The flawless performance of YT’s Capra enduro machine earned it a rare five stars from our testers when it first appeared on the scene. Two years on from its launch, its quality still shines bright but it can struggle to keep up with the latest longer, lighter, flat-out fast kids on the block.
Lyrik upgrade but unchanged frame
The carbon Capra frame is unchanged again this year so there’s no stretched-reach geometry or Boost axle spacing. While it comes in two colours and the 2.4kg weight is a significant if not spectacular 400g lower than the alloy version, there are only small, medium and large sizes.
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RockShox' 170mm Lyrik delivers muscular, unflustered performance but contributes towards weight gain
YT has given this year’s CF Comp a 170mm (6.7in) travel RockShox Lyrik fork (last year’s had a 160mm/6.3in Pike) controlled through a heavy-duty Race Face Atlas cockpit. Race Face also provide the Turbine cranks, with e*thirteen adding the chain guide and broad, sturdy TRS+ wheels. SRAM supply the 1x11 gearing and Guide RS brakes with power-boosting 200mm rotors.
Plug and play brilliance
Straight-from-the-box brilliance has been the hallmark of all the RockShox-equipped Capras we’ve ridden – and this sample was no different. After setting the sag of the Monarch Plus shock and tweaking the rebound after the first run, the YT kinematics delivered a masterclass in how rear suspension should work.
Too much extra muscle, not enough reach
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