I Saw this in the new Catolog. I think I would sell all my bikes for this thing. It's just so clean. 7" travel Single side Carbon Chain Stay and 27 gears. Some one saw ALL-MOUNTAIN?? oh And BTW 7.5 lbd frame.
Certainly exotic, but the jury's out on that one until some test rides can happen. There are some other bikes in the Yeti line that may fit the bill there, too. A couple of new "rail" bikes are coming out. Check out the prototype photos on the Yeti site. They were on display at Sea Otter and I can tell you that a good portion of my "f--k off" money for next year is already spent!!!
I test rode a '08 575 at Aliso last weekend. This is not a good thing, because now I am thinking of changing out the '07 I have for an '08 575..... Someone knock some sense in me... Signed, Vod, Vod Kaknockers
the bike, looks like, I don't know... Walmarty a thought...0-4" = XC, 4-6" = "all mountain (?)" 6-8" free ride, 7-10"+ DH ? why have a 7" bike when the performance envelope is limited?
Ooof. Proto was much cleaner looking. I would not want to get caught in a crosswind riding this thing. That non-drive-side swingarm can't be what they intend to sell - can it?
You are right... according to bikeradar: "The innovative AS-R 7 was introduced several months ago but production versions finally appeared in Monterey. Frame weight is now pegged at 3.3kg (7.25lb) and the massive single-sided carbon rear end has gained a small aluminum swing link behind the seat tube for added rigidity. Finally, the head tube has now sprouted a 1 1/2in lower cup for use with tapered forks. According to Conroy, frames will begin shipping in June."
you guys seen this slider thing they're doing: http://www.sicklines.com/2008/04/22/two-new-prototype-yetis-303-r-dh-303-r-ss
