Camstyn
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Anyone tried a 29er rear wheel, or is that a no go?
I measured it up and it’s a no go.
Anyone tried a 29er rear wheel, or is that a no go?
Not enough space.Anyone tried a 29er rear wheel, or is that a no go?
I would like to know if someboy tested a Schwable tyre in 2.6 at rear? I am almost done with with my original DHR 2.8 and maybe I switch to Magic Mary in 2.6. But I am worried about even more pedal hits. Love actually the low setting. High setting did not feel good.
If somebody rides a 2.6 at rear maybe you can measure the height of the backwheel.
Sounds odd that response to me, I have tried multiple different size tyres (2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.8) on the back on my steps motored bikes and never had the systems react any differently or throw up any errors - Doesn't the 2020 YT come with a smaller rear tyre than the 2019 anyway?I landed on this thread searching for advice on smaller rear tyre... in the meantime I asked YT about using a smaller tyre in the rear referring to 2.6 or 2.5 width...
Their answer:
"Unfortunately, this is not possible. The engine is programmed for the exact wheel size and when you would use a different tire the wheel size wouldn't match anymore and it could even lead to the situation, that the bike shuts down automatically.
Also, you would void the warranty of the bike and you would become the manufacturer which means that all product liabilities would be transferred to you."
Anyone had problems with the motor?
Pretty much everyone I know with a decoy runs a 2.5/2.6 on the back, with no issues.Odd indeed.
The 2020 decoy pro race 170/170 is a mullet and comes with a 2.5 in the front and 2.8 in the rear.
They have also one with 150/150 travel and 29 wheels front and rear which comes with normal width tyre...
I used to have a Kenevo until last year and 2.8 is a no go... I can't ride that
I get the feeling that some of the staff at YT talk some absolute shite.
That is total boll"£$s . All it means is that your assist speed will drop by a very small amount. Manufactures cannot dictate which tyres you use and not all 2.8 tyres have the same rolling radius.I landed on this thread searching for advice on smaller rear tyre... in the meantime I asked YT about using a smaller tyre in the rear referring to 2.6 or 2.5 width...
Their answer:
"Unfortunately, this is not possible. The engine is programmed for the exact wheel size and when you would use a different tire the wheel size wouldn't match anymore and it could even lead to the situation, that the bike shuts down automatically.
Also, you would void the warranty of the bike and you would become the manufacturer which means that all product liabilities would be transferred to you."
Anyone had problems with the motor?
ahah. In fact I have a coil on the goat and it is just so much better!Its a bit like when they say don't out a coil shock on, yet the owner of YT runs a coil shock and posts up loads of pictures of his bike with it on, or that half their pro free riders put 27.5 on both ends, yet they don't recommend doing that
Yep Shaun is great! JM too. 3 bikes for me now from YT - and still have all 3 - although the Decoy gets the most rides by far.I have a 2.6 ewild on the back of mine and a 2.35 rockr2 front. Michelin, similar to schwalbe run a bit wider compared to maxxis but the ewild/rockr2 have slightly less volume than the 2.8/2.5 maxxis that came on it. In maxxis width my michelins would be about 2.7/2.45. I havent calibrated the speed but no issues after 1000+ km. Exo+/exo tires are too light for an ebike, in my opinion, and i suspect the white label maxxis tires are bulk oem tires. Ive seen reports of them being sud standard, whether thats true or not they still had to go. Sold them straight away new. Maxxis sell, ill give them that. Suckas!
With the motor i want a touch more travel than my regular pedal bike and for tires i always run 1000g + tires on any of my trail bikes and i have no issues(tire liner rear). On my decoy ill be switching to dh tires soon and be dumping a bit of air pressure. That should bring the bike alive on the ups and downs.
I should mention that yt canada and north america have been great to deal with. Shaun in cali at yt usa is good people and knows his shit. From what i gather on the forums the customer service seems the polar opposite on either side of the pond. Hopefully just growing pains. I guess theyre a little more slammed in Urp
Nice! Im considering a capra 27 and mulletize it. Perfect geo and great price. Hesitant to buy a regular bike though. After the fazua update and the industries focus on light weight models there could be great options next year that would also cover the regular bike category and still have some epowah. Be nice if yt had a fazua bike, thatd make the decision ez. My decoy and a fazua capra would cover itYep Shaun is great! JM too. 3 bikes for me now from YT - and still have all 3 - although the Decoy gets the most rides by far.
I have an e-wild 2.6 rear sitting in the garage. I'll put it on once I destroy the Maxxis 2.8.
You've got that arse backwards. The get the same speed from a smaller circumference the wheel has to be travelling faster so the speedo will over-read the speed the bike is travelling.The lower circumference wheel means the bike's speed is actually a bit faster in reality than what is displayed on the speedometer. (RPM x Circumference = km/h) Keep in mind the impact would be relatively minor.
So if your motor cut off limit is 32 km/h … the smaller wheel means your ACTUAL speed is faster than your speedometer is illustrating (based on RPM from magnet and circumference setting in steps programming). Your motor assist works up to 32 km/h (based on the circumference of the 2.8 tire). If you had a GPS, and you run a 2.5 tire, the GPS may show you are going 34 km/h (while the bike speedometer shows 32) .
I have a 2016 Capra 27". It's now been relegated to "spare bike". Transformed my riding 4 years ago though after coming from a 26" Santa Cruz Butcher.Nice! Im considering a capra 27 and mulletize it. Perfect geo and great price. Hesitant to buy a regular bike though. After the fazua update and the industries focus on light weight models there could be great options next year that would also cover the regular bike category and still have some epowah. Be nice if yt had a fazua bike, thatd make the decision ez. My decoy and a fazua capra would cover it
No doubt. I thought itd work around heee. For our trails id much rather be overbiked than underbiked. I could get down most of it with my transition scout but i missed more travelI have a 2016 Capra 27". It's now been relegated to "spare bike". Transformed my riding 4 years ago though after coming from a 26" Santa Cruz Butcher.
No, im in revy. Ive only ridden seymour one day. Great spot for an eeb. More trails the better with these things, and theres sooo much in the lower mainland and sea to sky. Still a bit snowed in here but its melting quick. More options daily but it might be a while before we get in the alpine. Hopefully be able to buy an extra battery by thenHey @Dirtnvert does the "nv" in your username = North Van? Just wondering if we have another Vancouverite on here. I've met one other on here - also with a Decoy - although have yet to see another Decoy on the trails.
I love Revelstoke. Went riding with Matt Yaki and his company a couple of years ago. That trail Martha Creek... magnificent. I’m off riding to Mount Fromme now ?No, im in revy. Ive only ridden seymour one day. Great spot for an eeb. More trails the better with these things, and theres sooo much in the lower mainland and sea to sky. Still a bit snowed in here but its melting quick. More options daily but it might be a while before we get in the alpine. Hopefully be able to buy an extra battery by then
You've got that arse backwards. The get the same speed from a smaller circumference the wheel has to be travelling faster so the speedo will over-read the speed the bike is travelling.
Right on! Have a good ride. If things ever chill we'll have to get out for an eeb rideI love Revelstoke. Went riding with Matt Yaki and his company a couple of years ago. That trail Martha Creek... magnificent. I’m off riding to Mount Fromme now ?
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