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integrated battery. The bike is available in two
versions, the Gram and the Gram RC, in sizes S, M, L and XL.
The Gram’s equipment includes Fox suspension, 170mm of travel at both front and rear, SRAM four-piston brakes with 200mm discs, SRAM 12-speed gearing, and Maxxis Assegai tyres in a mullet set-up.
On the RC, the Fox fork
travel increases to 180mm, with the factory version of the 38 float mounted at the front, and the float X2 for the rear shock. Prices include shipping
1 Thok e-bikes launches first e-MTB, the Gram Thok e-bikes has announced the launch of its first e-MTB, the Gram. The Gram is the Italian
company’s latest addition to its e-bike range, joining the MIG series for the
2 YT Industries unveils new Decoy Core 4 MX and 29
YT Industries has unveiled the latest iteration of its Decoy Core 4 MX and 29 e-MTB range. Decoy MX Core 4 – £6,499.00 RRP
The full carbon frame utilises the V4L kinematic to drive 165mm of travel, enabling big bottom-out capabilities and heaps of traction. Up front, the Renthal cockpit, ODI grips and SRAM Code RSC brakes direct the Fox 38 float factory fork, with 170mm travel controlled through an e-bike optimised grip2 vcc damper. YT’s 540Wh battery feeds the Shimano EP8 drive unit, which produces 85nm of torque within a 2.6kg package.
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all-mountain, the TK01 for the enduro and the HT model for the mixed trail and urban use.
Thok says the Gram can handle “breathtaking downhill trails as well as the most challenging climbs.” The frame includes both
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‘high resistance’ carbon fibres, which make it more resistant and less rigid where necessary, and ‘high module’ carbon fibre to improve its rigidity and response to bending.
All cables have been integrated into the frame,
while the bearing of the suspension system joints are positioned in direct contact with the carbon, without aluminium bushings. The bike is designed
around Shimano’s EP8 motor and is equipped with a removable 630Wh
costs and the Gram Box, an accessory case containing suspension pump, multitool, keychain with UDH dropout, water bottle and bottle cage, laser-painted aluminium cup and sticker kit. RRP: The Gram £6,990, Gram RC £8,990
Maxxis DHF and DHR II combo surround the 29” front and rear tuned Crankbrothers Synthesis wheels. YT has also developed a 720Wh aftermarket battery, retailing at £899. The custom construction uses 21700 cells wrapped in an aluminium casing, mounted with two bolts accessible via a 5mm allen key YT has kept the increased
Decoy 29 Core 4 – £6,499.00 RRP
Akin to the MX version, the 29 receives the full carbon frame treatment. The V4L linkage provides a
different, 29 specific kinematic, and 145mm of rear travel damped by a FOX float dps factory rear shock.
The geometry reflects its climbing capability through a 77-degree seat angle and 458mm chainstay length, and is paired with the same Shimano drive unit as its MX counterpart. The front end comprises a 150mm FOX 36 float factory fork, including bleeder
valves, ensuring consistent performance at alpine altitudes. The Renthal cockpit
features along with SRAM Code RSC brakes, a Shimano XT groupset, and a YT Postman seatpost, with increased drop heights. A Maxx Terra compound
mass close to the bottom bracket to retain the Decoy’s downhill capabilities. There’s also good news
for previous, current, and future Decoy owners as it is compatible with previous and current MX and 29 models in sizes M, L, XL & XXL.
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