YT Capra Review: The Speedy All-Rounder | 2021 Summer Field Test
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- The Capra might be YT's most important bike and as such it has a lot to live up to. The newest version has updated geometry and even more hydration capability but how did it stack up against the other bikes in our test?
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00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Bike Overview
03:17 - Climbing
05:02 - Descending
08:13 - Components
09:57 - Models
11:47 - Pros
12:20 - Cons
13:07 - Verdict
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"..fastest bike in the test" sounds pretty good to us 🏎️🔥
All you have to do now is to improve your customer service. Probably one of the worst in the complete Mtb market
Trail bike ? Th ? I bought it because I want to go big
@@Mmtwgr I've always had great customer service from the US-based distributor. Can't speak for the rest of the world though.
@@Mmtwgr agreeeeeeeeeeeeeddddddddddddddddd
I get that some people have a bad experience with certain companies. It could be that the rep on the other end doesn’t like their job, or something got lost in the shuffle on a request, or that the brand needs to improve overall.
But I’m always suspect when one person has an unpleasant interaction and then labels the whole company as having “poor customer service”. That’s called an N=1 outcome.
I’ve had both excellent and terrible customer support with two different people in a company in the same week! So which is it?
What an addition Henry is to pinkbike. I miss the Mike vs Mike sass, but Henry is absolutely killing it.
Oh yeah?
Can't wait for the Transition review
Same! Transition is one of my favorite bike companies, and from what I've been hearing thorough this review and the Norco review, the spire is really something
That's the one I'm waiting on :D
Same
I love how this bike was all but forgotten in the end of field test series 5 bike recap. WTF... highest speck, best times and performance, most reasonable geometry and price.... and I don't even own a YT
Its so fun to see Henry in front of the camera again, he is just so fun to watch and does great reviews! Killing it!
You just like the English accent
God damn Henry is a great journalist. Solid addition!
I agree, but his voice doesn’t record well on video. So hard to hear! Just kind of muddled all together in one monotone drone. 😢 I know there’s nothing he can do about it, it is what it is, just a bummer as a viewer to barely be able to make out what he’s saying in comparison to the other two.
@@unclewickedmtb2023 The first time he was on the Pinkbike podcast, my car doors were resonating when he was speaking 😂😂 he's great though, i'm pretty happy he went to Pinkbike
Curiously I haven't had any issue hearing or understanding him. Fortunately he maintains a clear voice even when writing his articles, you definitely know it's Henry, regardless of the medium.
I know speed isn’t everything.. but it’s still funny to see the least expensive bike with a relatively simple suspension layout, no high pivot and whatnot, take fastest downhill time
Same here. It's also the most nimble, so in my book that makes it the most fun.
It’s the smallest bike on test I believe and fits the racer better.
on a short track yes. but i think that if you will take it to a proper race the norco or the gt will be faster. time is relative to the type of the track
@@randomguypoopypapa8988 where's high pivot in EWS? thats right, nowhere. its a sheep item
@@MrSupermugen I guess we are ignoring the last two races at Loudenvielle where HP bikes finished:
Second, third, fifth and eighth in u21.
Third, fourth nineteenth and thirty fourth in elite mens.
Second and Third in elite womens.
tinder 6 footers... who are actually around 5'10
Good lord Henry if you wrote that one you need to start your own channel. (But also you should start one anyway)
Favorite segment on these is actually the value portion. We all love to drool over the highest spec bikes, but it's nice to bring it back to reality and talk a bit about the potential value of the lower spec models. Can't wait for that Transition review :)
Great to see Henry again back in the shredding scene! Welcome back mate
henry needs more gain on his microphone ... he doesn't talk as loud as the rest, so he's a bit more difficult to hear
Agree! couldn't understand a word he said....
I hear him loud and clear 👍
Henry is just sensible and honest with his opinion when reviewing a bike and i like that
I have a spire and absolutely love it, did a 33 mile ride on it and felt quite nice climbing as long as I’m in the saddle.
The audio mix in these videos is killing me. Have to turn it way up during the conversation (especially to hear Henry) then the transition music comes in cranked to 11 and blows my eardrums out.
‘Tinder 6-footers’ - Henry the Savage 😂
I would really love to see how these bikes/times compare to what the guys ride every day. Have them do a few test laps on their own enduro bikes that they know and are comfortable with and see how the test bikes compare to that.
Awesome thanks for this review!, i have done a preorder on the Capra 3 as my first bike into the bike enduro world. Can't wait until May next 2022 😁
HENRY... such a blast to see you good Hands or even better from my opinion ...
Yes! Henry! Glad to see you making vids again!
Mike, these are so well done. Keep it up man!
Just bought one, can't wait to go for ride. Big upgrade from my giant stance. Looks like I lucked into perfect bike for me.
Long legged trail bike is right up my alley. I just ordered an Uncaged 10 and super excited to put it through it's paces.
This video just confirmed that my Capra Core 3 pre order a couple days ago was the right move!
Levy has so much character, you gotta love him
Henry nice to see you working for pink bike watched you when you was working for gmbn
After watching all the Enduro Bike reviews from the field test this year. This bike intrigues me the most. It's probably going to be the one I buy. The core 3 is only 4500 for a carbon bike with great components.🤘
I have 29 er capra c pro 2018 modell and i love it, it is good for daily ride trail ride and dh too. I ride my capra in Maribor in the dh track and the secret lines too. And its never bottomed out.
I'm here for Matt! Give the man a beer for all the riding! Cheers 🍺
i watch field tests only because of the intro part, it s always excellent editing
I have a capra (27,5) from 2016 and I absolutely love it. It's no fun on flats, but as soon as the trail gets technical or jumpy it begs me to go faster.
Yeah idk why these guys say it’s a trail bike . That’s it’s better on flats
@@giovanni19ify The angles are quite different in 2021 Version. I have the 2020 Version and the new one and its a big change especially uphill and in flat terrain. I fucking love this bike
Welcome back here Henry!
I would like to see for future field tests that the test tracks for enduro bikes are dh tracks becuase if it’s a flowy not so rought trail this bike could be better than the range or stuff like that, or even 2 test tracks flow and dh
all the bikes this field test are so good
By the time you get a YT bike, new models are already out
Henry is so dreamy!!
Henry got me on the frying pan comment. Love this segment of bike review!
OMG Henry, my all time favourite is back. Live is good....
Loved the vid lads
Agree with Henry. In 2021, a bike that big with a 150mm dropper post is a deal-breaker.
I'm riding a similar sized bike (ML Slash) and yeah, cramming a Oneup 180mm in there made a huuuuggggeee difference in how the bike rides vs the stock 150
easily upgradeable.
@@jamesc6876 I think it's a miscommunication between engineering for the frame and the specs for parts. Like in my Oneup v2/Slash situation, the dropper post is just touching the main pivot int eh frame. There isn't another post on the market that works for me above 150mm with that frame. It's probably the same issue here- the seat tube isn't designed long enough to fit a longer dropper
All bike companies should give an upgrade post length option or a save the environment and donate the post cost to a trail build no post option. 150??? also because of the long seat tube, will it be low enough even when slammed?
@@jamesc6876 Yes to this.
U guys are amazing you inspired me into mtb
Do you know if there is a alloy version planed?
Could a coil shock fox the small bump?
saw you guys filming on bermalade up there and was wondering when the video was going to come out
Pengeeennnnnnyaaa punya YT yaaaaa... 😍😍😍😍
Abut the bike, do you think a coil on the rear would improve the overall handling with more small bum sensitivity?
11:04 that fly just can’t get enough Kashima!
Does anyone ride YT capras in the EWS circuit? I know the DH circuit has plenty of riders but why not in enduro?
hie everyone!
i'm french and didn't understand everything of the video, can u please tell me what is to hold back about the new capra in simple words please, the good and the bad?
and do u think it will be possible to upgrade to a longer seatpost or not because of the seat tube not enough deep for example?
thxx
Glad to see Henry from GMBN! I missed him
Nice man! Good review. Tech guys need to improve the audio tho.
Kinda sad to not see the Gnarvana on this lineup would love to see how it stacks up to everything.
Is the suspension fatiguing because of the shock tune or the suspension layout?
looking at the new flight attendant one.
could you please try the propain Tyee 🙏
could u have a look at the vitus sommet because i think it would be a good video
Solid video. I like it.
Is it a perspective trick or what? Henry’s looking as big as Gandalf in Bilbo’s house!
Henry's similes are the best!
$2600 for base Capra is insane value. I think this will be my next bike.
What’s Henry saying about the bars ? “You know what you’re getting into” what does that mean ?
what do you think about the uncaged 9 model?
what if you swapped in a coil shock? ;)
Henry is sooo good 😊
Is a Alloy Version planed?
is this bike good for allaround bike like can i go and drive it 80-100km a day with climb and pedaling or is it owerkill for that
Amazing review but I m french and I don t understand the part for chosing the good size can somone say me wich is the best for 1m82?
next part, next Part!!!
What's the song from about 3 minutes to 8 minutes? Shazam won't tell me anything
This is such a good Field Test! I’m super curious what PSI you are running in the tires in the huck to flat? Tubeless??
hope they post on review page with settings
The Tinder six footers made me laugh. Pinkbike did well to get you Henry.
I need Kashima pans to match my fork now. Aftermarket the $100 price difference is worth it for the orange lowers.
5’10 on a large 😅😅 so is there a XXXXL for us guys at 6’6??
Love the review though 🥳🥳
Good luck getting one for Christmas 2022...
ua-cam.com/video/hR086MZhmgQ/v-deo.html which bike is that? I can't find anything with "vr1" what they mention in the clip
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The voices by Henry is hard to hear.
2023 YT Capra Core 3 or 2022 Jekyll 2?
looking forward to Henry's read-aloud while you fall asleep channel
Great review. I recently review my 2020 YT Capra Elite and had a lot of the same opinions about the bike, BUT you guys did a better job choosing the right words to explain how the Capra rides.
I have a previous gen capra xxl. I opted for the base aluminum frame 27.5 which code me all the base components and 180mm travel with the RS suspension. I didnt mind the weight and the bike feels pretty good. I would say that you get a much better pedal efficiency while sitting than standing with the non flip chip rockshox older gen bike. I got it as a bike that could climb but my original hope was a more downhill oriented bike which it is. Also the Base Al version i got was $2300 new. I think its a wonderful bike in general but amazing when you factor in price.
Stinks that yt only offers the carbon Capra. No more AL
@@itr0863 the uncaged 9 is alloy. Ot evolved from the shred model and is their MX model. But its the only alloy. All others are carbon..
@@TheShift1313 thank you!
Cool review! Which size will be better (Core 4 MX) for 182cm and 74kg? L or XL ?
Can you guys test the Propain Tyee pls
and compare.
I bet with a DHX2 coil this thing would rip. With a SLS spring, it only adds less than 1/2 pound over a X2. I know with my current bike and it's DPX2, I could never get the rear to behave and always felt a bit harsh no matter what I did settings wise, but when I mounted the DHX2 the thing came alive and tracked massively better and the weight penalty was never really noticed.
The Capra shred has the dhx2 and its so nice
I have a dhx2 on my capra and its 10x better than air. These bikes shouldn't be ridden on air. Like he said the initial stroke is firm but on a coil its so plush.
Don't understand why Pinkbike didn't test out 1 size larger on the capra. E.g. S3 Medium spesh is similar reach on large capra?
Long legged trail bike. I like the way that sounds.
I have a YT Capra that I’ve barely ridden because the Horst link bolt broke and it has been awful dealing with the YT company. They messed up the replacement of the bolt, upon further inspection the weld around the hole has a big chunk sticking up, so a guy in Taiwan just slammed it together. Did you think they were assembled in Germany or the USA? No way
Im trying to compare this one vs the Transition Sentinel
oh the ASMR guy from the other channel hahahha its nice for him to be here, tech is quite small space for henry and doddy.
Does it even matter how well the bike pedals if i always use lockout? Is there other elements other than suspension type and bike weight that affect pedalling efficiency?
geometry is the big one, though it does not really dictate efficiency it does dictate climbing quality, things like how far over the front you are dictates grip and whether your front tire will lift when you put the power down and course you to maybe even loop out, as well as comfort, how well a bike is able to navigate in slow terrain without stalling, for example steep and short uphill switchbacks are often troublesome for bigger bikes but cake for the smaller ones. But unless you only ride mellow fire roads or asphalt, these things will matter a lot on obstacles such as roots, steep terrain, loose dirt, rocks, turns, and slippery shit. Drivetrain resistance and tire choice also play a role in pedalling efficiency, but both of those you can change yourself, unless you have the Norco I guess.
The bike riden are large ? How tall are the lads riding ? I’m looking at an xl I’m 6’3”
I could listen to that guy on the right for hours, he’s soothing as f
The best bike in the world
I went for the Capra 3 in a size XL. I’m 6’ tall and kind of in between sizes. I have an extra set of Code RSC for it. Just waiting for it to ship sometime before April 2022. 🤣
Interesting. I'm 6'1" and I went with a size Large. The reach is a few mm longer than the hardtail I'm currently on.
@@wesodell8021 I had the gen 2 Capra in a size large and it felt fine but I demo’d the Decoy a couple years ago in a XL and it felt more comfortable!
@@davidbahr8599 I appreciate the info! Might cancel my order and change it. The ETA month is still the same.
@@wesodell8021 Change it immediately. L is tiny you won't like it. I had to sell my large and get an xl but best decision I've made.
@@jordanmackay3568 the sizing is crazy weird , i bought a 2019 capra XL. im 6"2 and i really regret not getting a XXL the reach just feels so short
Boom Henry lad 💥
Henry's gone a long way since gcn days - He didn't manage to put me to sleep until the middle of the clip!
The mystery E-bike is obviously a yeti, you can see part of the badge on the head tube and the blue seat rails, heck it even says yeti on the seat
How is the capra a better climber than the transition spur?🤷🏽♂️
Ths intro song has bass!!!!
Will there be a Propain Spindrift test like this ? I am quite curious since its been literally everywhere these days and it seems to be a great deal of a bike !
I rode one the other day and it felt great, I was surprised by the great climbing. Makes the choice between sd and tyee even harder
See last year's Field Test.
@@RiversideM I ordered a tyee are they playful and poppy or feel sluggish?
@@adammoffett6935 The Tyee didn't feel sluggish at all. I'm 190cm/6'3 and rode it in XL, if I were to buy it I'd probably go for L. It felt like a good bike though, not twitchy but also not too playful, I didn't feel like it was designed to be thrown around.
Gotta be honest, the Spindrift just resonated with me more, I felt more comfortable on it. The Tyee is still a very good bike, just didn't "stand out" to me.
You'll be happy with it either way. I'll be going for the Spindrift though.
Also you probably shouldn't listen to me since I'm a noob, rode both bikes for only one day each, different frame sizes and different specs.
Someone 6’3” would run a large or xl ?
Is that back end even working? Looks harsh AF!
Give us more numbers! Stack height is a good one. And each frame size.
Otherwise good reviews and looking forward to the Transition.
Henry narrating a BBC nature documentary on the elusive Capra.