Field Test: YT Izzo Core 2 Ready to Climb
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That the medium was faster because of the balance in the bike. As a 5'3 female with a comically short torso, I'd have to put the stem on backwards on most new "small" frames to be able to reach the bars. It's almost as light as my XT and GX 12 speeds on my MTBs, and shifting's been flawless and easy to set up. This bike with a Pike, light 30mm rims, SLX or GX or even Deore or NX 11-speed, Deore brakes is what would be 12.xx kg and good for light people. Canadians can figure out that you're not adding liquid to the stem, so we figure you probably mean length, not volume … Lot of threads with people giving their thoughts on their heights and bike size they purchased.
Comments like this reinforce a collective narrative that so to speak, staring down the rabbit hole but not actually advancing. Before that, he studied experimental physics at the University of St Andrews, where he got into the habit of measuring everything possible. I still feel sad that I sold it in the end after 10 years of use, but what a bike.Sorry, nostalgic rant over… It also comes with big-name components like Fox suspension and Sram drivetrain. Namely because the Izzo is identical (aside from the aluminum rear triangle) to the frame you'll get from the very low end, all the way to the very high end spec. Fairly sure I spent $3,200 for a Specialized Enduro Comp back then – and that was before 1×12 drive trains, dropper posts and carbon frames. We set the cap at $3,500 for the full-suspension bikes, and $2,000 for the hardtails. We're easy-going and not particular.
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How do you decide who gets to wear the riding outfit first for the day and do you also share the chamois?? Seems like less for them to do shipping just the frame only. Not sure why more direct to consumer bike companies don't sell just the frame. Have both(L) I’m no Kaz but I’d say Yt more compact and feels more agile and more compliant w moar travel. Core means different models with cool spec which should be available through the product live span (if supply chain is back on track). The 2022 Value Bike Field Test was made possible thanks to Visit Tucson and Norrona clothing.
It funny hearing about everyone's grips with warranty and problems. Levy just seems happy that he gets to work with people that aren’t his bosses. Or maybe that's how they said it all along and finally just started using YETI's paint colors so the people would finally get a clue. Just needs to get a longer dropper (assuming there are no insertion issues), which is annoying but not the end of the world (like a $200 part). The geo may be right, but that seat height issue is a major flaw if you ask me….what's worse than having a seat in your way as you're hitting warp 9 on the descents?! These longer and slacker trucks are made for the noodly armed segment of riders who feel endangered when the trail requires them to use some upper body strength. The EnduroMag guys did dispel a bit of that with their tests (larger sample size) on an EWS course with more typical riders. Of course that was just one test, but I do think its going to be very dependent on the track and rider.
I can see how this version with the lighter frame and steeper sta and same supportive suspension could easily be setup as more of an all arounder or enduroAF with a coil rear and maybe even 180 up front. They feel like very different bikes but the capra didn't feel as unwieldy or wallowy as I thought it would, even though the one I rode was alu, coiled (rear), and about 35.5 pounds. @bombdabass @FloImSchnee Rode the 2020 capra 29 recently and have ridden the current version of the jeffsy 29 a couple times. Lots of high speed corners, few berms, and lots of roots and a couple rock gardens – but it's nothing like the absolutely gnarly trails hiding a few runs across the mountain. So the bikes that were easy to ride fast with short rear centers were also short in reach (like Richie Rudes Medium SB150). I think with the industry moving to 29er only they won't be able to produce bikes "small enough" for people my height.
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Too little anti-squat and it becomes a lot harder to pre-jump over a small crest at high speed for example. Matt did say if the track was longer (like multi-stage enduro races are), fatigue would likely become an issue vs. the other bikes due to the harshness of the YT's suspension. I'm not nearly as quick as Matt but I know I'm faster on a longer bike (480r, 450cs) than a shorter one because of the confidence it gives me. Seems like the top tier guys at least go faster on "granny" geo. The YT was the fastest, possibly because the shorter front center allows the rider to pressure front wheel more for traction. As much as I agree with everything you guys are saying (6'2" on a large that would probably be considered a medium today), keep in mind each bike in this test got one (1) timed lap on the track. How steep and straight does a trail have to be to where the Norco becomes faster? And just like the Altitude in the last field test, the shortest and most „middle of the road“ bike is the fastest.
The suspension is very progressive, a trait that works well on a shorter travel bike like this. It’s super easy to toss around, to get airborne and aim for a little sniper landing. Granted, the frame isn't completely carbon – the rear end is aluminum – but still, that figure on the scales is very reasonable, especially considering the $3,399 price tag. Oh no, the 10th middleman that needs a cut of profit between manufacturer and the consumer is getting screwed! I’m not saying that justifies people’s behavior, but there’s definitely a non-bizarre reason to explain it. It drops more in the vertical plane, for sure, but it ends up in a spot that feels like it interferes more.
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I always find the boutique brands suspension to be a draw for me beyond just a special horst link etc. I'm guessing that WAO can easily tune the carbon stiffness to be like a titanium or steel frame, since they do everything in house. Maybe a bit premature until that specific review comes out, but I'm in the flexier is better camp. Extra cush & stability may benefit mortals more than pros hunting for 10ths. Like Richie Rude is on a medium sb150 (160mm reach) with 760mm bars at 5'11" or something like that. I feel like Henry’s presenting style is half David Attenborough, half Ricky Gervais. I think the fundamental issue (for some people) is the reach numbers are short relative to the seat tubes, which is a problem almost every other enduro bike has moved away from these days.
The STA changing .3° isn't that important since that's less that what can be compensated for by saddle adjustment. So personally, i'd avoid YT, even if their bikes feel amazing. There is a small percentage of riders that can both handle and longer bike and actually benefit from it in the middle of the ability spectrum. A well rounded bike without any extremes or unusual features might be boring but fast. It could also be that since its a “middle of the road” bike, its easy to adapt to. Reads like the new Capra is a Jeffsy with just a bit more travel and an awkward water bottle location? @Snowrdr01 indeed, that is an annoying issue in so many videos. It seems like this on most field test videos.
