IZZO Core: Relight the Fire

Fast by rights. Sharp by design. Agile by nature. Since its introduction the IZZO has embodied shredding singletrack, dispatching all day adventures and ripping home trails – bringing a knife to a trailbike party if you will. Inspired by its Uncaged predecessors the new IZZO CORE range ups the travel, introduces the new Öhlins RXF36 M.3 and doubles down on Shimano drivetrains.

Frame and Features

The heart of each IZZO starts with the Ultra Modulus mainframe, paired to a UDH compatible aluminum or carbon fiber rear end depending on model. Keeping up with latest demands of trail bike terrain, front travel is now upped to 140mm for increased capability. This combined with a 65.7 degree head angle and 338mm BB height ensure even more confidence descending, whilst size specific chainstays (432mm S-L, 437mm XL-XXL) to maintain balance for prolonged climbing efforts. An integrated Fidlock mount adds to the seemless look of the high capacity Thirstmaster 5000 bottle, whilst tool mounts underneath the top tube help keep weight off your back.

Models

The base level CORE 1 punches well above its weight, with easy setup and reliability being at the forefront. The Ultra Modulus mainframe matched to an aluminium 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 are matched to fast rolling Maxxis Minion DHR II tires, with the cockpit finishing kit being an all YT affair.

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.

The CORE 3 now comes adorned with Swedish gold, in the form of the new 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 fibre frame, the TTX1 rear shock gets the same HSC & LSC adjustments as the fork, helping adapt to the trail conditions and riders 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 it’s Core 2 stablemate, whilst the cockpit gets upgraded to the exclusive blacked out Renthal Fatbar and Apex combination.

Weights

IZZO CORE 1: 14.9 kg
IZZO CORE 2: 14.3 kg
IZZO CORE 3: 14.2 kg

Average weight for size S bike, tubeless, no pedals, no bottle.

Geometry

Pricing

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ABOUT YT Industries

YT Industries was founded by Markus Flossmann in 2008 to give talented riders access to competitive dirt jump bikes. YT stands for Young Talent and reflects its founder’s approach to life: No matter the age, it is never too late to explore your hidden talent or passion and to try something new. It is never too late to LIVE UNCAGED. To this day, YT focuses on mountain biking and offers a wide range of products from downhill and enduro to trail bikes as a direct-to-consumer brand. YT bikes are distinguished by high quality for an exceptional price. Be it Red Bull Rampage, Downhill World Championships, or World Cups, YT bikes have dominated at world-class events and carried the best athletes to major titles.

View key specs, compare bikes, and rate the new YT IZZO models in the Vital MTB Product Guide.