Yt Slopestyle Bike

Posted : admin On 4/2/2022

As a true all-mountain bike, JEFFSY delivers convincing performance for everything from after-work rides and blasting your favorite single track to epic alpine crossings. Our versatile all-rounder is both an efficient climber and a playful companion for technical descending, high speeds and fun jumps. And JEFFSY features a bottle mount. So if you only have room for one bike in your garage, and that bike has to do it all, JEFFSY is your weapon of choice!

SIZE DOESN'T MATTER


Who's your JEFFSY?
JEFFSY 27 or JEFFSY 29? Depends on what you do with it! When choosing the right wheel size, consider your personal preferences, riding style and favorite terrain.
The JEFFSY 29
The JEFFSY 29 is one of the most aggressive and agile 29ers on the market. The big, 29-inch wheels are responsible for the significant BB drop, which leaves you sitting “in” the bike and feeling confident even when things get heavy. The big wheels also provide excellent traction and grip, while helping you rack up the miles on long rides. On fast descents, the big wheels keep things smooth and help the JEFFSY 29 stay on course even on rough tracks. It all adds up to a bike that is suitable for both rookies and experienced riders.
The JEFFSY 27
You like to play, get steezy and send every jump? In that case, the JEFFSY 27 is the perfect choice. The 27.5-inch wheels are stable, snappy and dynamic in turns. Because the JEFFSY 27 really likes airtime, we’ve given it 160 mm of front travel to ensure you have enough in reserve to really express yourself on the trails.

And the YT PLAY demonstrates what happens when we play hard: as a fully made of carbon it is as lightweight as a dirt hardtail made of aluminum. Lightweight and agile to support you on flips, drops. Pictured at the top of this article, this is a singlespeed full-suspension dirt jump/slopestyle bike with 100mm of travel and a 135mm rear end. Claimed weight is 15kg (33lb). YT Industries new bike, the YT Capra, takes them to the next level it is exceptional. YT Capra Review Headtube. Trail and Enduro Bikes Slopestyle's Birthday.

The JEFFSY is a versatile all-rounder with impressive climbing capabilities and the gravity DNA that all YT bikes share. Thanks to our award-winning V4L suspension technology, it is very sensitive off the top, with good mid-stroke support and plenty of end-stroke progressivity.

This gives the JEFFSY plenty of pop and agility in both the 27.5-inch and 29-inch versions. The JEFFSY wants you to pull up off every little lip, but it also has enough in reserve to give you a feeling of safety in rough terrain and on big jumps. And on the climbs, the ergonomic seated position and the high anti-squat give JEFFSY plenty of drive.

“The JEFFSY is an absolute rocket! This small travel all mountain bike with aggressive geo is fun and exciting no matter where you ride it.“

Flip Chip

Thanks to the Flip Chip, the frame’s geometry can easily be adapted to your riding style. In the low position, the head angle is slacker and the BB drop more pronounced, for better stability when pinning it in rough terrain. In the high position, the steeper head angle and higher BB position make for easier climbing and more agility on tighter trails.

Frame Protection

Perfectly integrated guards protect the frame against rock impacts and scratches. Made from super-tough and wear-resistant PA 66, the downtube protector is bolted on and can be easily replaced. It is designed to wrap around the bottom bracket and thus provide extra protection for the side walls of the downtube in this critical area. The chain stay and seat stay guards also help keep the noise down, so that the only sound you’ll hear on the trail is that braaaaap! we all love so much.

Race-Specific Advanced Sealing Concept, Axial Lip-Seal (RASCAL)

In addition to the industry-standard internal seals of our high-quality, double-sealed full complement bearings, we use self-developed sealing washers, that protect all suspension linkage bearings and keep water and dirt at bay. Their axial lip seals increase the useful life of the bearings considerably to make sure that every JEFFSY can withstand the burden of heavy Trail-Riding use.

Chainsuck Plate Protection

Should things get a little rough, the inconspicuous chain suck plates protect the frame from damage caused by a dropped chain. This keeps sensitive areas out of harm's way and helps prolong your frame's service life.

All-Carbon Headtube

The contact surfaces for the integrated headset are preformed directly in the carbon structure. The homogeneity of the material in this area creates the ideal balance of weight, durability and performance. The ZeroStack design with integrated bearings ensures a long service life, while the mounting dimensions allow the use of ZS49 / ZS56 Reach Adjust headsets – pro level adjustability for everybody.

Internal Cable Routing

Developed in-house, details like internal cable routing with built-in cable guides underline our claim to fame in the world of high-quality carbon bikes. For ultimate protection, the cable is almost entirely hidden in the frame, while the perfectly integrated ports and cable clamps make for a super-clean look. Race-ready: the full-length cable guide is held in place by a bolted clamp in just one area, making it easy and fast to swap cables when needed.

V4L / Virtual Four Link

V4L is responsible for providing outstanding small bump compliance that virtually sucks you to the ground as well as great midstroke support to really optimize the use of the available travel. And the nice pop makes sure you can get airborne at a moment’s notice. So you don’t bottom out harshly even after hitting the biggest jumps, the ending stroke spring curve is very progressive. V4L supports you around the sag point, ready to absorb obstacles but without being affected by pedaling forces.

26″ ain’t dead yet — at least in the world of pump tracks and dirt jump parks. Speak with any marketing manager at a US bike company and you’ll find it doesn’t sell well, and the market for the OG MTB wheel size is limited to MTB freestyle and slopestyle bikes and the occasional repair for what now is becoming a “vintage” bike. (to use Apple’s wording)

Though one can ride a regular MTB at the bike park, the dirt jump bike — AKA the Freestyle MTB — is a hybrid combining the DNA from BMX and MTB is the optimal tool for developing skills. Often equipped with a single rear brake and one speed, they’re built for durability and reliability, requiring a minimal amount of maintenance – simply top off your tire pressure, then go out and ride. As a bonus, they’re also great for testing the waters at your local NBA/ ABA BMX Track, lined up in a class of their own or in the cruiser class.

Frame materials

The most common frame materials utilized for dirt jump bikes are chromoly (steel) and aluminum. Both are common, with steel models prioritizing durability over weight. Less expensive steel models may substitute chromoly tubes with a lower grade material.

26″ Dirt Jump Bike Geometry

Most dirt jump bikes stick to a tried and true formula, but like BMX, sizing is determined by length or reach. The biggest change in recent years has been the lengthening of top tubes, mirroring the evolution of modern mountain bikes, though many models are simply offered in one size.

The rule of thumb is shorter top tubes (and chainstays/ wheelbase) are better for street riding, with longer bikes more stable in the air and better for pump tracks, BMX tracks and dirt jumps. Riders accustomed to modern trail bike geometry will likely be more comfortable with a longer reach, as the shorter wheels and wheel base can take some time to become accustomed to. The trade-off (there always is one) is maneuverability, which is key for riding concrete parks and ramps.

Hardtail or full suspension

The advent of modern slopestyle resulted in rear suspension being added to many dirt jump models to better handle the scale of the massive jumps found at events like the Joyride series. Most riders are better served with a less expensive hardtail while starting out.

Suspension fork or rigid?

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Some manufacturers offer a model with a rigid fork at lower price points, and this can be a good option for riders with the “upgrade bug.” We run lightweight forks on our bikes, as they’re considerably lighter weight than most dirt jump forks, which feature simple internals and are designed for durability and to a price point. Lightweight means easier to throw around, but it also means giving up durability, which can result in additional maintenance and creaky forks down the road.

Another item to consider is that most run the suspension quite stiff, with the suspension primarily there to take the edge off of hard landings.

Complete bikes you can buy

Both Inga and myself are currently riding the Jackal from Santa Cruz. While we’re fans, the Jackal is only available as a frame.

Though we’ve taken distinctive pleasure in assembling our dirt jumpers piece by piece, buying a complete bike is the way to go. Not only can you hit the jumps right away, but it is even more difficult than usual to source 26″ wheels in the midst of the covid era. Plus, with frequent get-offs (assuming you’re pushing your limits and learning the fine points of bailing) one can upgrade their bikes piece by piece along the way.

Here are a few of the options currently available at your local bike shop or accessible to us riders in the US.

Slopestyle Mtb For Sale

Haro Steel Reserve – $900+

Haro is a heritage brand most known for BMX, and they’ve packed that BMX DNA into their line of freestyle dirtjump MTBs. A base model that forgoes a suspension fork starts at $609, but most riders will appreciate a suspension fork, found in the next model up.

It’s not the nicest frame available with a focus on bang for the buck, but it’ll more than get the job done is a good option for starting out.

GT La Bomba — $1300

Available in two different frame sizes, the 6061 alloy dirt jump frame features a threaded BB, tapered 1 1/8″ – 1.5″ headtube and horizontal adjustable dropouts with integrated chain tensioners. The complete build includes an air sprung Manitou Circus Expert fork with 20mm thru axle, GT tubular cro-mo 170mm cranks, Promax hydraulic rear disc brake, Spank Spoon alloy bars with 40mm of rise and a host of other GT house components.

YT Industries Dirt Love — $1300

The YT Dirt Love is available in size regular and long, available direct from YT. Parts across the board are dialed, though we’d swap out the SRAM brakes for a Shimano SLX or
With a reach of 399mm its in the middle.

Check it out at YT-Industries.com

Kona Shonky — $1400

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The Kona Shonky is a cromoly frame updated for the times with a tapered headtube and integrated dropout tensioner system. Available in a small and large frame option, the small features a 415mm reach and the large a 428mm reach. The budget parts should work well enough to get you started and keeps the price down, while giving you lots of options for personalization later.

Marin Alcatraz — $1300

Transition PBJ — $1600 complete

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Available in a single frame size, the alloy Alcatraz frame features a 401.84mm reach.

Trek Slopestyle Bike

Transition’s PBJ is as new school as it gets for dirt jump bike geometry. (that is, with longer lengths available – it stays true to the classic BMX angles and DNA) The PBJ is now available in three different lengths — a 415mm reach for the small and 440mm reach for the long, and an X-Long for those blessed with height with a 465mm reach. Made to take a beating from chromoly steel.

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Specialized P.3 — $1800

Specialized has offered the P series bikes for years now, and although the line has been trimmed back to a single offering that costs a bit more than some of the other options, it does feature an integrated chain tensioner/dropout system that is much more sophisticated than many of the other options. It’s available in a single size with a 423mm reach.