In Colorado, it seems like every time we get used to a long travel cross-country bike, we start wishing for more travel. This is the case with the AS-R 7. Sure, the 575 has plenty of travel, but as our skills progressed, we started pushing down trails that months before seemed ridiculous. We wanted more when we were going downhill, but were not willing to give up climbing efficiency.
The AS-R 7 project started over three years ago, and after a lengthy R&D process, we finally introduced the much talked about bike earlier this year. With a solid seven inches of travel, this bike is a beast on the downhill. But turn the bike up and it climbs exceptionally well, especially when the terrain gets nasty. You will climb things you have never climbed before on this bike. It is truly amazing.
The Active Suspension is anchored by the carbon dogbone, which firmly connects the stout rear triangle to the oversized main frame. The tapered head tube gives the bike added strength for the big hits and the unique front derailleur mount eliminates shifting problems sometimes associ¬ated with longer travel bikes. The best part? A complete bike can be built under 30 pounds.
If you love your current bike, but are interested to see what you could achieve with a bit more travel, this is a bike you have to check out.
Weight: 7.5 lbs / 3.40 kg
Category: All-Mountain / Freeride
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Colors: Turquoise, Black Ano, White
Frame Attributes
- Custom hydroformed 7005 alloy tube set
- Tapered head tube (1-1/8” – 1-1/2”)
- Custom 135 x 12mm thru axle rear
- Custom front derailleur mount allows e-type derailleur to mount to pivot
- ISCG05 mounts
- Carbon dog bone link
- Custom bolt-on cable guides allow you to run full housing
- Titanium hardware
The Ride
- Efficient pedaling, especially in rougher terrain
- Nimble downhill, can plough through rough stuff
- Very stable at speed
SPECS
| TRAVEL | 7.00’’ (178 MM) |
| R.SHOCK | FOX RP23 / DHX RC4 (8.5’’ X 2.5’’) |
| B.BRACKET | 73 MM SHELL |
| R.WHEEL | 135 MM SPACING / 12 MM AXLE |
| F.DERAILLEUR | E-TYPE FRONT DERAILLEUR COMPATIBLE |
| SEATPOST | 30.9 MM DIAMETER |
| STEM/HANDLEBAR | 31.8 MM DIAMETER |
GEOMETRY
- 67 degree head tube with 160 mm fork
- 13.75’’ / 349 mm bottom bracket height
- 16.9’’ / 429 mm chain stays
 | | SM | MD | LG | XL |
| A | 17.7 | 18.9 | 19.9 | 19.9 |
| B | 22.6 | 23.6 | 24.6 | 25.6 |
| C | 67.0 | 67.0 | 67.0 | 67.0 |
| D | 66.8 | 66.8 | 66.8 | 66.8 |
| E | 16.9 | 16.9 | 16.9 | 16.9 |
| F | 44.5 | 45.5 | 46.5 | 47.5 |
| G | 13.75 | 13.75 | 13.75 | 13.75 |
| H | 31.5 | 32.0 | 32.0 | 32.0 |
| I | 4.50 | 4.50 | 5.10 | 5.12 |
N.B. All measurements in inches, based on 160 mm fork