Yeti Pro FRO

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Getting there.. Rain is pooring today, so stuck in the man cave

 

[Double-E F]

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There it is: completely de-3dv'd

Frame: Yeti Pro FRO
Fork: Answer AccuTrax
Headset: Chris King 1 1/4"
Stem: Answer A-Tac
Handlebar: Answer Taperlite
Grips: Yeti
Barends: Onza
Brakes: Shimano Deore XT br-m734
Brake Pads: Shimano Deore XT
Brake Cables: Shimano
Cantilever cable hangers: Shimano
Brake Levers: Shimano Deore XT bl-m733
Shifters: Shimano Deore XT sl-m732
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT fd-m736
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT rd-m735
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: Shimano HG
Chain: ShimanoHG
Cranks: Shimano Deore XT fc-m730
Crank Bolts: Shimano
Chainrings: Shimano SG
Chainring bolts: Unbranded
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Deore XT bb-un72
Pedals: Shimano Deore XT pd-m737
Hub Skewers: Shimano Deore XT
Rims: FIR EA10 Speedy
Hubs: Shimano Deore XT fh-m732/hb-m730
Nipples: Unbranded
Spokes: Unbranded
Tyres: Vredestein Slizer/Grinder
Tubes: Schwalbe
Saddle: Selle Italia Turbo
Seatpost: Ringle Moby
Seatpost Binder: N/A

 

[Jamis Diablo]

Looking great, love the 730 group.

 

[Smithjss70]

Looks great Eef! The white Taper-Lite works perfectly and I too love the 730 grupo. Great work and enjoy!

 

[LeeDevelopment]

Dare I say that I actually prefer it with the Shimano kit, it's understated and near to bang on perfect.

 

[Double-E F]

Dare I say that I actually prefer it with the Shimano kit, it's understated and near to bang on perfect.

Thanks!
Same holds for me: I think it's more 'modest' this way, a bit like 'the poor man's ARC' that I read somewhere once

 

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[firedfromthecircus]

I like it.
To me XT is 'the Pinnacle'. I mean, I know it's not, but I would never run XTR and have never really wanted to. So this just looks like a purposeful machine to me now.

But let's have a chat about those bar ends. Do you really ride with them at that angle? :?

 

[Double-E F]

I like it.
But let's have a chat about those bar ends. Do you really ride with them at that angle? :?

Thanks!
Actually, I do ride them at this angle on all of my bikes: when standing, I prefer to take the sides of the handlebars/bar ends and while climbing, I tend to lay my hands more or less flat on the bar ends.
What's your bar and style/preference then, if I may ask.. ?

 

[firedfromthecircus]

What's your bar and style/preference then, if I may ask.. ?

When I use bar ends they angle up slightly, probably about the same angle as your stem. With yours set flat they look like they would force the wrists into an unnatural position. Kind of ouchy looking! :shock: But if it works for you, that's what counts.