YT’s latest restricted version Uncaged 14 construct decks out their newest Jeffsy carbon path bike with a killer paint job, a drool-worthy construct, the primary availability of the coveted retro Jeffsy motion determine. This Uncaged bike was the high-end setup YT founder Markus Flossmann wished for himself – after starring because the 80s dwelling purchasing salesman hawking the brand new bike final fall. Öhlins suspension, 5Dev cranks, Title cockpit, purple Hayes & i9 hubs.
2024 YT Jeffsy Uncaged 14 restricted version carbon path bike
Whereas a number of the YT Uncaged bike builds go for reasonably priced efficiency or one particular kind of improve over their common inventory builds, this one kinda goes excessive with a full race-ready setup. Markus says it’s a little bit of the identical 80s inspiration that fueled the retro vibe of launch marketing campaign for the third era do-it-all mountain bike.
So, begin with a reasonably fundamental slate blue body that will get a sundown & lightning bolt headtube fade. Then, add in some candy purple ano on high of the fashionable black & yellow Öhlins goodies. And naturally, some shiny machined 5Dev cranks and silver bars for ending touches.
Jeffsy the bike – Tech particulars
Tech-wise, this is similar top-tier ultra-high modulus carbon all-mountain path bike that I reviewed final autumn.
- 29″ wheels, 145mm rear & 150mm fork journey
- revamped V4L four-bar suspension, with additional mid journey help for improved pedaling
- lengthy, low & slack trendy geometry with a 65° head angle / 77° seat angle, and flip-chip adjustability
- new inside body storage separate from the side-load bottle cage, with 2 neoprene instrument & spare luggage
- Enhance spacing and a UDH
- old style inside cable routing with ports on the skin of the signature angular YT headtube
- 5 sizes accessible (S-XXL), with size-specific chainstay lengths
Extra particulars right here in our Jeffsy mk3 launch story.
Jeffsy the toy – Tech particulars
As for the motion determine, Uncaged 14 consumers would be the first to get their fingers on the custom-made Jeffsy toy wrestler. The 80s model plastic motion determine options poseable legs and arms, with one big outsized hand, and his signature springloaded Fist Bump of Friendship to defeat his enemies.
YT Jeffsy Uncaged 12 – Spec & pricing
- body: ultra-high mod carbon Jeffsy mk3 with 145mm journey
- fork: Öhlins RXF36 m2 Air with 159mm journey
- shock: Öhlins TTX2 Air, with size-specific tunes
- drivetrain: full Shimano XT 1x 12sp, 10-51T
- cranks: 5Dev R-Spec Path Enduro 7050 CNC alloy 170mm arms w/ DUB BB & 32T 5Dev chainring in matte uncooked
- brakes: Purple Hayes Dominion A4 with 203mm rotors
- wheels: Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro i9 Alloy 31.5mm (f)/29.5mm (r) inside with {custom} purple ano hubs
- tires: Maxxis Minion 2.5″ DHF/2.4″DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra EXO+
- headset: Cane Creek 40
- stem: Title ST1 0° x 40mm in {custom} purple ano
- bar: Title AH1 alloy handlebar – 38mm rise x 800mm extensive x 35mm diameter in polished chrome
- submit: YT Postman dropper with size-specific journey
- saddle: SDG Bel Air 3.0 with {custom} Uncaged graphics
- grips: ODI ELite Movement v2.1 lock-on
- full bike weight: 15.1kg / 33.3lb (claimed S, no pedals)
- retail worth: $5000 / 5000€
