XC racing has changed a lot in the last few years, tracks are still fast, but the courses include more and more technical features.  The new Yeti ASR is right at the cutting edge of bikes built for speed and gnar, with some actual pedalling thrown in.

Head angles might still sound steep by enduro standards, but for a fast, light, all-out XC race bike, 66.5° is slack. Rear travel is 115mm and the frame is designed to be used with a 120mm fork. The frame also includes two sets of bottle cage mounts, and Yeti have steered away from their trademark Infinity link in the interests of light weight.