Yeti 575

ChopSticks

ChopSticks

Banned


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Yeti 575
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Frame, Fork & Shock
Frame: 2010 Yeti 575 (Medium) Turquoise
Rear Shock: Fox CTD (200mm x 51mm)
Fork : Fox Float 32 Kashima

Drivetrain
Crankset: Shimano SLX (M660) 175mm
Bottom Bracket: HSC Ceramic
Chainring: Fouriers World Wide 34T
Chain : Shimano XT HG95
Pedals: Shimano (PD-M520)
Rear Derailleur : Shimano XT Shadow+ (Med Cage)
Rear Shifter : Shimano XT M780
Cassette: Shimano XT (M771) 10spd 11-34T
Gear Cable: Jagwire L3

Brakeset
Levers : Shimano SLX M675
Callipers: Shimano SLX M675 (F & R)
Hoses : Shimano High Power Brake Hose
Rotors: Shimano XTR T-98 CentreLock (180F & 160R)
Adaptor: Shimano F180P/P2

Controls
Stem: Thomson X4 (70 x 0[SUP]o[/SUP])
Handlebar: Easton Haven Carbon 711mm
Grips: Yeti Lock-on
Headset: Chris King
Saddle: Selle Italia Ldy Gel Flow (MN rails)
Seat Post : Thomson Masterpiece Layback (30.9 x 350mm)
Seat Clamp: Salsa Flip-Lock 35.0

Wheels & Tyres
Front Rim: Shimano XT M788 26" UST (24H)
Rear Rim : Shimano XT M788 26" UST (24H)
Front Hub: Shimano XT 15mm Thru Axle CentreLock SP
Rear Hub : Shimano XT 135mm QR CentreLock SP
Spokes: Shimano Straight (2.0-1.8-2.0)/ Round
Rear Skewer: Hope 135mm QR
Front Tyre: Crossmark 2.1 TR
Rear Tyre : Crossmark 2.1 TR
Tubes: Shimano Valves and Stans Tire Sealant


Total Weight - 12.34 kg

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ChopSticks

ChopSticks

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Finally found a medium frame that would suit the missus abit better than the small Trance she had, and when this mint 20km old 575 popped up for a steal I just has to buy it !!

2010 Yeti 575 =3.27 kgs (Chris King headset, brake adaptor/bolts, seat clamp & DHX 5.0)

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Also sourced an equivalent condition straight steerer fork.... 150mm Fox Float 32 Kashima.
Gave the new frame and fork a good wash and proceeded to build it.


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Installed a HSC Cermaic BB (OMFG IT SPINS SOOOOOOOO SMOOTHLY), replaced the Thomson clamp with the stock Salsa from the other Yeti, a Easton Haven Carbon bar, 70mm Thomson stem and put my long forgotten blue bits (old Yeti DJ) to good use.




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Also installed new cables




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All the remaining bits came from the old steed (XT wheels, 9spd Drivetrain, Deore Brakes, Thomson post/saddle, grips, pedals).





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Upgrades in the near future include:
- Brakes
- 36T N/W ring (missus mainly rides flat stuff and prefers top end speed over low gears)
- Shimano clutch mech (will use the 9spd sram shifter hack, before buying a matching Shimano shifter and going full 10spd)
- Possibly a straight seatpost/dropper (with the bigger frame, the setback is no longer required)
- Bitch cog incase she does struggle on the climbs with the 36
- Monarch RT/3 Rear Shock
- and the Chopsticks touch of matching bolts (blue)
 
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Ev

Ev

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I think it's less about being a 150mm AM bike, and more about it being a YETI....
 
ChopSticks

ChopSticks

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blacksp20 said:
Nice kit for the missus. Got a 2011 575 myself and I love it.

I don't understand why you'd look at changing the shock if she mainly rides flat stuff, unless you are looking for one with platform adjust or lockout, which it appears the DHX air has.

If you really need to change, here you go http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/showthread.php?285530-Monarch-RT-2014-Perfect-Condition
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Thanks dude!

the shock hasn't been used in 3 years, and makes a oily slushing sound, the Propedal is gone (ifp needs recharging?) so figured a new shock would be required anyway...

not too sure how that monarch you linked will go on the Yeti... Comes off a giant trance where the leverage curve ramps up quickly towards the end vs the yeti single pivot :noidea:
and for $200..... I can get a brand new one with M/M tune for not much more delivered with a shock pump and seals :)
Ackland said:
So of course she needed an inefficient 150mm AM rig....... :pound:
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Totally agree with you on that... But when I can get this for free with abit of change in my pocket from selling the old frame... Who cares :first:
 
Ackland

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ChopSticks said:
Totally agree with you on that... But when I can get this for free with abit of change in my pocket from selling the old frame... Who cares :first:
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Also doubles as a spare bike for the right sized mate who wants to come on a ride
 
Sic

Sic

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ChopSticks said:
Thanks dude!

Totally agree with you on that... But when I can get this for free with abit of change in my pocket from selling the old frame... Who cares :first:
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You know its not free right? How much you pay for the Trance.......

Awesome 575 though so who cares!
 
ChopSticks

ChopSticks

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Ackland said:
Also doubles as a spare bike for the right sized mate who wants to come on a ride
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Yehhh man!
already had a mate offering to bed it in for me!

and I technically have a 2nd bike now as this fits me too (just) hehehe


Sic said:
You know its not free right? How much you pay for the Trance.......

Awesome 575 though so who cares!
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Thanks dude! But you under estimate me lolol
I bought the trance complete for $590 2ish years ago, sold frame alone for $480 and fork for $260..... Trust me.... I have never lost money on bikes ;)
 
John U

John U

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Nice.

Best of luck getting her to ride it. The building of the bike was the easy part for me. Going out for a ride together, near impossible.
 
A

a.brasington

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Last time one of my mates built up a nice carbon bike for his lady friend to get her in to mountain biking, she got fed up with switchbacks and ended up throwing the bike in to a tree in a fit of rage. Good luck! :behindsofa:
 
Agostino

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3 things to remember when riding with the misses/ girl or any beginners really.

1. Make sure there bike is as good or close enough to your bikes capabilty (can't expect her to ride tech trails on a $400 hardtail when your bike is worth $2000 +)
2. Comfy saddle, Specialized ones are good, WTB are also good as they both have women specific ones
3. Don't smash up climbs, or fly on the downhills especially if there technique/ or they don't ride as much as you its a bit of slap in the face IMHO.
 
John U

John U

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Agostino said:
3 things to remember when riding with the misses/ girl or any beginners really.

1. Make sure there bike is as good or close enough to your bikes capabilty (can't expect her to ride tech trails on a $400 hardtail when your bike is worth $2000 +)
2. Comfy saddle, Specialized ones are good, WTB are also good as they both have women specific ones
3. Don't smash up climbs, or fly on the downhills especially if there technique/ or they don't ride as much as you its a bit of slap in the face IMHO.
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The problem with your point 1 is if you have a really good bike yourself, so you build them an equivalent, and that equivalent doesn't get ridden, it's a bit of a waste of resources. I'd say go for a couple of rides with them, take it easy on them, ride whatever you can get you hands on, make sure that they love it, and then go to town on their build like you would your own.

I got the good Specialised saddle but I still get complaints because the saddle doesn't meet the lady more than once a year, and even then it's only a short ride. They need to spend a bit of regular time together before one becomes accepting of the other, except in vary rare circumstances.

Point 3 - definitely
 
JTmofo

JTmofo

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Nice one Chops, good to see another mighty Yeti saved from the clutches of some rich dudes spare room. :behindsofa:

Looks great, and a very nice bike for the missis.
 
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DJR

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If the dhx is squishing it probably needs an IFP reset and bleed. I've done it before it can be fiddly but if you want to give it a go there is heaps out there on mtbr etc. They are a good shock when working just blow through the middle a bit quick but you can shim the other sleeve which helps a little
 
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