DH and I went shopping yesterday for new MTN bikes for both of us. My current MTN bike I bought in 1994 and DH bought his in 1991 so I think it is time. We tried 3 different bikes each..and really like the Yeti. DH likes the Yeti ASR and I like the YET 575. Actually I liked both
The Yeti 575 felt more comfortable and has a slacker drive to it and I felt like I was sitting "in" it. The ASR I felt like I was sitting on top of it and could tell it was a little more twitchy. Also the ASR is about 2.5 pounds lighter. Decisions decsions. I am definately not a strong climber so I am not sure if a light bike would help. DH and I thought next year we could put lighter wheels on which would drop some weight. The 575 is pretty comfy and may be bettter for my back. Any thoughts?? From my research the 575 is good for the downhills, as in it is more foregiving. The ASR is a good cross-country bike and a good climbing bike.

DH put the ASR on hold for him and I put the 575 on hold for me. They don't have a ASR avaialble for me at this time should I change my mind.

Pretty exicted about this