2006 ASR v. 2007 ASR

[Sparty99]

I'm looking at both, with the '06 being a better deal. What are the differences b/n these years. I know there was very little changed from '07 to '08, but what about '06 to '07? How did the change impact performance, climbing ability, maintenance, etc.? The difference in price is about $800. Any insights are appreciated.

[lukew]

I think the 2006 had only a carbon chainstay, RP3, and possibly steel bolts.

2007 had the full carbon back end, ti shock hardware and RP23 shock. It was therefore 200-350grams lighter.

Both frames share carbon flex pivots and the pure tubing front end.