YT 2017 Range Launch


Take a look at our First Bite on the Jeffsy CF here too!


The 2017 YT Jeffsy CF Pro Race.
The 2017 YT Jeffsy CF Pro Race.

Brand new specs, rich new graphics and new sizes are among the highlights.

For this year, the JEFFSY, CAPRA, and TUES will all be available in the very exclusive CF Pro Race version. Thanks to the new flagship “Liquid Metal” paintjob these high-end bikes will certainly turn some heads on the trail, while the killer builds and highly adjustable components will be high on every racer’s or pro-rider’s wish list.

The Capra CF Pro Race in 'Liquid Silver'.
The Capra CF Pro Race in ‘Liquid Silver’.

Another highlight of the new range is the introduction of an XL size for both the CAPRA CF and the TUES CF – welcome news for any rider who enjoys a bike with longer reach.

The Tues CF now comes in an XL size for taller riders.
The Tues CF now comes in an XL size for taller riders.

In general, the new range offers everything that YT has built its name on: from entry-level race rigs for Young Talents to the most premium builds, there is something here for every budget and riding style.

Here at Flow we’re pretty impressed by the new range, particularly the value for money with upgraded components on many models, and also the increased size range. Read on for a run-through of the changes to each model.


JEFFSY:

When it was released in 2016, JEFFSY dropped like a bomb. 2017 promises more of the same: YT’s aggressive 29er trail bike will for this year also be available in a CF Pro Race version, sporting a rad new paint job and the very finest components.

Meanwhile, the JEFFSY CF Pro confidently holds its own line, with FOX suspension that casually smooths out the most uneven of trail surfaces.

The 2017 YT Jeffsy CF Pro.
The 2017 YT Jeffsy CF Pro.

For those looking for a wider selection of gears, the JEFFSY CF Two and AL Two with their SRAM 2x drivetrains have plenty in reserve.

The 2017 YT Jeffsy AL 2 offers exceptional value for money.
The 2017 YT Jeffsy AL 2 offers exceptional value for money.

We’re happy to see YT continuing to develop the Jeffsy line, as it’s a bike that’s so well suited to Australian conditions, and the wide range of models and price points means something in the range will fit into most consumers budgets.

We’re currently testing the Jeffsy CF Comp 2, which utilises the same frame as the 2017 models, and you can find our first thoughts here.


CAPRA:

The carbon version of this enduro legend is available with three different builds for 2017: CF Pro Race, CF Pro, and CF.

The 2017 YT Capra CF Pro.
The 2017 YT Capra CF Pro.

The CF Pro Race is the flagship offering of the enduro range, once again ready to go into battle sporting Kashima coated FOX Factory suspension components.

Some guy called Aaron riding the 2017 YT Capra CF Race Pro.
Some guy called Aaron riding the 2017 YT Capra CF Race Pro.

All new for 2017 are the e*thirteen carbon wheels on the CF Pro Race, as well as the Race Face and e*thirteen dropper posts that appear for the first time on the CF Pro and CF models.

The 2017 YT Capra CF.
The 2017 YT Capra CF.

Those who prefer aluminum will find what they seek with the AL Comp or the AL. Both aluminum models come equipped with RockShox suspension components: the highly acclaimed Lyrik fork pairs up nicely with the Monarch+ RC3 and Monarch+ R, respectively.

The 2017 YT Capra AL retails for $3799.
The 2017 YT Capra AL is lots of bike for $3799.

We reviewed the Capra CF Comp 1 last year, and once again the models available offer exceptional value for money for YT’s Enduro focused machine.


TUES:

Aaron Gwin successfully proved last year that the TUES is not only a World Cup worthy downhill bike, but that it has the pedigree to claim the top spot of the podium, which was reason enough for us to build a CF Pro Race version! FOX’s 40 Float Factory fork and Float X2 Factory shock deliver World Cup vibes in the suspension department.

The YT Tues CF Pro Race is the exact same spec Aaron Twin piloted to the World Cup overall last year.
The YT Tues CF Pro Race is the exact same spec Aaron Gwin piloted to the World Cup overall last year.

Freshly introduced to the downhill game by Gwin himself, the TRP Quadiem G-Spec brakes are on stopper duty for the first time this year. Carbon wheels and cranks from e*thirteen and the carbon handlebar from Renthal help keep the weight down and the reliability high – just as you would expect on a purebred race machine.

At YT, it’s not only the flagship model that belongs on the racetrack. The TUES CF Pro and TUES CF were also born to compete: the CF Pro with its noble FOX suspension, or the CF with its easy-to-tune RockShox BoXXer Team and Vivid RC2 shock.

The Tues CF comes with RockShox suspension.
The Tues CF comes with RockShox suspension.

Finally, the TUES AL is a fun and affordable way to get into the sport of downhill – offering outstanding components for smaller budgets.

The YT Tues AL is very reasonably priced.
The YT Tues AL is very reasonably priced.

Check out www.yt-industries.com for further information.


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