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1990 Yeti Ultimate

The Ultimate was born out of the two-part article in Mountain Bike Action in which Yeti Cycles was contracted to fabricate the "ultimate" frame with elevated chainstays and an over-sized headtube.  Weighing over 6 pounds as a frame and fork, the bike was no lightweight climber, but it was a stable descender that seemed to get better as things got faster.  This frame was built in Agoura Hills, CA before the move to Durango.  It features an eye-popping neon yellow and hot pink paint job with bottle cages and water bottles to match.  As a fashion statement, it screams mid-90s.

The Build

Year: 1990
Frame: Yeti Ultimate
Fork: Answer Accu-trax
Stem: Yeti FTW
Headset: Fisher Evolution
Bottom Bracket: Bullseye Sealed Bearing
Handlebar: Answer Taperlite
Shifters: Shimano Deore XT M732
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M735
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M735
Brake Levers: Dia Compe SS-5
Front Brake: Shimano Deore XT M732
Rear Brake: Shimano Deore XT M732
Crankset: Bullseye Tubular
Chainring: Shimano SG 26-36-46
Pedals: Shimano Deore XT M747
Hubs: Bullseye Cartridge Bearing
Rims: Ritchey Vantage Pro
Tires: Ritchey Z-Max 2.35
Seatpost: IRD
Saddle: Selle Italia Turbo
Grips: ODI Tomac Attack
Cogs: Sachs Freewheel
Chain: Shimano 8 Speed
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