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YT Capra 27 CF Pro Race 11

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nickb01
11/4/2018 2:21pm
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Parts

Frame
YT Industries
Capra 27 CF Pro Race
Large
Frame: YT Industries Capra 27 CF Pro Race. Misc: Large
Rear Shock
FOX
Float X2 Factory
Rear Shock: FOX Float X2 Factory
Fork
Fox
Float 36 Factory
180mm
Fork: Fox Float 36 Factory. Misc: 180mm
Headset
Acros
"Nyan Cap" w/ Ti bolt
Headset: Acros. Misc: "Nyan Cap" w/ Ti bolt
Handlebar
Renthal
Fatbar Carbon 35
Handlebar: Renthal Fatbar Carbon 35
Stem
Renthal
Apex 35 40mm
Stem: Renthal Apex 35 40mm
Grips
Sensus
Lite
Grips: Sensus Lite
Brakes
SRAM
Code Ultimate
Brakes: SRAM Code Ultimate
Shifters
Shimano
XTR M9000
Shifters: Shimano XTR M9000
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
XTR M9000
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M9000
Chainguide
e*thirteen
Trs+
LG1 slider
Chainguide: e*thirteen Trs+. Misc: LG1 slider
Cranks
e*thirteen
TRSr Carbon
Cranks: e*thirteen TRSr Carbon
Cassette / Rear Cog
e*thirteen
TRS+ 9-46
Cassette / Rear Cog: e*thirteen TRS+ 9-46
Pedals
HT Components
X2
Pedals: HT Components X2
Saddle
SDG
Ti-Fly Titanium
Saddle: SDG Ti-Fly Titanium
Seatpost
FOX
Transfer Factory 150mm
e*thirteen TRS+ lever
Seatpost: FOX Transfer Factory 150mm. Misc: e*thirteen TRS+ lever
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2018
Model Year:
2018
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
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Additional Info:
nickb01
11/4/2018 2:21pm
7488 of 17590
11 comments

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nickb01
6 years ago
Having spent the weekend riding/racing on it, I can say the following: It's around the same on the climbs (which is a good thing), but much stronger on the downs, and accelerates better on the pedals. Not quite as 'poppy' yet easier to throw around, overall more confident of a bike. I got a personal record on every stage I rode, and was headed to my best race result ever before accidentally missing a stage. With more time it'll only be faster and easier to ride.
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GeorgeMichael
6 years ago
I also owned the previous Capra and while it pedaled ok, it was never a pleasure on big climbs nor did it carry much speed in the flat (I felt). The Yeti SB 5.5 pedals better upbhill and carris more speed when the terrain does not only point downhill. It might mostly be attributed to the 29er wheels though.
Don't get me wrong, I am a big fan of the Capra, but for the more mellow trails around the house that I have to pedal up myself I changed to the Yeti now.
Thoughts?
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nickb01
6 years ago
Different bikes for different riders really, I don't like the way 29ers pedal up hills as they lack acceleration and have more rolling weight, and find them more cumbersome for my riding style. I'm a strong pedaler, and our trails range from XC to rough and aggressive DH, so for me a Capra is the perfect fit across the range. It sounds like your trails and riding may be different, so the SB5.5 might very well be a better bike for your needs. I will say that the new Capra, despite having 180mm travel on my variant, is a better sprinter and carries better speed on the flats than the old design, likely due to having better mid-stroke support.
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GeorgeMichael
6 years ago
Thank you for sharing your observations. I mostly grind up fire roads and then take the trails on the down-hill.
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Svobodarider
6 years ago
Sweet steed! As I can see you had the previous Capra before, I think many of VitalMTB readers would appreciate few words about comparing both bikes once you spare some time on this one (including me)
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