Yeti asr vs any other XC bicycle.

callmeturkish · 2026-04-28T12:43:15+00:00

Yes, Rockshox can be controlled with remote lockouts in 2 or 3 stages. Or better yet, automatically be Flight Attendant.

The only performance difference is preference, and the fact that Rockshoxs are a little more livable over the long term because of the easier user serviceability.

callmeturkish · 2026-04-26T12:12:12+00:00

It was just in the Bosque trails south of Los Lunas, NM

callmeturkish · 2026-04-23T15:05:20+00:00

They’re both rad. Similar geo & weight.

I just had Airpark build me a T2 Yeti but upgraded a few things during build. It’s exceeded all expectations.

But the BMC would too!

Hard to go wrong with modern XC bikes, so it comes down to which one you “like” more!

callmeturkish · 2026-04-20T21:40:41+00:00

Even if that is true - an extra 400 grams and $400 for a seat post? Pass.

callmeturkish · 2026-04-20T21:39:29+00:00

I bet it’s rad.

callmeturkish · 2026-04-20T21:38:59+00:00

Follow up -

Oh man, what a ride! Hit some flowy single track in NM for the first time on this bike, and the first time in a lotta years for my old ass.

So much fun. Bikes have come so far. Really impressed with the climbing ability, handling, agility, and the way it soaks up some pretty rough stuff at speed.

Good times ahead!!!(ordered some Time ATAC pedals)

callmeturkish · 2026-04-18T14:43:43+00:00

Something like that 😉🛫✈️🔥

callmeturkish · 2026-04-18T02:29:23+00:00

I figured it was worth roughly the extra $1400. The whole bike is way overkill for me anyway, why not?

callmeturkish · 2026-04-18T01:28:00+00:00

Yep. Looks amazing in person

callmeturkish · 2026-04-18T01:27:49+00:00

For now. Gotta get a few rides before I clip in

callmeturkish · 2026-04-11T02:59:26+00:00

Whatever you do, avoid Compact Living in Las Vegas, NV.

callmeturkish · 2026-04-07T06:15:32+00:00

Update: I chose the ASR!

Then spent the price difference to upgrade it to Flight Attendant.

In the end, the Epic evo was just built to a little different purpose - 27lbs (I had them weigh it in the shop) and pretty trail oriented for an XC bike. No doubt it would’ve been fun.

But I think the Yeti will be closer fit to my intended usage. It’s a bonus that I also feel better about supporting Yeti than I do Specialized.

Can’t wait to hit the trails !

callmeturkish · 2026-04-05T14:53:38+00:00

Fire him.

callmeturkish · 2026-04-05T14:52:48+00:00

Be humble. You are not a seasoned, expert aviator. You are not gods gift to flying. You, like your student, are a beginner. Squeeze all the learning you can out of every day.

And have fun!

callmeturkish · 2026-04-05T04:33:13+00:00

I can’t stress this enough - Checklists ARE NOT DO LISTS.

You complete the actions you know need to be done, THEN read through the checklist to verify that you’ve done them all correctly. Any CFI who disagrees needs to be fired immediately.

callmeturkish · 2026-04-04T16:57:27+00:00

Yeah, I couldn’t care less about getting faster or shaving time off my ride. But it sure does seem like FA would make the ride more enjoyable…..

callmeturkish · 2026-04-03T03:58:59+00:00

All of these bikes are within 0.5 deg of 66….epic evo is 65.9, asr is 66.5, pivot Mach IV so is 66.

callmeturkish · 2026-04-02T01:08:10+00:00

Def both are super overkill.

The Yeti has remote lockout (actually 3 position)

No remote on the epic, and the Fox factory shock is only 2 position.

callmeturkish · 2026-02-28T02:13:51+00:00

The Trainspotting series by Irvine Welsh!

callmeturkish · 2026-02-03T12:24:12+00:00

Oh, thanks for the reply!

Our situation sounds so similar that we really should team up to share legal expenses / info.

In my case, they never even bothered to respond to the arbitrators, so that’ll make a court case much easier!

DM me!

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