YT's $2,299 Jeffsy Base 29: A Value Packed All-Rounder | 2020 Pinkbike Field Trip

[@sksinha1]

This is in my price range and this bike just jumped to the top of my list of FS candidates!

[@eezergoode]

I've been riding the 27.5 2020 AL Jeffsy for the last 3 months. An absolute joy of a bike,feels modern, solid and ploughs through everything. You get a lot of bike for the money and the the blue version is striking.

[@alldecentnamestaken]

They're going to sell a ton of these. That's a ton of bike for the money.

[@ericdmochowski6079]

The carbon jeffsy with fox suspension and nx drivetrain is only 700 more

[@lewisjones7153]

@@ericdmochowski6079 oh yeah only 700 🙄

[@lewisjones7153]

And not everyone wants carbon

[@jeffpower6473]

$700 is only a days wage for some

[@fredsavage8823]

@@jeffpower6473 i wish

[@onionridetv]

I've been riding Jeffsy 2018 27 AL (very similar spec) for 2nd season now and couldn't recommend enough. This bike can do EVERYTHING. I did tons of bike park riding, some serious welsh singletracks and even took it to Chatel last year. The only thing you have to change for DH are brakes. THIS BIKE HAS NO COMPETITION ON THE MARKET THANK YOU YT GOD BLESS YOU ALL

[@reezin14]

Loves these mid-range trail bike reviews. Keep them coming guys.

[@RyanDavid-gu8et]

The jeffsy is not a trail it’s a trail/enduro and now check it out so t mid range no more now it is high spec with fox for 2800

[@benstevensMTB]

@@RyanDavid-gu8et it’s considered an all mountain bike.

[@djsercy5879]

Being someone who's only just starting to get into mountain bikes and has almost no money, it's still crazy to me that $2300 is considered "affordable"

[@JJ_MTB_15]

Dylan-James Sercy It’s wild isn’t it? Bikes are crazy expensive, I love my jeffsy though

[@djsercy5879]

@@JJ_MTB_15 I'm here with my 2019 Marlin 4 that was about $600 after I got what I needed for commuting to work and college. Spent 3 months saving for it at minimum wage. Solid bike for sure, but that's closer to what I'd call "affordable". If I had tons of money, I still would call a bike at the Trek Full Stache 8 range to be the absolute limit in terms of how much anyone would spend and I still think it's super unreasonable. At these prices, the only upgrading that anyone should the need to do is regular maintenance

[@lucas734]

You should start with a hardtail.

[@djsercy5879]

@@lucas734 my bike is a hardtail. It's the 2019 Trek Marlin 4

[@Tannervmtb]

Dylan-James Sercy to each their own.

[@12345questions]

Jesus! I’d been waiting for this review and waiting for the covid business ban to end out here in Orange County so I can go to YT’s home base in San Clemente to buy one! Can’t wait!

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

You won't be disappointed

[@12345questions]

Gregd351 I just wonder if I should spend the extra bucks and get the CF Comp... any opinions out there on that?

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

@@12345questions I have a 2020 cf comp in 27.5 and its great

[@24mtb74]

J g the comp is so much better🤘🏻

[@12345questions]

Cool thanks! I’ll be tryin em both out once doors re-open

[@hardtailparty]

Dang, $2300. That's an absolute steal.

[@RyanDavid-gu8et]

I know right

[@nycalien]

Now in 2022 it's $2999. But Fox 36 performance and Fox DPX float are standard. Drive train downgraded to Sram NX.

[@jarnold1789]

@@nycalien NX is above SX

[@zachkiss8870]

I got carbon Jeffsy last year and love it!

[@PancakeDog]

Zachiss Is yeah mine is arriving tomorrow they delay them so much you are very lucky.

[@TheFullKanani]

Who doesn’t love a YT?

[@johncrabtree3714]

Jeffsey for the WIN!

[@micaelpereira953]

Pinkbike, Why haven't you included the Canyon Spectral AL 6.0?

[@herrlurch4290]

Or the 5.0 cuz its cheaper but still has pretty god spec.

[@mindless7377]

Probably because its not a 29er but they could have thrown a neuron in for comparison.

[@ananthkutuva3748]

Richard Cunningham reviewed it m.pinkbike.com/news/field-test-affordable-trail-bikes-canyon-spectral-al-ibis-ripmo-af.html

[@zp2010mo]

Hambini said Canyon's like riding a prison toilet!!!😂😂😂

[@micaelpereira953]

@@zp2010mo Hambini is full of hate for everyone and everything, it's seems

[@amandaramirez5986]

Please review the 2020 Giant Trance 3.

[@Mr02sunfire]

2019 is better

[@andrewc9524]

These reviews are great. Much better structure, footage, commentary, and production than the “bible of bike tests”

[@luisguevara4113]

You need to include the IBIS ripmo AF. Pinkbike previously gave it a great review for the money. Well how does it compare to all these bikes at the same price. I was going to buy the ripmo AF but I need to know how it compares or should I choose a different one since I only have money for one bike. Thanks.

[@Ryanschaff5566]

Luis Guevara just order my rimpo af. I was going to purchase the yt jeffsy but I liked that I can bring it to a local shop for warranty. Hoping I made the right decision bc the jeffsy looks sweet

[@glenn3519]

Hey Luis! I've had an Ibis Ripmo AF for about 3 months and I love it. Nothing I can complain about, I believe you are getting better suspension components with the Ripmo as well. Plus its Metal AF lol

[@jeffbond5062]

Enjoyed the review guys, thanks 👍

[@downhillgroovy]

Looks siiiick... YT doing it all the right way

[@ryanvalenta9865]

I'm looking at the jeffsey 29 comp because that comes with the fox 36 fork in the front and has the fox float shock

[@Foster_B]

Definitely one the best looking bikes out there

[@Cburns26]

I picked up the Capra base and I'm in love with it the thing shreds

[@cam.s977]

What wheel size did you get

[@Cburns26]

@@cam.s977 i got the 27.5 and it's a great freeride/park set up. Love it on jump lines

[@Randmagnum69]

Nice to see that a manufacturer can put good quality parts on a bike ( raceface bars, DT Swiss wheels) and still hit a relatively affordable price. This is ALOT of bike for the money I think!

[@jackjones4152]

How does this compare to the Vitus mythique you guys reviewed

[@davepetersen1726]

Great video guys! I'm sold

[@kman8809]

How are those Guide T brakes? I read a lot of bad reviews of those. Would Shimano 520 or 420s be better?

[@justgo4033]

love your reviews , you guys are awesome compared to other channels .Just seem more down to earth than nitpicking .

[@willnolan7644]

Nice vid keep them coming !

[@srrtbb]

Keep this budget price review coming!!! I love it even though I already have a bike. But I might sell it for a newer model! Keep up the good work guys!! Ps. The fid lock was clear as day and I understood exactly what he said. ahhahaha.

[@aadgbe]

I have '19 Pro Race Jeffsy 29. was waiting on this review for comparison of my experiences with my bike - riding wise. MK2 Jeffsy (2019 onwards) is most definitely not lively XC bike, like MK1 was. it's a hardcore AM bike, at least. I also have MK1 Capra Pro Race, great great enduro bike, as we all know - and I'd go as far to say that Jeffsy has no problem being an enduro bike. have you seen the new Jeffsy frame - it's THICK! thicker than MK1 Capra, that's for sure. I also put -2° angleset, and raised front to 160mm, and it transformed the Jeffsy into full enduro bike. love that bike

[@2plus2equalsLOL]

wow really... I thought 66 degrees would be perfect. I demoed the sentinel with 64 HA. Would you have rather had that?

[@deets29mtb53]

Ashas Adzhun yupp I have the 27.5 and it’s my enduro and big boy trail bike it pedals great too

[@aadgbe]

@@2plus2equalsLOL I'm a really big fan of YT and it'd have to be really really super discount to even consider anything else. though, I'd love to try exotic side of MTB, the likes of Nicolai and Pole. 66° would be enough, for sure, but with 64° (I think it's even less than that now) it's showing its true colors - which is downhill prowess. seat angle, and angleset capability were top selling points, for me. it rides with no problem whatsoever. composed going up, pummeling going down.

[@aadgbe]

@@deets29mtb53 YT made clear that 29ers are stiffer on purpose - all-dayer capability and all that, while 27.5 are their 'race' versions.

[@2plus2equalsLOL]

@@aadgbe Yeah I think I'm going with the V1 Sentinel, the GX carbon build is down to $3700, which is an even better deal than the GX Carbon Jeffsy

[@24mtb74]

YT is the best🤘🏻

[@Foster_-gx8sm]

I'm getting a Capra base AL 27 this December. Soooo excited

[@RyanDavid-gu8et]

Too bad because they just realeased one which is really agressive spec and geo. And they are real easing new capras again this month

[@ksnapp]

Did you think the size large 29er would be to much for someone 5’8”?

[@leightaft7763]

I’m 5’9” and can’t decide between med and lg also. Tough to decide when can’t test it out.

[@iLLGT2]

Leigh Taft looking at the size chart compared to my specialized enduro, I’m 6’2 and like a large frame spec wise for a 5’8 guy I’d say medium, my large enduro is a big rig and this jeffsy is pretty close

[@RioInca]

I've ridden both 27.5 and 29 in medium and large and I'm 5.9. I'd go large 27.5 and medium 29. My medium 29 is arriving soon!

[@MrDirrrty]

That’s an awesome looking bike for the price.

[@herrlurch4290]

Can you test the Capra or/and the Trail bike wich they will Release soon?

[@RyanDavid-gu8et]

Not jeffsy trail/enduro

[@jackn7013]

@@RyanDavid-gu8et the YT Izzo is the YT trail bike, the Capra is all mountain

[@RyanDavid-gu8et]

@@jackn7013 no the jeffsy is am

[@RyanDavid-gu8et]

@@jackn7013 Capra can be an am bike it is not a free ride bike really now that I look at it

[@jackn7013]

@@RyanDavid-gu8et more of an enduro bike with the travel of a freeride

[@kirkland0074]

Are the rims and tires tubeless ready???

[@pedromiguel1389]

Does the aluminium frame feature treaded bottom bracket? Is not listed in their web site.

[@bellingham95]

Y'all should do more of these reviews on budget friendly bikes throughout the year. Seemed like previously you did 90% bikes I can't get without a 2nd mortgage, and then 1 value bike group for the field test. Now I like to see the fancy pricey shit I can't afford as much as the next guy, but these reviews of 1-3k bikes are really useful for your average trail bum. Good video though, appreciate it.

[@mrvwbug4423]

Nice part about that DT Swiss hub, can easily swap it out for XD or Microspline when you decide to ditch the SX. I would probably upgrade it to either GX or SLX depending on which one I could get cheaper.

[@brentmip]

haha yes efficiency

[@132jascott]

these videos are really well done.

[@jptothetree]

10 / 10 would ride this bike

[@williamscott791]

Yeah I was thinking about getting this bike but I noticed it had a steeper head tube angle did you find that that stopped the bike from performing well on all things like considering going downhill and if there were any other issues with this bike?

[@jfnurod]

That's a good lookin bike for the price

[@MicahBeatstheshitouttayou]

Should I buy one? I have it in the cart right now. I’ll do it

[@rvarchol]

Micah Beats do it. I have one and I love it

[@gregorypatzelt6964]

Yeah I'd do it. Can't beat it for the money.

[@Pienimusta]

If you want to upgrade the casette, you are kinda stuck with 11-tooth cog. Both newer Shimano and Sram casettes use newer hub.

[@JJ_MTB_15]

Pienimusta You are right but thats really a moot point if your going to ride it out of the box which is plenty sufficient.

[@zp2010mo]

Do it!!

[@cormacmcgahon1021]

Like an old married couple

[@shawn.bourke.3]

YT Australia: "We'll be back in February 2020!"

[@harryrogers1137]

Shawn B yeah what’s the go with that I keep trying to look at yt in Aus but nothings here

[@shawn.bourke.3]

@@harryrogers1137 looks like Pushys is their retailer in Aus.. idk just blame corona I guess

[@DavidGuinane]

Yeah I emailed pushys, coz of Rona the aussie dollar tanked, so the order of Aus bikes got put on hold. So dont hold your breath

[@midlifebiker7424]

At Pushy but stock has moved fast.

[@ozziejim8472]

4 k for the Base with that drivetrain..... nah!

[@lukestevenson7927]

Love these two 😂 that bottle debate lol

[@readyme]

How does this compare to the Vitus Mythique 29 VRX...they seem to be pretty close. Only a $300 difference.

[@twosons5290]

was anything sent? anything done blindly, guys? was there any chunder involved?

[@ryanjung6120]

what about gnar?

[@andrerichard628]

What's your point Vanessa? -Austin Powers

[@shakealeg1990]

Was so close to buying one of these but found a 2019 rocky altitude a50 for the same price

[@swthrhsathanasopoulos7288]

Where?

[@MaQuGo119]

Why do they keep using Sram brakes?

[@alecjordan6955]

Guide T’s are solid brakes. Shimano is more expensive and everything else is boutique

[@th_js]

@@alecjordan6955 They are shit.

[@alecjordan6955]

Tomi Saaranen haha I made this comment and then immediately needed a rebuild on them

[@alecjordan6955]

Eric F I mean I love my Code RSCs on my DH bike. Was thinking about replacing my Guides with the new G2s, I tested those out on a buddy’s bike and they felt soooo good. Old SRAM stuff was cheap and needed service all the time, those Codes and G2s are something completely new.

[@trailfork7815]

would change the drivetrain and brakes for an slx and it would be the perfect bike

[@Macca78]

Yeah my freinds got sx on there's it's not great I'm in uk and got whyte s150s that has slx and it's great take it over sx and nx. And the good thing about my s150 I can swap the wheels from 29 to 27.5 and don't have mess with suspension great bike

[@abhishekjmadan]

@@Macca78 Haven't seen the SX, but I have one bike with NX and one with SLX and I wouldn't say there's a big diff. Once you tune both derailleurs they are quite comparable, and the NX lever feels a little lighter even after a season of riding.

[@Macca78]

@@abhishekjmadan yeah to be fair the nx isn't that bad but when they brought sx I new they start putting it on bikes worth 2500 my freinds are changing there's alot of people have got sram eagle in there head got to have that there nothing wrong with shimano. But alot of companies have gone to cheap with the cranks and gearing have a look at the price difference between nx and sx they shouldn't of made a cheaper one a 2500 grand bike with the bottom of the well crank not good and check the weight of the sx cassette for a good laugh

[@jamesharmer4253]

@@abhishekjmadan so tempted to pull the trigger on an S150s I'm just a bit hesitant having not ridden one that it might feel a bit numb on mellower trails being a bit more on the enduro side of trail bikes. How do you find it?

[@cgmorais]

Buy an orbea occam h30

[@alpz6295]

Does anybody know what trails these guys are riding in Sedona?

[@Tengu98]

I'm thinking about get a full suspension but don't really know too much about them. Been riding hard tails all my life. Components and geometry wise is this bike a good competitor to the Vitus mythique? Kinda noob question I know

[@A-personn]

Why the hell did they decide to not sell the YT jeffsy base anymore?😢 Or it’s just that I can’t find it anywhere because I tried but with no success, this really is a great bike for me so if you find a place where I can buy it pls give me a link, thank you❤

[@marcellbalint9314]

Help me please!! I want one but is there any websites or something. I live in Europe(romania) but i cant find any pages. From where can I get one?

[@tomselick6983]

Could I get by with the 275 at a bike park for a season ? I might want a trail bike and a dh instead of an enduro

[@guilbartt3006]

Are they not seeking this anymore? Can’t find it anywhere

[@joygirl97]

How does this bike compare to the nuke proof reactor 290 comp?

[@Hermelin.G1]

Hey Guys, awesome review! I have a question though... I need a new bike, and thought about going towards a DH. But the thing is i live in switzerland (No flat spots, always up and down) and i need to get to the parks and trails with the Bike as i dont hava a car yet. So i though a super enduro it is, and i looked at the Yt capra Base or comp. Would it be possible to review one of those? And would you say an enduro with 180mm of travel would take the big jumps and dh similar runs?

[@marko_srb7914]

Dante Hiesi hey ich denke du kannst deutsch. Ich habe einen Freund mit einem Typ capra er fährt fast nur im bikepark mit 10-15 Meter Sprüngen und das bike steckt alles weg das capra base ist besser für das geld

[@Andrea-qg5yk]

Would you recommend a 3000€ canyon spectral cf 7.0 or this 2300€ yt jeffsy + 250€ for the damper upgrade and +50€ for a gx eagle derailleur?

[@kentchan2947]

Where can I find that water bottle? That’s exactly the size I need. Preferably north of the border

[@munqsy2931]

www.yt-industries.com/en/detail/index/sArticle/2149/sCategory/14288

[@simonservillon5596]

Is that an original rd or nah?

[@geopietro]

Great video guys. How would you compare the Jeffsy with the Izzo?

[@jfinn9827]

I'm gonna probably buy a 2021 Jeffsey core 3 sometime next year for sure

[@KeywordManagement]

I believe this will be my next bike

[@zp2010mo]

Love the bike but why in the hell did they run the cables through the front of the headtube!!! Damn . Carbon ran them on the sides.

[@leo_bysse4004]

if they did so the cables went through the frame like jeffsy comp then it would have been perfect

[@igorpuglia8820]

How would you guys compare it to the 2018 model?

[@martinl.4696]

Why don't manufacturers put water bottle mounts on the top of the top tube? Plenty of space there, I don't think you'll bump into it, and its seems like the easiest place to grab a bottle from while riding. Is there any reason not to put a mount there?

[@noahrides3415]

What are your thought on the comp version? Is it worth the extra 700 bucks?

[@jackbaker5459]

What's he intro song?

[@thoroslin520]

Love yalls reviews! Have yall considered doing one on the comp version of the jeffsy? I've had mine for around a week and I'm in love.

[@darthvader6864]

How do you guys manage to get your hands on this bikes? YT, Polygon and Vitus are all sold out.

[@chriswincek8672]

Would you guys consider this solid bike for a new rider in the southern AZ area?

[@yaacovr]

It was clear!

[@kirkland0074]

What can you get for $50 that fits on a matchmaker? Any suggestions please? Thank you.

[@matthewburhans1688]

Great Review but why do they insist on calling it a trail bike when YT brands it as more of an all-mountain enduro leaning bike? I feel like it doesn't exactly fit with some of the models they compared it to.

[@andrewjohansen3827]

I just picked up this bike. I have 4 rides on it. Definitley more of an enduro/all mountain bike. ive taken it on my local DH trail and it performed extremely well. I love it.

[@groovy284]

should i get this or the ripmo AF?

[@gregorypatzelt6964]

So we'll spec'd for the money. I wonder if it can handle a day at a bike park...

[@JJ_MTB_15]

Gregory Patzelt It’s basically an enduro bike, it takes the downhills like a monster truck

[@fcbotieno]

It WAS clear!

[@mattkrivosudsky9057]

What frame size was the bike in the video review?

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

I have a 20 jeffsy Comp in 27.5. incredible bike

[@projectmike7089]

Does anyone know where I can buy one like today? All bike shops near me in Georgia USA are empty, and will be for the most part until 2022.

[@BuddhaRice]

I'm still on my 2010 Cannondale F7 hardtail. Maybe time for an upgrade?

[@tico_masala6968]

I have a HARO hardtail. I upgrade to YT Jeffsy. Best choice.

[@MrSwaggernaut83]

Anyone got any thoughts on the Trek Fuel EX 5 as an entry to MTBing?

[@tico_masala6968]

EX 8 was going to be my my first choice , but I decided for YT Jeffsy 29. because of the price ,and quality.

[@matthewbloom19]

Anyway you can review the Capra base 27?

[@djcoolitoff]

This or the Santa Cruz Hightower D for first full suspension bike?

[@Luunar_wyd]

I don’t know if I should get this model or the carpa base

[@zp2010mo]

Dt hubs or just rims and spokes with other hub?

[@Keithmeister9]

Great review guys! Looks to be my next upgrade from a 2020 stance 2 27.5 👍

[@international-arms-dealer]

this is pretty dang sweet. I wonder if they have other colors..?? I like greys but this whole rig just doesn't pop at all..

[@Gijoe0012]

What you guys think of the Jamis komodo 27.5 plus

[@hugoruffell9036]

This just convinced me to get this bike

[@cove6433]

do you lockout your suspension when you climb?

[@Kahmoon]

Do we get a summary of all tested bikes? I have a jeffsy on my wishlist :)

[@khencris3102]

what bike size would be best for a 5'8"? medium?large?

[@thomaswhudson]

Where do you find this bike for 2299$?

[@bullcity5057]

I'm assuming the carbon frame version for $700 more is a steal and I should go for it?

[@dillandouglas7176]

Can you guys do the Devinci Troy 29 NX? It’s about the same price as this bike

[@ROSE-by5su]

Im planning of a Enduro bike and a Downhill bike at the same time and a bike that i can go Freeride should i go YT Capra or Canyon Strive or comment if you know something like a bike with a big travel but can go uphill

[@guioinc19]

Yt Capra , I replaced my gambler with it and didn't regret

[@anthonywalters7434]

I’ve ridden my friend’s XL Capra with 800mm bars. Even through I’m 5’6” I could still climb on it without any issue.

[@ROSE-by5su]

Anthony Walters ow great im 5’6 to but if you will recommend a size for a 5’6 what size do you think will fit?

[@ROSE-by5su]

GUilherme leitão they said Capra was like a mini DH bike that you can take uphill is it true?

[@gregorypatzelt6964]

Specialized Enduro Aluminum models are also excellent! Or santa Cruz aluminum megatower....

[@Pienimusta]

Quite weird seing SX-groupset on these direct consumer brands. For 2.3k$ it shouldn't be there. If you want to upgrade the drivetrain, you need new rear hub. Not sure if YT's design is that super unique that you would want it over Spectral, which offers much better options.

[@aidenthwaits2646]

Pienimusta yeah they should at least put a gx cassette on there for ease of upgrade

[@JJ_MTB_15]

Great point. The 19’s shipped with e13 TRS plus cassette/hub which I actually like. The SX groupset cant run on an XD hub can it?

[@Pienimusta]

@@JJ_MTB_15 SX (and I think NX too) uses those older Shimano (??) freehubs, which will only support 11 tooth cog.

[@michiganstate149]

You don't need a new freehub. Plenty of good options using the standard HG freehub.

[@Pienimusta]

@@michiganstate149 You cannot fit 50/51-10 teeth 1x from either manufacturer.

[@Flippy1565]

Jeffsy Base 29 Radon Skeen Trail CF 10.0 Canyon Neuron CF 8.0 which do you prefer and why?