2024 YT Jeffsy Core 4 - A Good Friend

Pinkbike Review: Like any passionate pursuit, outdoor sports tend towards specialization, in both equipment and application. Mountain biking is no exception, with downcountry upduro light freeride rigs cropping up in just about every model lineup. As a result, people tend to overlook the generalists, bikes that can happily adapt to just about any sort of riding, with little in the way of aftermarket alteration. Sure, you can always ride a bike outside of its purview - I do it all the time - but there's something to be said for a design that doesn't really have a primary focus.

With 145mm of frame travel and a 150mm fork, the new YT Jeffsy is on the bigger side of the fuzzy category we call trail bikes, but the intention is the same. Climbing and descending are equally weighted, with the goal of handling just about anything you get up to.

With five years to cook, it makes sense that the third version of the Jeffsy came out with a pretty polished package, now sporting a whole new feature set, along with updated geometry and kinematics. After a few months and a wide variety of terrain, I've come away with some thoughts about Jeff - read on to find out just what, exactly.

Overall this strikes me as a great bike for people looking for easy and intuitive handling, an unfussy layout, and good ride feel regardless of whether you're keeping it chill or pushing your limits. But don’t let that dissuade you if you’re keen to ride hard, as Jeffsy is more than willing to get rowdy. -Dario DiGiulio

Pros 

+ Intuitive and easy handling 
+Active, grippy suspension feel 
+ Quality frame with well-executed storage and accessories

Cons 

- Requires attention in very rough terrain 
- Some may wish for more supportive suspension 
- Stock frame storage bags could be improved

Pinkbike's Take 

Overall I found the YT Jeffsy great bike for people looking for easy and intuitive handling, an unfussy layout, and good ride feel regardless of whether you're keeping it chill or pushing your limits. But don’t let that dissuade you if you’re keen to ride hard, as Jeffsy is more than willing to get rowdy, even if it probably isn't your next enduro race bike. Add to that the impressive pricing and well-executed frame details, and you have a pretty compelling package. —Dario DiGiulio 

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