Review: With the new Decoy, the Forchheim-based direct-to-consumer brand YT Industries presents a completely redesigned e-MTB platform that is unmistakably aimed at downhill-oriented riders. A generous 180 mm of travel at the front and 170 mm at the rear, combined with a powerful Bosch Performance Line CX drive unit and a large 800 Wh battery, should leave no doubt about… read more
Test / E-MTB: We've had a lot of fun with the YT Decoy in the past. So we were all the more eager to see how its successor performs. It's called the YT Decoy Super Natural, or YT Decoy SN for short. This bike aims to do things differently; it doesn't want to be an e-mountain bike, but rather an "Electric Enduro." What that means, all the information, a first riding impression, and more... read on
Over the past ten years, YT has transformed from a small manufacturer for dedicated mountain bikers into one of the big players in the global market. Especially when it comes to value for money, the bikes from Upper Franconia have always been a hot tip. Why? Bikes like the Decoy Core 2 presented here demonstrate this; at a price of just over €5.000, it offers almost unrivaled performance… read more
YT Industries is known for its downhill-oriented mountain bikes, which have become indispensable on local mountain bike trails. Now, the Forchheim-based manufacturer is showing that it can do more than that and is presenting its first gravel bike – the YT Szepter. But is the brand staying true to its roots, or is the Szepter a classic gravel bike? We've already read a lot about this… read more
Test / E-MTB: With the YT Decoy 29 Core 4, we're taking a look at an exciting e-MTB that, at a price of just under €7.000, offers a very good overall package consisting of a high-quality carbon frame, great components, and balanced handling. However, there is one small catch. In March 2019, YT presented the Decoy as the first e-MTB in its portfolio and met with great success… read more
