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Decoy CORE 3 MX
A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro e-bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
$6,999| Weight | 50.5 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 165 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 38 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SLX |
| Motor | Shimano 250W 85Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | 540Wh |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Summary
The YT Industries Decoy is a versatile enduro e-MTB that excels in downhill performance and offers a fun, responsive ride. It features high-quality components like Fox suspension and Shimano motors, but some models suffer from battery size and motor noise issues. The bike is praised for its value and durability, though its geometry and stability at speed can be divisive.
High-quality Fox suspension
Shimano EP8 motor enhances climbing
Versatile and fun ride
Good value for direct-to-consumer
Durable high-end components
Smaller battery than competitors
Motor noise when coasting
Short reach affects stability
Heavy weight
Fragile tires
The Decoy is one of the eMTBs I've ridden that rides closest to a mountain bike
NSMBOn the descents, the Decoy 29 Core 4 is the epitome of what a modern trail bike should be.
Outdoor Gear LabIT WAS THE MOST FUN WE HAVE HAD ON A BIKE IN A WHILE. LIKE LAUGHTER-INDUCING FUN. GRINS FROM EAR TO EAR.
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Jun 2022 · Ron Koch
If you like to stay planted to the trail, stable at high speed and want to plow through rough singletrack, the YT Decoy MX is a whole lot of good times.
Jun 2022
The YT Decoy MX shreds corners, likes to jump, and it has a comfortable and well rounded suspension tune. It's a fun bike all around! Read more now!
Fun and well-rounded ride
Suspension tune overall
Looks good
Reliable! Stayed tight and quiet
Wheel spec
Balanced angles (HT and ST)
Short, snappy rear end
Sizing
200mm rotor spec
Motor felt underpowered
Small battery
Fell back on chunky DH tracks
May 2022 · Alex Evans
A poppy and playful ride that offers addictive fun, but comes at the expense of outright speed and stability
Easy-to-remove battery
Supportive suspension
Synthesis wheelset
Intuitive ride
EXO+ casing tyres
Battery capacity
Geometry compromises
Mar 2022 · Ian Collins
For the last few months I've been ripping around on YT's Decoy MX Core 3. It's the first mixed wheel e-bike that I've ridden
Mar 2022 · Jonas Müssig
With its powerful Shimano EP8 motor, 540 Wh battery and capable suspension, the YT DECOY MX CORE 4 stands for uncompromised trail fun. But is it just a mean downhill machine or can it impress with its all-round qualities? To find out, we pitted the YT DECOY MX CORE 4 against the most exciting bikes of the season in our big 2022 eMTB group test.
High fun-factor on flowing trails and jumps
Excellent comfort for long rides
Capable suspension
Short-travel dropper post
Tires with fragile casing
Long seat tube restricts choice of frame size
Mar 2022 · Jeremy Benson
The sleek-looking YT Decoy 29 Core 4 checks nearly all of our boxes and is among the best eMTBs we've tested. With 29-inch wheels, 150/145mm of front/rear...
Very competitive price
Awesome build
3 build options
Versatile and well-rounded
High fun factor
Only 540Wh battery option
Shorter distance range
Some minor motor rattle
Nov 2021 · Alan Muldoon
There are still two versions of the Decoy, where the mixed wheel size option now carries the MX tag and still boasts 170/165mm travel.
Looks with ride quality to match
The price has gone up
Nov 2021 · La Pata
Plenty of range for plenty of good times.
Eats up the steep, nasty downhills
Battery life and performance
FOX Factory suspension is a solid performer
Parts to price/Value
Faster is more fun
Shimano E-Tube app
Struggles on techy climbs
Not an easy jumper
Sluggish in sprints
Voluminous, EXO rear tire
| Fork | FOX 38 PERFORMANCE ELITE, 29“ | 170 mm Travel | 110 x 15 mm Axle | 51mm Offset Grip2 Damper, Adjustable High- and Low-Speed Compression and Rebound, Air Pressure Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
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| Shock | FOX FLOAT X PERFORMANCE ELITE, Shock Length: 230 mm | Shock Stroke: 65 mm ≙ 165 mm Travel | 2pos-Adjust | Custom Tune Adjustable Low-Speed Compression, Adjustable Low-Speed Rebound, Air Pressure Travel: 165mm |
| Headset | ACROS AZX-260, Block Lock I High Cap I 2 Spacer 5 mm I Flatcapset |
| Stem | E13 Plus 35, Length 50 mm | 35 mm Clamp | Rise 0° | 7050 AL |
| Handlebar | E13 Plus 35, Rise 35 mm | Width 800 mm | 9° Back Sweep | 5° Up Sweep | 7050 AL |
| Saddle | SDG BEL Air 3.0, YT Custom | Width 140 mm I Lux-Alloy Rail |
| Seatpost | 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) | MMX-Remote Type: Dropper |
| Grips | ODI ELITE MOTION V2.1, Lock On |
| Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO SLX, M7100 | Shadow Plus | 12-fach |
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| Crank | SHIMANO EM600, Crank Arm Length 160 mm |
| Shifters | SHIMANO SLX, M7100 I 12-speed I 2-Way-Release |
| Cassette | SHIMANO SLX, M7100 | 10-51T | 12-speed I Hyperglide+ |
| Chain Guide | E13 e*SPEC Plus, 2 Bolt | 34-38T | Compact Slider |
| Brakes | SRAM CODE R, Rotor CENTERLINE Ø front 200 mm / rear 200 mm Adjustable Reach Type: SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | CRANKBROTHERS SYNTHESIS ALLOY, Front: Aluminum Rim 29“ | Inner Width 31,5 mm | Front Hub 110 x 15 mm | Rear: Aluminum Rim 27,5“ | Inner Width 31,5 mm | Rear Hub 148 x 12 mm |
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| Tires | FRONT: MAXXIS ASSEGAI | REAR: MAXXIS MINION DHR II, Front: Tire Size 29“ x 2.5 WT | EXO Casing | 3C MaxxTerra Compound | Tubeless Ready Rear: Tire Size 27,5“ x 2.6 WT | EXO+ Casing | 3C MaxxTerra Compound | Tubeless Ready |
| Motor | SHIMANO EP8, Torque 85 NM | Power 250 W I E-TUBE PROJECT APP |
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| Battery | SMP YT CUSTOM, Removable | 540 Wh Capacity | 36 V |
| Display | SHIMANO E7000, Monochrome I 35 mm |
First added May 28
Last updated September 17
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