Yeti SB6c vs Capra YT

dorbsky

which of these bikes performs better? climbs and descends better? and frame stiffness.

Angus Young

Capra.

cooldad

Yeti.

lawman

Not ridden either but given how well the old SB66C rode I'd have to say the SB6c.

rockmonkeysc

The SB66 rode extremely well and the SB6C is supposed to be even better. Not ridden a Capra but they get great reviews.
You're not going to be dissapointed by either bike although you might be dissapointed by YT's delivery time or the Yeti's price.

cooldad

I had no idea, just wanted to argue with Angus

rockmonkeysc

cooldad wrote:

I had no idea, just wanted to argue with Angus

Sounds reasonable. Who wouldnt?

Angus Young

cooldad wrote:

I had no idea, just wanted to argue with Angus

I've changed my mind, I'm going for the Yeti.

paul.skibum

One is probably 50% more than the other maybe more for the same spec - if that doesn't put you off then I'd probably go for the Yeti but if the eye watering price makes your eyes water go for the Capra and look forward to riding your new bike sometime in 2016.

dorbsky

RockmonkeySC wrote:

The SB66 rode extremely well and the SB6C is supposed to be even better. Not ridden a Capra but they get great reviews.
You're not going to be dissapointed by either bike although you might be dissapointed by YT's delivery time or the Yeti's price.

This is one tough call, but thanks for the quick reply guys. SB6c looks really sexy, but YT's comes 4 yr warranty. unlike Yeti offers only 2 yrs. and pricy too.

rockmonkeysc

Never go by looks when buying bikes. You cant see it when you're riding.

poah

if you have a BMW, Merc or audi type car get the yeti

rockmonkeysc

Audi owners ride Orange Fives
BMW owners ride Lappierres
Mercedes owners ride E bikes

cooldad

As a Subaru Imprezza driver I ride stolen bikes.

BananaHammock

It's like a battle of which will crack first

Yeti's exemplary record of reliability - YT seem to want a bit of that action, with the Snapra's cracking left, right & centre.

Still, at least if you buy a Yeti, you're dealing with a company thats VERY well practiced in warrantying cracked frames

rockmonkeysc

I have seen plenty of cracked Yeti's. They used to always go at the chain stays and Yeti were known for slow warranty service.

Herdwick

capra

rockmonkeysc

Herdwick wrote:

capra

Well if that well thought out arguement for the Capra over the Yeti doesnt decide it for the OP then nothing will.

poah

orange alpine

Angus Young

I've never been near either of them but I said Capra because, while the Yeti gets good reviews, that reviews I've seen of the Capra have been off the scale.

Herdwick

RockmonkeySC wrote:

Herdwick wrote:

capra

Well if that well thought out arguement for the Capra over the Yeti doesnt decide it for the OP then nothing will.

Oh come on, we all know the answer is ride both and then see, but obviously he can not,

Angus Young wrote:

I've never been near either of them but I said Capra because, while the Yeti gets good reviews, that reviews I've seen of the Capra have been off the scale.

But this covers me up.
almost plus half the price?

BloggingFit

I really like both bikes and I'm either would ride very well and keep you happy. Ultimately the decision is whether you want to spend a lot more money for the Yeti and if you will gain as much in performance difference? I suspect probably not. As far as cracked Capra frames go it looks as though that shipped has already sailed with updated versions. Their weak point seems to be paint and some poor component choices but given the price point something has to give.

Goggs-san

There's a big thread on pinkbike for yt Capra owners. Every second post seems to be owners with cracked bikes. Headtube cracks seem like another weak point. i realise there will be many more happy owners, but that would be enough to put me off.

Plus they run realy short. If u plan on using a short stem you may have to size up or feel prity cramped.

For those two reasons I would get the yeti or a giant reign