Released November 3

The New YT Industries Gravel Bike Is An Absolute Beast

Photo Credit: YT Industries

Overview

Builds

2

Price Range

$3,299–$4,499

Wheels

700c Aluminum

Suspension

Hardtail, 40mm

Frame Material

Carbon

Becoming sovereign is no easy task. Being empowered to take control of your journey with grandmaster confidence while having fun every step of the way is an enviable achievement to many. Well, envy no more. The specialists of Good Times have developed a new way of uncaging your potential – it's time to take the SZEPTER and conquer your own path. Featuring the latest SRAM XPLR components, an Ultra-Modulus carbon fiber frame and a RockShox Rudy XLPR fork, the SZEPTER supports the call to expand your all-day adventures and challenge the conventional commute.

The highs and lows of this model family

Compare the Szepter Range
MSRP
$3,299$4,499
Spec Level
Weight
21.6 lbs21.8 lbs
Fork
RockShox Rudy XPLRRockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR
Groupset
Rival XPLR AXS, Rival AXSForce XPLR eTap, Force eTap
Drivetrain
1 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic
Seatpost
RigidDropper
Where to Buy
$3,299

At YT Industries

$4,499

At YT Industries

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry
Wheels
700c700c700c700c700c
568587611630644
384398407422433
1.481.481.501.491.49
558578593613628
450480500530550
74.374.474.474.474.4
125145170190205
69.369.469.469.469.4
6161626262
290290290290290
636658677697714
425425425425425
1,0541,0761,0951,1151,132
5456575556
7471707271
740764779796809

🐐 Measurements listed in mm and degrees

Reviews
Bike Perfect
YT Szepter Core 4 first ride review – a gravel bike with the soul of an MTB

Nov 3, 2022 · Richard Owen

Gravity MTB brand YT launch into the gravel market with the Szepter. We get hands-on with the new bike in the California hills

Highs
  • Super capable ride

  • 40mm RockShox fork

  • 50mm Reverb dropper

  • Clearance for 45mm tires

  • Integrated fenders

Lows
  • Looks definitely divide opinion

  • Almost 10kg in weight

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BikeRadar
YT Szepter Core 4 first ride review

Nov 3, 2022 · Ben Delaney

An upright bike that early indications show is surprisingly comfortable and fun to ride… at a good price

Highs
  • Clear sense of purpose (it’s a fun bike, not a race bike)

  • Good value

  • Confident handling

Lows
  • Heavy

  • Pigeonholed outside race and bikepacking gravel spheres

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Cycling News
Hands on: We test out the gravity inspired design of the new YT Szepter in a first ride review

Nov 3, 2022 · Tom Wieckowski

Gravel suspension has been knocking at the door for a while, could the Szepter be the bike to kick it down?

Highs
  • Very capable across a range of terrain

  • Comfortable riding position

  • The inclusion of fork and dropper post inspire confidence

Lows
  • Suspension fork and dropper post add additional servicing costs

  • Some riders may want larger tyre clearances

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Cycling Tips
YT Szepter first-ride review: a gravity MTB brand goes gravel - CyclingTips

Nov 3, 2022 · Dave Everett

The consumer-direct gravity mountain bike brand enters the dropbar world.

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Cyclist
YT Szepter first ride review

Nov 3, 2022 · Will Strickson

YT’s first gravel bike is comfortable and capable, and should appeal to both roadies and MTB riders in different ways

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From YT Industries

Young Talent. These two words are what YT stands for, but it’s about far more than age - it signifies that it’s never too late to try something new, explore new ground, and discover your own Young Talent. YT stands by this ethos, and with the SZEPTER, the brand makes fresh tracks into new territory, bringing an intoxicating blend of confidence, efficiency, and raw capability to a new gravel platform. The drive to explore is hidden within us, waiting to be UNCAGED, and the SZEPTER is the key.

Geometry & Frame

Gravel by category, gravity by nature. Every YT platform conceived is governed by the purest thrill of freewheeling downhill - the SZEPTER is no exception. The Ultra-Modulus Carbon dropped seatstay frame, 69.3° head angle and RockShox Rudy XPLR suspension fork inspire rebellion within every rider without sacrificing the efficiency needed to tear up climbs. The drop-stay rear triangle is clean and reactive, while a 74.3° seat angle across the size range enhances body positioning during ascents. The 30.9mm seat tube uses a shimmed 27.2mm seatpost, permitting MTB-specific options for some serious drop. A maximum insertion depth of 275mm on the larger frame sizes ensures compatibility with up to a 150mm dropper post, allowing for superior mobility on challenging terrain.

The curved seat tube transitions into the integrated fender, conforming with the dynamic silhouette of the frame while keeping grime at bay. Not one to do half a job, the RockShox Rudy XPLR receives a YT-designed fender too. Thirsty reading this? The SZEPTER has plenty of mounts within reach of the cockpit - two under the top tube plus water bottle placements on the seat tube and downtube for massive days in the saddle.

Specification

Control, confidence and comfort are vital ingredients for a gravel platform. Luckily for you, both specifications of SZEPTER bolster these aspects while staying true to the YT-DNA and delivering the best possible price-performance ratio available. Firstly, the CORE 4 offers peak performance from its premium spec. Leading the charge is a RockShox Rudy Ultimate suspension fork providing 40mm of tunable travel, allowing you to blast technical descents with total control. Sprinting up road climbs is no problem - just flick the lockout lever to increase efficiency. The SRAM Force XPLR AXS collection defines steadfast function, offering the most reliable and intuitive shifting experience. The 10-44T XPLR cassette provides optimal gearing steps and range, and when the fun needs to stop, the 180/160mm HS2 rotors have your braking covered. The arrival of the dropper post revolutionized rider confidence throughout the cycling community, which is why the CORE 4 features a RockShox Reverb AXS XPLR with adjustable ActiveRideTM technology. A Zipp Service Course SL cockpit, Fizik Terra Bondcush bartape and SDG Bel-Air V3 Overland saddle have the contact points covered, while the WTB Proterra Light i23 wheels and 42c Resolute tires round off rolling duties. The CORE 3 follows in the footsteps of the CORE 4, featuring a RockShox Rudy XPLR fork, SRAM Rival XPLR AXS groupset, WTB Speedterra i23 wheels, and a Zipp Service Course cockpit and seatpost.

For more Information about YT Industries:

  • www.yt-industries.com

  • www.instagram.com/yt_industries

  • www.facebook.com/yt.industries

About YT Industries

YT Industries was founded by Markus Flossmann in 2008 to give talented riders access to competitive dirt jump bikes. YT stands for Young Talent and reflects its founder’s approach to life: No matter the age, it is never too late to explore your hidden talent or passion and to try something new. It is never too late to LIVE UNCAGED.

To this day, YT focuses on mountain biking and offers a wide range of products from downhill and enduro to trail bikes as a direct-to-consumer brand. YT bikes are distinguished by high quality for an exceptional price. Be it Red Bull Rampage, Downhill World Championships, or World Cups, YT bikes have dominated at world-class events and carried the best athletes to major titles.