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YT Industries announce new TUES downhill bike

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YT is introducing the new generation of their successful carbon downhill bike TUES. During the last two years, YT and the MOB have teamed up closely on the development of the new TUES in order to take the bike to the next level.

ccs-62657-0-08959100-1524992778.jpgYT TUES CF Pro Race Mob Edition.

The gained knowledge of two years World Cup racing, the refined kinematics as well as a modern geometry concept that lets riders choose their preferred reach, all contribute to once again making sure that the TUES has precisely the characteristics that form a winner. And the team was able to prove this at the first race of the 2018 season: first race – first place for Aaron Gwin.

Aaron Gwin about his new bike: “I’m loving my new TUES, the bike has always been awesome for me so when we designed the new one we really wanted to just refine it and build on everything I already liked about the bike.” The feedback from Rampage superstars Cam Zink and Andreu Lacondeguy has further allowed YT to create a bike that will continue to push the limits of freeriding well into the future.

ccs-62657-0-48842600-1524992762.jpgBryan Regnier on the TUES CF Pro Race. Shot by Ale Di Lullo.

Frame

While designing the new TUES, YT paid particular attention to synchronizing every suspension element to work together as one: frame kinematics, hydraulic damping curves, and spring force. The Virtual 4 Link suspension system is based on a low leverage ratio – and it’s a major factor in giving the TUES its superior characteristics. Amazing small bump compliance in the first part of the travel gives the next-gen TUES even more grip: it practically sticks itself to the ground, holding lines even better than before.

A rapidly rising spring curve provides a lot of mid-stroke support: this creates more grip for turning and braking, and optimal use of travel on big jumps. Despite being very sensitive off the top, the progressiveness and support gives the TUES the pop to get airborne easily – and helps keep your legs fresh during sprints, too. Without giving up any of the bottom-out reserves of the TUES, YT have
reduced the ending-stroke progression by 5%. It’s made the rear a little bit plusher for a boost in comfort and control.

YT Tailor Made

With five lengths and low seat tubes across the next-gen carbon TUES range, riders can choose between two or even three sizes depending on the preferred reach, from moderate to extra-long. It’s like the bike is tailor-made for the rider. The carbon TUES models are available in five sizes, ranging from S – XXL. The wider size selection furthermore ensures the perfect match to both body and style.

Geometry

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TUES Build Kits

The premium TUES CF Pro Race model is launched in two colorways: the YT MOB Edition as well as the typical liquid metal coating.

ccs-62657-0-02182900-1524992772.jpgYT TUES Pro Race Liquid Metal.

The premium suspension consists of the FOX 40 FLOAT Factory fork and FOX FLOAT X2 shock with kashima coating, offering buttery smooth feel.

With 233% of range and a weight of just 180 grams the e*thirteen cassette is the best possible foundation for your transmission. Quality: the largest sprocket is made of aluminium while the others are machined from a single billet of steel. SRAM’s X01 DH 7-speed derailleur together with the SRAM X0 Trigger provide smooth and reliable shifting, no matter what the terrain. The e*thirteen LG1r is an incredibly light yet extremely robust downhill race crank, with carbon crank arms to really keep the weight in check.

ccs-62657-0-92067800-1524992773.jpgYT TUES CF Pro Blood Red.
ccs-62657-0-18405300-1524992776.jpgYT TUES CF Pro Chalk White.

On the TUES CF Pro the FOX 40 accompanied by the FOX FLOAT X2 shock are featured in the Performance Elite version, recognizable by their black anodized stanchions. The fork offers adjustable low speed compression, rebound damping and integrates FOX’s EVOL air spring technology for 2018. The result is a remarkable sensitive fork with excellent mid-stroke support. The shock features externally adjustable low speed compression and rebound. All in all, the suspension package on the CF is ready for anything you can throw at it.

The extremely robust e*thirteen cassette with 233% of range is also used for the TUES CF Pro. The SRAM GX DH rear derailleur ensures quick and accurate shifting. The LG1+ is e*thirteen’s lightweight premium downhill crank with forged crank arms made of EXA+ aluminum.

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