YT CAPRA CORE 3 MX

£4,399

Since the MKII Capra was hardly a slouch on the downhills, the new MK3 targets extra adeptness uphill via more efficient pedalling manners, a steeper seat angle and less travel – 170mm on the MX here and 165mm on the 29er. YT has also lowered the bottom bracket, marginally slackened the head angle and added a more progressive suspension curve for a peppier, tauter feel.

This MX or mullet version aims to up agility further with a 27.5in rear wheel that’s easier to tip into turns and accelerate, with extra perkiness boosted by shortened chainstays compared to the 29er. The stays aren’t totally size-specific, but the two largest sizes (of five) do get 5mm longer chainstays to maintain