Rewinding the clock to 2008, YT Industries ignited its journey by releasing the DIRTLOVE: an accessible, high-performance dirt jump hardtail ready to throwdown tricks and stomp landings. Now, the DIRTLOVE has evolved into an aluminum, slopestyle-proven platform, ready to up your amplitude and build your trick bag.
DIRTLOVE is the bike that put YT on the map, and I’m stoked to be part of that legacy. Being given the freedom and opportunity to take the platform to the next level is the dream, and I can’t wait to see where it takes me this season.
Erik Fedko, YT MOB athlete
Frame and features
Fedko was involved throughout the development stage and has helped YT sculpt an agile frame with tight geometry, capable of performing at the highest level. It has the hallmarks of a YT frame, including the signature YT Headbox design and clean lines from the custom, hydroformed aluminum tubing. YT cut no corners here – durability is baked in, negating the need for extra, bulky gussets and reinforcements.
When slammed, the ultra-tight 375mm chainstays are quick to manual, while the bolted, 7075 sliding dropouts with built-in tensioners provide a bombproof, non-slip connection for reliable chain tension. The routing wages war against tangled cables and is optimized for use with the aftermarket Title G1 Gyro system, compatible with the existing Cane Creek headset and spacer setup. Two sizes are available, catering for riders from 150cm – 200cm, and with adjustable dropouts and size-specific chainstays, DIRTLOVE makes it easy to dial in your balance point.
Models
The Bruise Purple CORE 1 is your gateway to the lineup and features a Manitou Circus Expert air fork, 165mm SRAM X1 cranks, Maxxis DTH tires, a 30mm rise YT bar, and SRAM level hydraulic brake to give you your airtime fix. The Dove White CORE 2 is competition-ready and equipped with a Marzocchi Bomber DJ fork, all-new DT-Swiss D1900 wheels, and SRAM Descendant cranks. YT is also launching a limited-edition Dirtlove Framekit featuring a Phoenix Red colorway, as used by Erik Fedko. Each paint job is one-of-a-kind and uses a blowtorch to create a smoke effect, making each frame unique and a prime starting point for a high-performance custom build.
Geometry
- size: regular / long
- toptube: 583mm / 612mm
- reach: 410mm / 435mm
- stack: 563mm / 577mm
- seattube: 340mm
- chainstay: 375-389mm / 386-400mm
- headtube angle: 69°
- seattube angle: 72.9°
- bb drop: 22mm
- wheelbase: 1036-1050mm / 1077-1091mm
- headtube: 110mm / 125mm
- bb height: 317mm
- standover: 678mm / 677mm
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.
Official website: yt-industries.com
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