The model range of the Forchheim-based mail order company has always been characterised by downhill-oriented models. When it was launched two years ago, the Izzo trail bike was the first attempt to satisfy the needs of kilometre-hungry bikers. However, the 130-millimetre fully also carries the downhill genes of its siblings. So it's no wonder that the Izzo Core 3 also comes out on top in this comparison. The Fox suspension greedily absorbs fine bumps and even big chunks. As a result, the Izzo is very plush on the trail. The wide cockpit and the high stack value also convey a lot of riding confidence. The stiff frame also reinforces the Izzo's confident demeanour on downhills. However, if you want to play with the bike on the trail, you will miss some support in the suspension. This is because a lot of energy is lost in the suspension travel when pushing off jumps and bumps.
Conclusion on the YT Izzo Core 3
Max Fuchs, BIKE Editor: With the Izzo, YT continues to offer a solid overall package for trail bikers who prioritise downhill riding. Those who prefer to rack up the kilometres will be bothered by the high weight and the lively rear end. Lighter wheels would give the bike more range in no time at all.
Technical data YT Izzo Core 3
General information:
- Price: 4299 Euro (plus packaging, shipping and tuning)
- Info: www.yt-industries.com/de
- Frame material: Carbon
- Frame size: S / M / L / XL / XXL (tested L/46 cm)
Measured values:
- Weight without pedals: 13.25 kg
- Suspension travel: 131/131 mm
Equipment:
- Fork: Fox 34 Float Performance Elite FitGrip2
- Shock: Fox Float Performance Elite
- Crank: Sram GX Eagle
- Gear system: Sram GX Eagle 1 x 12
- Gear ratio / bandwidth: 32; 10-52 / 520 %
- Brake system / disc (front / rear): Sram G2 R / 200 mm / 180 mm
- Telescopic post / stroke / Ø: YT Postman / 150 mm / 31.6 mm
- Wheels: DT Swiss XM1900 30 mm
- Tyres: Maxxis Forekaster Exo Protection TR 29 x 2.35
The results of the YT Izzo Core 3 in the complete comparison test of the 7 trail bikes from BIKE 5/2022 can be conveniently downloaded as a PDF below the article. The test report costs 1.99 euros.
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