Look, the 130mm carbon YT Izzo Core trail bike has been around virtually unchanged since 2020.
But we loved it then. And maybe we’ll love it even more, now that it gets more burly builds with more fork travel & slacker geo, inspired by the latest Uncaged version.
Oh, and did I mention that it’s more affordable than ever!
Updated YT Izzo Core trail bike builds go longer, more affordable!
A couple summers back, YT added an Uncaged 11 build to their original shorter-travel Izzo trail bike, giving it some top-shelf Öhlins suspension and a boost to 140mm of fork travel paired to the frame’s 130mm rear wheel travel. That slightly slacker, slightly more burly setup was apparently so popular, that YT decided to shake up the entire trail bike line-up for this next riding season.
What’s new?
All three new Core builds get the longer travel 130/140mm suspension setup combo. That slackens the head angle out to 65.7° in the bike’s lower flip-chip position to tackle every steeper and rougher trails, while still maintaining a steep 76.4° seat angle for efficient climbing.
There’s also another key tech update that snuck in over the last year or two, the 2 more recent rear triangles make these latest YT Izzos transmission-friendly thanks to their UDH mount.
Those two rear triangle options also help bring pricing down. The top-tier model still gets YT’s signature ultra hi-mod carbon front & rear triangle – but with an Öhlins build still 13% cheaper than the Uncaged 11. Then, the two more affordable builds pair a hi-mod carbon front triangle layup to an aluminum rear triangle. It’s a bit heavier than the original all-carbon frames, but offers solid strength, durability & performance at a lower price.
2025 YT Izzo Core – Pricing, options & availability
YT Izzo Core 1 for $2500 / 2500€ in Azzuri blue at 14.9kg:
“The base level CORE 1 punches well above its weight, with easy setup and reliability being at the forefront. The [carbon] mainframe matched to an aluminum rear end provides 130mm through a trail-tuned four-bar linkage. The rated Marzocchi Z2 Bomber fork and inline shock perform suspension duties, whilst the groupset moves to the dependable Shimano Deore setup. A SunRingle SR329 wheelset with 30mm internal width rims [is] matched to fast-rolling Maxxis Minion DHR II tires, with the cockpit finishing kit being an all-YT affair.”
YT Izzo Core 2 for $3300 / 3300€ in Rakkan red at 14.3kg:
“The CORE 2 continues with the Hybrid Carbon mainframe and steps up the spec game. Up front is the RockShox Pike Select+ fork with the latest Charger 3.1 damper, offering HSC/LSC and wider rebound adjustment to ensure maximum traction. The Deluxe Select+ rear shock also gets a wider rebound range for ease of setup. Drivetrain sticks with Shimano, going to an SLX setup paired with XT-level shifter for a more premium feel. Rounding off the spec is a set of Crankbrothers Synthesis XCT wheels clad with Maxxis DHR II tires, EXO casing up front and EXO+ out back for extra protection. Finishing up is an SDG Bel Air 3.0 saddle, YT Postman V2 dropper, YT bar, and RaceFace Aeffect stem.”
YT Izzo Core 3 for $4500 / 4500€ in Mizu silver at 14.2kg:
“The CORE 3 now comes adorned with Swedish gold, in the form of the new [as yet unreleased] Öhlins RXF36 M.3 fork. An updated chassis and reworked stanchions wage war against weight and friction, whilst upping the travel to 140mm for extra control on big hits. At the heart of the full Ultra Modulus carbon fiber frame, the TTX1 rear shock gets the same HSC & LSC adjustments as the fork, helping adapt to the trail conditions and rider’s preference. The DT Swiss XM1700 wheelset uses straight pull spokes to keep the weight low, whilst the hub ratchet system ensures maximum reliability and serviceability. Shimano’s tried and tested SLX groupset features again here in the same setup as its Core 2 stablemate, whilst the cockpit gets upgraded to the exclusive blacked-out Renthal Fatbar and Apex combination.”
All three 2025 Izzo Core specs are available now consumer direct from YT in 5 sizes (S-XXL) and in either the slick colors above or in 2-tone Black magic.
