In Colorado, it seems like every time Yeti got used to a long travel cross-country bike, they start wishing for more travel. This is the case with the AS-R 7. Sure, 575 has plenty of travel, but as the bike testers skill’s progressed, they started tackling trails that months before seemed ridiculous. They wanted more they were going downhill, but were not willing to give up climbing efficiency.
The AS-R 7 project started over three years ago and after a lengthy R&D process, they finally introduced the much talked about bike earlier this year. With a solid seven inches of travel, this bike is a beast on the downhill. But turn the bike up and it climbs exceptionally well, especially when the terrain gets nasty. You will climb things you have never climbed on this bike, it is truly amazing.
The Active Suspension (A.S.) is anchored by the carbon dogbone, which firmly connects the stout rear triangle to the oversized main frame. The tapered headtube gives the bike added strength for the big hits and the unique front derailleur mount eliminates shifting problems sometimes associated with longer travel bikes. The best part? A complete bike can be built under 30 pounds.
Features:
7" travel
Custom hydroformed 7005 alloy tube set
Tapered head tube (1-1/8”-1-1/2”)
Custom 135 x 12mm thru axle rear
Custom front derailleur mount allows e-type derailleur to mount ISCG 05
Carbon dog bone link
Custom bolt-on cable guides allow you to run full housing
Cable stop for seat dropper
160-200mm rotor
Titanium hardware
• WARRANTY:
5yr
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