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Core 3
29
Singletrack Editors Choice Award
29
Singletrack Editors Choice Award
E-MTB

Want to pin it? Then you want the DECOY 29 CORE 3! Carefully selected premium, durable components on high-end hybrid carbon frames (carbon front triangle with aluminum rear triangle), with fully adjustable suspension elements that deliver exactly the level of performance that ambitious riders are looking for. These outstanding builds give you everything you need to conquer any challenge on the mountain – unlimited fun on your trails, guaranteed.

Singletrack Editors Choice Award
Singletrack Editor's Choice

“The Decoy was the first e-bike that was actually properly fun to ride as a mountain bike. Pretty much all e-bikes are great when it comes to de-trudgifying the bike ride experience. It’s hard not to grin when zipping up climbs that usually take you three or four times as long to do. But e-bikes can come unstuck when they get to the type of terrain that you actually began mountain biking for in the first place. At 23kg this is not one of the new breed of diet – or even mid – power e-bikes that weigh sub-20kg, but the Decoy handles like a much, much lighter bike. I can’t even claim to really know how or why this is – there are clearly myriad factors involved. After riding newer, supposedly ‘next generation’ e-bikes with their massive batteries or their sub-20kg weights, it’s still the YT Decoy that I’d go for, rattly EP8 motor and meagre 540Wh battery and all.”

Tech + Specs
  • Frame

  • FLIP CHIP

  • SEALED BEARINGS

  • Headtube

  • Internal Cable Routing

  • Virtual Four Link

  • Motor: Shimano Steps EP8

  • YT Custom Battery

  • Integrated Powerswitch

  • Fork Impact Protection

Frame

FLIP CHIP

Situated at the lower shock mount, the Flip Chip makes it quick and easy to adjust the geometry according to the terrain and riding style. The low position provides for a more aggressive headtube angle and a bigger BB drop, ideal for fast and rough tracks. In the high position, the headtube angle is 0.5 degrees steeper and the BB is higher. The higher BB gives more ground clearance and better performance on longer steep climbs.

SEALED BEARINGS

In addition to the double-sealed industrial bearings used, all pivot points are equipped with an additional seal to keep water and dirt at bay, this protects the bearings and extends their service life.

Headtube

To optimize the weight to performance ratio, the contact surfaces for the integrated headset are pre-formed directly in the frame. Additionally, the ZeroStack design ensures a high level of durability thanks to the integrated bearing shells.

Internal Cable Routing

For optimal protection, all cables are routed almost completely through the frame. They are guided through the chainstay with internal cable tubes, while they are wrapped in foam as they pass through the main frame to reduce weight and at the same time prevent noise. All cable ports are protected against the ingress of dirt and water with cable plugs. Additionally, the cables are secured on the head tube with cable clamps and they are routed over the main pivot to prevent chafing.

Virtual Four Link

Our award-winning V4L suspension technology provides sensitivity off the top, with good mid-stroke support and plenty of end-stroke progressivity. The nice pop helps get the bike airborne whenever wanted, while the end-stroke progressivity makes sure the rear shock doesn't bottom out even on monster jumps. The high amount of anti-squat keeps the rear suspension neutral and improves pedal efficiency.

Motor: Shimano Steps EP8

More power and an even more natural riding experience - these were the main goals when developing the Shimano EP8. The impressive result: 85 NM torque, 300 grams less weight and 10% less volume compared to its predecessor. This makes it the lightest 85 NM motor on the market. In addition, the internal resistance has been reduced by 36%, the responsiveness and the clutch mechanism have been improved and the noise level has been reduced. Thanks to the E-TUBE PROJECT app, the DECOY can be perfectly adjusted to the rider and the trail - combining outstanding E-MTB power with the natural riding experience of a bio-bike.

YT Custom Battery

We developed the 720Wh battery ourselves to get more power in a smaller space. So we were able to fully integrate the battery into the down tube and also realize the clean look of a YT on the DECOY. For dependable performance and long lasting power, we use thirty battery cells of the very latest technology. The battery is fully integrated in the downtube and is held in place by two dedicated bolts. The battery can be charged both on and off the bike, and the cover, which protects the cells and electronic inside, is easy to replace in case of damage.

Integrated Powerswitch

The On/Off switch is tucked away underneath the toptube, which protects it against damage and dirt while also giving the frame a clean look.

Fork Impact Protection

The Fork Impact Protection prevents damage to the frame in case of a crash or a failure of the Acros BlockLock headset. The Acros BlockLock headset limits the range of motion of the fork in order to protect the frame.

FLIP CHIP

FLIP CHIP

Situated at the lower shock mount, the Flip Chip makes it quick and easy to adjust the geometry according to the terrain and riding style. The low position provides for a more aggressive headtube angle and a bigger BB drop, ideal for fast and rough tracks. In the high position, the headtube angle is 0.5 degrees steeper and the BB is higher. The higher BB gives more ground clearance and better performance on longer steep climbs.

SEALED BEARINGS

SEALED BEARINGS

In addition to the double-sealed industrial bearings used, all pivot points are equipped with an additional seal to keep water and dirt at bay, this protects the bearings and extends their service life.

Headtube

Headtube

To optimize the weight to performance ratio, the contact surfaces for the integrated headset are pre-formed directly in the frame. Additionally, the ZeroStack design ensures a high level of durability thanks to the integrated bearing shells.

Internal Cable Routing

Internal Cable Routing

For optimal protection, all cables are routed almost completely through the frame. They are guided through the chainstay with internal cable tubes, while they are wrapped in foam as they pass through the main frame to reduce weight and at the same time prevent noise. All cable ports are protected against the ingress of dirt and water with cable plugs. Additionally, the cables are secured on the head tube with cable clamps and they are routed over the main pivot to prevent chafing.

Virtual Four Link

Virtual Four Link

Our award-winning V4L suspension technology provides sensitivity off the top, with good mid-stroke support and plenty of end-stroke progressivity. The nice pop helps get the bike airborne whenever wanted, while the end-stroke progressivity makes sure the rear shock doesn't bottom out even on monster jumps. The high amount of anti-squat keeps the rear suspension neutral and improves pedal efficiency.

Motor: Shimano Steps EP8

Motor: Shimano Steps EP8

More power and an even more natural riding experience - these were the main goals when developing the Shimano EP8. The impressive result: 85 NM torque, 300 grams less weight and 10% less volume compared to its predecessor. This makes it the lightest 85 NM motor on the market. In addition, the internal resistance has been reduced by 36%, the responsiveness and the clutch mechanism have been improved and the noise level has been reduced. Thanks to the E-TUBE PROJECT app, the DECOY can be perfectly adjusted to the rider and the trail - combining outstanding E-MTB power with the natural riding experience of a bio-bike.

YT Custom Battery

YT Custom Battery

We developed the 720Wh battery ourselves to get more power in a smaller space. So we were able to fully integrate the battery into the down tube and also realize the clean look of a YT on the DECOY. For dependable performance and long lasting power, we use thirty battery cells of the very latest technology. The battery is fully integrated in the downtube and is held in place by two dedicated bolts. The battery can be charged both on and off the bike, and the cover, which protects the cells and electronic inside, is easy to replace in case of damage.

Integrated Powerswitch

Integrated Powerswitch

The On/Off switch is tucked away underneath the toptube, which protects it against damage and dirt while also giving the frame a clean look.

Fork Impact Protection

Fork Impact Protection

The Fork Impact Protection prevents damage to the frame in case of a crash or a failure of the Acros BlockLock headset. The Acros BlockLock headset limits the range of motion of the fork in order to protect the frame.

S
154 cm - 165 cm | 5'1" - 5'5"
M
163 cm - 173 cm | 5'4" - 5'8"
L
172 cm - 182 cm | 5'7" - 5'11.5"
XL
181 cm - 191 cm | 5'11" - 6'3"
XXL
190cm - 200cm | 6'2.5" - 6'7"

Toptube
Reach
Stack
Seattube
Chainstay
Headtube Angle
Seattube Angle (eff)
BB Drop low/<br>high
wheelbase
headtube
BB Height
Standover height

s

m

l

xl

xxl

Toptube
565 mm
587 mm
608 mm
631 mm
654 mm
Reach
423 mm
443 mm
463 mm
483 mm
503 mm
Stack
614 mm
619 mm
623 mm
632 mm
641 mm
Seattube
400 mm
420 mm
445 mm
470 mm
495 mm
Chainstay
458 mm
458 mm
458 mm
458 mm
458 mm
Headtube Angle
65,8° / 66,3°
65,8° / 66,3°
65,8° / 66,3°
65,8° / 66,3°
65,8° / 66,3°
Seattube Angle (eff)
77° / 77,5°
77° / 77,5°
77° / 77,5°
77° / 77,5°
77° / 77,5°
BB Drop low/
high
38 / 32mm
38 / 32mm
38 / 32mm
38 / 32mm
38 / 32mm
wheelbase
1197 mm
1219 mm
1241 mm
1265 mm
1289 mm
headtube
95 mm
100 mm
105 mm
115 mm
125 mm
BB Height
338 / 345 mm
338/ 345mm
338/ 345mm
338/ 345mm
338/ 345mm
Standover height
744 mm
731 mm
718 mm
708 mm
697 mm
 

s

m

l

xl

xxl

Toptube
565 mm
587 mm
608 mm
631 mm
654 mm
Reach
423 mm
443 mm
463 mm
483 mm
503 mm
Stack
614 mm
619 mm
623 mm
632 mm
641 mm
Seattube
400 mm
420 mm
445 mm
470 mm
495 mm
Chainstay
458 mm
458 mm
458 mm
458 mm
458 mm
Headtube Angle
65,8° / 66,3°
65,8° / 66,3°
65,8° / 66,3°
65,8° / 66,3°
65,8° / 66,3°
Seattube Angle (eff)
77° / 77,5°
77° / 77,5°
77° / 77,5°
77° / 77,5°
77° / 77,5°
BB Drop low/
high
38 / 32mm
38 / 32mm
38 / 32mm
38 / 32mm
38 / 32mm
wheelbase
1197 mm
1219 mm
1241 mm
1265 mm
1289 mm
headtube
95 mm
100 mm
105 mm
115 mm
125 mm
BB Height
338 / 345 mm
338/ 345mm
338/ 345mm
338/ 345mm
338/ 345mm
Standover height
744 mm
731 mm
718 mm
708 mm
697 mm
Decoy CORE Manual

Decoy CORE Manual

PDF | 6.93 MB

DECOY MK2 2022 Exploded Drawing

DECOY MK2 2022 Exploded Drawing

PDF | 1.90 MB

Choose Your Decoy 29

CORE 4

29

Frame Carbon 150 mm / 145 mm
Fork ROCKSHOX ZEB ULTIMATE
Shock ROCKSHOX VIVID ULTIMATE
Drivetrain SRAM GX EAGLE TRANSMISSION
Go to bike

CORE 3

29

Frame Carbon 150 mm / 145 mm
Fork FOX 36 PERFORMANCE ELITE E-BIKE+
Shock FOX FLOAT DPS PERFORMANCE ELITE
Drivetrain SHIMANO SLX
Go to bike

CORE 2

29

Frame Carbon Hybrid 150 mm / 145 mm
Fork ROCKSHOX YARI RC
Shock ROCKSHOX DELUXE SELECT
Drivetrain SHIMANO DEORE
Go to bike
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