YT Dirtlove: suspension setup & specs
The YT Dirtlove is a dirt jump bike with 100 mm of fork travel. Here you will find all 4 current builds with fork, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
Calculate the setup for your YT Dirtlove →
All builds
Fork, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 26".
| Build | Fork | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE 1 | Manitou Circus Expert (100 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
| CORE 2 | Marzocchi Bomber DJ (100 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
| CORE 3 | RockShox Pike DJ (100 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
| ST | RockShox Pike DJ (100 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
100 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 100 mm median of the 10 bikes in the “dirt jump bike” category in our database. Of YT’s mountain bikes, the YT Dirtlove offers the least travel up front.
The fork line-up ranges from the Manitou Circus Expert to the RockShox Pike DJ.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (Marzocchi Bomber DJ): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
- Rebound: on Marzocchi and RockShox suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Hardtail: without rear suspension, rear tyre pressure largely decides comfort and traction – it is worth testing in 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) steps.
Target SAG for the YT Dirtlove
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from YT take priority.
100 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 17 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 20 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 22 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 20 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.40″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork
You will find a guide value for air pressure on the fork sticker or in the suspension makers’ charts. Our calculator also takes riding style and rebound into account. In the end, measured SAG is what counts.