Rode an upsized 2019 with 140mm front/rear travel ( 50mm stroke rear shock not the new 55mm stroke ). Really appreciated the bike's trail-oriented ride quality! Seems to me that 55mm-stroke metric shocks feel more "enduro" ( less internal mass located on the bump stop which might act like a small piston ). The anti-squat is very-well managed with the 210x50 shock; surprisingly still retains that supple mid-stroke ride-quality too. Anyway, this YT was upgraded to the max and really truly performed like none-other. Same parts on a different bike and it's like where's the "life?" Truly believe the YT to be the "Build of Builds," just a matter of knowing your specific tune. Cheers!!!
Le Jeffsy est une arme polyvalente! Chaque rider s'y retrouveras facilement. J'avais le modele Alu de 2016, et je suis passé sur le modele CF en 2019... aucun regret! Nombreux sont les "HAters YT" malheureusement pour eux ils ratent pas mal de GOOD TIMES #JEFFSYCF✔️
I have had my 20 Jeffsy 29 comp for just over a month. I researched a lot before making the decision to buy direct. Was a little worried about not having a shop to help with maintenence, but a local shop will work on it without the hole direct to customer snub. I found it hard to beat with anything remotely in the price range. The bike is fantastic. Climbs in the mid setting amazingly and it flat out bombs any thing downhill. Just eats up any bumps, drops, rocks or anything in its way. Very pleased with the bike so far. Will see if it is durable and stands the test of time.
Absolutely love this bike. Zero issues to date. It is still going strong. Probably due for a suspension service at this point, but no issues at all. So confident in this bike, has raised my riding level. It just wants to go fast over what ever is in my way. I just pre-ordered the new YT Capra that should arrive early 2022. And I may just have to get the Izzo as well. I have 2 sons and it will be nice to have the YT quiver!
Great reviews team! Always look forward to your bike of the reviews, I think yourself and loam wolf reviews seem to be the most honest👍 I have the 2019 Jeffsy cf pro 29, so 140 front and back. I live in Queenstown NZ, so steep climbs and descents, got rid of the ethirteen tyres (rubbish!!!) pretty quick and spent a lot of time getting suspension dialled, two volumes spaces on the front and one in the rear seem to be the sweet spot for me, there is almost nothing this bike cannot do. am about to get forks serviced when we come out of lockdown and am going to lift the forks to 150mm travel. Best looking bike on the hill and amazing allrounder, could not be happier with my purchase after a year of riding.
Great review Tom, honest and fair... I love my pro race. Bought it to replace my capra and it definitely isn't as sluggish up hill as that was, but still rips on the way back down! Cracking job yt... 👏🏻👏🏻
@@danielbuchanan9651 I think I prefer the Jeffsy to the capra as it's a bit better going up but still rips on the downs... I deffo prefer the 29 inch wheels over 27.5 too and I've had loads of pr's on strava since owing the Jeffsy. Having said that, my capra was the 1st generation alloy version which my brother now owns. I've ridden the 2nd generation capra (current edition, 27.5) at a demo day at the forest of Dean before I bought the Jeffsy and while it did smash everything in it's way on the downs, I didn't think it was worth upgrading my capra for at the time. When yt released the new jeffsy I liked the spec, geometry etc. I was looking to buy a yeti sb150 but the Jeffsy made more sense to me. It's a wicked bit of kit and better value now imo, as they've changed the tyres to maxxis and the drivetrain to eagle. 👌🏻👍🏻
Ha. The Jeffsy has been recategorized now as All Mountain; so I don't know how they're going to review it in the future. Anyway, excellent bike. Climbs much better than I expected; especially in the short, technical climbs here in New England. I was more of a XC race guy, but now at 50 I appreciate the extra suspension and returning to more of my BMX days launching off stuff. If you can afford it, buy the Pro Race. The weight savings will help on those climbs it got knocked on in this review. The two things I wish it did differently: 30-tooth chainring and 30mm, or 32mm wheels vs. 27mm.
Own the 2019 Jeffsy CF Comp. Absolutely amazing bike. It clibs well (you need that climb switch on your shock, otherwise it bounces a bit too much), it decends extremly fun and capable. The only drawback are the e13 components. They are terrible.
If i only can have 1 bike should i go for the jeffsy or capra? I ride mostly steep techy fast trails and most trails I ride have berms and corners so i don't want to be overbiked/underbiked. What would you guys recommend me getting?
Realizing this is an old video/comment. I just ordered a Jeffsy core 2 27 to replace my Kona Coiler Deluxe... a lot to do with trying to climb on that boat anchor, am.I understanding your comment to mean that the Jeffsy climbs much better? I was a little concerned bc it doesn't weigh a whole.lot less but does have more modern geometry and suspension
Feels weird having an all mountain bike in a trail bike comparison. Can't wait to see next year's TBOTY. If YT know what they're doing, the Izzo should make absolute mincemeat of the competition.
Pls make a Kit Video Like one for Shorts and tops, one for protection gear, one for helmets etc I don't buy a new Bike every 2 months but i buy a bit of Kit every now and then
How’s the izzo in terms of fun? Does it flow down trails nicely and are you able to use small rocks etc. as a Kicker? Im really into a playful bike which can jump easily over small stuff. I don’t care for a bike which goes fast and smooth over rockgardens, but needs huge Kickers to get it in the air and is a pain to get uphill. Right now I’m looking into the new Santa Cruz 5010 which seems like it can do all the stuff I love, but it’s expensive as hell.. Would be great if the izzo can do all this too, at a much lower price.
@@outerculture awesome! Can you tell me a little bit about what you like about it, which version you have and on what kind of trails your driving it? :)
@@michivanhalen7086 It's the most flickable bike I've had. meaning, I can pretty much move the rear end left right in high speed. I ride in Santa Cruz, CA. The trails are flowy but tend to be steep. It has ok climbing abilities, yet, that not the reasons I got the bike. I ride the 'base model' because I wanted an alloy frame (I'm disillusioned by carbon). I changed 80% of the stock components to ones I like better. Most notable change I made is replacing the original air shock (garbage) to a coil rear shock which I love! I also hated the original adjustable seatpost that comes with it. The bike is precise, I feel like it goes where I point it on steep terrain. It also feels balanced in the air (I'm not doing big jumps, but I do like to get air time) It's just feels like a great all around bike.
Was this on the 29er version or the 27.5 version. I want to get a jeffsey in the 27.5 but I'm worried it will be too squirrelly and unstable on the fast sections. Any thoughts?
@@da12641 my mate has last years g170 its incredible on the downs. Think it's just too much bike for me though. He really struggles with the climbs with a lot of pedal strkes but he is a bot of a pedal masher lol
Got the whyte s150s great all round bike and I will have to find the video of a bloke testing the whyte g170 and s150s at a bike day and the man at whyte said I will let you into a secret the enduro team prefer the s150 going have search for video. And last year my mate did the megavalanche on his s150 got his best result
Canyon needs to come out with a 29er Spectral and take it to the top. I'd buy a Spectral if it wasn't 27.5 because the trails around here are a lot of pedaling, a lot more flat lands, and the bigger wheels really makes a difference.
29 up front and 27.5 in the rear like on the Spectral ON could also be great. As every 2 years the bikes get updated frames from Canyon, for 2021 an update is due.
Well that's how it is now people will throw daft money at bikes thinking they spend thousands they will be better but the bike will only do what you can. My mate did the megavalanche on a whyte s150 cost him 2500 and he beat lads on bikes worth 5k plus the bike will only do what you can do whatever you spend
Should i go Canyon Strive or Torque I love racing and freeriding and they are just a equal thing for me i dont know what should i buy and im freeriding on like medium moto jumps and i race on the most steep dusty technical trails wich one should i got i love both bikes but i can only buy one of those bike
I've demoed the Strive but not the Torque. I've done a fair amount of research on both and it really comes down to what you want to prioritize. I think the strive will be better at climbing and more of an all arounder. It climbed really well and descended very well. It is a bit playful but more a point and shoot bike. Those 29er wheels just like to roll over everything. I've talked to some guys who have the Torque and they say it climbs fairly well for such a big bike but is more geared to downhill and free ride. I think if you're looking to pop around, throw whips go with the torque. If you're going for a more enduro race bike that can still climb very well go with the Strive. I'm probably going to go with the strive myself as I do a lot of climbing and all mountain riding.
Parker im so sad i can only pick one bike and I prioritize all of that from freeriding,climbing,and racing does the strive can still survive those big jumps because im a big sender like i go full moto using my bike and im from XC and Roadbike so i still have the power and i have a mindset of a motocross rider where i go big torque was a good thing for me but i send a lot and strive was a great thing to meat but i dont know still if it can survive some jumps So do you think Strive can still be a playfull bike and does 29er can literally fit me im 5’6-5’6 and im still growing up like i can go 6ft if i grow up more and what size do you recommend in torque and strive if i will ride one
@@ROSE-by5su I completely understand. Its hard to pick a bike! If you're worried about the Strive taking big hits, don't be! Watch this video! th-cam.com/video/HUFWct7SSfQ/w-d-xo.html To me the Strive is the perfect one bike quiver. It can do anything from all day rides to a day at the DH park. Yeah it may not be as poppy as the Torque but you can learn how to jump and whip on a 29er it just takes practice. If I had to choose one bike it would be the Strive.
$6300 in Aus... I can get a Sight A1 for $5900 or an Enduro comp for $6800. Understandably different types of bikes, but not sure it’s worth it at that point
I have this bike (the Base version tho) And i love it. It's perfect for me and my riding, the ONLY thing that bothers me is the angle at which the shifter-cable comes out of the chainstay. It's just NOT well thought through. I've had this bike for a good year now and already had to change the shifter cable twice already, just because the outer cable would keep ripping open.. Apart from that issue, I'd buy this bike over and over again.
@@swiftaudi depends on the rider. a pro can do big jump on almost anything, i can't do big jump at all. But the bike is definetly capable of it with its 160 mil of travel
Magic Johnson it depends on how big impacts you need to cater for but I would say yes for what I have done. I don’t have experience of the most grueling enduros though.
All my KOMs are downhill sections. Great review and explanation for the second spot. For me that makes it top of the tree through. Now all I need is a few grand......
Could someone pls just answer this being honest im getting back into mtb and want to do enduro i know there is a enduro bike but could this be a decend enduro bike for a complete novice to that part or mtb
If you're just getting into mtb, I'm assuming you're a novice. You don't want to go for a bike with loads of travel, you'll be overbiked and it'll feel like too much. The YT Jeffsey will be more than enough for years. A beginner will never be capable enough to push the limits of a Jeffsey. Tbh, you might want to go for something that's a bit less of an enduro bike and more of a trail bike than the Jeffsey. Something with about 130-140mm of travel will be a bit more beginner friendly, and will take a few years until you learn to ride the bike to it's capability. A hardtail is good for learning basic skills as you don't rely on rear suspension and learn to ride with technique, not relying on the bike to save you. Basically, whatever bike you choose, if you're a beginner, and you don't buy an awful Wal-Mart bike, you won't get held back by the bike, it'll be better than you. My advice would be to watch a some videos on how to get into mountain biking and make a decision from there. Don't back out tho, it's the best sport in the world.
I usually like your reviews, your review on the Bossnut was one of the first I saw and I still have that bike. But I'm disappointed because your acting like lockouts don't exist. And you can also stiffen up the fork with the compression setting. So to me you can't give it a knock just because the shock tune is geared for downhill. Personally, I think it's lazy to kick up a fuss about leaning over a little bit to change the suspension settings on the fly, no time loss, no foul.
You guys are way to picky, I own the 2019-2020 Jeffsy Cf Pro Race 29er XXL and you can’t get a better bike at both climbs or descents like the Jeffsy, I’ve tested many bikes even double the price of the Jeffsy, the bike is top notch in any scenarious, the E13 Carbon wheelset is impossible to damage or the cranks!! It’s a trail bike for enduro races and rowdy terrains!
I disagree about the wheels... My rear one failed while riding a trail that I would say wasn't too demanding.. E13 did rebuild it under warranty, but since I've stuck a pair of mavic deemax pros on it, I've never looked back.. 👌🏻
@@drujenssen5444 I'm 5'11 and I've got a large... I reckon it's spot on.. Could have gone an xl, but my capra I had previous was a large (gen 1) and it's a way better fit..
The bike is solid and my Ebike conversion went great. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Very smooth ride at 30mph with no problems (135 miles ridden so far). The picture is a bit deceiving - there is WAY less space in the center of the frame than it shows. The suspension connection takes up the entire thing. So I needed to attach my battery on the bottom of the frame and my controller on the top. Instructions for assembly were lacking but honestly it wasn't too hard to figure out even though I have very little bike knowledge. Watched some youtube videos on adjusting the disk brakes but that was it. Still, I am loving it and very happy with the purchase.
You just cant beat yt for price..but I will say this other brands are catching on slowly and bringing their price point down to compete with yt..and as of recent yt prices have been slowly rising so we shall see
This bike brand is completely lame. Customer support is very bad. No one answers you. I prefer not to think about what happens when you have a warranty issue. Beautiful bike but as I said customer support is shitty. So no go.
Not my experience at all. Customer service was great. Every email i sent was replied to within a matter of hours, every deadline hit and absolutely no problem with the bike in a year of hard riding. Do you even own a YT?
@@Alexander-fu1zd I wouldn't say so about that deadlines. I have ordered yt jeffsy 1 month ago and it was said it will be available at 24jun. After 1 week waiting I wrote to them and they have said it would be sent this week... and nothing. I am gona write to them once again, but yea they reply to emails reay fast though.
What do you think of the YT Jeffsy? Are you all about descending or is an all-round trail bike for you? Let us know in the comments!
Love the YT. I have one myself. Did you not test the Canyon spectral this year?
Rode an upsized 2019 with 140mm front/rear travel ( 50mm stroke rear shock not the new 55mm stroke ). Really appreciated the bike's trail-oriented ride quality! Seems to me that 55mm-stroke metric shocks feel more "enduro" ( less internal mass located on the bump stop which might act like a small piston ). The anti-squat is very-well managed with the 210x50 shock; surprisingly still retains that supple mid-stroke ride-quality too. Anyway, this YT was upgraded to the max and really truly performed like none-other. Same parts on a different bike and it's like where's the "life?" Truly believe the YT to be the "Build of Builds," just a matter of knowing your specific tune. Cheers!!!
BikeRadar I have a 2019 Jeffsy CF Pro Race 27.5 and so far it does everything I want.
Le Jeffsy est une arme polyvalente! Chaque rider s'y retrouveras facilement. J'avais le modele Alu de 2016, et je suis passé sur le modele CF en 2019... aucun regret! Nombreux sont les "HAters YT" malheureusement pour eux ils ratent pas mal de GOOD TIMES #JEFFSYCF✔️
All around trail bike that I use to turn everything into a jump! And it does it flawlessly
That frame honestly looks insanely good!
I have had my 20 Jeffsy 29 comp for just over a month. I researched a lot before making the decision to buy direct. Was a little worried about not having a shop to help with maintenence, but a local shop will work on it without the hole direct to customer snub. I found it hard to beat with anything remotely in the price range. The bike is fantastic. Climbs in the mid setting amazingly and it flat out bombs any thing downhill. Just eats up any bumps, drops, rocks or anything in its way. Very pleased with the bike so far. Will see if it is durable and stands the test of time.
What do you think about the bike so far?:)
Absolutely love this bike. Zero issues to date. It is still going strong. Probably due for a suspension service at this point, but no issues at all. So confident in this bike, has raised my riding level. It just wants to go fast over what ever is in my way. I just pre-ordered the new YT Capra that should arrive early 2022. And I may just have to get the Izzo as well. I have 2 sons and it will be nice to have the YT quiver!
Great reviews team! Always look forward to your bike of the reviews, I think yourself and loam wolf reviews seem to be the most honest👍
I have the 2019 Jeffsy cf pro 29, so 140 front and back. I live in Queenstown NZ, so steep climbs and descents, got rid of the ethirteen tyres (rubbish!!!) pretty quick and spent a lot of time getting suspension dialled, two volumes spaces on the front and one in the rear seem to be the sweet spot for me, there is almost nothing this bike cannot do. am about to get forks serviced when we come out of lockdown and am going to lift the forks to 150mm travel. Best looking bike on the hill and amazing allrounder, could not be happier with my purchase after a year of riding.
Awesome! Have you been in a bikepark with it (since it has 150mm)?
Oh yeah! Happy to see someone do review about YT bikes!
I'm still rocking on my 2017 jeffsy 29 and loving it! put on flow rims as a major upgrade.
Great review Tom, honest and fair... I love my pro race. Bought it to replace my capra and it definitely isn't as sluggish up hill as that was, but still rips on the way back down! Cracking job yt... 👏🏻👏🏻
I have one too. Awesome bike for everything.
I'm looking into either a YT Jeffsy or a Capra. How do you find the Jeffsy over the capra?
@@danielbuchanan9651 I think I prefer the Jeffsy to the capra as it's a bit better going up but still rips on the downs... I deffo prefer the 29 inch wheels over 27.5 too and I've had loads of pr's on strava since owing the Jeffsy. Having said that, my capra was the 1st generation alloy version which my brother now owns. I've ridden the 2nd generation capra (current edition, 27.5) at a demo day at the forest of Dean before I bought the Jeffsy and while it did smash everything in it's way on the downs, I didn't think it was worth upgrading my capra for at the time. When yt released the new jeffsy I liked the spec, geometry etc. I was looking to buy a yeti sb150 but the Jeffsy made more sense to me. It's a wicked bit of kit and better value now imo, as they've changed the tyres to maxxis and the drivetrain to eagle. 👌🏻👍🏻
@@thewarr10r1 thanks for that answer man 👍
Is it as fun as capra
Ha. The Jeffsy has been recategorized now as All Mountain; so I don't know how they're going to review it in the future. Anyway, excellent bike. Climbs much better than I expected; especially in the short, technical climbs here in New England. I was more of a XC race guy, but now at 50 I appreciate the extra suspension and returning to more of my BMX days launching off stuff. If you can afford it, buy the Pro Race. The weight savings will help on those climbs it got knocked on in this review.
The two things I wish it did differently: 30-tooth chainring and 30mm, or 32mm wheels vs. 27mm.
I own both jeffsy 1.0 and the new jeffsy 2.0 and yes, the difference in capability from climbing to descending is ridiculous. I really love it.
Awesome, do you think it can handle bikeparks as well as local trails?
Own the 2019 Jeffsy CF Comp. Absolutely amazing bike. It clibs well (you need that climb switch on your shock, otherwise it bounces a bit too much), it decends extremly fun and capable. The only drawback are the e13 components. They are terrible.
Are you going to review the comp version of this bike? It’s cheaper with fox suspension , wonder what affect it may have
Me watching this video for the 12th time confirm my purchase 😎
how have you? looks it is sold out from a lot of time.
YT bikes seem awesome for the price!
And seem to crack less than Canyons.
@@th_js not really. Me and 2 of my friends cracked the capra in 6 months.. I'm waiting for the bike since 10 weeks already..
@@kleinkurti Ahh okay. Sad that these don't last.
What bike did you crack? Was it carbon or aluminum? Where did it crack?
I see you said Capra but curious where it broke and material.
If i only can have 1 bike should i go for the jeffsy or capra? I ride mostly steep techy fast trails and most trails I ride have berms and corners so i don't want to be overbiked/underbiked. What would you guys recommend me getting?
Which one is top1? Where can I find the full test and an overview about all tested bikes? Tks
Awesome review, the opinions are objective and with very detailed explanations. Thanks!!
I don't think you know what an opinion is. Opinions are by definition, subjective
@@misteraxeman2680 I meant unbiased*, doesn't matter as long as people get what I'm trying to convey
@@ianw3811 fair enough
Which bike one the contest thingy
Great review. YT bikes looking great and at amazing prices.
@bikeradar when do you think will they come out with a new Jeffsy?
Bike radar: it doesn’t invite you to push hard on the pedals when climbing
Me with my 2001 Kona coiler: Am I a joke to you
Realizing this is an old video/comment. I just ordered a Jeffsy core 2 27 to replace my Kona Coiler Deluxe... a lot to do with trying to climb on that boat anchor, am.I understanding your comment to mean that the Jeffsy climbs much better? I was a little concerned bc it doesn't weigh a whole.lot less but does have more modern geometry and suspension
@@JTatSNEMMA When I made the jump to modern suspension it felt like I had moved from horse and buggy to a rocket ship 😂
Awesome bikes you got there, n fast too
Do you have to be young and talented to own one! best looking bike out there for the money.
Feels weird having an all mountain bike in a trail bike comparison. Can't wait to see next year's TBOTY. If YT know what they're doing, the Izzo should make absolute mincemeat of the competition.
Pls make a Kit Video Like one for Shorts and tops, one for protection gear, one for helmets etc
I don't buy a new Bike every 2 months but i buy a bit of Kit every now and then
Just ordered it, so hyped!!!!!
StumpyMTB me too! waiting for delivery 🚚
@@nadirel-ghribi961 nice! Although I am also considering canceling my order for the transition sentinel
Well now we’ve sort of got the Izzo now and I think it will be a better low travel enduro bike than the jeffsy
Greenwood J Ramsbottom yes, it’ll be interesting to see how these compare!
How’s the izzo in terms of fun?
Does it flow down trails nicely and are you able to use small rocks etc. as a Kicker? Im really into a playful bike which can jump easily over small stuff.
I don’t care for a bike which goes fast and smooth over rockgardens, but needs huge Kickers to get it in the air and is a pain to get uphill.
Right now I’m looking into the new Santa Cruz 5010 which seems like it can do all the stuff I love, but it’s expensive as hell..
Would be great if the izzo can do all this too, at a much lower price.
hoping to get a new bike soon but having trouble deciding between canyon or YT. not sure about what model YT I would get if I went with YT
Social ride up the hill and bombing on the way down is what I’m all about. I’m excited for my Jeffsy to be coming in few days
What do you think of it?:)
@@michivanhalen7086 absolutely love it!
@@outerculture awesome! Can you tell me a little bit about what you like about it, which version you have and on what kind of trails your driving it? :)
@@michivanhalen7086 It's the most flickable bike I've had. meaning, I can pretty much move the rear end left right in high speed. I ride in Santa Cruz, CA. The trails are flowy but tend to be steep. It has ok climbing abilities, yet, that not the reasons I got the bike.
I ride the 'base model' because I wanted an alloy frame (I'm disillusioned by carbon).
I changed 80% of the stock components to ones I like better.
Most notable change I made is replacing the original air shock (garbage) to a coil rear shock which I love!
I also hated the original adjustable seatpost that comes with it.
The bike is precise, I feel like it goes where I point it on steep terrain. It also feels balanced in the air (I'm not doing big jumps, but I do like to get air time)
It's just feels like a great all around bike.
@@outerculture hi, do you have the 27.5 or 29?
Was this on the 29er version or the 27.5 version. I want to get a jeffsey in the 27.5 but I'm worried it will be too squirrelly and unstable on the fast sections. Any thoughts?
One of my close friends has an old Jeffsy CF Pro 27.5 and it feels great at speed but also is easy to flick around
YT is up to something
Great review! What sunglasses are you wearing at 6:57?
Just a stunning looking bike, great video.
Will you guys be reviewing any whyte trail bikes this year?
I have 2020 Whyte G170s, for a slack long bike it climbs better than my 2019 Trance 2, descend more stable than my 2019 Transmission Patrol.
@@da12641 my mate has last years g170 its incredible on the downs. Think it's just too much bike for me though.
He really struggles with the climbs with a lot of pedal strkes but he is a bot of a pedal masher lol
Got the whyte s150s great all round bike and I will have to find the video of a bloke testing the whyte g170 and s150s at a bike day and the man at whyte said I will let you into a secret the enduro team prefer the s150 going have search for video. And last year my mate did the megavalanche on his s150 got his best result
Do you think the YT Jeffsy Pro is worth the upgrade if so, how does it compare to the propane?
Great review, great bike - thanks! What glasses was the tester in green jacket ,black shorts wearing please? I want a pair - with my 661 helmet!
Do you think this can handle Bikeparks too?
Safe
Canyon needs to come out with a 29er Spectral and take it to the top. I'd buy a Spectral if it wasn't 27.5 because the trails around here are a lot of pedaling, a lot more flat lands, and the bigger wheels really makes a difference.
Couldn't agree more! Don't understand why they don't give us a 29er option...
29 up front and 27.5 in the rear like on the Spectral ON could also be great. As every 2 years the bikes get updated frames from Canyon, for 2021 an update is due.
All my bikes are YT or Canyon. Value is king.
true, im still deciding if i should go for YT Jeffsy or the Canyon Spectral, what are your toughts?
Spektra, 2021! :)
When and why did bikes get so expensive? I love cycling but 3.5K ! What counts is just being able to get out there on anything 😎
There's plenty out there, Lots of great bikes sub £2k!
@@stevo177 absolutely i have a Vitus for 1,7k and i couldn't be happier
Well that's how it is now people will throw daft money at bikes thinking they spend thousands they will be better but the bike will only do what you can. My mate did the megavalanche on a whyte s150 cost him 2500 and he beat lads on bikes worth 5k plus the bike will only do what you can do whatever you spend
How can i find that comparing video?
Where can I get that blue bikeradar t-shirt? I like it.
Would really like a high spec ALUMINIUM bike
Should i go Canyon Strive or Torque
I love racing and freeriding and they are just a equal thing for me i dont know what should i buy and im freeriding on like medium moto jumps and i race on the most steep dusty technical trails wich one should i got i love both bikes but i can only buy one of those bike
I've demoed the Strive but not the Torque. I've done a fair amount of research on both and it really comes down to what you want to prioritize. I think the strive will be better at climbing and more of an all arounder. It climbed really well and descended very well. It is a bit playful but more a point and shoot bike. Those 29er wheels just like to roll over everything. I've talked to some guys who have the Torque and they say it climbs fairly well for such a big bike but is more geared to downhill and free ride. I think if you're looking to pop around, throw whips go with the torque. If you're going for a more enduro race bike that can still climb very well go with the Strive. I'm probably going to go with the strive myself as I do a lot of climbing and all mountain riding.
Parker im so sad i can only pick one bike and I prioritize all of that from freeriding,climbing,and racing does the strive can still survive those big jumps because im a big sender like i go full moto using my bike and im from XC and Roadbike so i still have the power and i have a mindset of a motocross rider where i go big torque was a good thing for me but i send a lot and strive was a great thing to meat but i dont know still if it can survive some jumps
So do you think Strive can still be a playfull bike and does 29er can literally fit me im 5’6-5’6 and im still growing up like i can go 6ft if i grow up more and what size do you recommend in torque and strive if i will ride one
@@ROSE-by5su I completely understand. Its hard to pick a bike! If you're worried about the Strive taking big hits, don't be! Watch this video!
th-cam.com/video/HUFWct7SSfQ/w-d-xo.html
To me the Strive is the perfect one bike quiver. It can do anything from all day rides to a day at the DH park. Yeah it may not be as poppy as the Torque but you can learn how to jump and whip on a 29er it just takes practice. If I had to choose one bike it would be the Strive.
$6300 in Aus... I can get a Sight A1 for $5900 or an Enduro comp for $6800. Understandably different types of bikes, but not sure it’s worth it at that point
The 27.5 pro has 160mm front and back
I have this bike (the Base version tho)
And i love it. It's perfect for me and my riding, the ONLY thing that bothers me is the angle at which the shifter-cable comes out of the chainstay. It's just NOT well thought through. I've had this bike for a good year now and already had to change the shifter cable twice already, just because the outer cable would keep ripping open.. Apart from that issue, I'd buy this bike over and over again.
Oh yeah, and the Sram Guide Brakes are absolutely horrible in comparison to the Shimano SLX i have on my hardtail.
Can you do big jumps on this?
@@swiftaudi depends on the rider. a pro can do big jump on almost anything, i can't do big jump at all. But the bike is definetly capable of it with its 160 mil of travel
Thanks.
More fun jeffsy pro or Capra pro in trick kinda riding?
Are the tires tube less?
Yes...tires are tubeless.
Hi, do you think 150mm rear shock will be good for Enduro?
Magic Johnson it depends on how big impacts you need to cater for but I would say yes for what I have done. I don’t have experience of the most grueling enduros though.
@@niklasdr thanks for answering.
All my KOMs are downhill sections. Great review and explanation for the second spot. For me that makes it top of the tree through. Now all I need is a few grand......
All about descending !
where is the orbea occam?
What bike came 1st
Why was the 2020 Hightower not included in the list?
Because it's overpriced
If I want 27.5 bike under 2.5k should I go for YT Capra or Jeffsy?
Capra please
Wich is no 1?
So you tested 10 bikes with rear travel 120 - 140mm. And then gave 2nd place to a bike with 150mm travel? Seems fair.
A bit surprised that there is no stumpjumper in the test
Awesome review but yt updates the bike up to 160mm of travel front and rear
Not true, the 27.5 is 160
Tucker Larson I meant that instead of the 29er
Could someone pls just answer this being honest im getting back into mtb and want to do enduro i know there is a enduro bike but could this be a decend enduro bike for a complete novice to that part or mtb
If you're just getting into mtb, I'm assuming you're a novice. You don't want to go for a bike with loads of travel, you'll be overbiked and it'll feel like too much.
The YT Jeffsey will be more than enough for years. A beginner will never be capable enough to push the limits of a Jeffsey.
Tbh, you might want to go for something that's a bit less of an enduro bike and more of a trail bike than the Jeffsey. Something with about 130-140mm of travel will be a bit more beginner friendly, and will take a few years until you learn to ride the bike to it's capability.
A hardtail is good for learning basic skills as you don't rely on rear suspension and learn to ride with technique, not relying on the bike to save you.
Basically, whatever bike you choose, if you're a beginner, and you don't buy an awful Wal-Mart bike, you won't get held back by the bike, it'll be better than you. My advice would be to watch a some videos on how to get into mountain biking and make a decision from there.
Don't back out tho, it's the best sport in the world.
Jeffsy or Capra for playfulness?
I usually like your reviews, your review on the Bossnut was one of the first I saw and I still have that bike.
But I'm disappointed because your acting like lockouts don't exist. And you can also stiffen up the fork with the compression setting.
So to me you can't give it a knock just because the shock tune is geared for downhill. Personally, I think it's lazy to kick up a fuss about leaning over a little bit to change the suspension settings on the fly, no time loss, no foul.
Dont understand why canyon and yt use their own dropper posts now, when a few years ago, everything came with the hydraulic rockshox reverb
Ellis M because they are cheap..
I would love if you’d still get a reverb.
You guys are way to picky, I own the 2019-2020 Jeffsy Cf Pro Race 29er XXL and you can’t get a better bike at both climbs or descents like the Jeffsy, I’ve tested many bikes even double the price of the Jeffsy, the bike is top notch in any scenarious, the E13 Carbon wheelset is impossible to damage or the cranks!!
It’s a trail bike for enduro races and rowdy terrains!
I disagree about the wheels... My rear one failed while riding a trail that I would say wasn't too demanding.. E13 did rebuild it under warranty, but since I've stuck a pair of mavic deemax pros on it, I've never looked back.. 👌🏻
How tall are you? How does the xxl fit?
@@drujenssen5444 I'm 5'11 and I've got a large... I reckon it's spot on.. Could have gone an xl, but my capra I had previous was a large (gen 1) and it's a way better fit..
@Drew Jenssen 186cm or 6.12! I wouldn’t go smaller!
@@drujenssen5444 I'm 6'5 and ride an XXL 2019 Pro Race Jeffsy. Fits perfectly.
The bike is solid and my Ebike conversion went great. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Very smooth ride at 30mph with no problems (135 miles ridden so far). The picture is a bit deceiving - there is WAY less space in the center of the frame than it shows. The suspension connection takes up the entire thing. So I needed to attach my battery on the bottom of the frame and my controller on the top. Instructions for assembly were lacking but honestly it wasn't too hard to figure out even though I have very little bike knowledge. Watched some youtube videos on adjusting the disk brakes but that was it. Still, I am loving it and very happy with the purchase.
This bike is still great. I hope YT isn't going to give it the clevis treatment. 10mm more chainstay, a degree slacker and it's perfect.
I have a 2020 Jeffsy Comp in 27.5. love it!
How tall are you and what frame size do you have
@@marvin196 I'm 5:11 weigh 175Lbs and have a Large. Fits fuckin perfect! If I went to XL the reach would probably hurt my lower back a bit, maybe not
Do you know how much does it weighs?
What made you go with the 27.5 vs 29er, this is the bike I'm looking at exactly, dune grey or black
@@michaelthompson5175 because big wheels and less travel is the exact opposite of my style. I like to jump
Where's the meta tr 29?
just a bit down the hill cause were waiting on the big gal
@@tealchiefsounds good its a bike I'm really looking at atm
George Sak what dya mean?
remember there is no perfect trail bike.. it is what you like and want the most.. its all advertisement buy what you like..
YT great bikes, terrible warranty support, real shame
You just cant beat yt for price..but I will say this other brands are catching on slowly and bringing their price point down to compete with yt..and as of recent yt prices have been slowly rising so we shall see
I want one 🤪
YT Killing right now
150mm at the rear, not a trail bike
YT calls it all mountain, which most productions won't call an enduro
im still waiting YT to sell frame only..
Please beware YT Bikes Customer service. See PB Manufacturer forums
And it’s gone pretty much all jeffsy are sold out
I NEED SOME WATER
I wish it was still 140. It is longer and heavier. They've gone to far toward Enduro.
Brent Miller now you have the IZZO for your tase here. And, it’ll be interesting how it compares!
Too bad they don't sell it with new Shimano drivetrain and brakes 🙁.
definitely my least favorite presenter on bikeradar. 11 minute video and no weight for the bike?
29 and change
my 2019 29 jeffsy pro was near 30.5lb out of the box.
This bike brand is completely lame. Customer support is very bad. No one answers you. I prefer not to think about what happens when you have a warranty issue. Beautiful bike but as I said customer support is shitty. So no go.
Not my experience at all. Customer service was great. Every email i sent was replied to within a matter of hours, every deadline hit and absolutely no problem with the bike in a year of hard riding. Do you even own a YT?
@@Alexander-fu1zd I wouldn't say so about that deadlines. I have ordered yt jeffsy 1 month ago and it was said it will be available at 24jun. After 1 week waiting I wrote to them and they have said it would be sent this week... and nothing. I am gona write to them once again, but yea they reply to emails reay fast though.
@@loiczeq5551 Yeaaa there's a little bit of a pendemic going on right now so.
The bottle situation sucks and is a deal breaker for me.