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Yeti AS-X vs Transition Covert

azonicbruce

azonicbruce

Monkey
Apr 9, 2002
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The flatlands of San Antonio. At least no more dus
Currently looking at selling my Yeti AS-X w/ Z1 FR1 150mm. Weighs in at around at 36-38 lbs, and where I'm at right now, it's pretty much overkill. Looking for a setup that is lighter, and more "flat" terrain friendly, but can still soak up the terrain as well as the ASX does.

I'm looking at the Transition Covert. Seems like a close match. Head angle is just a hair steeper than the ASX, so that should help the handling, but what about the weight? How much does a small weigh?

Anyone with experience with both? What's been your experience?
 
mrpercussive

mrpercussive

Monkey
Feb 11, 2007
318
0
CA
I would stick with the ASX... Here's a pic of my buddies... i think it was like 32lbs... Getting the weight that low without going stupid XC build is indeed possible...

 
profro

profro

Turbo Monkey
Feb 25, 2002
5,617
314
Walden Ridge
Bruce, I used to live in SA and I would look at the Morewood Shova ST. Its a 5" bike with DHer angles and can rip it up. If you want more travel look at the Morewood Mbuzi. I think both would kill what SA has to offer.
 
ctrailfreak

ctrailfreak

Monkey
Apr 19, 2004
546
0
Independence,Mo
One of my friends has a Covert and loves it. He rides it on XC trails, light DH runs and he's super fast on it. His is around 31 pounds with a Rock Shox Lyric up front and a Rock Shox Pearl in the back.

I'd say go for the Covert if you want a bike that can do it all.
 
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