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Capra CORE 2 29
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
$3,499| Weight | 36.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 165 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 38 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'0" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'1"
5'11" – 6'5"
6'3" – 6'8"
Summary
The YT Industries Capra is a highly regarded enduro bike, praised for its aggressive riding bias, top-spec carbon fibre frame, and versatile performance across a wide range of trails. Its suspension is noted for being supple and progressive, offering a smooth ride that soaks up rough terrain. The Capra stands out for its excellent balance between composure and agility, making it a favorite for both bike park and enduro trail riding.
Aggressive riding bias and versatile performance
Top-spec carbon fibre frame
Supple and progressive suspension
Excellent balance between composure and agility
High-quality components and good value for money
High leverage ratio may accentuate pedal bob
Seat tube longer than some competitors
Heaviest analogue bike in some group tests
Maxxis EXO casing tyres and Crankbrothers wheels have several dings
The Capra was the bike that put YT on the map and it’s still the brand’s most important model.
BikeRadarVery few bikes in this test strike as excellent a balance between composure and agility as the YT Capra.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineTake the Capra to a bike park and it’s unbelievably fast over roots, big slabs, jumbly boulders or nasty spines of rock.
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May 2023 · Robin Weaver
Easy to ride fast from the get-go, the Capra 29 Core 4 offers a lively yet comfortable character to ensure you feel at home on a wide variety of trails
Fox Factory fork and shock are smooth operators
Great wheel and tyre combo
Easy-going nature makes the most out of nearly every trail
Dropper post doesn’t offer enough drop
Bottom bracket feels too high
Feb 2023 · Nelson
The newest version of the Capra is an evolution of that original bike and has features and geometry that have evolved with the sport.
Jan 2023 · Jessie-May Morgan
The YT Capra Core 1 brings the price of the 165mm travel aluminum enduro bike down by $700 USD to a very attractive $2,699 USD
Oct 2022 · Jamie Darlow
YT’s Capra has always been one of the hottest enduro bikes on the market, and this latest entry-level option makes a versatile step up for plenty of trail riders. Need to know New Core 2 model comes in 29er or mixed wheel (29in and 27.5in rear) MX options 29er bike gets 165mm travel, MX uses 170mm, and both have 170mm forks Aluminium frame uses Side Wing design, water bottle, and flip chip geometry adjust MX bike has a shorter back end and increased progression, the 29er here gets more linear performance Five sizes: S-XXL MX model gets different chainstays, shock yoke and kinematics, with more progression and anti-squat Petrol, gas, cars… crisps. Everything’s going up in price this year, but not the Capra Core 2, which incredibly costs less now than at its launch in the spring. True, only by £100 but YT has also rejigged its pricing structure, so now all the taxes you pay as a UK customer are included in the list price, with no nasty surprises at the checkout page. The Core 2 was already YT’s most budget-friendly Capra to date, and now at just north of £3,000, on paper it’s great value. As you’d expect from a bike at this kind of money, the Core 2 is made from aluminium. YT has done a good job echoing the layout of the latest carbon Capra, launched in 2021. The redesign centres around an asymmetrical Side Wing brace that makes space for a water bottle. There are also a ton of cosmetic changes that make the bike prettier, while the head angle is a smidge slacker and the seat tube a hair steeper. All frame details are bang up-to-date too, with mounts under the top tube for an enduro strap for your banana, a SRAM UDH hanger, threaded BB and internal cable routing. Most importantly now though, you can go for a 29in bike like the one I rode, or an MX option (click here for our Capra Core 3 MX review). YT says the main difference is that the 29er bike gets 165mm travel while the MX bike gets 5mm more. The MX bike also has a shorter back end and increased progression than the more linear-feeling 29er I’m riding here. The Capra is in no way a progressive bike in terms of sizing. I rode the size Large and found its diminutive 467mm reach measurement way too cramped for my 6ft 1in size. There are two sizes bigger in the range though, step up to XL and above and the bike also comes with a longer chainstay to ensure the front to back bias remains in balance. Geometry wise the bike is decently low and slack, but nothing out there in the modern era of sub-63º head angles. Of course there’s a flip-chip just like on the carbon bike, located on the shock yoke and that changes the head angle a smidge (0.3°). More importantly, it will also lengthen the back end of the bike …Continue reading »
Great value for an entry-level enduro bike. Easy to set up, fun and addictive to ride.
BB could be lower and the head angle slacker for enduro riding. EXO tyre casings aren’t robust enough
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 · 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 · Robert Johnston
YT's Capra MK3 offers a great balance of desirable handling and quality construction. Visit The Loam Wolf to learn more and read our review!
Reasonable pedaling
Bike park ripping
Reasonable sensitivity
Balanced handling traits
Not the most plow friendly
Could be more efficient
EXO+ tire spec
| Fork | FOX 38 FLOAT PERFORMANCE, 29“ | 170 mm Travel | 110 x 15 mm Axle | 44 mm Offset | Grip Damper, 3-way Adjustable Low-Speed Compression and Rebound, Air Pressure Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
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| Shock | FOX FLOAT X PERFORMANCE, Shock Length: 230 mm | Shock Stroke: 65 mm ≙ 165 mm Travel | Custom Tune | 2-way Adjustable Low-Speed Compression, Adjustable Rebound and Air Pressure Travel: 165mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA, BB DUB BSA 73 MTB |
| Headset | ACROS AZX-576, ZS44 ZS56 | High Cap | 2 Spacer 5mm |
| Stem | RENTHAL AL6061, Length 50 mm | 35 mm Clamp | Rise 0° |
| Handlebar | RENTHAL AL2014, Width 800 mm | Rise 20 mm ( Frame Size S-M) I Rise 30 mm (Frame Size L-XXL) | 7° Back Sweep | 5° Up Sweep | Black |
| Saddle | SDG BEL AIR 3.0, YT Custom | Width 140 mm I Lux-Alloy Rail |
| Seatpost | YT POSTMAN V2, Ø 31,6mmI MMX-Remote | Adjustable drop 25/10/5mm | 125 mm (S) I 150 mm (M) | 170 mm (L) | 170 mm (XL) | 200mm (XXL) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | ODI ELITE MOTION V2.1, Lock On |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX EAGLE, 12-speed |
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| Crank | SRAM GX EAGLE, Crank Arm Length 170 mm | 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX EAGLE, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX EAGLE, 10-52T | 12-speed |
| Brakes | SRAM CODE R, Rotor CENTERLINE Ø front 200 mm / rear 200 mm Type: SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT SWISS E1900, Front: 29’’ 30 mm I 110 x 15 mm I 6-Bolt |, Rear: 29’’ 30 mm | 148 x 12 mm I Ratchet LN | 6-Bolt | XD |
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| Tires | FRONT: MAXXIS ASSEGAI I HINTEN: MAXXIS MINION DHR II, Front: 29’’ x 2.5 WT I 3C MaxxGrip I Double Down I TR |, Rear: 29’’ x 2.4 WT | 3C MaxxTerra | Double Down | TR |
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Last updated July 13
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