YETI CYCLES
600 Corporate Circle, Unit D
Golden, CO 80401
888.576.9384
www.yeticycles.com
owners manual
2012 yeti asr c
4. 5.
table of contents
BRAND OVERVIEW 06
FRAME FEATURES 08
GEOMETERY 10
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 12
SETUP
OVERVIEW 14
SHOCK SETUP RP23 15
QUICK START GUIDE RP23 16
CABLE/LINE SETUP 18
TECHNICAL
ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW 20
CHIP SYSTEM 23
EXPLODED VIEWS 24
REBUILD KITS 26
LEGAL
WARRANTY 28
CONTACT INFORMATION 29
6. 7.6. 7.
congratulations on your
purchase of a new yeti.
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Warning: Make sure you review and understand the warnings, instructions, and content of this manual and accompanying
manuals for your bicycle.
Warning: Technological advances have made bicycles and bicycle components more complex and the pace of innovation is
increasing. It is impossible for this manual or the accompanying manuals to provide all the information required to properly
repair and/or maintain your bicycle. In order to help minimize the chances of an injury, it is critical for you to have work
performed by an authorized Yeti retailer.
8. 9.
everything about the
asr carbon screams
speed and efficiency.
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1. HIGH MODULUS CARBON FIBER FRAMESET
2. COMPATIBLE WITH 100 OR 120MM FORKS
3. PRESS-FIT BOTTOM BRACKET
4. CARBON DOGBONE
5. REAR SHOCK BY FOX RACING SHOX
6. DROPOUTS 12MM X 142 THRU AXLE OR 135MM QR
7. CUSTOM CHAIN-SLAP GUARDS
C
K
F
E
G H
I
B
A
D
J
10. 11.
geometry
100 mm fork
120 mm fork
fit
*All measurements are in inches
SM MD LG
A 18.0 19.0 21.0
B 22.6 23.6 24.6
C 68.0 68.0 68.0
D 72.0 72.0 72.0
E 16.9 16.9 16.9
F 42.8 43.8 44.9
G 13.0 13.0 13.0
H 27.8 27.8 28.1
I 4.0 4.5 5.3
J 19.3 19.3 19.3
K 1.5 1.5 1.5
SMALL 
MEDIUM 
LARGE 
SM MD LG
A 18.0 19.0 21.0
B 22.4 23.4 24.4
C 69.0 69.0 69.0
D 73.0 73.0 73.0
E 16.9 16.9 16.9
F 42.5 43.5 44.6
G 12.8 12.8 12.8
H 27.4 27.4 27.7
I 4.0 4.5 5.3
J 18.5 18.5 18.5
K 1.5 1.5 1.5
12. 13.
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
3 MONTHS
ANNUALLY
keep your new yeti
fresh and clean
overview
torque
key torque specs









CLEAN AND LUBE CHAIN
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
CLEAN BIKE OF MUD AND DEBRIS
CHECK BRAKE FUNCTION
CHECK SHOCK PRESSURE, IF APPLICABLE
CHECK FOR LOOSE BOLTS AND TIGHTEN, IF NECESSARY
CHECK HEADSET AND TIGHTEN / LOOSEN, IF NECESSARY

REPLACE BRAKE PADS, IF NECESSARY
CHECK TIRES FOR WEAR
CHECK SPOKE TENSION AND RETENTION, IF NECESSARY
CHECK CHAIN FOR WEAR AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY
COMPLETE TUNE-UP PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED YETI DEALER
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 
300030110 BOLT-TI-MALE M6X1 12 MM 90-95
300030189 PIVOT PIN BOLT M10 X 1 X 22 115-125
schedule
14. 15.
shock setup




FOX.SHOX.





yeti tips tools needed


01. air pressure rp23 02. sag rp23
03. pro pedal rp23
























16. 17.
shock setup
04. rebound rp23







*All clicks are counted clockwise, rotating from the all the
way out or counter - clockwise dial position.
ADJUSTMENT SETTING
 RIDER WEIGHT LESS 20-30 PSI
 7-11
REBOUND *5 CLICKS
PRO-PEDAL LEVER OPEN
PRO-PEDAL KNOB POSITION 2-CLIMBING / POSITION 0-DESCENDING
quick start guide - rp23
18. 19.







Caution: The failure to properly route shifter housing can cause malfunction of the shift mechanism and
unexpected shifting of gears.
cable setup





yeti tips
01. rear derailleur








02. front derailleur
03. rear brake
20. 21.
assembly







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


Grease




















01. 02.
03. 04.
22. 23.
assembly





















05.
06.
08.07.
chip system
























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


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
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24. 25.
exploded views
PART # DESCRIPTION QTY
1 NA ASR-C FRONT TRIANGLE 1
2 NA ASR-C SWINGARM 1
3 NA  1
4 300020020  2
5 300020034 REDUCER FOX 8X22MM 2
6 300020037 REDUCER FOX 8X23.5MM 2
7 200020171 ASR-C CARBON DOGBONE 1
8 300030188 PIVOT PIN 17X7.5/10X1THRD 52.4 1
9 300020001 BEARING 6903 MAX 2
10 300030189 PIVOT PIN BOLT M10 X 1 X 22 1
11 300030110 BOLT-TI-MALE M6X1 12 MM 3
12 300030069 WASHER 8.5X12.5X0.5 MM 3
13 300030062 WASHER 6.5X12.5X0.5 MM 3
14 300030112 BOLT-TI-FEMALE 8.0X46.5MM 1
15 300030190 BOLT-TI-FEMALE 8.0X40.5MM 1
16 300030111 BOLT-TI-FEMALE 8.0X34.0MM 1
17 300020036 BEARING 698MAX EXT RACE 1.5 4
18 300040386 QR INSERT NON-DRIVE 1
19 300060061 QR INSERT DER HANGER 1
20 300030221 BOLT FLAT HEAD M4X.7X9 4
21 300040390 SWINGARM CABLE CAP 1
22 300030215 BOLT FLAT HEAD M3X 8MM 1
23 300040396 BOLT-ON CABLE GUIDE SINGLE 1
24 300030139 BOLT FLAT HD M4X.7X16 1
26. 27.
rebuild kits
PART # DESCRIPTION QTY
200020171 ASR-C ‘08-’12 DOGBONE W/BEARING 1
300020036 BEARING 698MAX EXT RACE 1.5 4
200020171 ASR-C CARBON DOGBONE 1
200020137 ASR-C ‘08-’12 BEARING REBUILD KIT 1
300020001 BEARING 6903 MAX 2
300020036 BEARING 698MAX EXT RACE 1.5 4
200020138 ASR-C ‘08-’12 MASTER REBUILD KIT 1
300020001 BEARING 6903 MAX 2
300020036 BEARING 698MAX EXT RACE 1.5 4
300030190 BOLT-TI-FEMALE 8.0X40.5MM 1
300030111 BOLT-TI-FEMALE 8.0X34.0MM 1
300030112 BOLT-TI-FEMALE 8.0X46.5MM 1
300030110 BOLT-TI-MALE M6X1 12 MM 3
300030188 PIVOT PIN 17X7.5/10X1THRD 52.4 1
300030189 PIVOT PIN BOLT M10 X 1 X 22 1
300020034 REDUCER FOX 8X22MM 2
300020037 REDUCER FOX 8X23.5MM 2
300030062 WASHER 6.5X12.5X0.5 MM 3
300030069 WASHER 8.5X12.5X0.5 MM 3
200020139 ASR-C ‘08-’12 MOUNTING HARDWARE 1
300030062 WASHER 6.5X12.5X0.5 MM 3
300030069 WASHER 8.5X12.5X0.5 MM 3
300030190 BOLT-TI-FEMALE 8.0X40.5MM 1
300030111 BOLT-TI-FEMALE 8.0X34.0MM 1
300030112 BOLT-TI-FEMALE 8.0X46.5MM 1
300030110 BOLT-TI-MALE M6X1 12 MM 3
28.
warranty
YETI LIMITED (1) ONE YEAR FRAME WARRANTY
(applies to 303 WC / 4X / DJ)







YETI LIMITED (2) TWO YEAR FRAME WARRANTY
(applies to AS-R 5C / AS-R 5A / AS-R Carbon / SB66-A / SB66-C / SB95 / 575 / ARC / Big Top
29’R)
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