Yeti's AS-R 7

Big bike, big travel and the big brother to the highly popular 575, Yeti's AS-R 7 is a serious machine for those long crazy descents with the capability of riding to the top again.
Its generous reach had me immediately comfortable and a flick of the ProPedal, set to ride to the top of any hill. The long wheel base was only noticeable on the tightest climbing corners and the extra bulk play a bit of a factor when keeping up with lighter, short-travel bikes. Best treated as a seated climber.
It wasn't until the sweeping descents and baby-head rocks we en-counted heading back down the mountain that I really understood the AS-R 7. Although on the tall side, the bike's length provides great stability, confidence and smooths out the rough terrain. Assured of the bikes DH ability with its burly 2.35" tyres, DHX Air shock, through-axle front and rear, it was time to drop the seat and put it to the extent of my DH riding abilities.
Unfortunately the AS-R 7 was running a standard seat post and with the interrupted seat tube I couldn't get the seat super low, though the bike is adjustable seat-post ready with clips on the top tube. After two deep breaths I pointed the Fox Float RC2 fork at the Double Diamond run...
With no hint of flex, the bike handled precisely and easily soaked up the terrain. Extra emphasis is needed on big drops/launches with plenty of weight over the back wheel due to the bikes tall nature. The AS-R 7 challenged my skills at full speed, with ledges, launches, drop offs and doubles not normally considered. This bike took on everything I pointed it at and did it with ease.
If your prepared to ride to the top and need plenty of travel for the way down or need a versatile in the AM/DH category this could be the bike for you.