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Izzo CORE 2 CF 29
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$3,299| Weight | 31.5 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Select+ |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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View Comparison5'1" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'8" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'5"
6'3" – 6'9"
Summary
The YT Industries Izzo is a highly regarded trail bike that excels in climbing efficiency and descending capability, offering a modern geometry and a lightweight, playful nature. It's praised for its excellent suspension performance, agile handling, and great value for money, though some reviews note limitations in aggressive terrain and minor setup quirks.
Excellent climbing performance
Lightweight and playful nature
Modern geometry for versatile trail riding
Great value for money
Agile and responsive handling
Can be overwhelmed in aggressive terrain
Tight clearance around shock air valve
Front tire unpredictability in tough conditions
Laggy freehub engagement
Pedal strikes due to low bottom bracket height
The Izzo was hands down my favorite climber.
BetaThe Izzo is a serious blast to ride.
Bike PerfectYT’s first go at an XC race bike impressed me no end.
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Jan 2025 · Cory Benson
The 2025 YT Izzo Core isn’t all new. But with longer forks, slacker geo, burly builds & lower prices than ever, this is a killer trail bike!
May 2023 · Ron Koch
This short-travel bike takes some cues from the long-travel models that YT is known for, but has an entirely new set of design parameters: being light and efficient enough to be fun anywhere on the mountain, uphill or down.
Jan 2023 · Robert Johnston
Likening the Izzo to a Katana was so unbelievably spot on. It’s agile, responsive and fast, but still packs enough strength in its reserves...
Excellent pedaling
Very smart spec
More capable than you’d expect
Serious fun
Not ultra sensitive
Jul 2022 · Jason_Schroeder
YT’s dedicated trail bike aims to foster efficiency and speed climbing while maintaining its shred-everything DNA on the way back down.
May 2022 · Tom Marvin
Nimble handling and fast acceleration can be a blast, but its limits lie on steeper tracks
Fast and fun on the right tracks, the Izzo begs for another lap
Compromised tyres and brakes hold it back
Rear suspension not ideal on gnarlier terrain
May 2022 · Richard Owen
YT inject a short-travel bike with their gravity DNA and the Izzo is the result
Best short-travel trail bike contender
Climbs brilliantly
Full carbon frame
Decent value spec
Fidlock bottle fitting included
Front tire is unpredictable in tougher conditions
Noticeably laggy freehub pick-up
Additional fees for packing and shipping
Apr 2022 · Mike Kazimer
The Izzo is what I'd consider a purebred trail bike, a bike where the ideal ride includes multiple climbs and descents, rather than grinding up a fireroad and bombing down a steep track back to the bottom. . .
Excellent climbing performance
Light and lively; well suited for rolling terrain
Very good parts spec for the price
Tight clearance around shock air valve limits pump choices
Apr 2022 · Mike Kazimer
The YT Izzo Core 2 offers exceptional value for the money, and the only carbon-framed test bikes at this year's Value Field Test.
Excellent climbing performance
Light and lively; well suited for rolling terrain
Very good parts spec for the price
Tight clearance around shock air valve limits pump choices
| Fork | ROCKSHOX PIKE SELECT+, 29“ | 140mm | RC2 | CHARGER 3.1 | 15 x 110mm | 44mm Offset Travel: 140mm |
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| Shock | ROCKSHOX DELUXE SELECT+, 210 x 55mm | R 2-Pos Lever | DebonAir+ | 0L1 Spacer Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SHIMANO BB-MT800-PA, BB Press Fit 92 | 24mm |
| Headset | ACROS AZX, 579 Block Lock (S-M), 579 (L-XXL) I 2 Spacer 5 mm |
| Stem | RACEFACE AEFFECT R 35, 50mm |+/-0° |
| Handlebar | YT HANDLEBAR 35, Width 780mm | Rise 20mm | 8° Back Sweep | 6° Upsweep | Black |
| Saddle | SDG BEL AIR OVERLAND 3.0, YT Custom | Width 140 mm I Lux-Alloy Rail |
| Seatpost | YT POSTMAN V2, Ø 31,6mm I SHIMANO SL-MT500 | Adjustable drop 25/10/5mm | 100 mm (S) I 125 mm (M) | 150 mm (L) | 170 mm (XL) | 200mm (XXL) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | ODI ELITE MOTION V2.1, Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO SLX RD-M7100, 12-Speed | Shadow+ |
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| Crank | SHIMANO SLX FC-M7120, 170mm I 32T | Hollowtech 2 |
| Shifters | SHIMANO XT SL-M8100, 12-Speed | Rapidfire Plus | 2-Way Release |
| Cassette | SHIMANO SLX CS-M7100, 10-51T | 12-Speed I Hyperglide+ |
| Brakes | SHIMANO SLX, Rotor SM-RT66 I 203 mm / 180 mm I 6-Bolt Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | CRANKBROTHERS SYNTHESIS XCT 2 ALLOY, Aluminium rims 29” | Front: Inner Width 26.5mm | 110 x 15mm | 6-Bolt | Rear: Inner Width 24.5mm | 148 x 12mm | 6-Bolt | Microspline Freehub |
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| Tires | MAXXIS MINION DHR II, Front: 29’’ x 2.4 WT I 3C MaxxTerra I EXO I TR | Rear: 29’’ x 2.4 WT I Dual Compound I EXO I TR |
First added January 11
Last updated February 15
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