gettin' the Yo back into shape

[colker]

Yeah, I used to own a Ti Fat and a Yo before that, but sold both. I always regretted selling the Yo. This one was at a good price, which made owning it nicer.

you like the classic steel feeling better! I do..

 

[yo-Nate-y]

Finished!

 

[yo-Nate-y]

 

[tvcreative]

you got some mightly long post...

perhaps you buy my large for a proper fit?

 

[yo-Nate-y]

It actually feels fine in terms of reach and drop, but perhaps I am flexible. And perhaps nostalgia helps.

I bought this frame new in 1991....when I was 13 years old

 

[colker]

It actually feels fine in terms of reach and drop, but perhaps I am flexible. And perhaps nostalgia helps.

I bought this frame new in 1991....when I was 13 years old

1990 was when i decided i reaallly wanted into high end bikes. Saw a wicked at a shop but could not buy it then. 4 yrs a go i finnally got the wicked and i am happy.

 

[tvcreative]

love the story, screw my BS comment

 

[yo-Nate-y]

 

[fat-tony]

^^^^^ cool!

 

[chefmiguel]

Sweet ride!

 

[yo-Nate-y]

Race photo courtesy ameybrook.

 

[colker]

which one rides best: yo or monster?

 

[yo-Nate-y]

I haven't really put the Monster through its paces offroad (kept flat pedals on it) but I know I am super comfortable on the (slightly small) Yo Eddy.

 

[colker]

i am partial to slimmer tubes but i know a bike's ride quality is more than numbers and tubing diameters. Never rode a Yo..

 

[colker]

The race face cranks were better looking than the Graftons

( they are probably going on my Ibis mojo.. the wicked kept the rings only for a micro drive xt crank)

 

[yo-Nate-y]

I brought my Wicked to Keyesville last year. Compared to the Wicked (which I also like) the Yo is MUCH more stable at speed. Both are quick in slow and tight stuff, but the Yo Eddy settles down at speed while remaining maneuverable, while the Wicked gets more skittish the faster you go.

The Wicked rewards seated riding more than the Yo--which feels more BMX-ey. The Monster I have a Yo-geo based one (with smaller tubing), but the Groovy fork feels more stout than the Yo Eddy fork--but again, I haven't really put it through its paces yet. Just around town and light offroad cruising I really liked the way the Monster handled.

 

[colker]

I brought my Wicked to Keyesville last year. Compared to the Wicked (which I also like) the Yo is MUCH more stable at speed. Both are quick in slow and tight stuff, but the Yo Eddy settles down at speed while remaining maneuverable, while the Wicked gets more skittish the faster you go.

The Wicked rewards seated riding more than the Yo--which feels more BMX-ey. The Monster I have a Yo-geo based one (with smaller tubing), but the Groovy fork feels more stout than the Yo Eddy fork--but again, I haven't really put it through its paces yet. Just around town and light offroad cruising I really liked the way the Monster handled.

STOP!!! i don't need to go cruisin the net for another bike build! I am not listening!!

 

[ameybrook]

Wicked = Terrible.

Yo = Awesome.

/opinion

 

[colker]

Wicked = Terrible.

Yo = Awesome.

/opinion

I like the wicked a lot! I can compare it to an Ibis mojo. Both are very different. Wicked is better on technical trails at slow speed. Mojo is better at speed, at fast open trails. I ride both bikes a lot. same wheel base. same top tube length.

 

[yo-Nate-y]

The other main difference is stiffness. The Wicked is noticeably more supple, the Yo is more responsive/stiff but of course still has some give. Like I said, I like both.

But I'd rather race a Yo Eddy.