My Latest Bike & What I Built It For - YETI Cycles ASR XC MTB Custom Build

[@WorldwideCyclery]

What do you guys think of this build? Is there anything you would change? Let us know!

[@austinado16]

At 24lbs, it's a pretty amazing rig. Great job on it. It must be like Group B Rally to ride, especially clipped in.

[@richcole3931]

much longer stem with that short reach

[@anthracitemafia]

Love it. Every time Jeff thinks of building a new sled can he kick out discount codes? That was the chit. Glad Jeff survived too 😂👍👍🇺🇸

[@TheMachoGabacho]

Jeff: “I built a bike” Liam: “WHO built a bike?” 😂😂😂

[@billybob7088]

That build is AMAZING...my new dream bike

[@Ry3KrisW]

The ASR is one of the Most fun bikes that I have ever ridden here in the Front Range of CO. Super light, snappy and happy on all but the chunkiest downs!!

[@davidmaco1]

you run a lock out?

[@bfranco1519]

I had an 04’ ASR. I loved that bike put a 120 mm fork on it and it was a blast.

[@175thStreet]

Such a nice build. Always love watching these bike build videos and learning the unique things you do to your bikes.

[@NorthernSkiAndCycle]

Smoothest advertisement transition I’ve ever seen.

[@aaronblonden6774]

I have been riding the crap out of my izzo "uncaged 7" in reality it's all those parts on a black frame. The capability of that bike at 120 / 120 is unreal. Taken it to shuttle zones, it's efficient with long pedals and gravel transfers. I didn't think I'd need it but it's got a dual lockout and I love that on gravel road climbs.

[@parker6711]

Yo! I have the first edition Izzo Pro Race and I'm considering putting Sid suspension on it or buying a new ASR. I live in North Texas and 90% of riding is pedaling, always... We have punchy ups and downs but tons of undulating terrain with not much elevation gain. We do have our fair share of tech but its all at lower speeds or climbing. Do you think the Sid setup would be worth doing? Edit: lol I just realized, we've already chatted on the FB izzo form!

[@gabrielrhoads4588]

I did this with an evil following a couple years ago. Sid ultimate 35 mm 120, around 25 pounds. Same exact drivetrain except for older race face next sl. Abso black chainring. Mag mtsl with galfers. It was great on alpine/ hiking trails. But flow trails. Nope. Forks below pikes are waay too flexy for shredding imo. But for an all day/adventure mountain bike this is perfect. Most people around here are getting e-bikes for all day bikes. I applaud you, sir!!!!

[@TheBRad704]

I'm coming from the other direction on travel (Gen2 Supercaliber) and also recently built a 120/115 bike (Fezzari Signal Peak SL) and it's so confidence inspiring on the tech and downhills while still letting me charge up hill anytime I want to.

[@travischapman6763]

I think 11 speed needs a resurgence. It is good stuff. I loved my advent x, but 1 more gear would have been just about all the upgrade I needed. A local shredder went 11 speed gx with no regrets. 11 speed is a good sweet spot.

[@Paganiproductions84]

I have both a 11 speed shimano and 12 speed shimani mtb wty is 11 speed so much cheaper than 12 speed parts

[@TivonSanders]

Ohhhhh you were in a race. So THAT'S what you "survived"!! 😆🔥💪🏽 (i saw the Facebook advertisement)

[@kam1l0]

Sweet build, nice to see an unique way, not just coping all the bikes out there !

[@germanmartinez9825]

I would like to see more bike checks! The whole crew.

[@fransenfiets]

Got the SRAM X01 11 speed setup on an alloy alt bar gravel/commuter rig and I lovveee

[@snoogyboog]

Revel Ranger is the sweet spot - just gets you everywhere and has enough. I rarely ride my longer travel bike anymore.

[@HLDefender]

I'm doing a similar build around the Mach 4 SL . To tame the punishing trails of NJ 😁

[@hifiandmtb]

I’m with you on 11spd mechanical. XTR/XT are the golden years…

[@believe8263]

JEFF, I would love to see a video going over all of the bikes that you owned. Maybe 2 to 3 minutes on each one and what you liked about it

[@damiencabirou2785]

Super nice rig. Please share your experience after you intensively ride it!

[@artoutlawphoto]

The original xx1 it's such a good system, and I belive that the 11 speed chain is one of the best they ever made.

[@vilimiryordanov8502]

What exactly is the 11 speed chain ? I’m running Microshift Advent X which is 10 speed but runs best with an 11 speed chain.

[@artoutlawphoto]

@@vilimiryordanov8502 xx1

[@artoutlawphoto]

How does it work with the 46 cassette. I have with the apex 12 speed 11-44, and the b limit screw it's at the maximum. The apex 12 speed shifters works with sram mtb derrailauers.

[@chaotictattoo]

Time to get your Pennsylvania store to get some shots of some trails with more then dirt. Give that bike a test.

[@bike314]

How does the ASR compare to the specialized Epic 8?

[@E.T_rode_bikes_As_well]

Fk yeah! I bought a new bike last year and stripped the 12sp axs straight off. Oldskool 11sp xx1 just works for me, plus the superlight back end with a 10-42T cassette is a big bonus on a carbon trail bike.

[@shafiqjan1474]

I just swapped the stock 12s stuff that came on my latest trail+ish MTB and went 11s with the e13 9-46t cassette and a waxed KMC chain and she just keeps on purring. TPU tubes are my choice with tannus inserts because I have too many bikes to run Tubeless. I like the easy tire life. 👍🏻🤠❤️

[@lbanezjs1000]

ive been decking out my 2020 scott spark with wider higher rise bars. over forked to 120, wide trail 30mm internal rims while leaving it on rekon race. its a much more engaging bike to ride then my hightower.

[@drewsmith6066]

Stunning bike chap 👍

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Thanks 👍

[@richcole3931]

@@WorldwideCyclery you survived!

[@TwoWheelEscapades]

Chainring and crank arm size?

[@JJ_MTB_15]

Nice lookin XC bike. All I run is galfer pads.

[@lilblaster22]

Get back on the banshee bro🎉

[@curtisgoodwin8962]

Killer rig Jeff👍🏻 Just took delivery of a BC40 frame and can’t decide on fork travel. Allied tells me it works great with 130 even though designed around 120. Bike will be used specifically for multi day XC including the 2025 BCBR and some stages are known for some gnarly descending. How often have you second guessed your choice of front travel on this Yeti?

[@pcho8022]

I don't like green but this green looks hawt!

[@WorldwideCyclery]

It's a unique green that's for sure.

[@vtforester1382]

Trail razor 🪒 slick!

[@Rickie-37]

modern bike tech is so phenomenal that being undersprung and ultralight is more fun. I treat my sb5 like a hardcore enduro bike riding proper dh trails and jumps in north shore

[@CamPaine734]

Just curious why not run the short cage xtr or xt 12 speed with the 10 to 45 cassette?

[@djean53]

Less gears means bigger spacing, and better shifting, 12 speed narrow chains and tight spacing so it’s more likely prone to shifting issues than a 11 speed

[@StudentProvocateurs]

Love the bike! I ride a SB100 now with a VERY (XX1 mechanical, no dropper, carbon wheels, Fox 34 SC Factory, Level Ultimate, etc.) similar build and use it as my primary race bike for XC and longer endurance type races like Breck Epic. Wondering how the two compare assuming you have some saddle time on the SB100. Thanks!

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Nice! Sb100 is a rad bike. The ASR definitely takes some elements of that but is lighter, faster and just more refined in terms of how the bike handles and feels for its weight and travel. Well worth doing a demo on an ASR if you can so you can see what I mean.

[@MartinezHQ]

Forecaster is the most underrated tire in the Maxxis lineup. 98% of people riding DHF/DHRs should be on Forecasters IMO

[@chrisbaker8324]

Sounds like a great bike! How come you didn't go with Berd wheel set on this build?

[@samd6405]

Maybe I missed it…but why Fox over RockShox suspension?

[@notpablo8369]

wish theres more dw-link split pivot bikes in XC races

[@turntabillist]

Is that Towsley Canyon you're riding at the beginning?

[@citpyrk1]

Jeff…I am confused…your previous bike was a Revel Ranger, the suspension travel is exactly the same, so why this bike over the Ranger?

[@kangsterizer]

2 questions: how would you conpare this with fe a transition spur? (seems more trail-y but not necessarily worse?). then, what about galfer pads on other rotors, did the rotors make the most diff? their pads are great sram replacement but on hs2 rotors they dont seem better for all brakes, which might be a rotor thing maybe?

[@Dempsey222]

Lets go Do it Rock the house

[@Todd_Monson]

Close to my Kona Hei Hei. Fast and capable.

[@systemsbroken]

That bike has always wished it was a (prior model) S-Works Epic Evo. Only with a five year as opposed to Lifetime warranty. Mine is 20.6lbs...no dropper, XX SL Transmission.

[@sandy_knight]

I hope you cleaned the sheets after that photo shoot!

[@philhunt1442]

Dang frame looks more blue online than in person. But it matches the name I guess?

[@charliesrandomthings5457]

Build an agressive steel frame hardtail with a fox 38

[@fifthcircle1]

Yes! I suggest the Merman Unholy Diver 🤘🏻

[@bayvo7]

What was the weight of the build ?

[@mikeburgh3956]

@@bayvo7 24lbs

[@Wes-o9t]

I really want to try a 11 speed set up.

[@jayelliott1703]

Jeff, what is your height and weight?… curious as you choose a large ( for the stated reasons). I am also curious as to the final weight of the bike as so many other people have asked

[@WorldwideCyclery]

I am 150lbs and 5'8'' I typically prefer a 470 reach. The ASR large is 465 so with a 40mm stem it feels great for me. But do note, sizing is very personal preference and use case specific. And the bike weight 24lbs :)

[@mattmikuska]

@@WorldwideCyclery Your reach is too long. hehehe

[@gregboyer1754]

I've considered building up an ASR. I'm still riding the OG SB100. It's probably my favorite all time bike with a 130 Pike. Anybody around the shop have experience on both to chime in?

[@MartinezHQ]

Mechanical shifting… my guy 👌😘

[@muscles3929]

Jeff and crew have their heads up Yeti, SRAM or any other company that they benefit from. They only brag/review brands they make the most off of.

[@tallpaull9367]

A few years ago you made a video: "Why I don't ride carbon wheels and why I probably never will" .... this bike has Zipp wheels : )

[@Moto_MKHN]

I'm about 5' 9 and I bought a medium ASR and felt the reach was pretty tight so I went with a 70mm Raceface stem. Im wondering if I should have gone with a large frame instead. About how tall are you and do you typically buy medium or large framed bikes?

[@vincewalter1702]

What Galfer pads are you using? I tried the Pro ones but they heated up very fast and I lost braking power.

[@murraymichalicka1671]

Nice ripper Jeff! How does it compare to the Allied BC40? Thanks

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Never had a chance to ride an Allied, hope to one day though!

[@murraymichalicka1671]

@@WorldwideCyclery All good. Good luck with your next adventure race!

[@pudgylittlehamster]

agree with everything but i would have gone pinon set up no chain no hardware to maintain. You do pay for it with some weight but no derailleur

[@mikeburgh3956]

Sweet yeti jeff! Am wondering on it's weight tho?

[@WorldwideCyclery]

24lbs as it's built with pedals.

[@mikeburgh3956]

@@WorldwideCyclery WOW that is light!! Ty

[@systemsbroken]

Also, King Cage makes a lowering cage so do you not need to drill your (plastic) cage.

[@chrisprysok7634]

"Can I have your watch when you are dead?"

[@175thStreet]

😂

[@William.N]

Did the tires work out for this race?

[@samkochevar983]

Why the ASR over similar bikes on the market? I’ve had my eye on this alongside the Epic 8 and Blur. Down tube storage on the Epic 8 sounds kind of nice

[@liamwoods5353]

while many new xc bikes have a "single pivot flex stay" suspension design, the overall kinematics and where the "flex" in the stay comes are much different. The ASR is very open and active off the top and has a linear suspension feel. So you get lots of small bump traction especially when going downhill and also you use all the travel making the most of the 115mm out back. I think it performs better dh than any other single pivot flex stay bike out right now.

[@samkochevar983]

@@liamwoods5353 This is extremely helpful, thank you! Did you find this through comparing published kinematic data or off of test riding various bikes?

[@liamwoods5353]

@@samkochevar983 testing bikes on trail back to back as well as being able to feel the flex stays with a shock off the frame.

[@bussyuhtrail4401]

How does the ASR compare to the Revel Ranger for usage as a XC race rig?

[@capt.aaron.paolino]

I've been looking for a short travel full sus bike (currently have a Rail 29, Rail 27.5 and a beater 140mm hardtail), and really have been back and forth between the Ranger and SB120. Would the ASR be a good choice if I'm not doing any racing? Or stick with one of the others as a more all around short travel bike? And does this mean your Ranger is for sale?

[@wedgett1]

How does it compare to the SB115?

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Well much lighter and faster with modern geo but the geo and suspension platform are more geared toward XC instead of light trail like the SB115 or SB 120.

[@wedgett1]

@@WorldwideCyclery amazing, thank you!

[@Dili95]

What’s the final weight?

[@kip4135]

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[@Jacob99174]

@@kip4135’

[@mikeburgh3956]

@@Dili95 24lbs

[@nigelhagley8942]

Maxxis Forekaster Maxgripp pls pls pls

[@E.T_rode_bikes_As_well]

Thats a 12sp xx1 eagle chain on there?

[@JenkinsB]

Compared to newest gen Cannondale Scalpel?

[@davidmaco1]

how does it compare to the revel ranger?

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Very good question. This bike is lighter and faster but also flexier and not quite as stable in the chunky or really steep stuff. So although the travel is similar, the ASR handles more like a fast featherweight XC bike and the Ranger more like a trail bike that is more capable.

[@orcellod1592]

How come no crank brothers 11 pedals?

[@virginiascurti5036]

Are we finished with Revel's?

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Ha no chance! I love all sorts of bikes and change them often :P

[@davidmaco1]

you run a lock out? I do not see one?

[@virginiascurti5036]

I always suspected jeff slept with his bikes.

[@dempsey1231]

Is it green or blue?

[@michaelpearce6982]

Why e13 cassette?

[@winklertribe5268]

I’ve seen replies, so congrats on surviving your race!

[@cleoent]

No responses so far. RIP Jeff.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

I'm alive! Just barely though. Back is torched and my eyelids are swollen to all hell. Brutal race but damn was it fun.

[@cleoent]

Rad! Sounds like quite the adventure.

[@matt96ex]

How many teeth on the chainring?

[@virginiascurti5036]

If you mentioned weight I missed it.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

24lbs as shown :)

[@Mtbmxing]

Is a super light weight efficient xc bike comparable at all to an e-bike or sl e-bike just for climbing?

[@johncarrington8612]

If you take your bike to bed you should wear protection.

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

Thumbnail made me click, where is the OF link?

[@175thStreet]

😂

[@BrawndoDrinker]

Looks like a lot of other modern full sus XC bikes, matter of fact looks almost identical to the SC Blur.

[@lilblaster22]

The titan would've been a better choice for that cross country style of riding😮🎉

[@Ovalblade1]

LMNT...... 😢.... not you lads as well? 😮😮

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Yeah our channel had no ads for years and years and to be honest it sucks we are doing them now and I don't like it. However, with the bike industry in the condition it's in right now we have to do what we have to do to keep the lights on. I tried hard to get good brands and relevant products for our ads. But you also can skip that ad spot really easily :P

[@CaryPSmith]

Skids are for squids

[@cesarec8688]

117 / 5.000 Risultati della traduzione Risultato di traduzione Hi at 4'20'' of the video the Yeti ASR bike is suspended from a stand can you kindly tell me what brand it is. Thanks

[@JB50713]

Mango Chill should be taken off the market. So gross!

[@1969Escobar]

BEAUTIFUL!!!