YT has up to date the extra burly e-enduro Decoy MX mullet model of their fashionable eMTB with the brand new technology of extra highly effective & smarter Shimano motors, an even bigger battery, after which the likelihood to get FreeShift with a Shimano XT Di2 12-speed drivetrain. There’s nothing revolutionary right here. However YT has simply made their enduro ebike higher throughout with better vary. And surprisingly sufficient it appears, extra worth with up to date part specs.
And in the meanwhile, mega 25% off financial savings throughout the board!
So what’s new?
It primarily simply comes right down to a extra thought-out spec tying collectively a number of completely different latest updates. YT gave the Decoy Core up to date EP8 motors two seasons in the past. Now, they get the newest extra highly effective 80Nm/600W peak energy replace from the Shimano EP801 motor. Then, they get the boosted vary 720Wh battery that was beforehand solely an improve choice.
(Or within the case of the entry-level, the newest EP6 motor. And the lighter, however shorter vary unique 540Wh battery. Extra choices, and decrease pricing.)
After which, the top-spec bike will get a 12-speed Shimano XT Di2 electronic-shift rear derailleur that brings with it new automate shifting potential. Meaning FreeShift (however not AutoShift). It’s a reasonably nice function which means as you coast down right into a flip, the good little Shimano robots will robotically shift your ebike into the best gear to exit a flip or impediment – all if you are freewheeling. Whereas some could not need the full AutoShift function that you would be able to solely get with an 11-speed LinkGlide cassette, FreeShift is one thing you’ll want was on each bike.
All three Core bikes additionally get up to date to YT’s newest Postman V2 dropper posts with size-specific journey from 125mm to a whopping 230mm on the XXL. Plus, all Core fashions get correct Maxxis Double Down casing tubeless tires – 2.5″ Assegai up entrance & 2.4″ Minion DHR II out again – for dependable grip & management in any respect value ranges.
The up to date YT Decoy MX Core eMTB itself
The mullet 27.5/29″ wheeled Decoy MX is similar slack enduro eMTB that mixes 170mm of wagon wheel journey up entrance and 165mm of smaller rear wheel journey for a playful experience. Since 2019, they known as it “downhill with a built-in shuttle“. Core simply means a daily mannequin line-up making an attempt to cowl a variety of budgets and efficiency want. And now, there are 3 new Core builds. The 2 lower-spec function the hybrid body with its hi-mod carbon entrance triangle and alloy rear finish. And the highest Core 5 goes all-in with a full ultra-hi-mod carbon frameset.
YT Decoy MX Core – Pricing & choices
The Decoy MX Core 1 sells for $5000 / 5000€ $3750 / 4000€ in gray at a claimed 24.7kg, with its smaller 540Wh battery, an EP6 motor, RockShox Area R/DLX Coil Choose suspension & a Deore groupset.
Step as much as the $6500 / 6000€ $4900 / 4800€ white Decoy MX Core 3 at 25.2kg to get the stronger EP801 motor & larger 720Wh battery. Plus, Fox 38/DHX Efficiency suspension and an XT/SLX drivetrain.
Then go to the highest with the FreeShifting YT Decoy MX Core 5 at $8500 / 8000€ $6400 / 6400€. It is available in shiny blue with its full carbon body at 23.7kg. You get Shimano EP801, the massive 720Wh battery, an XT Di2 12-speed groupset, plus Fox 38 & Float X2 Manufacturing facility suspension.
There’s additionally a 4th Decoy MX by means of the restricted run Uncaged 10 that gives a comparatively strong worth. It will get the identical EP801 & 720Wh updates within the hybrid body with Fox 38/DHX Efficiency suspension, an XT/SLX drivetrain, and discounted value now of $6000 / 6000€ $4800 / 5400€. Just about the identical as Core 3, however with a particular paint job, whereas they final.
