Would you believe I've got a NOS handmade Yeti AS3 made in Durango, CO that has been lying around forever?
Hi-resolution pics here (click on the 'X' to stop the slideshow. After clicking on any individual image in the gallery you can click on the 'Magnifying Glass' icon to see the image in Hi-Res)
http://picasaweb.google.com/gmackler/Ye ... 9192161442
The headtube/downtube gusset, old school Yeti head badge, the made in Durango, CO graphics, and the Troy Lee designs decals are a reminder of why Yeti bikes were the choice of those living in Fruita, Durango, Moab, etc. back in the day.
The Yeti AS3 is a pure XC race bike...
The story of this bike is that it was built up for a customer in Colorado, and after putting together the build, and taking a test ride he decided to go a different route. Well, the build was taken off, and the frame had been forgotten about until now...
Sadly the frame has experienced some shop wear in three places from having other stuff leaned up against it. Along the top tube you can see where the paint is scratched superficially on the blue paint graphics (but not through the underlying yellow paint), along one of the seat stays something or other scratched the paint as well. I've included detailed photos of the frame and the scratches. I don't know why the bike wasn't boxed back up after the build and tear down, but as it is its essentially a brand new old stock Durango, CO built Yeti.
Look at the pictures, they speak for themselves. Other than the couple of scratches I've detailed with the pics, the paint is just immaculate. Again, this bike is brand new which is obvious from looking at the photos. It was only ridden once.
Offered here for 1000 pounds (includes FREE shipping from Colorado, USA).
You can still buy a complete AS3 master rebuild kit for this bike from Yeti (however, this bike doesn't need one now, as again, it is brand new):
http://store.yeticycles.com/store/show_product/49
Hi-resolution pics here (click on the 'X' to stop the slideshow. After clicking on any individual image in the gallery you can click on the 'Magnifying Glass' icon to see the image in Hi-Res)
http://picasaweb.google.com/gmackler/Ye ... 9192161442
The headtube/downtube gusset, old school Yeti head badge, the made in Durango, CO graphics, and the Troy Lee designs decals are a reminder of why Yeti bikes were the choice of those living in Fruita, Durango, Moab, etc. back in the day.
The Yeti AS3 is a pure XC race bike...
The story of this bike is that it was built up for a customer in Colorado, and after putting together the build, and taking a test ride he decided to go a different route. Well, the build was taken off, and the frame had been forgotten about until now...
Sadly the frame has experienced some shop wear in three places from having other stuff leaned up against it. Along the top tube you can see where the paint is scratched superficially on the blue paint graphics (but not through the underlying yellow paint), along one of the seat stays something or other scratched the paint as well. I've included detailed photos of the frame and the scratches. I don't know why the bike wasn't boxed back up after the build and tear down, but as it is its essentially a brand new old stock Durango, CO built Yeti.
Look at the pictures, they speak for themselves. Other than the couple of scratches I've detailed with the pics, the paint is just immaculate. Again, this bike is brand new which is obvious from looking at the photos. It was only ridden once.
Offered here for 1000 pounds (includes FREE shipping from Colorado, USA).
You can still buy a complete AS3 master rebuild kit for this bike from Yeti (however, this bike doesn't need one now, as again, it is brand new):
http://store.yeticycles.com/store/show_product/49
And I dont think 1600 dollars is a problem to get for a min ARC or ARC LT if you target the German market, those guys have some serious cash to spend on vintage mountain bikes if the condition is right.
