Yt Capra AL

kirby700
kirby700 Posts: 458
edited April 2017 in MTB buying advice
Getting a bit bored of the Nukeproof mega Tr. Although good bike and love it I just feel like a change.

I was seriously considering the

Whyte t160 s but for £2599 it's a whole lot more than than the capra

https://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/prod ... _2017_Bike


https://www.yt-industries.com/uk/detail ... ategory/92

The nukeproof mega was on as well but the spec for £2399 makes it too hard to swallow.

Or just mod the hell out of the mega tr and stick with it?
GIANT XTC 2.5
BOARDMAN TEAM FS - NOW GONE
NUKEPROOF MEGA TR 275 COMP
YT INDUSTRIES CAPRA

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  • poah
    poah Posts: 3,369
    don't buy a bike just because of the spec, I'd not buy a capra no matter the spec.

    if you really must have top spec, check out the top end bird 145. For 2.5k you get an eagle drive train.
    CCDB IL coil CS first impressions

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  • bicycleriders0014
    bicycleriders0014 Posts: 4
    You have chosen the good one which is Whyte t160. You can also chose T-130C T-129. I think it suits you perfectly.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    And you know this how?
    I don't do smileys.

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  • kirby700
    kirby700 Posts: 458
    @COOLDAD, I'm not sure either as I'm too short for a 29er!

    Why has everyone got something against Capras? Two lads I ride with love them (carbon versions though) to death and wouldn't consider anything else but I would like to hear everyone's opinions.

    The capra Al in this months MBUK bike of the year came out well too
    GIANT XTC 2.5
    BOARDMAN TEAM FS - NOW GONE
    NUKEPROOF MEGA TR 275 COMP
    YT INDUSTRIES CAPRA
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    kirby700 wrote:
    @COOLDAD, I'm not sure either as I'm too short for a 29er!
    I doubt it.....

    5'3" and looks fine on a 29er
    emily-950x633.jpg
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Yeah, but she has skill, talent, balls and good looks. Everything kirby700 is lacking.

    (and myself if I have to be honest)
    I don't do smileys.

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  • poah
    poah Posts: 3,369
    The Rookie wrote:
    kirby700 wrote:
    @COOLDAD, I'm not sure either as I'm too short for a 29er!
    I doubt it.....

    5'3" and looks fine on a 29er
    emily-950x633.jpg

    TBF she just looks good :lol:
    CCDB IL coil CS first impressions

    MTB Scotland youtube channel
  • kirby700
    kirby700 Posts: 458
    Yeah she looks good on a 29er. Still don't want one.

    What's wrong with the capra?
    GIANT XTC 2.5
    BOARDMAN TEAM FS - NOW GONE
    NUKEPROOF MEGA TR 275 COMP
    YT INDUSTRIES CAPRA
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    It's a bit of a
    tiger-tank-017.jpg
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • johnas7
    johnas7 Posts: 39
    A lot of people on here say the YT is a tank. A wouldnt listen, i know a few people that have them and climb superbly for the amount of travel.
  • kirby700
    kirby700 Posts: 458
    Well had a go on one today albeit the carbon version and very surprised. Climbed very good and felt brilliant on the trails.
    GIANT XTC 2.5
    BOARDMAN TEAM FS - NOW GONE
    NUKEPROOF MEGA TR 275 COMP
    YT INDUSTRIES CAPRA
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Two friends have them, neither think they climb very well. One of them who is faster than me on his 160mm BMC is significantly slower on the Capra, the other who is much faster than me on just about anythingI can just about hang on to, it's not the weight but that they just seem to like climbing, they are quite mushy sprinting as well.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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