Wow...YT pretty much sold out of all Decoy's

[heysteve989]

I was looking to order a Decoy Pro Race in XL and pretty much the only option is a base decoy in XL, almost everything is sold out. I messaged them about any more bikes becoming available and got a "maybe, hard to say...subscribe to our list" answer. I guess I could order a base model and spend the extra in upgrades, but that's not my first choice.

 

[leftside]

Go for the base. Some people have purposely gone for the base and then done some great upgrades. Check out some of the earlier posts on here.

 

[heysteve989]

Thanks leftside...I'll check em out.

 

[Gavalar]

I was looking to order a Decoy Pro Race in XL and pretty much the only option is a base decoy in XL, almost everything is sold out. I messaged them about any more bikes becoming available and got a "maybe, hard to say...subscribe to our list" answer. I guess I could order a base model and spend the extra in upgrades, but that's not my first choice.

What about the newly released Decoy Shred Spec, Carbon front with Ali rear and coil spring, its only just been released.

 

[heysteve989]

Yeah, I saw that. It's a possibility...just not sure ho much different it would ride vs the Decoy. Is it more of a downhill type setup like the Kenevo?

 

[Gavalar]

Yeah, I saw that. It's a possibility...just not sure ho much different it would ride vs the Decoy. Is it more of a downhill type setup like the Kenevo?

I'm not too sure as I haven't read the full reviews on Pinkbike or Singletrack, the weight is similar with a coil spring and Fox 38 front end.

 

[cole_inman]

What about the newly released Decoy Shred Spec, Carbon front with Ali rear and coil spring, its only just been released.

That's crazy that they're sold out. I remember a few months back the outlet had 2019 Decoy bases for like $4,300.

I still think the Decoy 29er is the way to go. The Decoy mullet's bottom bracket is too low. Especially if you run Maxxis Double Down or DH casing tires (which you should) that don't come in 2.8 only 2.4/5, so you're lower than low. IMO, part of the fun of eMTB is doing rocky climbs you'd never do. Less travel feels more playful too, which is huge on eMTB. Comparing riding my Sight VLT 29 to my dad's Decoy mullet, the lower travel Sight VLT 29 is more fun up and down.

 

[Gavalar]

Btw all Decoys are carbon front aluminum rear. That's crazy that they're sold out. I remember a few months back the outlet had 2019 Decoy bases for like $4,300.

I still think the Decoy 29er is the way to go. The Decoy mullet's bottom bracket is too low. Especially if you run Maxxis Double Down or DH casing tires (which you should) that don't come in 2.8 only 2.4/5, so you're lower than low. IMO, part of the fun of eMTB is doing rocky climbs you'd never do. Less travel feels more playful too, which is huge on eMTB. Comparing riding my Sight VLT 29 to my dad's Decoy mullet, the lower travel Sight VLT 29 is more fun up and down.

BTW, you're wrong, not all Decoys have aluminium rear, my Decoy Pro Race is FULL CARBON.

 

[cole_inman]

BTW, you're wrong, not all Decoys have aluminium rear, my Decoy Pro Race is FULL CARBON.

Ah, my bad, got my wires crossed with the Norcos, which are. Edited my reply!

 

[nickfrog]

I have a XL base as I couldn't see the value in the extra £1,000. I actually prefer an aluminium rear end. SLX or XT is very similar IME or can be upgraded for very little. Now the 36 Fox are nice but I really like the Yari from a reliability / serviceability point of view, plus I think they are easier to upgrade to 160mm