In 2010, the YT Tues started his career as a bargain freerider, was later sent to the gym to train up, and then flexed his muscles as a thoroughbred racer. The message: I can also win downhill World Cups! Tues has won 21 victories so far. The YT riders would be stupid to change the much-praised concept. For example, giving the bike a high-pivot rear end just because it's trendy at the moment.
YT Tues Core 4: Absolute top class
The new Tues has been carefully modified, the geo modernised and the adjustment options increased: The bike can be ridden as an All-29 (as in our test) or as an MX version with a small 27.5-inch rear wheel. The chainstays can be adjusted to be longer (+5 mm) for a smoother ride, the head angle can be slackened (63.2°) and the bottom bracket can be lowered even further (-5 mm).
What has remained the same is the full-sensory feel and the pleasant handling of the carbon speedster. Even on twisty trails like the "Supernatural" in Serfaus, we didn't feel overpowered; the bike takes the momentum like an enduro bike. A few months ago, we tested the Bike in individual test so we could only speculate that it is a first-class big bike. The direct comparison was missing. Now we have it, and it confirms our impression: top! The YT steers precisely with its amazingly confident geo, feels light and very "jumpy", in other words: it loves jumps. At the same time, you can hold the throttle like there's no tomorrow.
Conclusion on the YT Tues Core 4
The YT Tues is one of the best big bikes on the market. Top in all areas. Great: the mix of direct riding feel and yet potent. This makes it the ideal choice for racers and park rats alike.
The YT Tues is my test winner. I felt the fastest on it. The Commencal was a little more comfortable in rough sections, but the YT is the best at being fast and playful. - Stefan Garlicki (height: 1.84 m)
The YT Tues Core 4 (29 inch) in detail
Manufacturer information
- Distribution: YT Industries
- Material: Carbon
- Sizes: L, XL, XXL (test size greased)
- Price: 5999 Euro
- Weight without pedals: 16.8 kg
Measurement data
- Front / rear suspension travel: 200 mm / 200 mm
- rear suspension system: Four-bar linkage
Equipment
- Fork / damper: Fox 40 Float Factory/ Fox DHX2 Factory (425 lbs)
- Cranks / gears: Sram X01 DH / Sram X01 DH
- Brake system: TRP DH-R Evo (220/220 mm)
- Impellers: Crankbrothers Synthesis DH system wheelset
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai DH 3C Maax Grip 2.5
Strengths & weaknesses of the big bike
- Plus: Geo, handling, fast, confident, jumpy
- Minus: -
Sheet music of the YT Tues Core 4
- Park: 6 from 6
- Race: 6 from 6
- Overall grade: 10.0 (top score)
