Building my new YETI ASR 7 (NOW BUILT)

ashleygreen
ashleygreen Posts: 46
edited July 2013 in Your mountain bikes
Hi I'm Ash

I'm new to the forum but been riding for about 5 years, I originally had a cube analogue disc which was pretty basic but then realised it more fun and cheaper to build a bike. I bought a Marin mount vision frame (2007 mk2) and bought most of my parts second hand. I have now just sold that and now in the process of building a yeti ASR-7, I've nearly got all the parts such as sram xx1 components, magura mt8 brakes, fox rp23/ fox float r 160mm, hope pro 2 hubs with stan ex rims ect. I will post some pictures at the weekend, I just want to see what people think.

Thanks
Ash
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  • Ben_morris
    Ben_morris Posts: 61
    Hi,

    I am not ' up ' on component quality etc etc but I will look forward to seeing some picks!

    ben.
  • unquestioned
    unquestioned Posts: 172
    I think that's alot of money!
  • ashleygreen
    ashleygreen Posts: 46
    Yeah I think it's cost me about £4000, but its cheaper than buying it from the shop and I feel I have achieved more when I build it. Here are some pics of my first build on a small budget, I think it cost me around £2000 with mostly second hand components.

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    I did some other stuff to it but didn't get photos before I sold it.

    I will post the images of my new frames and parts on Saturday.

    Thanks
  • ashleygreen
    ashleygreen Posts: 46
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    I did find this photo when it was finished. Excuse me and the dog lol.

    :D
  • Ben_morris
    Ben_morris Posts: 61
    That was a nice marin! Did you get bored or want another challange?
  • ashleygreen
    ashleygreen Posts: 46
    Ben_morris wrote:
    That was a nice marin! Did you get bored or want another challange?

    Yeah I needed another challenge and also I wanted a more all mountain bike as I want to try my luck with some enduro events next year.
  • coomber
    coomber Posts: 232
    Wow.. Pretty pricey, didn't work out cheaper at £2k surely?
  • ashleygreen
    ashleygreen Posts: 46
    coomber wrote:
    Wow.. Pretty pricey, didn't work out cheaper at £2k surely?
    Well I was looking at around the same price I thinks but no one has got that bike as I made it, it is good fun aswell.

    I'm puting some photos up of the new frame. :D
  • ashleygreen
    ashleygreen Posts: 46
    My YETI ASR 7 frame ect

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    I going to collect more parts tomorrow so keep an eye out.
  • ashleygreen
    ashleygreen Posts: 46
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    I should get my wheels on friday.
  • russyh
    russyh Posts: 1,375
    Wow, some nice parts there!! Looking forward to seeing this build up.
  • ashleygreen
    ashleygreen Posts: 46
    Russyh wrote:
    Wow, some nice parts there!! Looking forward to seeing this build up.

    Thanks I should have it built by the end of the month. It's really breaking the bank but its worth it.
  • pesky_jones
    pesky_jones Posts: 2,890
    What fork is that?
  • ashleygreen
    ashleygreen Posts: 46
    Pesky Jones wrote:
    What fork is that?

    It's a fox float 36 r 160mm. The reason I got them is because they have no lock out(which I don't use anyway) and they were cheap.
  • spender86
    spender86 Posts: 48
    This looks like its going to be a fantastic build once your finished. Looking forward to it.
  • tv
    tv Posts: 338
    Thats going to be a nice bike! Would be interested to hear your thoughts on the xx1 groupset
  • ashleygreen
    ashleygreen Posts: 46
    Just got the wheels through the post now and fitted the tubeless tyres, they a lighter than what I thought :D

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    I am already happy with the sram group set, not only does it look good it's light too. I'm hoping to sub 12kg on this bike but I think I'm dreaming.

    Should have it to a basic standard by next month.
  • JMcP92
    JMcP92 Posts: 339
    I'm gonna have to call it between 12-13kg, you're using XX1, which is both sexual, and light, but the overall components etc. I'd be impressed if you managed under 12... and jealous :P
  • ashleygreen
    ashleygreen Posts: 46
    Ive put all the parts on and wheels now. It looks good but I am a medium frame normaly and yeti have said I am a medium but my groin is about 2 inchs from the top tube, the reach is perfect but when I finally buy my reverb seatpost I think I will be balancing on my tip toes or maybe not on my tip toes. Any advise ?

    ash
  • AlexJCook
    AlexJCook Posts: 108
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe one of the biggest selling points of those expensive XX1 Chainrings is that they don't require a chain device due to their taller and more secure teeth.
    My Yeti ARC - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12909175
  • ashleygreen
    ashleygreen Posts: 46
    AlexJCook wrote:
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe one of the biggest selling points of those expensive XX1 Chainrings is that they don't require a chain device due to their taller and more secure teeth.
    No you are rite I am useing it more as a guard than a guide. I found that I hit my old chain ring off big steps and drop offs, also protects the frame a bit. Plus if I throw it in the car I wont rip the seats :wink:
  • ashleygreen
    ashleygreen Posts: 46
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    The last few parts ! I just have to buy the minor bits and bobs then I can put it together.
  • supermike
    supermike Posts: 33
    Awesome. Nice frame and parts will be a right ripper when built. Yeti's rock
    looking forward to seeing it built
  • Thewaylander
    Thewaylander Posts: 8,594
    i think you will be disapointed with the fork,

    The R versions of the fox forks are awful, suffer with dive and terrible small bump sensativity, i can say this as i ride with one. With fox its either have a fit cartridge or ahve a naff fork.

    But otherwise nice tre nice.
  • JMcP92
    JMcP92 Posts: 339
    You may well hate me for pointing this out, but chop off 300/400 grams and have a better wheelset, though you would need a freehub adaptor for the XX1

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Kits ... elID=85170

    Also, you asked for reverb advice, correct me if I'm wrong but I'm quite sure you don't have to use all of the drop, so you can have it set so that it uses 100mm, or 80mm etc. so you don't need to be perched on top, just set the right drop high and you'll be fine :)
  • ashleygreen
    ashleygreen Posts: 46
    JMcP92 wrote:
    You may well hate me for pointing this out, but chop off 300/400 grams and have a better wheelset, though you would need a freehub adaptor for the XX1

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Kits ... elID=85170

    Also, you asked for reverb advice, correct me if I'm wrong but I'm quite sure you don't have to use all of the drop, so you can have it set so that it uses 100mm, or 80mm etc. so you don't need to be perched on top, just set the right drop high and you'll be fine :)

    Yes I understand what you mean now. I've built it so ile add photos now. Your rite :(
  • ashleygreen
    ashleygreen Posts: 46
    I'm not gona lie but the magura brakes are terrible to work with and wheels aren't all that. I wish I spent a bit more on the wheels and less on brakes.

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    I didn't reach my weight goal but I'm happy.

    How much would you pay for this bike in a shop ? I will tell you how much I have spent in a couple of days, I'm just curious if it is cheaper to build.

    Thanks
  • lawman
    lawman Posts: 6,868
    Yeti don't make the ASR7 anymore so difficult to say. Was never a very popular bike in reality, the sky high top tube and lack of stand over put many people off. As I said in another thread at the high end I think it's cheaper to build yourself than buy off the shelf, purely because you can pick what you want.

    I agree on the brakes, I don't get why some people race about them, had a few issues with my old Louise's and frankly the new shimanos are in a different league to anything out there ATM, there are just that good. Still bike looks really nice!
  • ashleygreen
    ashleygreen Posts: 46
    lawman wrote:
    Yeti don't make the ASR7 anymore so difficult to say. Was never a very popular bike in reality, the sky high top tube and lack of stand over put many people off. As I said in another thread at the high end I think it's cheaper to build yourself than buy off the shelf, purely because you can pick what you want.

    I agree on the brakes, I don't get why some people race about them, had a few issues with my old Louise's and frankly the new shimanos are in a different league to anything out there ATM, there are just that good. Still bike looks really nice!

    thanks. Its nice that your honest. I totally agree with you about the stand over on the top tube. Its frustrating.
  • 123oldman
    123oldman Posts: 268
    Seriously nice bike! Now that it's built, what's it like to ride? looks like a proper riot.

    Looked at a ASR7 frame set but decided against it and went 575 instead, the riding I generally do wouldn't warrant the extra travel. Love my Yeti, glad I took the decision to build it :D

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