In the world of gravity-orientated mountain bikes without a motor, YT is a big fish that has already scooped up many test wins with its functional enduro and DH bikes. It is therefore only logical that the brand's first e-bike is positioned in the mountain-orientated enduro segment. Visually, it is fully in line with the brand's massively aggressive line. The company's own rear suspension kinematics of the motorless four-bar linkage have also been transferred 1:1. The full carbon frame houses the Shimano Steps E8000 and a self-developed, robust battery with 540 watt hours.
The Decoy is a real feel-good bike from the very first moment. The riding position is balanced and nicely centred. With its fat 2.8 mm rear tyre and the very sensitive suspension at the rear, the bike pedals purposefully and well uphill. Rearing tendencies come late and are easy to control. Similar to the Rotwild, the steering lock limiter is a little annoying in hairpin bends. The E7000 shifter, which looks elegant but is completely unergonomic, is also annoying. Apart from this faux pas, however, the YT looks as if it has been cast from a single mould. This is especially true when it goes downhill. Then the Decoy develops this rarely encountered, ideal combination of pleasant smoothness and maximum playfulness. You feel safe, even when the terrain is extremely exposed and steep. The suspension simply soaks up even big bumps. And yet the bike is extremely agile, very close to a motorless enduro bike, jumps well and even goes easily onto the rear wheel. Across the board, the YT was the favourite of all testers, with nothing to complain about in terms of riding technique.
Test summary of the YT Industries CF Pro Race:
Perfect chassis, ideal handling and good price. The YT Decoy rightly takes the test victory in this prestigious category from a standing start. A perfect E-Enduro apart from the small gear lever bug!
YT Industries CF Pro Race 29/27.5+" - model year 2020
Reach altitude⁴ 1356 hm
Time/500 m⁴ 24:42 min
Price 6599 Euro
Drive
Engine Shimano Steps E8000
Maximum torque 70 Nm
Battery¹ / weight² / price Replacement battery YT, 540 Wh, 3883 g / not available
Circuit Shimano XT (11-speed)
Translation (v. / h. ) 34; 9-46
Display / Size Shimano M7000 / 13 x 37 mm
Equipment
Max. system weight 150 kg
Fork/damper Fox Float 36 Grip2 Factory / Fox X2 Factory 2 Pos. Evol
Suspension travel¹ (f./h.) 160 mm / 165 mm
Telescopic support / lift Fox Transfer, 150 mm
Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear) Sram Code RSC / 200 mm / 200 mm
Impellers e13 E-Spec Race system wheels (carbon)
Wheel size 29 / 27,5+''
Tyres Maxxis DHF Exo / DHR II Exo+ 2.5 / 2.8 inch
Measured values²
Sizes / frame material XS / S / M / L / XL / Carbon
Weight 22.27 kg
Centre of gravity height 515 mm
Handlebar width 800 mm
Crank length / Q-factor 165 mm / 180 mm
Reach / Stack 455 mm / 629 mm
EMTB test judgement³ SUPER
You can conveniently download the complete comparison test of 7 E-Enduros from EMTB 4/2019 as a PDF below the article. The test costs 2.99 euros.
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You can find these 2020 E-MTB enduro bikes in the comparison test:
- Cannondale Moterra 1
- Giant Reign E+ 0 Pro
- Merida eOne-Sixty 10K
- Mondraker Crafty RR
- Nox Hybrid Enduro 7.1 Pro
- Rotwild R.E750 Core
- YT Industries Decoy CF Pro Race
Manufacturer information
²Determined on the test benches in the EMTB test laboratory, weight without pedals.
The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the reach measurement and laboratory tests. The EMTB judgement is independent of price. EMTB judgements: super (from 350 points), very good (from 315 points), good (from 280 points), satisfactory (from 245 points), with weaknesses (from 210 points), below insufficient.
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Determined on the roller test bench in the EMTB laboratory at the highest support level, constant incline without flat sections, 130 watts pedalling power of the rider. The time / 500 altitude metres refers to the first 500 altitude metres.
