2024 Yeti ASR First Look & Test Ride
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- čas přidán 18. 03. 2024
- Salt Cycles has Yeti ASR's in stock now! Call Chris and ask him about custom building your dream bike today! # 801-943-8502 The Yeti ASR is a XC bike with 115mm rear travel and 120mm fork.
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We can always tell when you like a bike just by how your voice is when you’re talking about the bike, but this is definitely not an Mtb yum yum bike 😂! You like the Pivot and Ibis too much 👍🏾
Nice to have you back Mr Yumyum! 😉
Like always, I’m just happy to be here!😉
Love you Jason! Still watching, years later. Thanks for all you do. Respect.
I appreciate that! Thanks Richard👊
I really appreciate your comparisons to other bikes you’ve owned or ridden. Great stuff! I rely on your feedback more than other reviews.
Glad you like them and thanks for the kind words! I hope to have 1 or two more videos coming out soon on this ASR, including comparisons to other Bikes
I know we all have different ideas about riding and what we are looking for but it's even better to hear I'm not the only person who hates grip shifters, had the original Blur TR with it and we found a work around. I also love to hear what you think the differences are between comparable bikes. Keep it up!
Thank you!!
It must be spring time, Yum Yum is back with bike reviews 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Ha ha, wish I had enough bike material to publish year-round.
Great review Yumyum and thank you Yeti for not routing cables through headset
Yeah, I saw that routing through the head tube on the specialized epic and maybe one other bike. Maybe a Scott bike. In any case, I think it’s ridiculous. Just let the cables run along the front of the bike. There’s nothing weird or problematic about that…
Appreciate your candor. I feel there are so few reviewers these days who aren't afraid to level some criticism.
Yeah, thanks. In fact, I sort of regret not mentioning that you can get an ibis exie right now for 25% off. At the end of the day for most people, price is a factor. I regret not mentioning that….
Fantastic review. Just love the ride and chat! As well as lets us know who this bike is built for. Thank you!!
Thank you!
Looks like a solid ride. Can’t wait to hear more about how this one rides compared to the Mach 4 and Exie. Thanks Jason!
100% more videos to come and definitely comparing them to both those bikes!
I had the 2017 Yeti ASRc Beti version, single pivot with 100 rear/ 120 front. I'm not a serious racer, but it served me well racing some of the Epic Rides events and for True Grit, plus it was fun for general xc/ trail riding! Only reason I sold it was I wanted to move to 29" wheels and the small I had they only made in 27.5. Nice to see Yeti coming back with a bike like this again.
That’s awesome! I actually didn’t remember that Yeti already had the ASR in their lineup previously😆🤦🏻♂️
I had an ASRc for about a year. It was fun bike but I just needed clearance for 2.4 in the rear. Back then there weren't a lot of flex stay xc bikes.
Sweet review. Now I have to decide what comes after my EXIE
Honestly, I’d just stay on the exie. Such a good bike! Although, I think it put you just one spot off the podium last weekend🤦🏻♂️ probably the bikes fault and Zach Carlton just posted a course record on his ASR….
Dude that is a great looking machine!
Yeah, it just looks fast!
Its that time again folks!
It’s so unusual to see a XC bike from Yeti. Here in Russia, I have only seen trail and enduro models, and even then rarely. Looks cool!
Yeah, I think it makes sense for Yeti to go with cross country bike with a single Pivot though!
It's not unusual. The ASR was around for years until 2017. So it's sort of a return.
Stupid me.... I didn't realized the asr had been in the lineup in the past...
Looking forward to the Epic 8 Evo video!
Coming next Tuesday! You might be surprised… I sure was
@@mtbyumyum Can't wait to hear your thoughts on it!
Can't wait for the comparison asr vs epic (non evo) !
So lots of xc short travel bikes out recently. What about an xc showdown video between the below?
Exie, Mach 4, ASR and the epic.
This...
I would need to get an epic but yeah, that would be fun! Unfortunately, I have a full-time job and it might be pretty difficult to make that video happen😆
@@mtbyumyumScrew the full time job! We need the review. 😂😂😂😂
👍🏼It’s a needed change for yeti
Yeah, it's a very fast light weight bike!
I like how I got a Specialized Epic ad before this video.
😆🤦🏻♂️
They last built the Yeti ASR C in 2017 (my previous bike)and then went to the SB100. I'm really surprised they went back to the ASR. It does look sharp and I believe him when he says it is fast.
Yeah, Yeti wasn’t really on my radar when they had the ASR so I didn’t know it was previously in the Yeti lineup🤦🏻♂️ in any case, it makes sense that they went with a single pivot bike. It’s difficult to get the switch Infiniti link bikes to a reasonable race weight….
My asr was my favorite bike I ever owned! I rode the hell out of that bike. 18 hours of Fruita, Sea Otter Classic, White Rim and so many others!
@coreymclernon it's my backup bike now. I've now got an Alchemy Arktos 125
@@r28a I have a Cervelo fs120 . Kinda the same as this, I think.
@mtbyumyum great review man! Please compare it to the Pívot Mach 4, weight, efficiency, climbing and descending. Which one would you pick?
Also I know your'e not a big fan of big enduro bikes, but I would love to see a Yeti SB160 test🙏. I really enjoy and benefit from your reviews.
Thanks! I'll see what I can do
How do I get your custom berd spoke wheels? How light and how much? Good to see you back with an arsenal of videos to come, looking forward to epic 8.
Those berd spokes are incredible! My wheels were custom built by Salt Cycles. You can call and order some for yourself. Just ask for the Yumyum wheels. Mine weigh 1,165 grams including the rim tape and valve stems. That might be one of the lightest wheel sets they’ve ever built. Mine have the DT Swiss 180 hubs. I think most of the berd wheels come in at around 1,250-1,300 grams. Call Chris - 801-943-8502 🤘👊
Great review. Looking forward to the comparison to the new Epic and the Ibis Exie. How would you compare this to the Yeti SB100/115 or the Yeti SB4.5?
Man, it’s been a long time since I’ve ridden the 4.5. I would say it’s not nearly as playful or easy-going as the previous SB110/115 much more of a race machine
Does look better than the epic 8. The down tube size is better proportionally without internal storage.
I've got the epic 8 evo at my house right now (think it's the same frame as the epic 8) and you're right, sorta chunky down tube and looks a little weird for an xc bike
How does ASRc compare to the SB100? Excellent review as always. Best regards from Brazil.
The sb100 and sb115 are basically the same Bike. I think I mentioned a little bit about the SB 115. Honestly, those bikes were so similar. I didn’t think to mention the 100. In any case, the SB Bikes feel more playful less Sprinting feeling and a more relaxed geometry, even though it had the steeper hta
@13:30…the old ‘09 AS-r was a
At the time of filming this new asr, I was unaware Yeti previously had the asr in their lineup.... sort of feel stupid but whatever... I didn't pay attention to Yeti until I first rode the SB4.5c
@@mtbyumyum : one of the first actually good full suspension MTBs along with the Titus Motolite and a few others.
Trivia answer is “Active Suspension-Racing” (AS-r)
I agree 💯 I can’t stand a fat grips
Makes my hands cramp and I’m 6 foot one
ESI racers edge, are my go to grips
nice, I just replaced the grips with esi race grips... much better!
You definitely need to try some Orbea bikes J , I think you’re gonna like it…especially the Rise !
If you’re not racing still hard to beat the Scalpel SE as an all around bike, especially considering the price.
100% this!! Such a good blend of xc/light trail for sure!
@@mtbyumyum I think the SE stands for South East edition 😅 by far the best FL single track ripper i've ever owned!
Hey Jason
What is the brand/model if that jacket you are wearing? I’m looking for a fleece lined wind proof hoodie for this riding weather.
It's an Outdoor Research jacket... can't remember the model.
Wonder how it feels downhill when you customize those wheels. How will it feel on Jacobs Ladder
Rode it this morning on Limelight, Rattler and North Loop... felt better than the stock build! Although I think it was better because I got rid of that annoying dropper post and bar/stem combo... haha
When’s the next video popping? I’d love to see your light weight build…let the weight weenies rejoice! 😂
Haha I just published it this morning. You should see it on my channel now.
Awesome! Isn't it time they started concealing that mess o' cables on the front of MTBs though? Now that they don't exist at all on road bikes I'm starting to find them unsightly! 🙂
Interesting. I think I feel just the opposite. I’ve seen a few bikes now including the new specialized epic that has the cables that come through the headset area and I think I saw a Scott bike you couldn’t see the cables at all. It looks bizarre and out of place. I prefer the look of the cable housing. But I already know I am the odd one out, I prefer Shimano XTR mech cable drive train over wireless Sram😆🤦🏻♂️
External routing, or at least non-internal headset routing, ftw
Just get the Flight attendent model with AXS when it comes out.
Looking for the comparison to the Ibis Exie! Bike weights should be close…DW link vs Single Pivot!
I have a size medium Ibis Exie at my house now. It’s just under 24 pounds but I’ve put more money toward it than this ASR. I’m pretty confident the ASR would come in a pound lighter given the same specs.
Based on published frame weights, ~½ lb difference.
Ibis USA 4.47lbs, Yeti ASR 4.03lbs.
$500 MSRP premium for USA mfg and DW-link….
I love yeti, but not sure how this is not the same as all the other flex stay XC bikes. Epic, blur, cervelo…
Looking forward to your full review!
With the same wheel/tire combo, the exie for all is just over a pound heavier
@@mtbyumyum that makes sense. Exie USA is a bit lighter. Probably a better comparison is between Yeti C series to Exie for all. And Yeti Turq level to Exie USA….and then Yeti Ultimate to S-works. 😍
Yeti ZFS Blur-SR 😈😈🔛
Looking to replace my SB 115. Either go for the ASR or the 120. What would be your verdict on this?
In my experience riding the sb120, it much more bike than the sb115… almost a replacement for the previous sb130. If you liked the sb115, I would look at the Ibis Ripley as your next bike… it’s literally just a better version of the sb115 and Salt Cycles has them on sale right now, 25% off. The asr might be too “xc” for you if you really prefer the feel of the sb115. Call chris, 801-943-8502
Can you compare to the new 2024 Blur XC and TR ..?
I’ve not yet had the chance to ride the blur. I’m very interested in riding it though. Perhaps in the next few weeks or months, I’ll get my hands on it. Thanks!
I just keep buying Ripley’s. Can’t go wrong. All these new bikes look sweet but I just stick with the Ripley
This comment wins! Best comment I’ve ever had on my CZcams channel🤘👊 and excellent advice to anyone looking for a new do everything bike! Oh, and it’s 25% off right now… call Chris at Salt Cycles - 801-943-8502
seat tube angle too steep for lots of pedaling. Too much weight on my hands.
@mtbyumum any chance of an SB115 comparison?
That would be a lot of fun but it’s probably not gonna happen. I’m getting surgery on Thursday and I’m gonna be out for the next six weeks. I don’t even know where I would find an SB115 at this point….
Hey Jason.. On a side note.. living in Utah, have you ridden King Kong? .. The videos alone scare me!
I’ve never had the chance to ride King Kong, but I’ve had a number of people who I ride with ride it. I think it’s a pretty demanding trail. There’s another trail nearby King Kong called flying monkey that would be a good warm-up lap. Small drops and most of the stuff that looks pretty sketchy is actually rollable….
Do you have a video for the revel ranger?
That bike is cursed. I tried filming it four different times. I never ended up publishing it because the audio or my video or GoPro or whatever would always end up having problems. It’s a shame because I actually really liked that bike.
I like your reviews and would like to see you review that bike!!
Well, how would you compare it to a rebel ranger? Climb, descend? I have a Ranger and a 2017 asrc. Thank you
2:43 Subbed, but please include non-freedom units.
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@@mtbyumyum well, you know, kilogrammes.
ah, k, thanks! I'll try to remember next time I edit...
If yeti is trying to compete with a more capable Xc bike I’d go with the spur.
The spur feels much more like a trail bike than this asr or the previous gen epic evo
All these bikes are so very capable, marginal gaines and losses depending on brand - Anthem, Revolver, Exie, Epic, Top Fuel, Scalpel - the list goes on - given the great sales by Trek, Giant, Norco etc have, at lest in Australia. I cant see why there is the need to pay the extreme prices Yeti and Specialized and others are are charging.
Yeah, you’re not wrong. I sort of regret not mentioning that the IBIS Exie, which is an incredible cross country bike with still very good trail manners, is 25% off right now. Like you, I would have a hard time passing that bike up for this ASR at full price. That said, anyone who is in love with the brand Yeti should be very excited about this new ASR!
@@mtbyumyum I hear Yeti sponsors the Dental practitioners convention each year
@@shaun1900 😂😂😂
Thanks for the review but 25lbs with pedals, ready to ride, is not light. That's the $7200 model? You can drop 1lb with wheels. I'd build it with xx1 11 speed, the oneup v3 which is lighter than that Fox sl, Gemini Propius bar/stem combo.
I just swapped out all the parts including the oneup dropper and it's now down to 21 lb 8 oz.... hope to publish the video tomorrow if I have time to edit it this evening after work...
@@mtbyumyum sweet. Nice build.
I don’t believe you mentioned the price of the XO build
I don’t think I ever knew what it was. You’d have to check the website….
Sorry, I got this Bike three or four weeks ago before I saw the pricing or anything. I filmed this video maybe 10 days ago
Summed it up as only "If you're the type of guy that wants your bike to say yeti on it"
standover on the XS and S on this bike is 768mm !! which is higher than a lot of road bikes - this is completely stupid for a mountain bike
How the eff does that thing weigh 24!?
I actually just took it back up to Salt Cycles today to put it on a diet. If you can believe it, 21 lbs. 8 oz. I have a video coming soon🤘
@@mtbyumyum 🤯 that’s bonkers dude. Shame you won’t be racing…
@@mtbyumyum send me a pic
Transmission and M1700 wheels.
Yeti ASR should be compared to the regular epic… not epic evo
Interesting. The previous generation epic Evo that was replaced last week felt more nervous and sketchy than this ASR. I rode them back to back two days last week.
@@mtbyumyumI think the new Epic 8 would be the comparison.
Yeah, too bad I bought the epic 8 evo... so frustrating... I thought that would be the right one.... it's a trail bike now
lol, love it. So basically, it's only for Yeti fan boys that ignore better bikes.
Haha did I say that…😆 I think what I was trying to say is if you wanted a lightweight cross-country bike in the past, but you’re brand loyal or just prefer Yeti, here’s your chance to ride what many other brands have been making for sometime now. A single pivot, lightweight cross-country bike.🤘
@@mtbyumyum You said that too but what I mostly heard was how other brands do specific things better. If you want a racer get a different brand. If you want a light weight trail all MT fun bike get a different brand.... unless you have to have the Yeti logo.
Maybe... a big part of purchasing a mountain bike that I probably don't spend enough time talking about is fit... for me, Ibis has been up to this point a very good fit for my body size and/or riding preference.
Sounds like it’s got a lot of rattles
I got a new mic for my GoPro and it picks up everything. It’s actually a pretty quiet Bike.
@@mtbyumyum good to know. Thanks
Overpriced and underwhelming. Reach still old style. I am gonna go Epic 8 as you get more for your money in the lower price ranges.
Interesting. I’m riding the epic eight tomorrow morning. I’ll let you know how it goes.🤙 by the way, in a size medium both the ASR and the epic have 445mm reach
@@mtbyumyum cheers bud. I’m a large and notice that the Epic L is 10mm longer reach which would suit me 👍
Just doesn’t seem that impressive to me. I’m sure yeti fan girls will think differently
Yeah, gotta agree, and I’ve always had a soft spot for Yeti. Really hard to beat that Epic EVO, that things been spot on for a while now.
It looks like a Rocky Mountain from 2019
The Specialized looks better, and relinquished of the switch infinity… I’d rather buy the pivot, that bike’s design is still “different” and “boutique” it hasn’t sold its soul to the flex pivot trend.
To be fair, the bike is a lot of fun and really pretty light weight. With regard to the 2019 rocky.... it may look the same but trust me, a 70 degree hta Element is much different than the 66.5 on this ASR
Not sure what you were expecting from Yeti. It’s an updated ASR from 2015…modern geo, lightweight single pivot design like most others. Looks wise…they all look very similar. Will be curious to hear all the subtle differences between each brand. I think yeti said it before, there’s only so much that can be done with single pivot/flex stays. If you’re racing XC, buy the one you like at the best deal. Plus, at least they didn’t bother with routing through the headset. 🙄