My New YT Decoy SN Core 2 Full Review

[@MILTONATOR]

FYI, I shot this after being sick for almost two weeks… 🤒 if I sound a bit congested and/or not as stoked 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@natepackerpnw]

I've owned mine for a couple months. The rowdier the trail the more it shines. I say "holy moly" a lot riding this bike because it's that good. From cornering to jumping to bombing through chunk I can't fault it. Its more nimble and precise than my analog and climbs nearly as fast as my full power ebike so after my first ride on the SN I realized it made those bikes both seem pointless. I still feel that way. I have the core 2. Size L. I'm 6'0 tall and 185lbs. I get about 3,200-3,500ft of elevation out of mine on boost mode. I had to tape around the motor where the cables connect to it since I was getting water in there. Since then, zero issues and I'm in WA so the bike gets soaked. I'm generally riding it on double black trails with steep tech, jumps and high speed corners and it was built for exactly that. Unreal bike IMO

[@MTBTank]

Wicked riding. Your right sounds quiet on that chunk! Smooth… Great edit 6:41.

[@MILTONATOR]

@@MTBTank thanks Tank! 🤜🤛

[@romand123]

That’s respectable. I’ve got a Levo and a Kenevo and while I’m addicted to the power of the Levo and the natural feel of the kenevo, I think I’ll end up setting on a mid powered rig when the time comes to replace them.

[@TeddyParker]

funny little coincidence. i demo'd a Heckler and didn't think i'd feel strongly about it one way or the other but really just didn't get along with it. and part of me just thought yeah, maybe e-bikes aren't for me. but ended up at YT recently and demo'd the new SN and yeah... that's the kinda e-bike that is going to develop the future of ebiking and get fence sitters such as myself on board eventually. long term ownership is obviously a WHOLE other story, and thats something i want the industry to clean up going forwards... but just in terms of ride quality, wow that SN model just feels like a normal Capra nearly, and the motor isn't overbearing. it's quiet, helpful but not kicky and inconsistent, if im going from pedaling to coasting frequently on the trail it just fades in and out so I can find the cadence and not feel like i'm fighting the motor. I can't wait for most of the 'SL' ebikes in the industry to look like that new Canyon. basically be 40 pounds. still fun and light. (minus the massive battery warranty issue and fiery explosions lol)

[@raycunningham4924]

Hey Milt. I see you are still rockin the Dvo suspension. The reviews on the new Dvo Onyx w/cone valve looks impressive. I'm surprised you don't have one already! Or maybe you do. Thanks for your video's! Well done!

[@MILTONATOR]

@@raycunningham4924 yea man, I’ve got the newest Onyx 38 D1 SL (without the OTT) and also the Topaz Prime. No plans to change suspension anytime soon

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

Good seeing ya up there the other day.

[@MILTONATOR]

@@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ that’s right! Yessir, good meeting you

[@jimjigga]

Sick bike! Congrats 👏

[@MILTONATOR]

@@jimjigga thank ya! 🤘

[@yofoo138]

Great video brotha I too am planning on getting this bike but don’t know when lol just because the canyon neuron on fly is also a nice SL Ebike that rips and for 205lbs sz large bike I average around 17 miles in a charge

[@MILTONATOR]

@@yofoo138 thanks man. That Neuron looks good too. We’ll get a ride in soon bro 🤜🤛

[@trailpimp6369]

Hell yeah man way sicker then any other Sl E

[@MILTONATOR]

@@trailpimp6369yessir 💪

[@Nutinbutmtb]

I demoed a medium black YT decoy SN at the Mill with RS Select suspension. Loved it but it rode pretty harsh. Wondering if that was your experience during your demo and your new suspension feels better.

[@MILTONATOR]

@@Nutinbutmtb stock suspension felt good to me during my demo at the YT Mill in San Clemente.

[@MTBFlowRider]

Sick bike and great review! How’s the playfulness for a ebike? Let me know when you sell it. 😜

[@MILTONATOR]

@@MTBFlowRider lol surprisingly more playful than I expected it to be. Hit me up in 6 months 😝

[@intertube1000]

what is the total weight? it does looks beautiful.

[@MILTONATOR]

Thanks. Haven’t weighed it but I believe it’s listed on YT’s site

[@KiwiInGermanyMTB]

Thanks for the review, great video quality. Seems like the bike I want but are you really happy with it? because you seem just satisfied?

[@MILTONATOR]

@@KiwiInGermanyMTB thanks! I’m 100% satisfied. My goal in my videos (now and going forward) isn’t to try to convince anyone to buy something. That and I’m just getting over being sick

[@acousticspot]

Shredding! Let’s ride

[@MILTONATOR]

@@acousticspot 🤜 💥🤛

[@Mtb-TrailTime]

Nice bike Milton! I’m in search for an e-bike but I’m afraid of getting a carbon one after seeing and reading a lot of carbon bikes breaking during a fall.

[@CalaveraChronicles]

I have the decoy Mx which comes with a rear aluminum triangle. It has taken hits after hits I personally prefer that because I feel if it was carbon it would’ve definitely cracked by now.

[@MILTONATOR]

@@Mtb-TrailTime thanks man. If you buy pre-owned yes, I can see the concern. But if new, there’s warranty. Knock on wood, but I’ve yet to have a bike break on me (carbon or aluminum) 🤞

[@Mtb-TrailTime]

@@CalaveraChronicles I actually seen your videos reviewing the bike. I had already made the purchase for the decoy core 4 2 weeks ago and the following day i canceled the purchase 😅. I chickened out. I like the specs and components of the bike but the whole carbon thing makes me think twice about it. Im quite the aggressive rider and being a tall guy and heavy concerns me.

[@Mtb-TrailTime]

@@MILTONATOR I’m trying to buy a new bike. Not use. Use bikes get abuse for the most part and I wouldn’t want to finish what another rider started 😂. There’s always that first time for someone and I wouldn’t want to be that statistic. I have had to make some difficult decisions in life but I never thought the purchase of an e-bike would be one of those decisions 😂.

[@MILTONATOR]

@ 😂 I mean, it is a huge investment… so, choose wisely for sure 🙏

[@thim8009]

How does the feel of that bike compared to levo? I've got a levo and a decoy. The levo feels lighter.

[@MILTONATOR]

@@thim8009 can’t really say, I’ve not ridden the levo.

[@mattwendling267]

Hi Miltonator! I'm wondering how tall are you and how is the sizing of the Decoy SN compared to the Heckler SL?

[@MILTONATOR]

@@mattwendling267 I am 5 foot 9 inches tall and the sizing/geometry is very similar to the heckler SL. I demo’d the Large decoy SN and although I liked it, I decided to go Medium. The difference in these sizes, in my opinion is the Large is for speed where as the medium is for fun (poppy, agile, etc)

[@mattwendling267]

@@MILTONATOR Thanks! that helps a lot! I have a medium Hightower and tested a medium Heckler. The YT sizing chart threw me off.

[@alienmtb9203]

Nice informative vid sir! Size Large?

[@MILTONATOR]

@@alienmtb9203 thanks! I’m 5 ft 9 in and decided to go with the Medium. I demo’d the large and it felt okay but a bit long in the wheelbase.

[@revscare77]

@@MILTONATOR I’m also 5’9 and was considering getting the medium. Even tho the sizing guide puts me in a large. My size L Capra feels a bit big

[@MILTONATOR]

@@revscare77 i found the large to be more fitting for someone who wants to charge down! Reach is good and that long wheelbase keeps it pointed and straight. But not as agile.

[@DQridesbikes]

Great what's your next bike ?

[@MILTONATOR]

@@DQridesbikes selling my Ibis HD6 and replacing it with a short travel bike/downcountry

[@russgordon5399]

Have you had any problems with the Fazua system?

[@MILTONATOR]

@@russgordon5399 Not on this bike. Last year I did when I bought the Heckler SL. First ride and the motor had a grinding noise. The warranty process was easy though and within two weeks I had a new one. I’m optimistic that they (Fazua) has corrected whatever’s quality issues they had 🤞

[@russgordon5399]

@@MILTONATOR Good to hear. I'm interested in these lighter weight Fazua powered eMTBs but have been reluctant to pull the trigger due to reliability problems. Thanks.

[@durace99]

Seems quiet overall.

[@MILTONATOR]

@@durace99 right!

[@topchoice1621]

I think this is cheating because for it to be such a great bike you have to ride it in its stock spec and then tell us how great it is after that then you can change the parts as you please

[@MILTONATOR]

@@topchoice1621 i don’t about cheating but a fair callout nonetheless. I did demo the bike stock, made a video about it 🤷🏻‍♂️ and liked so much I bought it

[@fleetgt]

Bummer is a fazua. Worst product i ever owned