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Today’s Deals2021 YT Industries
Decoy Shred
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro e-bike with high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
$5,999| Weight | 53.4 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 170 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 38 |
| Shock | Fox DHX2 Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Motor | Shimano 250W 70Nm 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
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
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 · 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
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
Mar 2021 · Mick Kirkman
An electric mountain bike with a serious looking parts list and competitive price
Perfectly balanced ride
Feels so close to a downhill bike but is more responsive than you’d imagine
Beautifully finished
Needs a tougher, more aggressive rear tyre
Care is required if jet washing
When’s the new EP8 motor version coming?
| Fork | FOX 38 Float Performance E-bike, 29“ | 170mm | 15QRx110 | 51mm Rake Grip damper 3-times adjustable high and Low-speed compression and rebound, air volumne, air pressure, Kashima Coating Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
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| Shock | FOX Float DHX2 Performance Elite, 230x65mm | w/2-Pos Lever 2times adjustable Low-speed compression, Low-speed rebound, air volumne, air pressure, Kashima Coating Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | Acros AZX-260 Block Lock, High Cap |
| Stem | E13 Plus, 50 mm LENGTH | 35MM CLAMP | 0 RISE |
| Handlebar | E13 Plus, 35 mm Rise | 800 mm Width |
| Saddle | SDG RADAR MNT, YT Custom |
| Seatpost | YT Postman, Ø 31.6mm| 125mm (S-M) | 150mm (L) | 170mm (XL-XXL) | HE-Remote Type: Dropper |
| Grips | ODI Elite Motion V2.1, Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT, Shadow Plus | 12-Speed |
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| Crank | Shimano XT, FCM8050 | 165mm |
| Shifters | Shimano XT, 12-Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT, 10-51T | 12-Speed |
| Chain Guide | E13 TRS Plus E8000, 2 Bolt | 34-38T | Compact Slider |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R, ROTOR CENTERLINE 200mm/200mm Adjustable reach Type: SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | E13 e*spec Plus, 29“ x 30mm | 110x15mm | 27,5“ x 35mm | 148x12mm |
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| Tires | Maxxis Assegai / Minion DHR II, 29“ x 2.50 EXO /27,5“ x 2.8 EXO+ |
| Motor | Shimano E8000, 70 NM | 250 W |
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| Battery | SMP YT Custom, Removable | 540Wh | 36V |
| Display | Shimano E7000, Monochrome |
First added February 5
Last updated March 12
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