After the Hype - Should you (still) buy a V1 YT Jeffsy? 

Great insight! I have a 2017 Jeffsy Aluminum 27.5, and it's been an absolute wonderful machine. Taken it to bike parks, raced an enduro, did an XC race on it and just about everything in between. It's never really left me wanting more.

Congrats on 10k subs James! Keep up the good work.

Good idea for a series. There are several ways to continue: you could do common and market saturated bikes or bikes that are still great rides but became somehow untrendy and thus lost value.

Love this new and much needed series. Like so many others I too get caught up in the industry marketing hype. Thanks for reminding us that our current bikes are still relevant, capable and most importantly... fun. After all, most of us are on bikes that were recently (less than a handful of years ago) considered "cutting-edge". Our local trails haven't changed much if at all in that time and my 3 yr old HD3 is still up to the task. Having said all of this...congrats to anyone who just scored a new ride. I know how awesome a feeling it is. I too am looking foward to my next.

Love the premise of this....As a father of three, I’ve bought multiple 2-3 year old bikes in great condition as the current “new bike” premiums are just not going to fit my budget.

I bought a Jeffsy as soon as they came out in 2016, I got one of the aluminium models. Committed to the 29 early - everybody thought it was so weird back then. Absolutely loved the bike. Super poppy, jumps well and great suspension that even works well with a basic shock. The reach numbers are super short so you should size up. Sliding the seat way forward on the rails is a good plan too because if the slack SA. Some of the kit that comes on them OE is a bit questionable, but overall they're sweet bikes. I agree with what you said in the video entirely. I actually sold the frame from mine last week to a younger dude. Feels good to know it's going to have another lease of life under him because it's such a good bike!

What makes the Gen 1 Jeffsy still relevant are the decent geometry (it's not the most slack, but it doesn't have to be) and the progressivity of the frame. The latter simply means that the progressive curve for the rear suspension ramps up more than something like a Trek Remedy or SC Bronson of today. You can run a coil for more of a linear feel or stick with air suspension for more poppiness. You don' t always have to have the latest models to have fun on the trails. Many of the longer reach bikes of today don't always have the advantage all the time, it actually works against you in steeper, technical, tighter turns often found on natural trails. Longer reach gives you an advantage when the trails or sections are more opened up, like as you would see in a bike park.

I like this idea of after the hype. Plus you can get a great deal on last years models. That's what I did on my newest bike and saved over $2,300.

I love the first 30seconds of the video. Spot on. Staying healthy, fit and mentally healthy is the most important thing about a bike, and also the fun ofcourse. It doesnt matter what Bike you ride, as long as the Bike gives you those things, its gonna be an awesome bike.

Perhaps try After the Hype on a Canyon Spectral?

This is a great concept for a series. So many 1-2 year old bikes can hold their own against brand new boutique bikes

I'm already waiting for the repair of my capra since 9 weeks and the service is horrible (in germany). I'll never buy a yt again. The best part of their homepage is: "Whatever you need, our swift service will get you back on your bike in no time." :D

You have to keep these videos coming up, your content us better then some channels that have over 500 000 subs.👍

Thx for the idea, I'm a fan of second hand bike, so it's really good to have a serie like that. You could continue with his big brother, the Capra, still a beast in my opinion, and climb well also

My 2017 v1 carbon jeffsy pro is still going strong. The carbon dt swiss wheels are amazing. Have not had to tune them up ever. Had for 3 years and ridden from BC to noble canyon, lots of stuff in between, and several tripps to Az. It's definitely a fun bike.

I like the series! I am not the fastest or the most nimble and I am always buying used. Keep up the reviews!

I really like the idea of this series. I recently bought a 2014 Stumpy Evo 29 and really liked it. I just couldn't get on with the slack ST angle. Even with the 68 degree HA it was awesome going down steep tech.

I have the 2017 cf pro race and still loving it until now.

I had that Al comp 1 and it was great. In fact I sold it because I moved to an Ebike. Jeffsy is absolute ripper, the bike matters but what really matter is the rider.

There's a 2017 alloy version in my garage that I bought for my son and I've never given it a proper ride. My Following V1 is too much fun!

Took me buying an sb130 and forcing myself to adapt to the new geo after I regretfully sold my 4.5.. I’ve finally adapted and have come to really like the bike. I had been riding old school geo for 15 years. Ibis hd3 and yeti 4.5 are legends in my opinion.

Tested and road the YT Jeffsy Pro 27 and Canyon Strive for a week. Ended up with a GT sensor carbon pimped with carbon wheels, Shram carbon bits and bars and Z1 160mm with loads of extra change to spare. Jumps better, more stable in corners, climbs well for its weight and comes with the geometry flip chip.

Really missing riding Joaquin Miller rn, glad to see a video on it and hope the jumps on cindy are still in good shape

I'm still ripping my 2017 jeffsy 29 and loving it! (put on flow rims as the main upgrade)

This is a great idea for a series. Look forward to seeing more of this as used bikes for the most part are what most of us buy.

Great concept for a series. J nominate v1 or v2 Santa Cruz Nomad. That bike was awesome in its day!

I have a 2017 Jeffsy and I love it. If I were to get another bike, I don't know what I'd get. Maybe try the new Izzo? or if I have the cash a SC Hightower.

This YT Jeffsy is great just went to EBike and considering this bike again used to pedal with my son and friends 🍻

Please give the Fezzari Abajo peak a good ride and review. There aren’t many reviews with that bike brand. Definitely enjoy and respect your overall reviews.

Same Trails You Took The Axum Down lol Thats All I Need For Me To Say I need The Axum!

2015-2020 Kona Process 153 base and DL aluminum models! Thanks keep up the good work!

Had the pleasure of riding a 2018 27.5 Jeffsy for a few months and that thing was fun. Flickable AF and yet still able to handle some proper gnar. Also was really stable in mid air if I remembered right... Liked it! But had to give it back... hahahaha

Great idea for a series. It's as if you were some sort of savant.😂 What about that pink Bronson where did they all go. I mean for a couple of years they were everywhere and now Ive gone like a couple of years without seeing one. Yes find one of those!!!

If you want a bike that still feels like an more playful and agile bike that likes to get off the ground but still has modern components and you can buy brand new, look around for the trailbike made by focus, the focus jam 27. It is a 27.5 inch but it has more “old school” vibes and geometry but it’s a really fun bike with a good price point . My friend rides a stumpjumper 29 from the same year and near same components but is about $600 usd more expensive, but it feels way less nimble and playful then my bike even though his is a medium and mine is a large, his bike is also way lighter as they have lighter tires, and wheels, while I have tire maxxis minions dhr/dhr II and stronger tires, I aso have incerts/rim protection + pump + tire repair kit + Two CO2 cartridges. All of this and my bike still feels more playful, I really advice the bike and will probably get the same brand when I have to surrender my bike now. I love the brand and I live by it

As always great commentary and insight.

Used is a good option. I just bought a V1 Ripmo NX build with very low miles. I was hoping to get a better Groupset, but decided on this since the frame is relatively new.

I nominate the 2016/17 Transition Patrol ☺

I really like the idea of this series. There are a ton of intense (tracer, spider) bikes on the used market from 16-18 model years. It would be awesome to see an after the hype on those.

My Race Face Turbine dropper post still works nice since 2017 :D ( Jeffsy CF one 27.5 ). Still loving this bike but now I would buy a 29". Waiting for the new stuff to come from YT ^^

YT it not common in Norway, but JBS sport in Oslo sold them, in a an actual bike shop, but that did not last long, I don't know why. so even on second hand market there were only few, seem quite rare sight. but now it seems like Yt can only be bought directly, which I don't mind, but I am not going to get one, but a problem I see is they had bikes out of stock a lot.

Good vids ! For next bike, V1 Enduro 29er by spesh, one of the first 29er enduro and still a good bike ;)

I have a base model Capra and when money is an issue it’s well worth it 👍🏻

Canyon neuron cuz it came out at beginning of 2019 and is also a direct to consumer bike

Excellent premise for a series. Wondering how the Rocky Mountain Instinct/Pipeline might compare to the current bike spec.

I highly doubt you’ll find one but if you somehow do come across a gt sanction I’d love to see a video on that one. A few years ago (still to this day honestly) I lusted over that thing.

I nominate a 2014 Kona Process 153. Bike of the year back then

Would like to see a review of the Canyon Strive

interview with Karl Nicolai, which also talks about how he met Horst Leitner, he had license contract with Specialized, so he could use horst link, www.pinkbike.com/news/from-the-top-karl-nicolai-on-gearboxes-geometry-and-how-his-company-found-its-niche.html ''Then I discovered all the fun of it, and we designed the very early suspensions for Specialized, Rocky Mountain, Mongoose, and the “Horst link” and that was really fun in those days. That was my early start, an employee of AMP.''

Oh great! Now they are going to sky rocket in price!

Canyon spectral 2016 model? I have that bike and i whould love your opinion on it

that is seriously gorgeous bike. I'll be honest with you though I would never buy it, not because I couldn't afford it, but because I love tinkering plus it's a bit over the top for me. I would much rather buy a less expensive bike and work on it, and upgrade it myself I currently have a GT Aggressor Pro which cost me about $550 brand new when I got it last year, but since then I've upgraded every part on it and now it's worth about $2600. I'm the same way with computers, I would never buy a prebuilt because I would rather build it myself I went from building a $600 PC a few years ago to doing so many upgrades that now it isn't even the same PC and it's worth about $3,000 and that's not $3,000 in chip shortage, GPU scalping price either. But I digress, as i said gorgeous bike, lol.

Personally, I think some bike companies are now going too long and too slack. The wheelbases are getting ridiculous, affecting agility on the trail. I demoed the new Switchblade and Evil Offering and feel like I'd actually need to downsize on both, when I used to be on the cusp of possibly upsizing. I guess some people like the extremes of modern geometry, depending on their riding style, but c'mon, when is it too much? First gen models like this YT and the Following are more than enough (in travel and geo) than most people need for typical trail riding.. and if we're honest, can be a lot more fun as well. Just my humble 2 cents..

I’m stuck between a Large and Extra Large. I’m 6ft 32” inseam 160, Northern California. Any suggestions?

Hmmm the trails looked familiar, that wouldn’t happen to be in the Bay Area would it?

Nice video mate. I am going to subscribe! Please have a check of an older Vs newer version bike. For instance the liteville 301 Mk10-11 Vs Mk14-15 generation. What's the difference in ride..not in numbers! I rode a Mk6 until I cracked it. I liked that bike a lot: a nice trail bike. Now my 12 is just awkward.. more potent, slacker yet less fun. Maybe it's just me? Being an Old bloke. Stay safe 🤘

Nice video, perfect timing

Hey there I saw this in another video I was wondering if you could give a review on those one up composite panels I really wanna know how they work with the bump in the middle do they grow for the slide off can you give a full review on the trail thanks.

Just sold my Jeffsy 1st Gen. After 4 years of ripping... 😭

Just the Best bike i have ever had

Have the jeffsy al 27 comp I bought back in late 2018 and still love it. I work on stuff myself for most things anyways so the lack of support doesn’t bother me whatsoever. The value I got with the jeffsy vs like the trek remedy I was also looking at in the same price range was well worth it. It has the e13 mechanical dropper and e13 wide range gear set. Both work great but I am a bit curious how much lighter a dropper with an air spring would be plus having the infinite adjustment.

Good review. Love the opinion and content.

I also want a fully :( i dont have enough money though :*

after they hype ibis hd3? alot on the market for decent price nowadays

There is a yeti sb95 c for sale on Craigslist where i live and i was wondering if that’s a good bike for 2grand

Narration sounds like the Regular Car Guys. Yeah, it's a compliment in a weird sort of 1980 Honda Civic Si way.

This video kind of blew up. Well done.

There hasn't been much hype around Litevilles but I encorage you to try one. I love mine!

Thanks great review

Could you please do a review on a Motobecane Hal 6? Thanks! Love the channel!!

Have you been on a Banshee Phantom that will open your eyes to short travel capability

great series idea keep them coming ;)

Definitely do a diamondback release

I don't know why someone would pay that much for a full suspension bike. went you can build a better one for almost half the price. I was able to get all Shimano xtr drivetrain and brakes for around 700$

Iron Horse Sunday is a bike you should still buy

Please do one for the Capra

You should review my 2015 Cannondale Trigger 29. Its a bit like this but even moreso. Super fast handling and the best technical climber I've ever ridden, yet still can be ridden with confidence on the gnarly stuff.

Great content. Subscribed.

Great idea mate!

29er to big 27.5 is where it’s at.

giant trance? or the giant reign? Loved the video!

I have a 2020 Jeffsy comp 27.5. Definitely love it, and it is the EXACT bike i want, but my only other bike to compare it to (that i sold to buy my YT) is a 2018 Trek Fuel ex 8 29 and that bike is very far from Playful\fun.

So ur sayin the turbine dropper is a crap? What about the turbine R ?

Well done! I nominate the specialized chisel

Maybe a Canyon Torque?

Diamond Back Release 1!!

Any opinions on this generation of 27.5 Jeffsy?

Funnest?

Guerrilla Gravity Smash

Does it have an integrated headset??

Great vid.

this jeffsy or the original hightower?

try out RM Slayer boss

I've been riding the same jeffsy but 27 al version for over a year and it's amazing. Check my channel to see what it's capable of if you know what you're doing. Rode chatek and morzine bike parks, all the trails at revolution bike park and some wild natural welsh enduro. This bike can do it all, it's cheap its reliable and solid. Just get rid of the stock dropper and enjoy. Thanks for the vid, cheers!

Nope. Cause I’m still interested in buying an Ibis Mojo 3

Original Hightower

Do you have a patron

Modern trail bikes have become too long, big, slack and total overkill for most trails rides. XC bikes just don't do it for me. And absolutely no need for a enduro where i live. Give me a shorter, semi slack, sorta light tail bike to FUN with.

mondraker foxy or dune

Canyon strive

yes