Maybe post a pic some day? Soinds like a good buildBought mine used, so it came with some upgrades:
- Magura MT7 brakes, 223mm discs front and back, if I'm not mistaken – these brakes are awesome, much better than the brakes on other ebikes I've tested
- Lyrik Ultimate 170mm in the front – probably too fancy for me, not sure, at least it should be enough for my rides
- pedals, shiny golden, not sure what brand – seem to be working well and taking the many hits well (still learning the pedaling tempo here)
- grips are upgraded, I think – they match the lava red colour of my bike pretty well, I'm accustomed to a bit fatter grips, but no issues with these grips
What I had to buy after the first proper test ride:
- front flap mudguard – still amazes me how a little flap can prevent so much splatter, highly recommended!
- short rear mudguard (mucky nutz mugguard, just installed it to the back) – some rocks, sticks and sand can cause some noise because this isn't super securely installed with zip ties, I used the velcro tape that came with the fender, it's amazing how much splatter this blocks, highly recommended!
- ass saver (lost this one during my first long ride, but seems like it's not 100% needed after all) – I though it could handle a little down hill or rougher trails, I guess I was wrong, but it was only 7 euros so whateva
Still need to buy a proper head lamp to be able to drive in pitch black, and maybe spike tires for riding on ice & snow. I will be replacing the rear shock once it breaks. Hopefully not very soon.
Post Up your Decoy Upgrades with Reviews
- Thread starter TransAmMan
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Singletrackmind
Well-known member
Finished with the upgrades and installation of Ridewrap. Upgrades tires, bars, stem, dropper, saddle & grips. 1st ride tomorrow!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
2021 YT Decoy Elite
FRAMESET
Virtual 4-Link rear suspension
Mixed ("Mullet") wheels: 29" front, 27.5" rear
Internal cable routing.
CRANKSET
SHIMANO XT
FCM 8050 | 165 mm
WHEELSET
CRANKBROTHERS SYNTHESIS E11
Front 29“ x 31.5 mm 110 x 15 mm
Rear 27,5‘‘ x 35.5 mm 148 x 12 mm
HUBS
Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with MICRO SPLINE driver
FORK
FOX 38 FLOAT FACTORY E-BIKE
29“ | 170 mm | 15QRx110 | 51 mm Rake | Grip2
REAR DERAILLEUR
SHIMANO XT
Shadow Plus | 12 - Speed
Shifter
SHIMANO XT 12 - Speed
SHOCK
FOX FLOAT X2 FACTORY
230 x 65mm | w/2-Pos Lever
MOTOR
SHIMANO E8000 70 NM 250 W
DISPLAY
SHIMANO E7000 Monochrome
BATTERY
SMP YT CUSTOM Removable 540 Wh 36 V
STEM
Deity Copperhead 31.8MM x 50mm
CASSETTE
SHIMANO XT 10 - 51T | 12 - Speed
CHAIN
Shimano XT
CHAINGUIDE
E13 TRS PLUS E8000 2 Bolt 34-38T Compact Slider
HEADSET
ACROS AZX-260 BLOCK LOCK High Cap
BRAKES
SRAM CODE RSC
Rotors CENTERLINE 220mm/220mm
CHAINRING
SHIMANO SMCRE80 | 36 T
WEIGHT
50.48 LB
SEATPOST
Rockshox Reverb AXS
Ø 31.6 mm 150 mm travel
HANDLEBAR
SQ Lab Carbon, 4-degree upsweep, 12 degrees backsweep, 45mm rise, 780mm, 31.8mm diameter
SADDLE
Ergon SM Enduro Comp Stealth
GRIPS
ODI ELITE Lock-On
FRAME SIZE
Large
COLOR
DARK SLATE
SWITCH
SHIMANO E7000
On-Bar | SWE7000L
WHEELSET
CRANKBROTHERS SYNTHESIS E11
29“ x 31.5 mm 110 x 15 mm
27.5‘‘ x 35.5 mm 148 x 12 mm
FRONT TIRE
Michelin E-Wild
29“ x 2.6
REAR TIRE
Michelin E-Wild
27.5“ x 2.6
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
2021 YT Decoy Elite
FRAMESET
Virtual 4-Link rear suspension
Mixed ("Mullet") wheels: 29" front, 27.5" rear
Internal cable routing.
CRANKSET
SHIMANO XT
FCM 8050 | 165 mm
WHEELSET
CRANKBROTHERS SYNTHESIS E11
Front 29“ x 31.5 mm 110 x 15 mm
Rear 27,5‘‘ x 35.5 mm 148 x 12 mm
HUBS
Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with MICRO SPLINE driver
FORK
FOX 38 FLOAT FACTORY E-BIKE
29“ | 170 mm | 15QRx110 | 51 mm Rake | Grip2
REAR DERAILLEUR
SHIMANO XT
Shadow Plus | 12 - Speed
Shifter
SHIMANO XT 12 - Speed
SHOCK
FOX FLOAT X2 FACTORY
230 x 65mm | w/2-Pos Lever
MOTOR
SHIMANO E8000 70 NM 250 W
DISPLAY
SHIMANO E7000 Monochrome
BATTERY
SMP YT CUSTOM Removable 540 Wh 36 V
STEM
Deity Copperhead 31.8MM x 50mm
CASSETTE
SHIMANO XT 10 - 51T | 12 - Speed
CHAIN
Shimano XT
CHAINGUIDE
E13 TRS PLUS E8000 2 Bolt 34-38T Compact Slider
HEADSET
ACROS AZX-260 BLOCK LOCK High Cap
BRAKES
SRAM CODE RSC
Rotors CENTERLINE 220mm/220mm
CHAINRING
SHIMANO SMCRE80 | 36 T
WEIGHT
50.48 LB
SEATPOST
Rockshox Reverb AXS
Ø 31.6 mm 150 mm travel
HANDLEBAR
SQ Lab Carbon, 4-degree upsweep, 12 degrees backsweep, 45mm rise, 780mm, 31.8mm diameter
SADDLE
Ergon SM Enduro Comp Stealth
GRIPS
ODI ELITE Lock-On
FRAME SIZE
Large
COLOR
DARK SLATE
SWITCH
SHIMANO E7000
On-Bar | SWE7000L
WHEELSET
CRANKBROTHERS SYNTHESIS E11
29“ x 31.5 mm 110 x 15 mm
27.5‘‘ x 35.5 mm 148 x 12 mm
FRONT TIRE
Michelin E-Wild
29“ x 2.6
REAR TIRE
Michelin E-Wild
27.5“ x 2.6
Singletrackmind
Well-known member
When i was asking owner of LBS about getting Ridewrap installed, he said, well yeah I can do it, but it is a mountain bike!My bike used to look like that just a few months ago!
It's worth getting. I have the Ridewrap. I need to get a few replacement panels now tho.
His_Turdness
Active member
How do you like those E-Wilds? They look good, that's for sure! Good looking set up.
I have some pictures on another thread if you're interested. I think it's in the "show your bike" thread.
I have some pictures on another thread if you're interested. I think it's in the "show your bike" thread.
Singletrackmind
Well-known member
I haven't had a chance to ride them on a variety of trails. They do roll pretty fast and corner awesome! Need a few more rides to form an opinion.
about to order these brakes....hate my code R's......
rb.
Active member
My latest upgrade to my Decoy was I bought a 2021 Commencal. Lol. Hoping the EP8 and bigger battery are going to be worth it.
rb.
Active member
Northern California. Ordered the first day they went up for pre-order.
A commencal bike in a decoy thread? Do you m
This bike is a beauty
Josey Wales
Member
Hi,
I've changed:-
Riser stem to get the bars 25mm higher.
Ohlins shock, I weigh 102 kgs.
Eddy Current rear tyre.
Tubeless front and rear.
Old inner tube to protect the dropper.
The Eddy Current is great. Extremely hard to get on the carbon rim only using your hands, but it does go on.
I've changed:-
Riser stem to get the bars 25mm higher.
Ohlins shock, I weigh 102 kgs.
Eddy Current rear tyre.
Tubeless front and rear.
Old inner tube to protect the dropper.
The Eddy Current is great. Extremely hard to get on the carbon rim only using your hands, but it does go on.
Jessiejames1108
New Member
rb.
Active member
I had to order the fox mounting hardware kit as my shock was a take-off from a different bike so the sizes did not match. No issues with install.
Singletrackmind
Well-known member
After riding for about a month now, been able to ride a wide array of trails. VERY impressed with my custom Decoy Elite! The Michelin E-Wild's are a perfect match for this Enduro/DH slayer! Not the best for climbing, but this bike was designed for descending! The mullet setup really does offer the best of both worlds. Spend a lot of time and effort dialing the suspension in and could not be happier with how well it absorbs the big hits yet has small bump compliance as well. Absolutely no mechanical issues with components, battery or motor (unlike my Specialized Levo).
Only thing I really found lagging was the SRAM Code RSC brakes. No comparison to the stopping power of the Magura MT7's on my Spesh Levo S-Works. Understand brakes are kinda like saddles and grip in that personal preference is in the eye of the beholder. Based on some input I received from the owner of the LBS that installed the Ridewrap on this bad boy, decided to go with a Frankenstein Shigura brake set-up (Shimano Saint levers and Magura MT7 calipers). Was fortunate to find Saint levers after scouring the internet. Magura brakes are very easy to come by, guess because everyone complains about what a pain in the arse they are to bleed. Will post more info after I get some rides logged.
Only thing I really found lagging was the SRAM Code RSC brakes. No comparison to the stopping power of the Magura MT7's on my Spesh Levo S-Works. Understand brakes are kinda like saddles and grip in that personal preference is in the eye of the beholder. Based on some input I received from the owner of the LBS that installed the Ridewrap on this bad boy, decided to go with a Frankenstein Shigura brake set-up (Shimano Saint levers and Magura MT7 calipers). Was fortunate to find Saint levers after scouring the internet. Magura brakes are very easy to come by, guess because everyone complains about what a pain in the arse they are to bleed. Will post more info after I get some rides logged.
CamBo
New Member
This bike is so fun! I put in way more laps in way less time. So Awesome!
Helajames
Member
A few of you are talking about mods to the internals of the base Yari fork. Where can I find more information on what this is and how to do it?
thanks
jim
thanks
jim
Sapientiea
Active member
NOt sure there is a special topic for this. In short you change the airspring and demper with a Debonair upgrade kit Lyrik (170mm) and a Charger 2.1 RC2. You can choose a the length of the airspring, but this will have an effect on your geometry. Longer than design airspring can be mitigated by flipping the chip to the high position if needed.... You are basically transforming the Yari fork to a Lyrik
You''ll get (based on my experience): much better sensitivity, more travel and slightly better geometry going down
Nasty Nick
Well-known member
Rockshox Lyrik and Yari
I have this on two different bikes. It does an amazing job giving you support yet still having tons of traction and it's still plush. It's definitely worth the high price. I also have the bomber cr coil tuned by avy on my decoy (and the smashpot in the yari). The bike is insanely smooth at breakneck speeds.
Came here to say I swap the 150mm dropper for the one up 210mm. That was a freaking game changer upgrade.
Sapientiea
Active member
I am almost the same weight. Would you mind sharing the specs of the shock? I am still using the stock shock and might want to change to coil!
Josey Wales
Member
Sure, sorry for the delay in replying.
The shock is Ohlins TTX22M, 230 x 65
Spring is:-
Expensive, but worth it if you're jumping and riding aggressively. I'm not brilliant at either, but I can tell the difference.
At 102 kgs you have to put ~230psi in the original air shock. This preloads all the seals giving loads more stickshon.
The coil is great, easy to set the sag, and only a few settings to play with. The high speed compression adjuster actually makes a difference too!
The shock is Ohlins TTX22M, 230 x 65
Spring is:-
Expensive, but worth it if you're jumping and riding aggressively. I'm not brilliant at either, but I can tell the difference.
At 102 kgs you have to put ~230psi in the original air shock. This preloads all the seals giving loads more stickshon.
The coil is great, easy to set the sag, and only a few settings to play with. The high speed compression adjuster actually makes a difference too!
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Josey Wales
Member
Folks.
I really like the rear Schwalbe Eddy Current tyre; way better than the standard Maxxis. Better grip, no rolling, no tearing, fantastic.
I have to say though, personally I run mine at 35 psi, tubeless. No tyre inserts etc. To jump or rail berms I need tyres that don't roll, fold, squirm or feel loose in the back. I tune my suspension so I can run hard tyres.
Fitting the Eddy Current front today, in the warm, with warm hands and a warm tyre!
(Please don't hate on my tyre pressure, just my personal preference)
I really like the rear Schwalbe Eddy Current tyre; way better than the standard Maxxis. Better grip, no rolling, no tearing, fantastic.
I have to say though, personally I run mine at 35 psi, tubeless. No tyre inserts etc. To jump or rail berms I need tyres that don't roll, fold, squirm or feel loose in the back. I tune my suspension so I can run hard tyres.
Fitting the Eddy Current front today, in the warm, with warm hands and a warm tyre!
(Please don't hate on my tyre pressure, just my personal preference)
CraigerC EMTB
Member
So much fun on my Decoy I have not been able to post my fine tuning - 2020 YT Decoy Pro Race - XL - as with any bike I'm still getting everything tuned. Love the way it handles the steeps here & plows through the chunk! This is it in action! Changes and pending below:
Done:
Done:
- Ergon SM Enduro Comp - great saddle
- Schwalbe Eddy Current (rear 27.5 x 2.60) - running 23 lbs - great all around grip
- ODI ROUGE Lock on grips -super comfortable & lock on is right
- “Pro tune” for 36 & X2 - Bike Co by “Bitter Joe”- Must have to get the most out of the travel!
- Galfer 220 mm front rotor with Galfer pro compound pads - gotta stop!
- Crank Bros Stamp 7 pedals
- Additional battery - got to have power!
- Shimano Saint M820 brakes – the “Codes” just don’t get it done
- Galfer 203 mm rear rotor - gotta stop!
- Maxxis Assegai 29" Wide Trail 3C/EXO/TR (front 29 x 2.50) – can't wait to push into that tire!
roboticinvesting
Active member
Decoy Shred in medium came in and it has been an awesome couple of weeks setting it up (taking my time!). Have done a few upgrades so far. Here is what I have changed out:
Completed Upgrades:
Completed Upgrades:
- Race Face Turbine R 35 Stem Orange, 50mm Length
- OneUp Carbon Handlebar 20mm rise
- Wolf Tooth Dropper Post Remote
- K-edge Gravity Garmin top-cap mount
- OneUp Aluminum Pedals
- Shimano Saint front and rear
- Ergon MTB Gravity Grip
- RideWrap (but I did a shite job on it - I am not patient enough for that type of work!)
- Nobl TR41 mullet wheelset with Industry Nine 1/1 hubs (can't wait to get these on)
- 203mm Ice-Tech rotors
- Cushcore front and rear inserts
- Tubeless setup
Singletrackmind
Well-known member
Sweet looking rig! Like your upgrades. Bet you cant wait fir rest of uogrades! HMU if you want advice when you change out your tires. I've tried a few different tires on my Decoy Elite and have a Spesh Levo S-Works that I have upgraded the tires on as well.
roboticinvesting
Active member
Thanks! Yeah really looking forward to the wheels! I have had Nobl wheels on my last analog bike and they were amazing.
Will do on the tire - I know you like those e-wilds so I have been trying to find them to do a swap . I am having trouble finding the 27's here in Canada. Seems we can only get the 29s here for some crazy reason. I'll keep watching.
Singletrackmind
Well-known member
I get mine from Amazon.com. Maybe one of these sellers can ship your way for a decent shipping rate. Also by from Chain Reaction Cycles. Great selection and good prices.
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I'm in Canada and got mine from Merlin Cycles. Also had Nobl wheels on my last bike - the guys there are local to me.
You'll really like the Cushcore with this bike. It's a suspension upgrade. Where in Canada are you? There's not too many places in Canada you can still ride this time of year.
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