It’s hard to believe but the Capra is nearly a decade old, having launched in 2014 with a carbon frame, killer parts list, 27.5in wheels (modern indeed) and a price tag literally half that of the competition. And while it’s true this Mk3 version isn’t the absolute giveaway the Capra once was, thanks to stiff competition from the other direct-sales brands, it’s still unbelievable value.
In fact, that gave us something of a problem because the Core 2 GX mullet version was on sale during the test for £2,799, and if YT could have guaranteed it would stay there, we would have had to bump it up a mark on price alone.
It’s now back up to full price, so let’s get back on track. YT introduced the third iteration of the Capra back in 2021 in carbon only, where the reworked asymmetrical Side Wing design made space for a badly needed water bottle and better geometry, specifically a steeper seat tube angle for improved climbing.
A year later this alloy version turned up, and impressively it mirrored the carbon bike in both form and function. There’s a choice of MX or full 29in wheels; the mullet version gets 5mm more travel at 170mm and, more importantly, extra progression when you get to the bottom of it.
On top of those bare bones,
