YT Decoy 29 CORE 4

YT Decoy 29 CORE 4

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The YT Decoy 29 CORE 4 is a high-performance electric mountain bike equipped with top-of-the-line components for tackling demanding terrain. Its SHIMANO EP8 motor delivers 85 Nm of torque and 250W of power while the SMP YT Custom battery provides 540Wh of capacity. The bike also features a FOX 36 FLOAT FACTORY E-BIKE+ fork, FOX FLOAT DPS FACTORY shock, Renthal Fatbar handlebar, SRAM CODE RSC brakes, and Shimano XT 12-speed groupset. The bike has a front travel of 150mm and a rear travel of 145mm. Overall, the Decoy 29 CORE 4 promises uncompromising performance, making it a suitable choice for experienced and professional riders.

Highlights

  • Premium Carbon Frame
  • Good Weight in this Class
  • Good Groupset components
  • Best brakes in class
  • Best suspension components
  • Top reviews from the bike magazines

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Description

SRP6499 €
CategoryE-Mountain
Travel Front150 mm
Travel Rear145 mm
Weight21.8 kg
Wheels29 Aluminum
Frame MaterialCarbon
GroupsetShimano XT
ForkFox 36 Factory
ShockFox
Ebike MotorShimano
Ebike Battery540 Wh
BrakesSram CODE RSC

Reviews

BikeRadar

Alex Evans

A poppy and playful ride that offers addictive fun, but comes at the expense of outright speed and stability

Pros
  1. supportive suspension
  2. Easy-to-remove battery
  3. Synthesis wheelset
  4. intuitive ride
Cons
  1. EXO+ casing tyres
  2. battery capacity
  3. geometry compromises

E-Mountainbike Magazine

The YT DECOY MX CORE 4 is a great companion for all eMTB surfers who love to descend on their rear wheel and don’t need a bigger battery for long days in the saddle. Falling somewhere between the Light and all-round eMTB categories, the DECOY proves that...

Pros
  1. capable suspension
  2. high fun-factor on flowing trails and jumps
  3. excellent comfort for long rides
Cons
  1. short-travel dropper post
  2. tires with fragile casing
  3. long seat tube restricts choice of frame size

Outdoor Gear Lab

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 travel, and modern moderate geometry, it's a balanced trail/all-mountain bike that performs well on a...

Pros
  1. Very competitive price
  2. Awesome build
  3. 3 build options
  4. Versatile and well-rounded
  5. High fun factor
Cons
  1. Only 540Wh battery option
  2. Shorter distance range
  3. Some minor motor rattle

MBR

Alan Muldoon

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

Pros
  1. Looks with ride quality to match
Cons
  1. The price has gone up

Vital MTB

La Pata

Review - 2022 YT Decoy MX E-Bike Plenty of range for plenty of good times.

Pros
  1. Eats up the steep, nasty downhills
  2. Battery life and performance
  3. FOX Factory suspension is a solid performer
  4. Parts to price/Value
  5. Faster is more fun
  6. Shimano E-Tube app
Cons
  1. Struggles on techy climbs
  2. Not an easy jumper
  3. Sluggish in sprints
  4. Voluminous, EXO rear tire

Bikerumor

John Herron

Last year YT released its Decoy 29 eMTB, a steeper-angled option to its original e-mullet Decoy first introduced in 2017. The original 29/27.5” Decoy was Enduro focused and branded toward young talented rippers with a tagline about replacing the shuttle....

EMTB-News.de

Rico Haase

The YT Decoy 29 Core 3 remains a force! In terms of development, the YT Decoy 29 has been around for a while now and may have gathered some dust for some. However, in our opinion, counting it as old and outdated would be a mistake because...

Pros
  1. Modern geometry - fast and precise to ride
  2. High-quality processed carbon frame with a stiff rear end
  3. Unique design with high recognition value
Cons
  1. Rubber grommets at the cable entries are shifting
  2. 23.8 kg (frame size L)
  3. Battery capacity 540 Wh
  4. No local distributor nearby in case of problems

EMTB-News.de

Rico Haase

The YT Decoy 29 Core 3 remains a force to be reckoned with! In terms of development, the YT Decoy 29 has been around for a while and may have gathered some dust for some. However, counting it as old-fashioned in our eyes would be a mistake because...

Pros
  1. Preis
  2. Moderne Geometrie – schnell und präzise zu fahren
  3. Wertig verarbeiteter Carbon-Rahmen mit steifem Hinterbau
  4. Eigenständiges Design mit hohem Wiedererkennungswert
  5. Fahrwerk breit abstimmbar
  6. gelungene Systemintegration
  7. gutmütig und gleichzeitig agil
  8. starkes Design
Cons
  1. Gummitüllen an den Zugeingängen verrutschen
  2. 23,8 kg (Rahmengröße L)
  3. Akkukapazität 540 Wh
  4. Kein Vertriebshändler ums Eck, wenn Probleme auftreten
  5. E7000-Schalthebel ergonomisch gewöhnungsbedürftig
  6. unbequemer Sattel

MBR

Alan Muldoon

Here’s the YT Decoy Shred: mid-priced mullet bike that comes with a coil-sprung Fox DHX2 shock that’s guaranteed to make it the life and soul of any party

Pros
  1. Shreds every trail
Cons
  1. The saddle’s a little firm

MBR

Alan Muldoon

The carbon YT Decoy Elite is a divertingly sleek enduro bike that just happens to have a motor

Pros
  1. Standout in every regard: looks, finish, ride quality and value.
Cons
  1. If you’re upsizing for increased reach, you’ll need a lower-rise bar, or at the very least flip the stem. Rear end collects mud.

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Specifications

Frame

Frame
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
Trooper WhiteBlack Magic

Ebike System

Motor
SHIMANO EP8 (Torque 85 NM | Power 250 W I E-TUBE PROJECT APP)
Battery
SMP YT CUSTOM (Removable | 540 Wh Capacity | 36 V)
Charger
-

Suspension

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)
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)

Cockpit

Stem
RENTHAL APEX 35 (Length 50 mm | 35 mm Clamp | Rise +/-6°)
Handlebars
RENTHAL FATBAR 35 (Rise 30 mm | Width 780 mm | 7° Back Sweep | 5° Up Sweep)
Tape/Grips
ODI ELITE MOTION V2.1 (Lock On)
Saddle
SDG BEL Air 3.0 (YT Custom | Width 140 mm I Lux-Alloy Rail)

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
SHIMANO XT (M8100 | Shadow Plus | 12-fach)
Shift Levers
SHIMANO XT (M8100 | 12-speed I 2-Way-Release)
Cassette
SHIMANO XT (M8100 | 10-51T | 12-speed I Hyperglide+)
Chain
Crankset
SHIMANO XT (M8150 | Crank Arm Length 165 mm | HOLLOWTEC)
Chainrings
SHIMANO (CRE80-12 | 36T I DYNAMIC CHAIN ENGAGEMENT+)

Brakes

Front Brake
SRAM CODE RSC (Rotor CENTERLINE Ø front 200 mm / rear 200 mm Adjustable Bite Point and Reach)
Shift Levers

Wheels

Front Rim
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)
Rear Rim
Front Tyre
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)

Geometry YT Decoy 29 CORE 4

SizeSMLXLXXL
Seat Tube Length (mm)400 mm420 mm445 mm470 mm495 mm
Seat Tube Angle77° / 77,5°77° / 77,5°77° / 77,5°77° / 77,5°77° / 77,5°
Head Tube Length (mm)95100105115125
Head Tube Angle65,8° / 66,3°65,8° / 66,3°65,8° / 66,3°65,8° / 66,3°65,8° / 66,3°
Top Tube Length (mm)569 mm591 mm608 mm635 mm658 mm
Chainstay Length (mm)458458458458458
Wheelbase (mm)11971219124112651289
Standover (mm)744 mm731 mm718 mm708 mm697 mm
Stack (mm)614 mm619 mm623 mm632 mm641 mm
Reach (mm)423 mm443 mm463 mm483 mm503 mm
BB Offset (mm)38 / 32mm38 / 32mm38 / 32mm38 / 32mm38 / 32mm

Customer questions & answers

FAQ YT Decoy 29 CORE 4

Where to buy a YT Decoy 29 CORE 4

The Decoy 29 CORE 4 may be purchased directly from YT

How heavy is the Bike?

The Decoy 29 CORE 4 weights 21,80 kg. Thats roughly 48,1 pounds

What material is the frame of the YT Decoy 29 CORE 4?

The YT Decoy 29 CORE 4 ist crafted with Carbon

What is the recommended price given by the manufacturer YT?

The SRP Price is our information at 6499 EUR