YT Decoy (540 WH battery & Shimano E8000 motor)

[Jmorgan95]

Afternoon all

I’m looking for my first EMTB. Specifically the YT Decoy elite. The spec is incredible and I feel like it’s a great bike for the money, but the one thing that does worry me is the motor and 540wh battery.

I’m only 11stone (70kg) with my riding gear on, and the bike is 22.9kg (not the lightest but I’ve seen a lot heavier). Would the motor/battery significantly reduce the amount of riding I could get done on a single ride? I won’t be using it for 40 mile xc rides, I like to go to a set of trails and do laps. Probably looking at a maximum of 25-30 miles. I understand there’s lots of variables with elevation gain/gradient of climbs etc. I’m probably going to be in Eco mode unless on a steep climb.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

 

[steve_sordy]

You've posted in the Focus forum!

With your light weight and a 504Whr battery I would not worry one bit about achieving that range. Just don't go charging up every hill in max Boost. Play around with the settings in the ETUBE app and find what works for you.

 

[Jmorgan95]

You've posted in the Focus forum!

With your light weight and a 504Whr battery I would not worry one bit about achieving that range. Just don't go charging up every hill in max Boost. Play around with the settings in the ETUBE app and find what works for you.

?? I knew something wouldn’t of been right with my post ?

thanks for the response anyway ?? Much appreciated

 

[stiv674]

I think the battery is 540wh as it's Decoy's own, that would be plenty for 30 or even 40 mile rides, 40 miles is possible with the Focus 378wh battery.

 

[hk3mcm]

I have a Focus jan2 with 378wh battery and I ride 35-40 miles in eco mode

 

[GANI]

I don't have a YT but I am a heavy dude (18 stone!) and get a good 20-25 miles out of the same motor and battery on a Merida, so I am sure you will get a lot more!

 

[Jedipip]

You’ll be fine! 45 miles and 5000ft is doable in eco and occasional trail, 50 miles is entirely on the cards with that as well. I’ve lined up a 100miler that has perhaps 80% of it along river/canal trails and a climb and descent across the Pennines. It’s really just about your own fitness, setting the bike up for efficiency and monitoring the usage. Enjoy those descents! It’s a beast. Even on the Focus forum ? - cheers guys - we all would like a lightweight battery option for those short blasts! ??

 

[Jeffsy29]

@Jmorgan95 - YT's 540 wh battery will be just fine for you. I'm 250 lbs and ride with a hydration pack/kit so probably 255-260# on the bike. If I'm flying solo on the Decoy, I usually run down 2 bars (of 5) riding mostly in trail mode over the course of 1-1.5 hrs and 10-15 miles. When I go out w/ my family or other analog buddies using off/Eco - it's more like 1 bar. You should get even better mileage with your lighter weight - easily 30+ miles depending on your assist and terrain. I run Eco in mid, Trail in low and Boost in mid settings. I hardly use Boost ever. The 8000 motor is plenty stout enough. Too much power sometimes, if anything.

 

[Jmorgan95]

@Jmorgan95 - YT's 540 wh battery will be just fine for you. I'm 250 lbs and ride with a hydration pack/kit so probably 255-260# on the bike. If I'm flying solo on the Decoy, I usually run down 2 bars (of 5) riding mostly in trail mode over the course of 1-1.5 hrs and 10-15 miles. When I go out w/ my family or other analog buddies using off/Eco - it's more like 1 bar. You should get even better mileage with your lighter weight - easily 30+ miles depending on your assist and terrain. I run Eco in mid, Trail in low and Boost in mid settings. I hardly use Boost ever. The 8000 motor is plenty stout enough. Too much power sometimes, if anything.

Thank you mate, great help ?

 

[leftside]

Distance and elevation you can ride will be dependent on the trails (steep and technical climbs in trail mode definitely drain the battery more than going up a logging road in eco). I've done 50 rides on it now, and only twice have I drained the battery (4-5 hour rides). Usually I'm totally knackered anyway before I need to start worrying about the battery.

Honestly, the Decoy is the best purchase I've ever made. If I didn't have to work for a living, I'd be on it almost every day. I've mentioned the climbing - but did I mention how good it is going downhill?

 

[gregor.skaletz]

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[JkdJEdi]

My Honda has a 12 volt 180watt outlet .. can we charge the batteries on this thing? Would be nice to be able to charge the battery on the go.