YT Jeffsy Uncaged 8 // Bike Review

Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbs
*Geometry Specs reflect Large Size in LOW setting*
Wheel Size: 29"
Rear Travel: 150mm
Fork: 150mm
Wheelbase: 1218mm
Chainstay: 435mm
Reach: 470mm
Head Tube Angle: 66°
Sitting squarely in the modern mid-travel trail bike segment is the new YT Jeffsy Uncaged 8. With 150 millimeters of travel front and rear, this iteration of the Jeffsy line provides a firm suspension platform to pump against while still being capable enough to eat up trail chunk. Every time I took out this little trail bike I found myself smiling as I blasted out of the tight, supported corners synonymous with our local mountain here in Bellingham, Washington.
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[@michaeledwards5241]

I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, this is the best bike review channels out there👌👌

[@broukos100]

By far....

[@olli_brb07]

Wasn't expecting this quality of riding to be honest. Sick video

[@Hardcaslte]

I literally get nervous watching your videos lol. Doing manuals and jumps straight at a tree and then turn at the last second. Full speed through the forest with trees right at the edge of the bars. And just casually talking while bombing full speed through it all. Mind blowing.

[@yayhigh.9074]

Super impressed this guy gave a pretty decent depthy review whilst absolutely bombing down this trail, I own a Jeffsy core 3 and although I don’t have the insane spec of this bike he’s riding, I still love people giving props to the Jeffsy! Great video 🤟🏼

[@TypicalGuy84]

I'm always impressed how people can talk and bomb a hill 😅

[@Thisthat1234]

Just ordered the Jeffsy Uncaged 13. CANNOT WAIT

[@GF-cb8rr]

Best pov style reviews on KZbin. Amazing feedback and imagery from the content creator.

[@andrerichard628]

I have a Jeffsy it's awesome. It's my daily driver for local chunk ridden it on flow trails and in the bike park(only once) Downieville as well. Lives up to being an all mountain bike. Capable on the downs but also efficient enough to get you around the park and up the climbs.

[@trevordevs]

Such a great review, your riding really showcased what the Jeffsy is about. Would love to see one on the Capra now to compare.

[@DeandreMurray]

Dude, before I even watch this I just wanna say your videos are sick. I've been searching for a video for this bike and the YT Capra Uncaged 9

[@thephoenixcycle8854]

+1 on your videos being some of the best for bike reviews! Keep up the great work

[@SergeyZinder]

Great review! I'm currently having Jeffsy Core 3 for a year. Great bike! Working incredibly well on my local trails, and survived 7 days bike park trip. Very stable and poppy, HTA works well for me.

[@ccallure]

Been a minute. Welcome back!

[@ryanriberts9106]

I have a 2020 jeffsy pro with all the goodies. Best improvements i made were carbon hoops i9 hubs and fox factory suspension with a 36 160 and oh my… i take it on 20 mile single track rides and also ride lift bike park days. It handles everything i throw at it with a smile. I also hold a couple KOM’s on my local trails that consist of some super heavy pedal sections with a mix of dh in there as well. Just go buy one!

[@MINIMALmtb]

Spot on with the comments on the ride characteristics! They're super poppy and nimble bikes.

[@MTB_Corbin]

These reviews are so solid. I don't see a Yeti one though! I'd love to hear your thoughts on the SB165

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

The Jeffsy is a quiver killer of a bike. Even with that steeper hta, it's a bike I'm not afraid to take down the steeper gnarlier stuff.

[@rrolleman4879]

I tested the top of the line Jeffsey this summer at the lake trails in Whistler. The Jeffsey I tried had AXS along with the Flight Attendant Rockshox. My impressions on the bike were tainted because I rode the Canyon Strive before it on the exact same trails. The Canyon was head and shoulders better in every category for me. It climbed better and descended better in both tech and wide open. The Strive model I rode was also just over half the price. I have rode two YT's this summer and, although both were decent, there were far better options in their categories and at the price.

[@andrerichard628]

@@rrolleman4879 isn't the strive a 170 Enduro bike? That's not the same category?

[@rrolleman4879]

@@andrerichard628 Sorry, I meant the Spectral. If you had no other options, the Jeffsey would be great. But people do. And compared to the Spectral it wasn't even close. The YT felt like it had less travel than it did (incidentally, so did their ebike I rode two weeks prior), and climbing was underwhelming on the really steep grades. I was especially surprised at how much better the Spectral climbed.

[@TypicalGuy84]

I dont know how you got the bike spec, but the jeffsy core 2 I bought was $2100 before tax. Had a few discounts going and the Spectura was $2300. Maybe you should check your math again 😅

[@roblodge3818]

Great review, and WOW, that was one hell of a trail, looked like you had the bike on rails 👏

[@bimmerfan729]

Awesome review as always. Would love to see this Jeffsy get put up against the Occam LT. They look super similar!

[@Pfreee]

Such a nice trail! oooh! and awesome review. mad props.

[@Jay_radd]

5:28 I like how he almost washes out in the corner, yet is completely unphased

[@mtbct]

Awesome review reminds me of my Orbea Occam LT! Two quick questions... do you use a lens filter for the blur effect and what frame rate do you record at? Love these bike review videos! 🤘

[@stardustgirl1061]

I like watching the riding in these reviews but the one thing that is missing is how a bike stacks up to other bikes. If I’m watching a review to try and make a purchasing decision, I want to know how it compares to what’s out there. I’ve owned a Jeffsy and it’s not a bike I would recommend to anyone. It climbs worse than most bikes and the rear progression is so high that it makes having rear suspension pointless. A viewer wouldn’t know this from watching this review.

[@erod6468]

He just said this bike would best fit a talented rider. You're not talented 🤣😂 jkjk

[@rrolleman4879]

As per my comment above, I would absolutely agree.

[@andrerichard628]

I own a Jeffsy ridden it from Downieville to Northstar. It's not an Enduro bike but it's plenty rowdy not sure why you wouldn't recommend it I've gotten nothing but compliments on it and it's been a joy to ride.

[@rrolleman4879]

@@andrerichard628 Glad you love your bike! That's awesome. It's not that the Jeffsey is a terrible bike, it's just not as good as other options out there imo.

[@petedog9581]

This is my nest bike when supply gets normalized and prices follow.

[@hambo76]

I guess the right comparison would be this vs the Canyon Spectral CF9? How do they compare, especially for an intermediate level rider?

[@Mjmarusic]

great review mate. Have you ridden the Capra? would love a review of that

[@peterblades]

finally!

[@trailblazeratv6306]

So basically they are all good. Good time to be looking to buy a bike IMO

[@rstrakovsky]

I've had a Jeffsy for almost 2 years. They're sick bikes, agile/pedally enough for the local trails, gnarly enough for bike parks. People complain about the head angle, but I think it's perfect for this kind of bike, it really helps the agility and pairs well with the short-ish chainstay. And yeah it's super poppy, I'd love to try it with that Cane Creek shock, it sounds pretty sweet. I found it a bit too unsettled in the chunkiest rock gardens, but otherwise there are few flaws. Maybe a touch too progressive/stiff for a lighter rider. I'd like to try it with a coil.

[@rrolleman4879]

Instead of trying a coil, try a different bike.

[@hobmarg]

had a 2019 CF Pro Race that I put a DHX2 Factory on. Fun trail bike but definitely felt undergunned in steep/rough terrain or the bike park. Currently have a 2022 Transition Patrol with Fox Factory/XT and it's light year ahead for that kind of terrain... but it is 5lbs heavier!

[@andrerichard628]

@@rrolleman4879 why a different bike?

[@rrolleman4879]

@@andrerichard628 the performance that he's trying to get will be pretty difficult to get from his bike. I would bet It's more of a geometry issue, than a suspension one. I tried chasing stability on my old Norco Sight by switching components up, and although I was moderately successful, a different size/frame would've been better.

[@joshfetil6059]

yt jeffsy uncaged 8 or cannondale jekyll 1 or 2

[@skyalkylmtb]

hi everyone question? i have Yt jeffsy frame 27 carbon - isn't possible i will used the fork 29ers 170 travel

[@alexkish9143]

Any plans to acquire a propain anything for some demo footage?

[@wdrross5100]

what action cam are you using? Awesome video

[@johnsospencer]

It's a Go Pro Hero 8 on a Go Pro Gimbal

[@shredntread9600]

Great review!! Any chance you can get your hands on a Capra Core 4 to review? Is the Jeffsy enduro worthy or you think more travel would be better?

[@Mr3Dmutt]

Thanks for the great review! So as someone trying to decide between going with an Evil Following, or a YT Capra Launch Edition which one would you recommend? Would be geared more towards Enduro riding, climbing big hills, long distance biking.

[@Pienimusta]

That is proper XC HTA.

[@caedhuebner4690]

Would you say the Jeffey is better than the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO?

[@caedhuebner4690]

Jeffsy^^^

[@johnsospencer]

Caed, I'm very familiar with the Evo as I've owned one for almost 3 years. They are worlds apart. The Jeffsy is far more agile and better at pumping. The EVO is an incredible do it all bike that caters more towards gravity and high speeds with its more linear suspension curve, longer chainstay, and super slack head tube angle options. The Jeffsy is better for lower angle pumpy trails and the EVO is better for steeps and high speeds. I also think the Jeffsy is a more efficient pedaling bike.

[@caedhuebner4690]

Ok great, thank you! I'm looking for a new all mountain bike so I'll be considering the Jeffsy. I haven't really heard of it until this video either.

[@justing888]

I currently own both bikes My Jeffsy is the 27.5 alloy core 2 and my Stumpy Evo is carbon. The Stumpy definitely climbs better between both bikes but that could be because it's 3 to 4lbs lighter and 29er.

[@joncam3045]

Sir what trails are those ?

[@IsfjordenBASE]

Such a sick bike. Did you test it in the 160mm fork configuration?

[@sisufitness659]

Any chance we will see a santcruz nomad mx review?

[@tanpen15]

you are wild. best videos

[@pt.mtb2389]

knee pads!

[@reedmecum8966]

Do not buy a YT bike I received a damaged unsafe bike and there refusing to do anything Soulless cash grabbing company

[@GF-cb8rr]

I've purchased a few YT's and build quality and customer service has always been top notch.

[@c0nsci0usness]

Whoever thought it was a good idea to write "LIVE UNCAGED" on the stays needs to be fired immediately. I cringed so hard my lips puckered up to become an anus.

[@mtbeliever5833]

🤣 why? Why is that cringy?

[@c0nsci0usness]

@@mtbeliever5833 It's just unbelievably cheesy. If you need to put something there, give me a little flare of original artwork or something. Anything other than some cliche ass slogan.

[@mtbeliever5833]

@@c0nsci0usness hahahhahha. This was funny. Thanks.

[@andrerichard628]

I think it was the guy who founded the company 🤔. And you are just some guy on KZbin comment section but yeah keep sending it.

[@Meatfox]

Not being funny or anything... Loved the review but any chance you can do it again without any talking?