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Today’s Deals2021 YT Industries
Capra CORE 3 MX
A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
$4,499| Weight | 33.1 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 165 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 38 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Summary
The YT Industries Capra is a versatile enduro bike that excels in downhill performance with improved suspension and geometry, making it faster and more comfortable than its predecessors. It offers a mix of precision handling and intuitive ride quality, though some models may lack stability at high speeds or on big jumps. The bike is praised for its downhill capabilities and updated geometry but has noted cons like a high seat tube and increased price.
Improved suspension characteristics for downhill
Better pedalling position for uphill
Precise and intuitive handling
Lightweight and eager to pop into the air
Great support in corners
Weak tires and poor stability at high speeds
Long seat tube limits freedom of movement
Price has increased significantly
Size large may be cramped for taller riders
This is not just a new YT Capra. This is an answer to the question of what the next wave of bike updates is going to look like.
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BikeRadarThe light Capra eagerly pops into the air on small waves and generates lots of speed in berms.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineThe new Capra is a better bike that the outgoing model – better equipped, easier to demo and with increased support thanks to the YT Mill.
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Nov 2022 · Robert Johnston
The YT Capra in either wheel configuration are excellent options in the enduro market, subtly different in feel and will... Read the Review.
Jun 2022 · Mick Kirkman
Say hello to the third iteration of the YT Capra. Since the Mark 2 Capra was hardly a slouch on the downhills, the new Mark 3 YT Capra Core 3 targets extra adeptness uphill via more efficient pedalling manners, a steeper seat angle and slightly less travel. It’s now 170mm on the MX here and 165mm on the 29er. YT has also lowered the bottom bracket height, marginally slackened the head angle and added a more progressive suspension curve for a peppier, tauter feel. So far, so standard stuff for the best enduro mountain bikes out there. YT Capra Core 3 need to know: New MX version available with 170mm travel Lower BB and slacker head angle More progressive suspension curve over Mark 2 version Room for water bottle This MX or mullet version aims to up agility further with a 27.5in rear wheel that’s easier to tip into turns and accelerate, with extra perkiness boosted by shortened chainstays compared to the 29er. The stays aren’t totally size-specific, but the two largest sizes of five – do get 5mm longer chainstays to maintain better balance when climbing. In much the same way Santa Cruz offers two carbon tiers, the Core 3 Capra frame uses lower modulus carbon fibre than the Core 4 and Launch Edition. YT claims it meets similar stiffness and strength goals, but needs more layers of carbon to achieve it, which in turn adds extra weight. Another update many riders were crying out for comes thanks to the new frame wing that creates space in the front triangle for a water bottle, without compromising frame stiffness or strength. To celebrate, YT supplies its own brand cage and bottle at no extra cost. It’s also rolled in the VAT, custom duties & advanced commission into the headline price, but you’ll still need to factor in £120 for shipping and an extra £16.90 for the box which brings the total price of the Capra Core 3 MX to £4,535.90. YT Capra Core 3 MX suspension The Core 3 MX gets a class-leading Fox 38 Float fork. It’s stiff, and while the Performance Elite version omits the for-show gold Kashima upper legs, you still get the GRIP2 damper so it lacks nothing in terms of grip, support or adjustability. Rear suspension retains YT’s evolved 4-bar design, with 170mm travel controlled by the latest generation Fox Float X shock. A two-position flip chip in the seatstay extender yoke tweaks the geometry by 5mm at the BB and a pretty minimal 0.3-degree at the headtube. The shock has a lock out lever, low-speed compression adjuster to dial in support and low-speed rebound to stop the back end kicking back off jumps and drops. YT’s aim of boosting pedalling and climbing proficiency with the new chassis means there’s significantly more anti-squat than the previous generation to keep the power delivery feeling tighter when accelerating. There’s also 10% more anti-rise to maintain stability in the bike while braking over chop. YT Capra Core 3 …Continue reading »
Snappy pedalling response, room for a water bottle, more progressive suspension leverage, updated geometry
EXO dual compound Maxxis tyres are poor,
Jun 2022 · Caseyo
The YT Capra delivers an awesome ride at a solid price.
Versatile for a big 29er
Easy to get a long with
Well-balanced feel
Loves to jump
Great value for the money
Agile, quick steering
Silly-short dropper post
EXO tire casing is too light for this bike
Apr 2022 · Alex Evans
The Capra Mk III Core 2 strikes an almost perfect price-to-performance ratio for the cash-conscious enduro rider
Easy to set up
Supportive suspension
Intuitive ride feel and addictive cornering
Geometry could be slacker, lower, and longer
Tyre casings thin for enduro use
Apr 2022 · Matt Beer
YT is expanding their alloy Capra lineup with the addition of two more affordable options.
Apr 2022 · Ben Haworth
After the carbon launch models, then the aluminium Uncaged versions, here is the more affordable alloy YT Capra Core 2.
Mar 2022
The distinguished YT CAPRA Core 4 tops the Core range. As such, it’s dripping with top-end kit to deliver an exciting and capable ride that’ll have bikes twice its price quaking in their boots. However, it doesn’t quite have the lengthy geo expected of an enduro bike. Best mountain bikes for under £3,000 - capable trail bikes that won't break the bank Privateer 161 review Big Read: Big mountain pairs racing with Enduro2 Les Arcs This iteration of the CAPRA has seen quite the change from its predecessors.
Jul 2021 · Peter Walker
Out of the box and straight to the bike park. Was the YT Capra 29” Core able to impress in its stock build and with its progressive rear suspension, or does it need some upgrades first?
Intuitive handling saves energy, both physically and mentally
Precise handling
Protective frame tape as standard
Weak tires
Poor stability at high speeds and over big jumps
Long seat tube limits freedom of movement
Progressive rear suspension complicates setup
| Fork | FOX 38 FLOAT PERFORMANCE ELITE, 29“ | 170 mm Travel | 110 x 15 mm Axle | 44 mm Offset Grip2 Damper, Adjustable High- and Low-Speed Compression and Rebound, Air Pressure Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
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| Shock | FOX FLOAT X PERFORMANCE ELITE, Shock Length: 230 mm | Shock Stroke: 65 mm ≙ 165 mm Travel | 2pos-Adjust | Custom Tune Adjustable Low-Speed Compression, Adjustable Low-Speed Rebound, Air Pressure Travel: 165mm |
| Headset | ACROS AZX-576, High Cap |
| Stem | E13 PLUS 35, Length 50 mm | 35 mm Clamp | Rise 0° |
| Handlebar | E13 PLUS 35, Width 800 mm | Rise 20 mm ( Frame Size S-M) I Rise 35 mm (Frame Size L-XXL) | 9° Back Sweep | 5° Up Sweep |
| Saddle | SDG BEL AIR 3.0, YT Custom | Width 140 mm I Lux-Alloy Rail |
| Seatpost | YT POSTMAN, Ø 31.6 mm | 100 mm Drop (Frame Size S) |125 mm Drop (Frame Size M) | 150 mm Drop (Frame Size L) | 170 mm Drop (Frame Size XL-XXL) | MMX-Remote Type: Dropper |
| Grips | ODI ELITE MOTION V2.1, Lock On |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX EAGLE, 12-speed |
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| Crank | SRAM DESCENDANT 7K, Crank Arm Length 170 mm | 32T | DUB |
| Shifters | 12-speed, SRAM GX EAGLE |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1275 EAGLE, 10-52T | 12-speed |
| Brakes | SRAM CODE R, Rotor CENTERLINE Ø front 200 mm / rear 200 mm Adjustable Reach Type: SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | CRANKBROTHERS SYNTHESIS ENDURO ALLOY, Front: Aluminum Rim 29“ | Inner Width 31,5 mm | Front Hub 110 x 15 mm | Rear: Aluminum Rim 27,5“ | Inner Width 29,5 mm | Rear Hub 148 x 12 mm | Freehub XD |
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| Tires | FRONT: MAXXIS ASSEGAI I REAR: MAXXIS MINION DHR II, Front: Tire Size 29“ x 2.5 WT | EXO Casing | Dual Compound | Tubeless Ready Rear: Tire Size 27,5“ x 2.4 WT | EXO Casing | Dual Compound | Tubeless Ready |
First added May 20
Last updated September 17
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