Posted by Team Day Zero on 27th Oct 2025
What Happened to the YT-MOB? A Tough Pill to Swallow
"And here’s the part that matters for you: while YT navigates its global restructuring, Day Zero is your local guarantee".
When YT Industries hit financial turbulence, the ripples spread fast. For the YT-MOB, it wasn’t just a matter of contracts being frozen; it was a reality check. Pro athletes saw their pay suspended, team operations stalled, and futures thrown into uncertainty. But here’s the thing: success has never been measured by a paycheck. It’s measured by grit, hunger, and the will to keep charging.
Riders Built for the Fight
Valentina Höll
Vali’s journey with YT started at just 13 years old. She’s no stranger to adversity, and when the paychecks stopped, she didn’t crumble. Instead, she went out and became World Champion, then backed it up with a World Cup win, breaking a long drought since her last victory. That’s not money talking; that’s raw hunger to succeed.
Andreas Kolb
Andi grew up riding Schladming, trails most of us dream about. Calm, composed, but deadly fast. When the MOB faltered, he kept his eyes on the bigger picture. Now he’s already inked a deal with the Santa Cruz Syndicate, proving that the best talent will always land on their feet.
Oisin O’Callaghan
“Double O” turned heads as a Junior World Champion and kept pushing with a World Cup win at Snowshoe. Setbacks don’t define riders like Oisin; they fuel them. His humble approach and determination mean he’s far from done; the world stage is still watching.
Jack Moir
Jacko embodies what it means to be a modern pro, with world-class results and a grounded personality that riders connect with. A former Enduro World Champion and star of Moi Moi TV, he’s proven that your platform can’t be taken away when it’s built on talent, personality, and community.
Beyond Paychecks and Glamour
Maybe the YT-MOB had grown too focused on the glamorous trappings, like the lavish bus and the red-carpet race setup. But racing has never been about that. It’s about the fire in the belly to win, to push past limits, and to keep chasing the podium even when the system collapses around you.
The YT-MOB riders have shown that a shake-up can be the very thing that reignites that fire. And in that sense, YT’s challenges may turn out to be a blessing in disguise for both riders and the brand.
The Day Zero Take
At Day Zero, we’ve always said a bike brand is about more than corporate gloss. It’s about the machines we ride, the athletes who inspire us, and the community that refuses to quit. YT still builds some of the most exciting, best-value performance bikes on the market, from the CAPRA Enduro weapon to the DECOY e-MTB.
Yes, the corporate headlines have been rough. But the riders? They’ve reminded us that the size of your paycheck doesn’t measure true success. True success is measured by your thirst to win. And YT bikes still deliver that fire, lap after lap.
And here’s the part that matters for you: while YT navigates its global restructuring, Day Zero is your local guarantee. We back every YT bike we sell with support, service, and warranty handling right here in New Zealand. When you buy through us, you’re not buying uncertainty; you’re buying world-class performance with a safety net.
We’ve got a great range of YT bikes ready to ship from our warehouse today. Same frames raced at World Cups, same suspension and spec that puts rivals to shame, but with the added security of Day Zero standing behind every ride. We now ship into Australia and support every YT rider there.
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