1998 Yeti ARC

[Nick_lbc]

Hi everyone, I’m new here so sorry if there is a thread for this post I am posting.

I purchased a YETI ARC last night and the seller said it’s a 1998 but after doing some research I’m convinced it’s a 1996. Is there any particular way to tell the difference on YETI frames? I couldn’t find a serial number or any number for that matter on the framing. Any help would be much appreciated!

Thanks,
Nick

 

[T'boo Ted]

I'd say earlier than 98, 98m didnt' have the integrated seat collar, or that style of seat cluster. On the assumption the pain is origianl, I'd say 1996.

 

[Double-E F]

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Cool, great score that ..!

The s/n can probably be found on the inside of the non-drive side rear dropout, but is most likely covered by paint/coat.

What are your plans with it?

 

[Nick_lbc]

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Thanks for the info guys.

Honestly I’m thinking about selling it. I have a lot of project bikes right now, and to build this one I’d want it to be done properly. But that makes this an expensive project that I just can’t dip into right now.

 

[T'boo Ted]

Well it just needs wheels tyres and a chain...

 

[Nick_lbc]

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Yea it came complete. It had some beater Vuelta wheels on it. Took those off for another build. They weren’t worthy of the Yeti.

Going to sell because I could use the money right now.

 

[SlowWave]

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You just have some very nice projects on the go to be thinking of selling this on.

Those chainstay /seatstays are beautifully simple and succinct.

 

[Double-E F]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/373065845303

 

[SlowWave]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/373065845303

Looks like it's already doing very well anyway but GLWS!