Press ReleaseFor this year, the Jeffsy, Capra, and Tues will all be available in the very exclusive CF Pro Race version. Thanks to the new flagship “Liquid Metal” paintjob these high-end bikes will certainly turn some heads on the trail, while the killer builds and highly adjustable components will be high on every racer’s or pro-rider’s wish list. Another highlight of the new range is the introduction of an XL size for both the Capra CF and the Tues CF – welcome news for any rider who enjoys a bike with longer reach. In general, the new range offers everything that YT has built its name on: from entry-level race rigs for Young Talents to the most exclusive premium builds, there is something here for every budget and every riding style.
JeffsyWhen it was released in 2016, Jeffsy dropped like a bomb. 2017 promises more of the same: YT’s aggressive 29er trail bike will for this year also be available in a CF Pro Race version, sporting a rad new paint job and the very finest components. With Kashima coated FOX Factory suspension, SRAM Guide Ultimate brakes, Renthal carbon handlebars, a carbon crank and wide range cassette from e*thirteen, this exclusive bike inspires maximum performance – and not only on the race track. Meanwhile, the Jeffsy CF Pro confidently holds its own line, with FOX suspension that casually smooths out the most uneven of trail surfaces. For those looking for a wider selection of gears, the Jeffsy CF Two and AL Two with their SRAM 2x drivetrains have plenty in reserve. And last but not least, the AL One is a perfect entry-level machine that scores extra bonus points thanks to reliable components and an unbeatable price.
CapraThe carbon version of this enduro legend is available with three different builds for 2017: CF Pro Race, CF Pro, and CF. The CF Pro Race is the flagship offering of the enduro range, once again ready to go into battle sporting Kashima coated FOX Factory suspension components. All new for 2017 are the e*thirteen carbon wheels on the CF Pro Race, as well as the Race Face and e*thirteen dropper posts that appear for the first time on the CF Pro and CF models. Those who prefer aluminum will find what they seek with the AL Comp or the AL. Both aluminum models come equipped with RockShox suspension components: the highly acclaimed Lyrik fork pairs up nicely with the Monarch+ RC3 and Monarch+ R, respectively. For ultimate shifting performance, all CAPRA models run SRAM 1x11 drivetrains this year.
TuesAaron Gwin successfully proved last year that the Tues is not only a World Cup worthy downhill bike, but that it has the pedigree to claim the top spot of the podium. Reason enough for us to build a CF Pro Race version! FOX’s 40 Float Factory fork and Float X2 Factory shock deliver World Cup vibes in the suspension department. Freshly introduced to the downhill game by Gwin himself, the TRP Quadiem G-Spec brakes are on stopper duty for the first time this year. Carbon wheels and cranks from e*thirteen and the carbon handlebar from Renthal help keep the weight down and the reliability high – just as you would expect on a purebred race machine.
At YT, it’s not only the flagship model that belongs on the racetrack. The Tues CF Pro and Tues CF were also born to compete: the CF Pro with its noble FOX suspension, or the CF with its easy-to-tune RockShox BoXXer Team and Vivid RC2 shock. Finally, the Tues AL is a fun and affordable way to get into the sport of downhill – offering outstanding components for smaller budgets.
www.yt-industries.com
Gorgeous bikes but I don't regret my decision with the '16 CF pro
That said, there is an amorphous metal patented by Liquid Metal Technologies.
If I look back on my last 3 bike purchases (all through a shop), I had random parts fail. Some of these parts include: CC rear shocks (3 of them), Rockshox Revelation fork, Sram X01 cassette (3 of them), XTR pedals, Sun hub, new SRAM Guide RSC lever, a Maxxis tire and probably a couple more that I'm forgetting. If I would have had to deal with Sram directly it would have been a nightmare.
Also, most shops will knock $500 or more off MSRP. If they won't, go somewhere else. Just a few things to consider before making a large purchase.
Having the build that one wants is a tall order from some stock bikes.
I don't penny pinch on my bikes...get what I want and need....life's to short...braapp.
A 29" dh bike! He likes that moto feel
The value of a good shop is immeasurable to say the least but YT is no snatch and grab operation.
Belly rubs, morning coffee, whatever. Do what he asks and I bet he'll win for you.
Dont waste your time on a demo.. just order one and watch the smile on your face grow and never leave!
LG1+ v. LG1? e13 doesn't seem to list a plain LG1 on their website, and in the YT photos the wheels look the same.
Any idea guys - google didn't seem too revealing?
Perfect bike would be to get the Race, swap out the fork to a Pike or Lyrik at 150 or 160, swap out the Reverb for a 9.8 175 (large frame), and sell the wheels and go with a boosted front wheel. I would take Derbys all day long and probably break even on that switch as well as break even on the fork swap.
A guy I know told me on the trail yesterday that the new Fox 34 is lighter than a Pike by about 3/4 of a pound.
MFG spec: RS Pike is 4.1 lbs. The Fox 34 is 3.92.
Welp, you were correct to be suspicious. The Fox is lighter but by more like one-fifth of a pound.
Sucks that I picked up the last 2016 medium and the 2017 is only $500 more which I would have gotten.
Thanks for the opinions. Luckily there are quite a few people with Tues and Capra's at the Christchurch Adventure Park so I'll get to sit on a couple at least.
1) "liquid metal" is kind of ugly as hell.
2) the Canyon Sender (DH) /Liteville 601 (everything else)
3) In south africa (go to the webpage and do the conversions if you like) there seems to be a local distributor. I cant fault them or YT for this, SA is a big-ish and growing market but our postal service is severely third world. So the local distributor takes care of that and the import costs (were a little protectionist still) and, of corse, his cut and the result is if I save a month or two more I can go down to my local bike store and pick up a nice Santa Cruz that in reality is not a lot more in monetary terms here. In other words the whole appeal of a YT is lost- directly sold, cheaper but spec'd to match the "dream bikes" of the world all goes out the window. But seriously, point number 2.
Ta duck
for example, a Jeffsy pro race cf costs in Europe 4500 Eur with 19% VAT ,so 3781 Eur without VAT. in the current ex rates, its roughly 4000 USD , that's 1500 USD difference !!!! (in the US there is no VAT).
is there any crazy import tax for bikes in the US ?
thanks
IE ... paid $4500 ... shipping $200 ... duties and tax *( ?????) ... = REAL price (realizing that it varies by country of course)
That being said, you're right Vokes with CDN taxes and shipping factored in; and not only are the savings not "that" great, I did not have a good experience with YT consumer service in Canada. I had many issues out-of-the-box with my YT CF COMP 2015, including faulty frame bearings... and I've been waiting for those bearings since last f*cking JULY. I'm now dealing with YT head office in Germany, and I'm still waiting for those bearings. I can't recommend YT and will never purchase one again.
I should have paid a bit more and get a Wilson or Aurum with the same built.
They have them.
And it shouldn't take a public forum inquiry for you to finally reply, after months of sending you emails.
What would you choose?
Curious to know how come the bearings are still backorder if they are presently available on the YT Europe website ?
But first and foremost, as the Canadian YT rep witnessed the issue himself last July (4 months after I purchased the bike, and it's not like I rode March to May) this should definitely be covered by the warranty... and July was the last time I heard from the rep, until now.
Hopefully my experience will make Canadian customers think twice before blindingly buying a YT.
For YT, if small parts are not in stock in North America, head office should either express them out several of that item, or give the local division the autonomy to source a set elsewhere...I.e. Buy suitable bearings from a bearing shop near by and send to the customer - pivots are pretty special, while bearings are easy to get if you have the spec.
YT is a young company. I'm sure they will sort out the bugs.
P.s. What is the spec on the bearing?? Out of curiosity.
Also, it is usually best to take care of issues like this in private, and then let the public forum know that the issue has been rectified privately.
Never air your dirty laundry on the internet.
Let me simplify it: SHIPPING + taxes factored in = not "that" great.
Now buy a YT Tues CF, and then go to PhatMoose and get any DH bike with the same specs (they have nice Lapierre). As any regular at a LBS don't pay full MSRP on any bike (who the hell pays MSRP on a new bike anyway?), compare the bills and see for yourself if the value is "amazing".
Nowhere am I "going out of my way to make YT sound like not an amazing value". YT is cheaper, but, as I said, not "that" great of a deal when you see the final bill. You do save on shipping if you pick it up in Squamish, but it's quite a drive from where we live.
Now really, you unburied this thread for such a lame comment? Are you bored this morning? See you at Fortune in the Spring.
@FLATLlNE YT Tues CF Bearings list: www.yt-industries.com/media/pdf/TUES_CF_650B_Exploded_Drawing.pdf
It's the small bearings in the rear linkages that seems to be impossible to get for my LBS, and the two big ones are 50$ CAD each (for what I could find).
BUT... venting my displeased here has brought back to life the rep and he gave me a call last evening, and following a great conversation and explanation on how there has been miscommunication with the Head Office in Europe, I should be getting them in the next weeks.
What got me angry was not getting any responses on this issue in months, but I guess when a new company start, we have to be indulgent for this type of issue.
Selling a year old bike for 4-5k that had an msrp of $7k is hard enough.