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Post by yets on Jan 21, 2008 3:59:25 GMT
Which Yeti for freeriding?
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Post by Andrew on Jan 21, 2008 6:47:32 GMT
AS-X if you can get one.
Or a Seven...............If you can get one, but not freeriding as 20foot drops. More like Alps riding etc I think.
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Post by Eddy B on Jan 21, 2008 10:15:57 GMT
They dont make a free ride bike anymore.
the 7 is a long travel XC bike like the nomad.
the ASX is not made anymore.
So I'd recommend a Cove STD.
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Post by perttime on Jan 24, 2008 6:36:24 GMT
AS-X I am sure there are still new frames around. Or you could get a second hand one: many of them have been used as long travel XC bikes  |
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Post by bamayeti on Jan 30, 2008 0:08:21 GMT
ASX and if you can get one is the correct answer. If you can't get an ASX get a Seven when they are available and take Yeti up on their warranty if you break it.
Not speaking from experience on the Yeti Seven, but replacing this spot in the lineup is not a good thing in my opinion.
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Post by Eddy B on Jan 30, 2008 10:02:54 GMT
I think it depends on your definition of Free Ride.
I have seen a friend on his 575 with DHX shock and 36s ride Hamsterley downhill course and he nailed it in the mid times compared to the guys on downhill bikes.
Free riding in the UK is not the same as most other countries.
I would say a burly build 575 would work for most free ride situations.
In Europe - again I have seen alot of meta 5s with 36s on free riding.
So as the ASX is no more and the seven wont be here until the back end of the year then its either a 575 if you are realistic about your abilities or something like a Cove, or a Transition or something like a Kona Stinky.
If you want a light downhill bike then the Commencal Supreme comes in at about 35lbs!
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