Team rider Andreu Lacondeguy rode it through the red rocks of Utah, took 4th place at the Rampage with his full-throttle run and proved the big mountain qualities of the Franconian mail-order bike. So it's no surprise that the "Tues" made an impression this time too. "It's the most playful bike in the test field," summarised racer Johannes Fischbach. Striking: the angular chassis with a sexy look. A magnet for the eyes! We rode it with a long wheelbase for a smoother ride. The YT impresses with its low centre of gravity and agile handling. It's manoeuvrable, doesn't sag in fast turns and accelerates out of corners without losing speed.
The rear suspension works actively with good reserves - on the other hand, the fork is rather stiff and does not utilise the full suspension travel. Standard dispersion? The YT took all the obstacles that the Geißkopf downhill track had to offer with aplomb and generated a lot of control with its slack steering angle. But the "Tues" can do everything well - not just downhill bolts: drops, jumps, tricky northshore stunts - no problem. This makes the YT a successful all-round big bike. However, the brakes could be more powerful, the pressure point moved slightly on rough braking sections.
Conclusion: The visually chic "Tues" is the epitome of a modern big bike. Newschool. A piece of equipment with a very wide range of use - ideal for the bike park!
Johannes Fischbach (26):
"I like the frame design of the YT the best - very stylish! The reach is short, which makes the bike playful - perfect for the park, but it could get nervous on rough tracks. In my opinion, the YT is the most playful bike in the test field."
This test was published in FREERIDE issue 2/2014.
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