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NEW YT JEFFSY BASE

FOR 2020 ANNOUNCED

IN 27.5″ AND 29″

The current YT JEFFSY, even in the affordable COMP spec is still a dream
bike for many riders. The all-new YT JEFFSY Base meets the needs of
riders with around R48 000 to spend, without dispensing the well-proven

geometry features of the more expensive carbon models. Here you’ll find
all the information you need, right from YT:

MORE THAN

JUST A PAINT
JOB – ALUMINUM
BIKE UPDATED GEOMETRY & SPEC OF THE ALL-NEW JEFFSY BASE

AND READY TO T has injected the 2020 a comfortably aggressive posi- head and seat tube angle. This

SEND IT JEFFSY Base model with tion on the bike during technical modern geometry paired with
descents and plenty of control,
a great kit will deliver heaps of
the same fun-loving DNA
fter the carbon frame Yand geometry update while the steep seat tube angle stoke on the most demanding
trails the planet has to offer. Both
introduced to the carbon frame
allows for great climbing charac-
‘redefined friendship’ in the past year. Courtesy of the teristics. The geometry can also the 27.5- and 29-inch Base mod-
last year – courtesy of an
Aadvanced geometry for new geometry and kinematics, be adjusted thanks to the Flip el are specced with a RockShox
the slacker head angle, longer
Yari RC with 160 mm / 150 mm
Chip, which drops the BB by 8
a longer, slacker ride – the alu- reach and lower front give riders mm and results in a 0.5°-slacker of front travel respectively; that
minum-framed JEFFSY Base will means 10 mm more front trav-
add more excitement to riding el! The rear suspension is set up
the trails for all aluminum fans with the RockShox Deluxe Select
out there this year. The updated shock. The JEFFSY Base comes
geometry based on the carbon with a 1×12 drivetrain by SRAM
success is accompanied with a and a DT Swiss M1900 wheel
high-tech spec. The JEFFSY Base and MAXXIS Minion DHR II tire
comes in the colors Twotone combination. The Thirstmaster
Blue and Black Magic, is availa- 4000, a 600 ml FIDLOCK bottle,
ble with a 27.5- or 29-inch wheel fits in the frame snugly and will
size and frame sizes vary from S ensure you always stay hydrated.
to XXL. The choice of wheel and Additionally, maintenance and
frame size is not necessarily de- servicing have become easier,
fined by body size but by riding thanks to the ‘single sided hard-
style and personal preference. ware access’ enabling the sus-
The 29er is an aggressive and pension linkage and rear triangle
agile mountain bike that will let hardware to be installed and
riders conquer the most tech- removed from the same side.
nical terrain while also getting The ‘race-specific advanced seal-
the better of any uphill section has helped YT gain a good and trail characteristics. ing concept’ and ‘axial-lip-seal’
in their path. The 27.5-inch wheel position in the all-mountain The performance of the JEFFSY prolong the service life of the
size lets JEFFSY unleash its pure bike market. The new geometry has been well received, but new aluminum JEFFSY, thanks to
gravity genes despite being an has been well received, so it’s so has the appearance. We additional seals that protect the
all-mountain with great climbing a no-brainer to bring the same wanted to move as much of double-sealed full complement
characteristics. performance to customers that the aesthetic from the carbon
“The new JEFFSY carbon bike prefer to ride aluminum bikes. model to the alloy model as bearings and keep water and dirt
has been very successful and They can expect the same fun possible.” – Chris Hilton, CTO YT at bay.
but aggressive riding experience Industries
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