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YT Introduces JEFFSY PRIMUS 26"/24" When it comes to going full send, YT has most riders covered. Now, YT has announced the JEFFSY PRIMUS for the shorter senders amongst us, which will be available from March in Europe and from mid-March in the US. The Young Talent bike comes with a...

Mtbr flew to Lisbon, Portugal, to learn about the new enduro machine from YT. Editor's note: This is part 2 of our coverage of the 2018 YT Capra. Part 1 with the details of the bike are covered here. Crater in its wake Mtbr rode both 29 and 27.5 wheel size versions of the Capra for a few days...

The 27.5 Capra kept blind, steep rollers uneventful on our test rides in Portugal. Editor's Note: This is part 1 of our coverage of the 2018 YT Capra. Part 2 with our ride impressions can be found here. What is it The YT Capra is one of the most important bike introductions we have seen in...

YT Industries CAPRA. The goat returns in 2018 with the launch of the new YT CAPRA, the latest addition to their impressive lineup. Check out more videos on Mtbr. Any guess, wishes on the amount of travel? Pricing? Are you interested or not at all?

YT's new logo revealed. Following an anonymous series of films telling the stories of four incredible Young Talents - the 87-year-old IronNun, downhill skateboarder Ryan Farmer, Mixed Martial Arts fighter Polly Beauchamp and reformed mob enforcer, James Giuliani - YT Industries revealed their...

In a bold move, YT USA announced today that they are transitioning from their US distributor in Reno, Nevada, to open a new US office in San Clemente, CA. This ends their operations relationship with Cam and Howie Zink who got the ball rolling in the US for direct to consumer brand, YT...

New bike or new phone? Is that even a question. Apple recently unveiled three new iPhones. The most expensive model, the iPhone X, has a starting price of $999. Want to add some extra storage? That will be $1,149. Once you're spending that kind of money, you might as well grab Applecare for...

Brett Tippie is living proof that Young Talent is not about age, but about attitude. As the newest YT family member, his tools of shred will be the TUES, CAPRA, and JEFFSY. "I have lusted after the sexy YT bikes for some time, and after testing them, I was blown away about how plush, stiff and...

Earlier this month, YT launched a new 27.5" version of the Jeffsy. With similar lines, smaller wheels, and more travel, it's sure to be a hit among riders looking for a more playful feel. To get a feel for what the bike can do, YT just released a new edit featuring a World Cup pro and a...

YT Industries is perceived by many as a freeride/gravity oriented brand, so it surprised a lot of riders when they dropped a 29er trail bike last year. With slack angles, short chainstays, and progressive suspension, Mtbr loved it. In fact, after riding our test rig, one of our reviewers went...

Frame, wheels, and crank are all carbon on this handsome steed. Lowdown: YT Industries Jeffsy CF Pro Mtbr first met the YT Industries Jeffsy prior to the 2016 Sea Otter Classic. Since then, we have put hundreds of miles and thousands of vertical feet on a CF Pro. Now it's time to share our...

Tasco MTB is a relative newcomer to the apparel world. They specialize in lifestyle clothing and are avid mountain bikers. Every year, they put together a charity fundraiser. This year, the brand has partnered with YT, SRAM, and CamelBak to help earn money for World Bicycle Relief. If you're...

What is it? YT Industries is a consumer-direct company and they expect to ship a lot of bikes to consumers in boxes. So instead of picking up their shiny new bike at the bike shop, the consumer puts his fate on the packing job of YT and the gentle hands of shipping carriers around the world...

The YT Jeffsy was one of the most talked about trail bikes in 2016. Last year was a big year for YT Industries. The German direct-to-consumer brand made a big splash in the U.S., their bikes turning heads on the trail and internet. Indeed, this First Ride Review of the YT Jeffsy CF Comp 1 was...

The Pivot Switchblade in an engineering marvel. It's convertible between 27.5+ and 29er wheels but doesn't compromise front derailleur compatibility, tire clearance, or chainstay length to get there. It also has room for a water bottle inside the front triangle. Winner: Pivot Switchblade When...

YT Industries recently brought a Jeffsy fleet to Santa Cruz, California, and invited Mtbr to cast our verdict: love or hate. (If the former, then an #ILOVEJEFFSY social media post would be in order). Both Markus Flossmann (CEO) and Stefan Willared (CTO) were on hand to talk about the bike's...

YT, which stands for young talents, is best known for its extremely well-priced direct-to-consumer product line which leans heavily towards the rowdier side of the bike spectrum. To give you a further feel for who this brand is, you only need to take one look at their team roster, which is...

In a direct head to head comparison of geometry, the Specialized Demo and YT Industries TUES are not all that different. They share the same 63.5 degree headtube angle, and the reach, chainstay, and wheelbase numbers are all within a few millimeters. The big surprise is just how different the...

American Aaron Gwin is a three time World Cup overall champion (click to enlarge). After months of rampant speculation, Aaron Gwin has officially announced that he is riding for the German direct to consumer brand YT Industries. He will be spearheading the downhill team with Angel Suarez, a...

Tues overlooking the Santa Cruz mountains (click to enlarge). Photo by Christopher Berthiaume Intro Do it: the mindset enabled by and direct translation of YT Industries' downhill offering, the Tues. This is the second bike Mtbr has reviewed from Cam and Howie Zink, YT Industries' North...