YETI 303...Test RIDE

beaverbiker · Jan 8, 2005

yeti's aren't allowed in SLO town. after the rains, d-clapp and i are coming down there to charge it. and when it dries some more, we'll do FACE runs and jump the rock jump untill we pass out. we built both of those up rediculously. you'll crap your pants.

renegade999 · Jan 9, 2005

shocker.

zedro · Jan 9, 2005

i just hope the rail deal survives the long term

SuperSlow · Jan 9, 2005

pullshock comes to mind

dump · Jan 9, 2005

SuperSlow said:
pullshock comes to mind

hehe - I had one of those

they go really cheap these days... decent (& inexpensive) ride if yo ucan still get the shocks serviced.

- dump

whoopnar · Jan 9, 2005

Beavers...dont forget. Not too long ago you were on a Yeti.

stiksandstones · Jan 9, 2005

This kid never ceases to amaze me...so pro at such a young age. He is NOTHING like kids of his age in the sport, he truly wants to be a Professional Racer-Much respect.

He has been given a gift and unlike others in the jr. or neo pro class he is using those gifts to become better. I have seen him watch and learn from the older pros, train hard, watch and study lines, just live and breathe racing-something I rarely see...again, very impressive.

The old bitter man in me (about 23% of my brain) says its a shame he wasnt around 10 years ago to take advantage of all the cash and fame that was being thrown around, but the other 77% of my brain says "maybe he can change all that and bring some real racer heads back to the sport".

This all really struck me last night while at supercross when I saw a favorite "kid" racer I was a fan of at one point, passed out in the stands before the main events, from too much booze. I see/saw it all to often with the new breed of riders, maybe they all just got bummed that they were chasing an empty dream (being a pro DH racer)??? But this Duncan doesnt seem to give a sh1t about the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow-he just cares about making it to the top-no matter the reward.

Best of Luck to Duncan in the future, wish I could see him race in 05'.

renegade999 · Jan 9, 2005

stik - Josh Hansen...? or is this a DH rider?

stiksandstones · Jan 9, 2005

renegade999 said:
stik - Josh Hansen...? or is this a DH rider?

Duncan Riffle

Josh hansen??? come on, too much attitude for my taste

renegade999 · Jan 9, 2005

No - I meant who was the drunk passed out racer you saw in the stands at A1.

stiksandstones · Jan 9, 2005

renegade999 said:
No - I meant who was the drunk passed out racer you saw in the stands at A1.

Haha, sorry...no I was talking about a MTB DH kid I have tried to help utilize his talents...he is just drunk too damn often and I am over it-what a waste. I am not gonna call him out, or say yes or no to the guesses, people know who he is.

But anyway, this thread is about Duncans new bike, etc...

I am just a fan of Duncan's wishing him luck

renegade999 · Jan 9, 2005

Duncan's a great rider no doubt. He blew by me in pro practice out west like I was standing still. Best of luck to him with the new Yeti deal.

Now, what of the rail design in the mud???

zedro · Jan 9, 2005

renegade999 said:
Now, what of the rail design in the mud???

uhh, did you even read the initial post?

Dogboy · Jan 9, 2005

lovebunny said:
have you ridden it in mud? wat if the rail gets muddy?

Did you read the post?!

Jm_ · Jan 9, 2005

That's all fine and dandy, but does anyone have any insight on how it will hold up in mud?

:evil:

renegade999 · Jan 9, 2005

zedro said:
uhh, did you even read the initial post?

Actually Zedro, I did. It's still a valid question. How will this design handle real world conditions when you dont have a factory wrench handling the maintenance issues? You're a talented mechanical engineer, and a designer - How would you address a seal on a rail? I don't have the income to hire Stik to work on my bike when I come in from the worst of the worst.

You may be a guru on this site, but lets be honest with one another now. Do you actually race in the mud? Do you have to line up against the nation's best and race them? Can you look yourself in the mirror and call yourself a 'professional' racer? I can, and do. There's a big difference between a privateer racer, and those who have the resources to fix anything that can go wrong. Duncan's in a position that most in my shoes would kill to have. He's earned it with fast times on the clock, and the hardware to prove it. There are many like myself who will pay their own way, and sacrifice nearly everything in life to get to the races, and compete at the highest level. We can't afford to choose the wrong bike. I have the utmost respect for your opinion, so please do not take this the wrong way.

zedro · Jan 9, 2005

what i mean is, i dont see what more you want him to say, beyong his experiences that he just posted.

DuncanRiffle said:
But I did want to let you all know that the rails are not an issue AT ALL in regards to mud and build-up. ....... I did plenty of riding (...) in the mist of torrential downpours and not once did I have any problems with build up on the rails. ......

of course i'm wondering about the long-term when seals start to wear, which of course only those with time-machines can answer. And no i don't think DW's mastered folding time and space yet....

Jm_ · Jan 9, 2005

"But why use male models?"

joelsman · Jan 9, 2005

I heard that they will have neoprene boots to put on the rails much like a shock cover. This should keep the seals good for a lot longer in poor conditions and if you crash on rocks it will less likely gouge the rails(which are very hard).

punkassean · Jan 9, 2005

A friend of mine here in SC is getting one of the new Yeti's from his team and he was saying there is some sort of guard or seal against the elements to protect the rails. I didn't ask exactly what but he seemed confident that it would be fine with that in place. Maybe plastic, maybe carbon, maybe neoprene???

bizutch · Jan 9, 2005

wow...talk about a thread hijack....I count two hijacks in one post....

Duncan....good deal. Have fun. And at any point in the year you wonder if the bike's holding you back, just remember what Kirkcaldie told me the day my dumbass asked him if he was happy to be on an M-1 and off an RM9.
"I don't care what they give me, I just ride the FUKKE out of it!"

Yeah, I felt the urge to go home and douce afterwards..... :rolleyes:

MikeD · Jan 9, 2005

Jm_ said:
"But why use male models?"

"Are you serious? I just..."

I've been a little worried about how the rails would hold up to freak gasoline-fight accidents, myself...

bibs · Jan 9, 2005

yea, for sure agreed STICK, duncan best of luck to you! kick some ass!

biker3 · Jan 10, 2005

okay okay so we have established the rails will hold up to mud and all that jazz but the real question to be answered is, how flexy is it?

danielbender · Jan 10, 2005

my humble opinion!!

neopreme covers, bla bla bla!!

in 2006 yeti will come back with dh-9

this new 303 will not ride on MUD!!!

Zark · Jan 10, 2005

Duncan, you know better than to ride our trails when its wet. It reflects poorly on the entire SB MTB community. I'm glad you like your new bike, but be responsible in using it.

zedro · Jan 10, 2005

well if mud became a problem, they could switch to paired round rails and use fork type cylindrical seals.

bizutch · Jan 10, 2005

danielbender said:
my humble opinion!!

neopreme covers, bla bla bla!!

in 2006 yeti will come back with dh-9

this new 303 will not ride on MUD!!!

are you in the US yet? still wanna ride some DH?

BMXman · Jan 10, 2005

hmm..he rides for Yeti and he loves the bike...what a coincidence

....D

punkassean · Jan 10, 2005

D, I'd like to think that a rider with as promising of a career as Duncan wouldn't ride a bike that he thought would keep him from the top ranks...

But maybe not

MikeD · Jan 10, 2005

punkassean said:
D, I'd like to think that a rider with as promising of a career as Duncan wouldn't ride a bike that he thought would keep him from the top ranks...

But maybe not

People with that level of talent could ride any bike and win. Not saying he doesn't like the bike, hell, anyone of any riding ability usually enjoys a week or so on any brand new bike, but to expect any of us to take an unsolicited review of the bike seriously from a sponsored rider (pro-level especially) is asking a lot. I sure don't mind hearing what he has to say, but you can't really think it's an unbiased view.

I'm interested to see what pans out over time with the rail system amid all the hooplah, speculation, adoration, and nay-saying. Sure is an interesting idea, and frankly, to think Yeti hasn't considered mud in the equation is a bit of a stretch, but it remains to be seen if their engineering actually works over the course of a season of competitive riding...

MD

leprechaun · Jan 10, 2005

Duncan rode the 2nd generation bike-the IB one and only one,before any negotiations took place so i'm sure the bike had a bit to do with him signing.Not that he said "i must race on this" but more like "this bike is fine,let's talk"
I'm glad to hear the post from him.
Thanks

Brian Peterson · Jan 10, 2005

I have to agree with Stik.... I have know Duncan for about 5 years now... Watching him grow from fast SB grom to top pro has been cool... He is a good kid and I wish him the best...

Brian

BMXman · Jan 10, 2005

MikeD said:
People with that level of talent could ride any bike and win. Not saying he doesn't like the bike, hell, anyone of any riding ability usually enjoys a week or so on any brand new bike, but to expect any of us to take an unsolicited review of the bike seriously from a sponsored rider (pro-level especially) is asking a lot. I sure don't mind hearing what he has to say, but you can't really think it's an unbiased view.

I'm interested to see what pans out over time with the rail system amid all the hooplah, speculation, adoration, and nay-saying. Sure is an interesting idea, and frankly, to think Yeti hasn't considered mud in the equation is a bit of a stretch, but it remains to be seen if their engineering actually works over the course of a season of competitive riding...

MD

Exactly I don't know Duncan but I'm sure he's a stand up guy...you just have to wonder if you can get a truly unbiased opnion from some one when they ride for the company under discussion....D

stiksandstones · Jan 10, 2005

BMXman said:
Exactly I don't know Duncan but I'm sure he's a stand up guy...you just have to wonder if you can get a truly unbiased opnion from some one when they ride for the company under discussion....D

Usually (not always) if a rider doesnt like a said product, they dont say anything at all...or they will BS about something if "asked"(if in fact they do not like it-or word in it a way it doesnt harm the company)...notice he just posted his thoughts without any impetus.

I think any feedback from a pro in a forum is always cool, considering you do not see it much-hell, even if it is BS, I am just glad to read something hands on from a pro is all.

BTW, I dont know about any of you other cali folk...but I have had it with the rain-OVER IT! I want my dry, hot, desert back!

whoopnar · Jan 10, 2005

I agree with you stiks'

The Mad Haderer · Jan 10, 2005

whoopnar said:
I agree with you stiks'

WURD...but it does give help to prove the mud riding abilities of the 303?

another hijack- why is it that companies are so bad at making up new names for bikes that they use their area code to designate products... e.g.- intense 909 tires... 661 clothing... 303 DH frame..whatever happened to cool names like (dare i say it) BMX companies use. Destroyer. Trails 250. hell even a general lee...uninspired engineers is my best bet.

krustydude · Jan 10, 2005

I hope I'm not way off the ball here, but are there any pics of the 303 anywhere yet. I've seen the sketch on Yeti's website so I assume there aren't any factory released photos.

The Mad Haderer · Jan 10, 2005

krustydude said:
I hope I'm not way off the ball here, but are there any pics of the 303 anywhere yet. I've seen the sketch on Yeti's website so I assume there aren't any factory released photos.

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theres a factory released movie on the freecaster webcast thing that gives a brief overview of the bike and i shows some close ups...actual photos from yeti have yet to be seen

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