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Update for the baitNow with EP8

Adrian Kaether

 · 27.05.2021

Update for the bait: Now with EP8Photo: Margus Riga
Update for the bait: Now with EP8
The YT Decoy is without doubt one of the best enduro eMTBs on the market. Only the motor has lagged behind the competition. Now YT is relaunching the Decoy with Shimano EP8.

We honoured the Decoy twice as the EMTB test winner in the Enduro category, you have made it to the EMTB of the year 2020 among the E-Enduros. Hardly any other e-MTB has ever been as successful at its debut as the debut model from the Forchheim-based supplier. The only point of criticism: the motor. Last year, the Shimano E8000 was already losing ground to the competition from Bosch and Brose - the competition upgraded to the new EP8 earlier.

The new EP8 drive in the Decoy should have a positive effect on the uphill.Photo: Margus Riga The new EP8 drive in the Decoy should have a positive effect on the uphill.

Decoy: Now new with Shimano EP8

This is exactly where YT has now stepped up and given the Decoy the Shimano EP8 a drive system at the cutting edge. The new Shimano motor is more powerful and lighter than its predecessor and can also be fully customised to the rider's preferences. This should also breathe new life into the Decoy on the climbs. However, the familiar in-house battery with 540 watt hours remains. So don't expect the new Decoy to deliver any miracles of altitude.

  • Unmodified carbon frame
  • Motor/battery: Shimano EP8 (85 Nm), 540 watt hours
  • Decoy MX: 170/165mm suspension travel, wheel mix
  • Decoy 29: 150/145mm suspension travel, 29 inch
  • Models: three equipment options per variant
  • Price: From 5299 euros (29 inch), or from 5799 euros (MX)
Freeride legend Brett Tippie puts the Decoy through its paces.Photo: Margus Riga Freeride legend Brett Tippie puts the Decoy through its paces.

Two variants: MX Enduro and 29er All Mountain

As before, the Decoy will be available in two versions. The MX version is the enduro version with 170/165 millimetres of suspension travel and should be somewhat more manoeuvrable thanks to the small rear wheel. The 29er is designed as an all-mountain and offers slightly less travel at 150/145 millimetres, but should climb more confidently thanks to the larger rear wheel and longer chainstays.

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The 29er Decoy has 150/145 millimetres of suspension travel and is designed for all-mountain use. Here is the entry-level Core 2 model with Deore groupset and Rockshox Yari for 5299 euros. The top model for 6999 euros comes with Fox Factory suspension and XT groupset. All bikes are fitted with aluminium wheels from Crankbrothers.
Photo: YT Industries

New model logic for the Decoy: prices from 5299 euros

In addition to the new motor, the model range has also been revised. As with other models, YT has put the old Base/Pro/Pro Race logic to bed and now offers the new Decoy in three equipment versions from Core 2 to Core 4 (top model). However, the price starts at 5299 euros for the Core 2 29-inch Decoy and 5799 euros for the Core 2 MX. This means that you won't find a variant with decent equipment at the low price typical of mail order bikes.

All information about the new Decoy can be found at www.yt-industries.com

Can now also be pre-ordered with a small deposit. The new Decoy with EP8.Photo: YT Industries Can now also be pre-ordered with a small deposit. The new Decoy with EP8.
Adrian Kaether

Adrian Kaether's favourite thing to do is ride mountain bikes on bumpy enduro trails. The tech expert and bike tester knows all about Newton metres and watt hours, high and low-speed damping. As test manager at MYBIKE, Adrian also likes to think outside the box and tests cargo bikes and step-through bikes as well as the latest (e-)MTBs.

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