First ride 2020 decoy base 29

[photocycycler]

How are you guys finding the Code R’s? Also something I would swap ASAP. Looking at parts it seems the RSC is just a better lever which can be purchased separately

 

[seamarsh]

How are you guys finding the Code R’s? Also something I would swap ASAP. Looking at parts it seems the RSC is just a better lever which can be purchased separately

I didn’t like them.. I swapped to xt 8020 which are saint calipers and xt levers.. 100% better. Probably cheaper to sell codes and go xt

 

[photocycycler]

I didn’t like them.. I swapped to xt 8020 which are saint calipers and xt levers.. 100% better. Probably cheaper to sell codes and go xt

I have always been a shimano guy then when I got my Jeffsy figured I would try the SRAM guides, I actually ended up liking them so was thinking about staying with SRAM. I feel lie the saints are due for an upgrade which would be nice

 

[DeezNutzz]

the yari is a lyrik with different internals.. easy to make it into a lyrik and you can go up to 180mm of travel. I’m going to bump mine to 160mm and add a coil conversion, looking at the one from vospring Smashpot - Fork Coil Conversion System
I run mine in low, haven’t tried high yet. Going coip
On rear as well woot!

I really want to try coil maybe in the future

 

[photocycycler]

I really want to try coil maybe in the future

Yea I am considering that as well. Another downfall IMO of the spec on the 29er is with RockShox you don’t have any good air options like the X2 so coil seems like the best upgrade for the rear shock

 

[rb.]

How are you guys finding the Code R’s? Also something I would swap ASAP. Looking at parts it seems the RSC is just a better lever which can be purchased separately

Codes are fine if you don’t mind your lever pulling closer and closer to the bar as they get hot. RSC levers are a big upgrade since they have the contact point adjustment.

 

[seamarsh]

Yea I am considering that as well. Another downfall IMO of the spec on the 29er is with RockShox you don’t have any good air options like the X2 so coil seems like the best upgrade for the rear shock

I bought the base knowing I’d upgrade... I always buy base models, I’m cheap and I’d rather customize to my liking. Along the way you discover some cheap base level stuff is bomb proof and you really don’t need to upgrade. Usually if something breaks then I’ll replace it with next tier up etc.

As soon as I saw this bike I knew I was going coil front and rear so just view the stock stuff as a placeholder.

So far I’m surprised how well the yari works! Great fork for what it is.

 

[photocycycler]

I bought the base knowing I’d upgrade... I always buy base models, I’m cheap and I’d rather customize to my liking. Along the way you discover some cheap base level stuff is bomb proof and you really don’t need to upgrade. Usually if something breaks then I’ll replace it with next tier up etc.

As soon as I saw this bike I knew I was going coil front and rear so just view the stock stuff as a placeholder.

So far I’m surprised how well the yari works! Great fork for what it is.

Just pulled the trigger on the base. I am going to upgrade to 160mm debonair lyrik spring as well. Did you swap it yourself?

 

[seamarsh]

Just pulled the trigger on the base. I am going to upgrade to 160mm debonair lyrik spring as well. Did you swap it yourself?

Haven’t done anything yet but I’ve done debonair spring in another fork, it’s easy. I’m running this one for a while because it’s fresh and probably do seals at same time since I think the seals on yari are not as good as lyrik. Lyrik uses lower friction seal.. at least I’ve been told. This is not a bad thing to buy if you plan on doing your own services.
Complete Lower Leg Service Kit - PUSH Industries

 

[DeezNutzz]

How are you guys finding the Code R’s? Also something I would swap ASAP. Looking at parts it seems the RSC is just a better lever which can be purchased separately

I switched mine out to Shimano SLX four pot brakes and man what a difference I hate sram brakes

 

[photocycycler]

So one thing I am worried about is weight. Maybe coming from an analog bike it matters more but still think a lighter eBike would be nice.

With all the eBike parts like wheels being so heavy going to be hard to drop weight on this pig.

 

[seamarsh]

Have not felt like it matters at all! In fact feels super planted and suspension works amazing with extra weight. I would worry about it tbh. In fact I’ll be adding more weight with coils! It’s just not as big a deal as a pedal bike. Even then I was never a weight weenie.. lightest my bike ever was was maybe 31lbs? Unless you are xc nerd don’t sweat it.

 

[R120]

You get used to the weight, you have to recalibrate your riding somewhat, for me the main thing was going faster into corners (nothing to do with the motor) as the extra weight builds up momentum faster and having to rethink lines and braking.

 

[seamarsh]

You get used to the weight, you have to recalibrate your riding somewhat, for me the main thing was going faster into corners (nothing to do with the motor) as the extra weight builds up momentum faster and having to rethink lines and braking.

Good point. This is definitely true! Had a couple good crashes before getting used to the weight coming into corners... also if it’s super steep tech once you lock your wheel you are moving, gotta go with the flow! Lol

One thing that helped with this for me was cutting my bars down to 760mm I was clipping bar ends left and right, partly because I ride tight woods but also because one you get this train moving it’s hard to make quick adjustments!

 

[photocycycler]

Good point. This is definitely true! Had a couple good crashes before getting used to the weight coming into corners... also if it’s super steep tech once you lock your wheel you are moving, gotta go with the flow! Lol

One thing that helped with this for me was cutting my bars down to 760mm I was clipping bar ends left and right, partly because I ride tight woods but also because one you get this train moving it’s hard to make quick adjustments!

I will be swapping over my 760mm Carbon bars from my current Jeffsy. Also going to throw on my renthal 35mm stem although curious if it will be too short.

Also I hate how YT just throws 175mm cranks on every bike, that is something else I will need to swap. I usually run 170 but will most likely be going to 165mm as I don't thnk I will need the same leverage with the assisted power for climbing.

 

[seamarsh]

Also I put a 160 fork up front instead of the 150 stock so 160 in high position is right on the money

thinking about running 170 in low, how would that be you think after running 160.. too much? Just enough?