summary, it’s an excellent bike (pricey) that covers all the bases in terms ofall day comfort, mountain goat climber and confident descender. Everything I now want in a bike.

Do they snap????

Why will it win?

Thanks chaps – looking for new though Max

I’ve booked a demo in April and am secretly looking forward to it. It will have to do well to compete with my Zesty though…

It does look lovely in the sunshine !!

My good lady has a near perfect Lapierre Zesty 314L that may suit but at 140mm travel, it may be too much bike for XC duties.

Sorry for the delay alcrooks. As I said it’s a Zesty 314L and in pristine condition. The model is the 2010 version, all white with dark red graphics.

Given its condition we would be looking for around the £1500 mark. What size (in terms of height) are you and where are you based?

I could email some photos if that would help

Could have a women’s specific Lapierre Zesty 314 for sale if you’re interested. Very good condition and a fabulous bike. Let me know if you are interested.

Hi Steve

Was there last weekend and it was fairly dry to be honest. We’ve had rain this week, but the trails should be fine.

Cheers

Any more Nickels out there? there must be some surely?

Looks very nice Ewan

How does it ride? and what were you riding before?

Now got the Water Margin on DVD – strangely not as good as I remember as a child.

What about Marineboy and his ‘oxygum’ which allowed him to breathe underwater.

Also does any remember something called Gilbert’s fridge?

In York too, so will look out for it. Where in York was it?
My sympathies

Sorry for your loss – am in York too, so will keep my eyes open