Look, the 130mm carbon YT Izzo Core path bike has been round nearly unchanged since 2020.
However we liked it then. And perhaps we’ll adore it much more, now that it will get extra burly builds with extra fork journey & slacker geo, impressed by the newest Uncaged model.
Oh, and did I point out that it’s extra reasonably priced than ever!
Up to date YT Izzo Core path bike builds go longer, extra reasonably priced!
A pair summers again, YT added an Uncaged 11 construct to their unique shorter-travel Izzo path bike, giving it some top-shelf Öhlins suspension and a lift to 140mm of fork journey paired to the body’s 130mm rear wheel journey. That barely slacker, barely extra burly setup was apparently so widespread, that YT determined to shake up the complete path bike line-up for this subsequent using season.
What’s new?
All three new Core builds get the longer journey 130/140mm suspension setup combo. That slackens the pinnacle angle out to 65.7° within the bike’s decrease flip-chip place to sort out each steeper and rougher trails, whereas nonetheless sustaining a steep 76.4° seat angle for environment friendly climbing.
There’s additionally one other key tech replace that snuck in over the past 12 months or two, the two more moderen rear triangles make these newest YT Izzos transmission-friendly because of their UDH mount.
These two rear triangle choices additionally assist convey pricing down. The highest-tier mannequin nonetheless will get YT’s signature extremely hi-mod carbon entrance & rear triangle – however with an Öhlins construct nonetheless 13% cheaper than the Uncaged 11. Then, the 2 extra reasonably priced builds pair a hi-mod carbon entrance triangle layup to an aluminum rear triangle. It’s a bit heavier than the unique all-carbon frames, however gives strong energy, sturdiness & efficiency at a cheaper price.
2025 YT Izzo Core – Pricing, choices & availability
YT Izzo Core 1 for $2500 / 2500€ in Azzuri blue at 14.9kg:
“The bottom degree CORE 1 punches nicely above its weight, with straightforward setup and reliability being on the forefront. The [carbon] mainframe matched to an aluminum rear finish supplies 130mm by a trail-tuned four-bar linkage. The rated Marzocchi Z2 Bomber fork and inline shock carry out suspension duties, while the groupset strikes to the reliable Shimano Deore setup. A SunRingle SR329 wheelset with 30mm inner width rims [is] matched to fast-rolling Maxxis Minion DHR II tires, with the cockpit ending equipment being an all-YT affair.”
YT Izzo Core 2 for $3300 / 3300€ in Rakkan crimson at 14.3kg:
“The CORE 2 continues with the Hybrid Carbon mainframe and steps up the spec sport. Up entrance is the RockShox Pike Choose+ fork with the newest Charger 3.1 damper, providing HSC/LSC and wider rebound adjustment to make sure most traction. The Deluxe Choose+ rear shock additionally will get a wider rebound vary for ease of setup. Drivetrain sticks with Shimano, going to an SLX setup paired with XT-level shifter for a extra premium really feel. Rounding off the spec is a set of Crankbrothers Synthesis XCT wheels clad with Maxxis DHR II tires, EXO casing up entrance and EXO+ out again for further safety. Ending up is an SDG Bel Air 3.0 saddle, YT Postman V2 dropper, YT bar, and RaceFace Aeffect stem.”
YT Izzo Core 3 for $4500 / 4500€ in Mizu silver at 14.2kg:
“The CORE 3 now comes adorned with Swedish gold, within the type of the brand new [as yet unreleased] Öhlins RXF36 M.3 fork. An up to date chassis and reworked stanchions wage warfare in opposition to weight and friction, while upping the journey to 140mm for further management on massive hits. On the coronary heart of the total Extremely Modulus carbon fiber body, the TTX1 rear shock will get the identical HSC & LSC changes because the fork, serving to adapt to the path circumstances and rider’s choice. The DT Swiss XM1700 wheelset makes use of straight pull spokes to maintain the burden low, while the hub ratchet system ensures most reliability and serviceability. Shimano’s tried and examined SLX groupset options once more right here in the identical setup as its Core 2 stablemate, while the cockpit will get upgraded to the unique blacked-out Renthal Fatbar and Apex mixture.”
All three 2025 Izzo Core specs can be found now client direct from YT in 5 sizes (S-XXL) and in both the slick colours above or in 2-tone Black magic.
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