Direct to Consumer Bike Shootout - Canyon Spectral vs. YT Jeffsy

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The rider most likely to fall in love with the Canyon Spectral or YT Jeffsy is one who wants a highly versatile bike at a value-driven price. Both of these companies share a direct-to-consumer business model. This strategy bypasses the middle man (bike shop) allows Canyon and YT to sell bikes at exceptional prices. Along with that, both have a German engineering background ensures the company builds and designs bikes relatable to high-performance sports cars. If you are a rider that is in the market for one bike in the stable to tackle a wide range of riding, these two might be on your list. But what is the difference? Which one will achieve what you want and keep you riding more? Join our editors for this special shootout as we cover both bikes and their strengths/weaknesses on the trails.
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[@field.palmer]

Great video, and I appreciate your effort and work, but I don't think you really compared the bikes. I was excited to hear commentary about the differences due to geometry, but all I heard was "they're both super fun." I don't know. Maybe I didn't pay close enough attention

[@Clinky1]

Can you really call this video a shootout? How about getting into the details in geo differences, drivetrain specs, etc? How about comparing the ride in different terrains between the two. I think you could have put a little effort into this. Maybe you should have called the video "two bro's ride bikes that they like".

[@danielhill9080]

I grew-up with MBA as a kid in the 90's, but it seems they've a lot to learn about bike reviewing in the digital age.

[@jamsxr]

Good effort but you really didn’t compare these bikes at all 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@paal6846]

100.00% IDENTICAL bikes if you don't drink water. Thanks!

[@johnnyarcuri]

What size frame is the canyon you’re riding? And how tall are you? Trying to size one.

[@mattblack133]

Nice work dudes... I definitely subscribed after that outtro! Lol

[@dn5435]

great video! thanks guys ;)

[@kaseyburlingham2861]

Would love to see a comparison to Polygon t8

[@youling1997]

the ending LMAO

[@xabierzuazola]

Gracias por la traducción en castellano

[@peterpowers4851]

They never gave the weight of the Canyon. Do the carbon wheels and stem/handle bars make a huge difference?

[@jiajianhou426]

What’s size is the YT you guys tested?

[@TheTomppaa]

I would love to purchase either of these awesome bikes but Canyon is sold out and YT will ship approx june 22. So this season goes with my 2017 Evil the Calling.

[@gorski.photography]

Jeffsy is way to go. I have ut

[@jg8273]

Who won the shoot out?

[@Xvert1]

What trails?

[@esdubya]

D2C bikes are awesome value when the geo is spot on! YT have done it, Canyon don’t know about it. What’s with some Euro brands and long seat tubes and short droppers?

[@sergefil744]

Spot on for Hobbiton size. Can't u hear the review? Spectral kinematics is way more progressive.

[@comeguerin7680]

team jeffsy :) !!

[@ethanjackson8894]

Bummed was looking for some comparisons!

[@Smplnez]

Where is this trail, looks like fun ?

[@nemesis0088]

the fact the UT only has room for one special order water bottle is a no go for me. Even the Canyon looks to be a bit tight for some bottles and tricky to get in and out.

[@Trailz6of7]

I have the Spectral.Medium. It takes the 600 ml bottle only. Get a side release bottle cage. It is a tight fit, but its a great bike.

[@XCRiders]

Really putting down some watts

[@weizenfuchs]

Best "like and subscribe" ever xD

[@kitconnolly4298]

Not exactly a "shootout" between bikes... All this video demonstrated was the bikes were both fun and got dusty

[@ChrisSlash]

Where are these trails lol

[@itr0863]

i live in florida and i'm only going with the canyon because yt has sales tax added on. canyon is $99 shipped and yt is $353 shipped with that 7.5% sales tax.

[@DaBinChe]

That is CA tax. CA a few years ago pass a law that all retail sales in or out of state is charged CA sales tax. YT is headquarter in So.Cal.

[@itr0863]

@@DaBinChe ended up purchasing the yt because the notification came earlier than the canyon. lolol.

[@joeblack4026]

so no real info about differences between them .. ok then

[@GeorgeMilkasIgore]

Well if you live in EU buy canyon. If you live in the US buy YT .. I love them both (I wait a spectral 27,5 AL 6 in December) .

[@MadeiraTrailsBikeMTB]

Me too! But 29r!

[@marekmarcisovsky3496]

why? yt isnt us company. canyon and yt are from de.

[@GeorgeMilkasIgore]

@@marekmarcisovsky3496 wow you are right! For some reason I thought they were building the bikes in US.. but actually the offices are in the US bit the factory in Germany. Sorry for that.

[@49cam13]

Not sure which bike I want. Looking at the Spectral 125 AL6 or the Spectral 27.5 CF 7. Was looking for a playful bike and wanted 27s, but the normal spectral looks like to much travel. The normal spectral is alot lighter, and I like the colorway. Which would you recommend, im 14 and looking for a new bike and want something 3-3.5k since im paying for it. Im on the east coast and like jumping and hitting long trail rides with lots of climbing and descending. Currently on a trek marlin 6, and its nowhere near enough for me.

[@GeorgeMilkasIgore]

@@49cam13 well, if you have a bike shop nearby go and try some. My only problem and stress was that I never tried the spectral I have now. A year passed from my purchase and I am still in love with it. TBH I am not abusing it 😅 Light trail use and twice bike park.

[@jimbojames6327]

can you jump these bikes?

[@ericchen6704]

The bike is solid and my Ebike conversion went great. kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L 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.

[@tobylester6476]

This is an ad for two bikes....not really a shootout.

[@justicebdone7]

Lacking a proper analysis of the 2 bikes or any real comparison; all you told us is that they are both really good, without actually comparing the 2 bikes, giving us specs is not providing us with a riders comparison

[@fgckrion]

How is this a bike shootout? You don't provide any feedback or reviews for either bike. It's just 2 minutes of product copy and then 5 minutes of shitty royalty free music over two people riding.

[@gylaivory4402]

what yt jeffsy brand

[@johnbehneman1546]

I LOVE MY MOUNTAIN BIKE FAMILY!!!!! BOTH BIKES LOOK LIKE A GREAT CHOICE FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED. SOMETHING TO CONSIDER!!!! GREAT VIDEO & THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!

[@Ale-qq9mg]

YT>>>>>>

[@johnnnewmex]

YT is 5199 + tax, more than 5Gs

[@The_One-Eyed_Undertaker]

Very poor review. Three minutes of rock music and 80 seconds discussion about the bikes.

[@alexarbeloa4688]

Kind of a pointless video! It’s supposed to be comparing Canyon vs Yt, you guys are not comparing anything between this two

[@420sesamestreet3]

Commencal lays wastes to both of these brands :)

[@palmerino7132]

Not in value ....

[@lukelackermayer]

Not if value

[@liron000]

Poor video. You didn't compare proper spec (e.g. weight, travel) , you didn't clearly covered how the bikes differ going up/down , you didn't say which one you prefer. Bottom line - armature

[@savoirfaire8979]

Great bikes. But for $5,000+, we can buy fantastic e-bikes.