Comments on: Yeti ASR 5 Carbon Mountain Bike Quick Review – Interbike 2009

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:59:35 +0000

The Genius is more comparable to the 575, in my opinion. I’ve only ridden the ASR 5c in the 120/120 setup. I envision that the 140/120 setup would be a little more downhill-capable while still being able to ascend well. It seems like a great all-mountain option.

If you want plushness, however… the 575 is going to have the 5c beat. The suspension ratios and travel profile are built to feel more plush in the 575 versus more efficient on the 5c.

That build kit looks great as well. Can’t go wrong with X0 and the supporting cast you mentioned.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:29:26 +0000

Thank you for the quick reply.

Several more questions/thoughts

Having ridden a Scott Genius 20 for the past 4 years I am wondering if or how much less plush the ASR 5c with a 140 front shock will be. Or is a more comparable bike the 575?

I typically enjoy the up hill and all the rides around my home (Canmore) start by going up, but want something that flows over rooty sections and allows for fun on the down in the areas such as Squamish and Fruita

Plus in your mind would you upgrade any of the components on this build?
Groupo: full XO
Cockpit: Easton EA70 bar & stem
Wheels: Mavic crossmax st
Tires: Rocket Ron 2.25
Shock: Fox RLC 140

for brakes would you be tempted to go with 160/160 or 160/180
and would you get a dropper post (Reverb)?

Thanks

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:24:30 +0000

Hey Kevin. I’ve ridden both and I’d opt for the 5c over the Genius for a couple of reasons:

1) Simplicity: The Yeti offers simple setup and performance
2) Travel Quality: While the Genius is an amazing bike and is super-versatile, it has noticeable brake-jack (which is no fun, IMO).

The 5c is going to be much more of a rocket compared to the Genius… they aren’t directly-comparable really, but both are great bikes. I’d give the nod to the 5c if I had the choice.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:02:33 +0000

How would the 2011 ASR-5c match up to the Scott Genius Carbon. In both the older pre 2009 and the new shock & pivot point set-up on the 2009 and newer bikes.
Thanks

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 03:44:54 +0000

Pat… based on where you ride, the ASR5 sounds like a great bike. However, you may want to go with a 575 instead. Both are fun, but he 575 is more playful and suited to hard-charging. BUT… your terrain would likely be more tailored to the ASR5.

I don’t think you could go wrong with either one. The SB does look nice, but I haven’t ridden one, so it’s hard to say how it compares. My guess is that the SB66 is initiating the phase-out of the 575 and ASR7, but I can’t confirm that for sure.

By: Pat

Pat — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 03:20:08 +0000

o yeah i live in Minnesota and its more up down up down terrain im 6 foot even 200lbs and very muscular im not a twig. i should add that but right now im looking at the asr 5 or sb-66

By: Pat

Pat — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:43:48 +0000

i just got into mt. biking 2 years ago with my hardrock disc sport. now im crazy to ride i love to get air, bomb down hills, and race trails. when i was a kid i raced BMX now im 22 and like mt. biking alot better. im now getting into XC racing and want to upgrade bikes. for sure it going to be a yeti but what kind should i get the 575, asr 5 alloy, sb-66, or the asr-7? i will be using it to race, jump, all day trails, and so on i am a little crazy and hard on my bikes, but keep good care of them also. what would you recamend?

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 03:00:39 +0000

Hey man… sorry for the delayed reply. As far as comparing the ASR5c to the new Blur TR, that’s a tough call. I’ve yet to ride the new Blur TR, but the ASR5c is one sweet ride. You’re on your own between those two… sorry I can’t help so much there.

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By: Oboz

Oboz — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:18:36 +0000

Hi i been driving myself crazy looking for a new ride, My top 3 bikes choices were Ibis Mojo SL-R , Santa Cruz Tr, or the Yeti Asr 5-C, As of now Ibis is out so I keep going back and forth between the SC tr and the Yeti. Any input on the direct comparison of the two?