2023 · YT IndustriesDecoy CORE 4 29
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail e-bike with high-end components. Compare the full range
| MSRP | $6,999 |
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| Weight | 48.1 lbs |
| Suspension | Full |
| Travel | 145mm rear, 150mm front |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Motor | Shimano 250W 85Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | 540Wh |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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5'0" – 5'5"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'1"
5'10" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
Alex EvansMay 2022
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
Ian CollinsMar 2022
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
Jonas MüssigMar 2022
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
Jeremy BensonMar 2022
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...
Alan MuldoonNov 2021
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
La PataNov 2021
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
John HerronOct 2021
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.
Guy KestevenJun 2021
YT might be replacing the Elite with the Core, but the original is still the proven, top-value option from the online MTB specialists
| Fork | FOX 36 FLOAT FACTORY E-BIKE+ , 29“ | 150 mm Travel | 110 x 15 mm Axle | 51mm Offset Grip2 Damper, Adjustable High- and Low-Speed Compression and Rebound, Air Pressure, Kashima Coating |
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| Rear Shock | FOX FLOAT DPS FACTORY , Shock Length: 230 mm | Shock Stroke: 60 mm ≙ 145 mm Travel 3-pos lever, Low-Speed Compression, Low-Speed Rebound, Air Pressure, Kashima Coating |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | ACROS AZX-260, Block Lock I High Cap I 2 Spacer 5 mm I Flatcapset |
| Stem | RENTHAL APEX 35, Length 50 mm | 35 mm Clamp | Rise +/-6° |
| Handlebar | RENTHAL FATBAR 35, Rise 30 mm | Width 780 mm | 7° Back Sweep | 5° Up Sweep |
| Saddle | SDG BEL Air 3.0, YT Custom | Width 140 mm I Lux-Alloy Rail |
| Seatpost | YT POSTMAN, Trooper White & Black Magic: 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 Arctic Blue & Matte Black Magic: Ø 31.6 mm | 125 mm Drop (Frame Size S) |150 mm Drop (Frame Size M) | 170 mm Drop (Frame Size L-XL) | 200 mm Drop (Frame Size XXL) | MMX-Remote |
| Grips | ODI ELITE MOTION V2.1, Lock On |
| Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO XT, M8100 | Shadow Plus | 12-fach |
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| Crank | SHIMANO XT, M8150 | Crank Arm Length 165 mm | HOLLOWTEC |
| Shifters | SHIMANO XT, M8100 | 12-speed I 2-Way-Release |
| Cassette | SHIMANO XT, M8100 | 10-51T | 12-speed I Hyperglide+ |
| Chain Guide | E13 e*SPEC Plus, 2 Bolt | 34-38T | Compact Slider |
| Brakes | SRAM CODE RSC, Rotor CENTERLINE Ø front 200 mm / rear 200 mm Adjustable Bite Point and Reach |
| Rims | CRANKBROTHERS SYNTHESIS ALLOY E-MTB I9 1/1 , 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 | Freehub I9 1/1 Microspline |
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| Tires | FRONT: MAXXIS MINION DHF | REAR: MAXXIS MINION DHR II , Front: Tire Size 29“ x 2.5 WT | EXO Casing | 3C MaxxTerra Compound | Tubeless Ready Rear: Tire Size 29“ x 2.4 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 |
| Remote | SHIMANO E7000, Monochrome I 35 mm |