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  1. KenX

    Thinking of moving on from Decoy.......

    So, I've had my Decoy for 5 years now, time flies eh! Done loads of mods, coil fork and shock, Hope brakes, One-Up bars etc etc. The main reason I'm toying with a change is the (non) availability and price (€1000!!!) of a 720wh battery, also the entire bike is now coming into its 6th season and...
  2. KenX

    What size adapter to go 220mm rear disc???

    Assuming it's the same as when I fitted 220mm to the front, ie +40mm post mount to post mount? Decoy base 2019 FWIW Thanks in advance :)
  3. KenX

    Fitted a cushcore today!

    Fitted a Cushcore to the rear today, nothing like the ball ache a lot of people say, but trickier than a normal tyre swap for sure, the secret is to really use the rim well to give everything a chance to fit..... The reason for fitting one was we're pretty rocky round here, so I've been using DH...
  4. KenX

    Is Shimano Steps 8000 standard steel chainring narrow/wide?

    Just fitted a new chain and unless I'm missing something, the chainring is symmetrical, ie it doesn't matter for the placement of the chain as on a narrow/wide chainring?
  5. KenX

    Tyre inserts vs DH casing, what do you rock???

    After 5 years of DH and 4 years emtb using DH casings (with hd tubes) I picked up just 1 puncture, that was what appeared to be an upholstery nail which would've killed anything........ Round here is dry and stony, not many thorns, but lots of sharp-edged rocks, I seem to be good at not getting...
  6. KenX

    So what assist level is everyone using???

    I'm Eco-100, Trail-200, Boost-300, everything goes straight up here in the Alps!
  7. KenX

    Review Yari Up v2 fork damper upgrade

    Product Image: Product name: Yari Up v2 fork damper upgrade Price paid: €259 Score (out of 10): 10 Review: After fitting a Marzocchi Bomber coil rear shock to my Decoy Base and being blown away by how much better the bike feels, I started playing around with the Yari fork. It's always...
  8. KenX

    Smashpot fork coil conversion on 2019 Decoy Base

    Since I fitted a Bomber coil to the rear, I've really noticed the lack of smoothness/compliance at the front compared to the plush feel from the rear..... Tried lower leg service along with a 170mm airshaft, better, but still not what I was looking for... Bit the bullet and ordered a Vorsprung...
  9. KenX

    Decoys €600 off!!!

    Grab them while you can, €600 off Decoys on YT site (y)
  10. KenX

    Ethan Nell sending the YT DECOY in Utah, awesome vid!!!

    Apologies if this has been posted before, but, wow (y) Ethan Nell sending the YT DECOY in Utah | E-MOUNTAINBIKE Magazine
  11. KenX

    Decoy chain guide "advisory"

    Not a recall as such, more an alert.......(via email today) >>> Hey Young Talent! we are stoked to have you as part of the YT Family and hope you are enjoying your DECOY so far. We want to look after our family members as best we can and that is why we are reaching out to you directly. It...
  12. KenX

    What do all you e-bikers do in winter???

    I ski, can't ride as everything is under several meters of snow!
  13. KenX

    For Sale (BIKE) 2019 Rockshox Yari/Lyric 160mm Debonair airshaft: £25 posted

    Bike / Product Year: 2019 Manufacturer: Rockshox Model: Yari/Lyric 160mm Debonair airshaft Asking Price: £25 posted Description: Just fitted a 170mm airshaft to my 3 month old 2019 Yari, so the original is surplus! Easy to fit at the same time as a lower fork service, easy/cheap way to...
  14. KenX

    Average e-biker age?

    Can't see a thread on this so thought I'd start one! Me, 63, in the Alps, been riding MTB for 31 years, e-bike for 3 years now, still got a clockwork bike for the park and road rides! Out here (Serre Chevalier, France) seems like all ages are on e-bikes, from 10-80 years old! At first I thought...
  15. KenX

    Is trail mode similar to Bosch EMTB mode?

    Haven't tried it yet, but if I set trail mode to 300%, will it work the same as the Bosch emtb mode? In boost, it seems to deliver all the power immediately which as opposed to trail where the harder you pedal, the more power it delivers which is like the Bosch and feels more natural..... Or...
  16. KenX

    Any chance a coil shock will work?

    Love to fit a coil shock on the Base Decoy, but concerned that the frame kinematics designed around a progressive air shock probably won't work with a linear coil shock? The deluxe shock works "ok", and is only a cheap part so wouldn't pain me to change it out, but coming from a DH bike, miss...
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