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DECOY Base 29
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$4,399| Weight | 50.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 145 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | SLX |
| Motor | Shimano 250W 70Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | 540Wh |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The YT Industries Decoy is a highly capable enduro eMTB that excels in aggressive trail riding with its balanced geometry, high-quality suspension, and durable components. It offers a mix of nimble handling and stable descending, though some reviews note its shorter reach can affect climbing comfort and stability at high speeds. The bike's value as a direct-to-consumer product is frequently praised, alongside its performance in steep and technical terrain.
High-quality suspension performance
Durable and high-end components
Excellent value for direct-to-consumer
Nimble handling in tight trails
Stable and confident descending
Shorter reach affects climbing comfort
Older generation Shimano motor
Limited battery size/range
Low bottom bracket leads to pedal strikes
Some models have fragile tires
What the short reach and back end lack in stability and calm confidence, they potentially make up for with a super-agile, rear-sliding mullet character if you’re into tighter trails rather than max-speed racing.
Bike PerfectThe bike enhances Shimano’s EP8 bionic climbing abilities, without giving up the stable descending traits YT is known for.
BikerumorThe downhiller’s e-bike, with attitude for miles and a well-balanced feel, at a great price
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Oct 2021 · John Herron
What's the YT Decoy 29 like to live with long-term? We get to the bottom of that—and the bottom of the descents, quickly.
Jun 2021 · Guy Kesteven
YT might be replacing the Elite with the Core, but the original is still the proven, top-value option from the online MTB specialists
Compact agility and serious stiffness
Premium Fox Factory suspension
Awesome Crankbrothers carbon wheels
Benchmark Maxxis treads
Killer overall kit value
Proven, knock-free Shimano motor
Shortness reduces stability
Cramped when climbing
Older motor
Smaller battery than most
Relatively fragile tires
Long seat tubes remove ‘sizing up’ option
Jan 2021 · McCoy
An all-around shredder, with energy to spare
Dec 2020
This is a surprisingly spritely platform and you might even wonder if you're on smaller wheels...
Jun 2020
The coil-sprung Shred Series bikes from YT include a high-end aluminum Capra 29 and an enduro-ready Decoy e-mountain bike.
Jun 2020 · Jamie Darlow
The YT Decoy Pro 29 sports a full carbon frame. That means it looks sleek as hell, with loads of great touches that make the bike really sing.
Great suspension, and sorted geometry via the the flip-chip that gives the bike two distinct personalities.
Shimano motor isn’t the best, and the new Thirstmaster bottle is tricky to get to.
Mar 2020 · Drew Rohde
In our YT Decoy Pro Race ebike review we discuss how the bike performs compared to last year's Decoy and seven other popular eMTBs on the market. See what we loved, and what could be better here.
Jan 2020 · Felix Stix
We have all the most important info about the new YT DECOY 29 models for you, as well as our first impression of the entry-level YT DECOY Base 29.
| Frame | DECOY Carbon CARBONFIBER FRAME WITH ALLOY REAR TRIANGLE | V4L VIRTUAL 4-LINK REAR SUSPENSION WITH 145MM OF TRAVEL | 148X12MM DT SWISS QR THRU AXLE | SEAT STAY/CHAIN STAY PROTECTION |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC 29" | 150 mm | 15 x 110 mm | S 51 mm Rake / M - XXL 42 mm Rake Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select 230 x 60 mm Travel: 145mm |
| Headset | Acros AZX-260 Block Lock High Cap |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect R35 40mm |
| Handlebar | Race Face AEFFECT R 780 mm Width | 20 mm Rise | 35 mm Clamp |
| Saddle | SDG RDR MNT YT Custom |
| Seatpost | YT Postman 31.6 mm | S - M 125 mm drop / L 150 mm drop / XL - XXL 170 mm drop Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | included / inklusive The included pedals were not made for demanding trails or racing. That is why we also offer you quality pedals at an attractive price in the shopping cart. |
| Grips | ODI Elite Motion V 2.1 Lock- On |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX 12- Speed | Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano FCE8000 | 165mm |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX 12- Speed | Rapidfire Plus |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX CSM7100 | 10-51 T | 12- SPEED | HYPERGLIDE+ |
| Chain Guide | e*thirteen e*spec Plus 2 Bolt | 34-38T | Compact Slider |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R ROTOR Centerline | 200mm/200mm Type: SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss H 1900 Spline 29" x 30 mm | 110 x 15 m | 148 x 12 mm |
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| Tires | Front: MAXXIS Minion DHR II Dual Compound 29" x 2.4 | EXO | TR, Rear: MAXXIS Minion DHR II Dual Compound 29" x 2.4 | EXO | TR |
| Motor | Shimano E8000 70 NM | 250 W |
|---|---|
| Battery | SMP YT Custom Removable | 540Wh | 36V |
| Display | Shimano E7000 Monochrome |
First added February 4
Last updated June 28
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