YT Decoy CORE 2 29 Review

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Price:

5299 €
Frame Material:

Carbon
Motor:

Shimano EP8
Travel Front:

150 mm
Battery:

540 WH
Travel Rear:

145 mm
Model Year:

2022
Wheel Size:

29"
Weight:

23 kg

With the 29 inch wheels, the Decoy CORE 2 29 has 150 mm of travel at the fork. The frame, which sits in the shock, leaves little room for a bottle cage. Lush rubberised chains and seatstays make for quiet riding.

Shimano motors remain at the top of the engine popularity alongside Bosch motors. No wonder, as evidenced by EP8. The Shimano motor takes away the fear of even the steepest ramps. The combination of a natural riding feeling and a harmonious power delivery characterises the Shimano EP8. Fans of XXL tours are greatly restricted by the Decoy CORE 2 29 , because of its low range.

At a glance

The most importanten ratings of the YT Decoy CORE 2 29 ⬤ in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (5000) ⬤.

Carbon is considered a premium material in the bike industry. In the price range about 5500€, aluminium is usually the frame material used. With the carbon frame, YT can clearly differentiate itself from many competitors. On rough terrain, the Decoy CORE 2 29 with its middle ground Rock Shox chassis lacks bit of control. Especially for heavy riders, the YT brakes could be a problem. With four pistons they only decelerate averagely. The average shifting components and accessories leave some tuning potential open. For most e-bikers, this should be an acceptable point. The moderate head tube angle provides a good compromise between stability and agility when going downhill. The reach is also right there in the middle ground. The low bottom bracket height is a party pooper for the handling on the trail. On other bikes, you are more centrally located behind the handlebar. Hell yeah, the geometry is killer! Here the know-how of the YT developers is videly visible.

Value for money

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how much bike you get for 5299 €.

Conclusion

Expirience with the YT Decoy CORE 2 29

If you want to experience the much-vaunted uphill flow, the Decoy CORE 2 29 is a hot candidate for you. Overall, the Decoy CORE 2 29 due to a very good geometry and a good motor is a good climber for tours on demanding single trails. But with a weak range and a mediocre groupset there are also criticisms that come with the overall package. A generous warranty also speaks of sustainable business practices. With 5 years of warranty, YT sets the bar high!
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technical Details

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SIZE	XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer	-	-	SM	MD	LG	XL	-
Wheelsize	-	-	29	29	29	29	29
Stack	-	-	614	619	623	632	641
Reach	-	-	423	443	463	483	503
Top Tube Length	-	-	565	587	608	631	654
Seat Tube Length	-	-	400	420	445	470	495
Seat Tube Angle	-	-	77	77	77	77	77
Head Tube Length	-	-	95	100	105	115	125
Head Tube Angle	-	-	65,8	65,8	65,8	65,8	65,8
Bottom Bracket Drop	-	-	32	32	32	32	32
Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)	-	-	345	345	345	345	345
Chainstay Length	-	-	458	458	458	458	458
Wheelbase	-	-	1197	1219	1241	1265	1289
Standover Height	-	-	744	731	718	708	697

Motor Shimano EP8
Display SC-E7000
Battery 540
Frame Carbon;Colours: Ice Green
Frame Material Carbon
Fork ROCKSHOX YARI RC, 29“ | 150 mm Travel | DEBONAIR | 110 x 15 mm Axle | 51mm Offset Adjustable Low-Speed Compression, Rebound, Air Pressure
Spring Unit air
Remote-Lockout yes
Damper ROCKSHOX DELUXE SELECT, Shock Length: 230 mm | Shock Stroke: 60 mm ≙ 145 mm Travel | DEBONAIR | Custom Tune | DB2 Adjustable Compression, Rebound, Air Pressure
Gearrange 510%
Drivetrain 12
Gear Lever SHIMANO DEORE, M6100 I 12-speed I 2-Way-Release
Rear Derailleur SHIMANO DEORE, M6100 | Shadow Plus | 12-fach
Crank SHIMANO EM600, Crank Arm Length 165 mm
Cassette SHIMANO DEORE, M6100 | 10-51T | 12-speed I Hyperglide+
Brake Set SRAM CODE R, Rotor CENTERLINE Ø front 200 mm / rear 200 mm Adjustable Reach
Brake Rotors 200/200
Rims CRANKBROTHERS SYNTHESIS ALLOY E-MTB, Front: Aluminum Rim 29“ | Inner Width 31,5 mm | Front Hub 110 x 15 mm | Rear: Aluminum Rim 29“ | Inner Width 31,5 mm | Rear Hub 148 x 12 mm
Tires Front MAXXIS MINION DHF Tire Size 29“ x 2.5 WT | EXO Casing | 3C MaxxTerra Compound | Tubeless Ready
Tires Rear MAXXIS MINION DHR II Tire Size 29“ x 2.4 WT | EXO+ Casing | 3C MaxxTerra Compound | Tubeless Ready
Saddle SDG BEL Air 3.0, YT Custom | Width 140 mm I Lux-Alloy Rail
Seat Post YT POSTMAN, Ø 31.6 mm | 125 mm Drop (Frame Size S-M) | 150 mm Drop (Frame Size L) | 170 mm Drop (Frame Size XL-XXL) | Standard-Remote
Stem E13 Base 35, Length 50 mm | 35 mm Clamp | Rise 0° | 6061 AL
Handle Bar E13 Base 35, Rise 35 mm | Width 780 mm | 9° Back Sweep | 5° Up Sweep | 6061 AL
Handle Bar Width 780
Head Set ACROS AZX-260, Block Lock I High Cap I 2 Spacer 5 mm I Flatcapset

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