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Giant Defy Advanced E+ Elite 1 vs YT Industries Decoy MX CORE 2 CF

Two emtb & road e-bikes at $6,999–$9,900, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Decoy MX CORE 2 CF carries 400 Wh more battery.
  • The Decoy MX CORE 2 CF costs $2901 less.
  • The Defy Advanced E+ Elite 1 is rear hub; the Decoy MX CORE 2 CF is mid-drive.
  • The Defy Advanced E+ Elite 1 is rigid; the Decoy MX CORE 2 CF is full suspension.

Every spec, side by side

Defy Advanced E+ Elite 1Decoy MX CORE 2 CF
Headline
Price$9,900$6,999
CategoryeMTBeMTB
Price per Wh$24.75 per Wh$8.75 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque—120 Nm
Peak power—750 W
DriveRear hubMid-drive
Motor makeGiant SyncDrive Move PlusBosch Performance Line CX (Gen 5)
Drive system—Bosch
SensorTorque—
Battery & range
Battery400 Wh800 Wh
Voltage—36V
Range (claim)62 mi—
Range as stated24-62 miles (Giant range chart, extreme to ideal conditions)—
Est. real range—50 mi
Estimate assumes—16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight—54.15 lb
Class & speed
ThrottleNoNo
Build
Gears24-speed—
DrivetrainSRAM Force AXS 2x12 (46/33T, 10-33T)SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor160 mm—
Rear rotor160 mm—
SuspensionRigidFull suspension
Fork travelRigid180 mm
Rear travelNone170 mm
Front suspensionNoYes
Suspension seatpost—No
Tires700 x 32 Cadex Classic, tubelessMX mixed wheels: Continental Kryptotal-FR front, Kryptotal-RE rear
DisplayGiant RideControl GO, frame-integrated LED consoleBosch Kiox 400C
FrameAdvanced-grade composite (carbon)Ultra Modulus Carbon
SizesS, M, ML, L, XLS-XXL
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
Lights—No
FendersNoNo
RackNoNo
KickstandNoNo
As the maker states itNo UL certification stated on the Reign E+ product page; the battery is described as meeting EN50604No UL certification stated on the product pages we read
Warranty2 yr5 yr
Warranty termsLifetime on the frame for the original owner (downhill frames 3 years), 2 years on Giant components and e-bike electronics, 2 years or 600 charges on the battery; third-party suspension and groupsets carry their maker's warranty (brand policy)5-year warranty on the bike frame for the original owner; YT-made components 2 years, the Decoy battery 1 year (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from www.giant-bicycles.com on 09/30/2026 and www.yt-industries.com on 09/29/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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