Low Cost, High Stoke | The YT Capra Core 1 - Tech Check

The YT Capra has been the Enduro bike in YT’s lineup - and perhaps their most renowned bike - for some time now, always representing great value but never lacking in performance. As the years have gone on, YT has pushed the performance of the Capra higher and higher, and these days their flagship models are undoubtedly amongst the top performers on the market. But, YT hasn’t forgotten about their value minded roots, and recently updated their entry level spec - the Capra Core 1 - which comes in at just $2,699. They say it “keeps the cost low but the stoke high”, and we have absolutely no reason to disagree thus far. We were lucky enough to get some time on board the bike and speak with Frank Dörr, Product Development Manager at YT to learn more, so let us talk you through the budget minded ripper that is the YT Capra Core 1.

Editor’s Note: Tech Check Features are made with the help of partnering brands to share the latest news and technology about products. These are not our official reviews as we don’t have enough time in the products to have thoroughly vetted them for recommendation. We look forward to putting a lot more miles in these products and will be reporting back with our honest and objective input in the near future.

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[aaronburela]

Great color on this bike and the #1 bike id recommend to a budget minded shredder thats wants an enduro bike 👍

[IIISentorIII]

I did buy a Specialized Carbon Comp for under 3k in Switzerland. Have it for two months now an ZERO complaints. :)

[kylemarmesh]

I bought a Core 2 last year (before the spec upgrade) and have been pretty stoked. It is my secondary bike and use it for park and shuttle days. After a year on it a few gripes of mine include the cable routing around the BB—it's a little fussy and the rubber grommets are constantly popping out allowing for some rattling. The pivot bolts have come loose several times and it is now routine for me to check them before every ride. This is my first time with NX and it is total garbage IMO—the chain regularly gets rattled off the cassette and sits outboard between itself and the chainstay. The 170mm dropper spec on the XL is frustrating and should be 200mm. This is an expensive upgrade out of the box that improves the rider experience massively but YT buyers are likely on a tighter budget. The weight is...a lot. It's a park bike for me so not terribly concerned but damn. It's noticeable, especially with appropriate tire casings. I think the Core 4 with carbon wheels would be justifiable as a single-stable bike. The pedaling platform is phenomenal and the somewhat conservative sizing geo makes for a playful and nimble ride that would feel at home on lower speed trails and big mileage days. Very curious to see how these kinematics would feel with a coil.

[PACKRT]

Holy shit cool to see you at my local!! Cline is so sick!

[stevenroark]

Yea bought this bike in Blk really happy with it I’m not looking to race it just want something I can hit the bike park with and ride some local trails and not be outgunned and this bike is that

[thim]

That's awesome. I am refining my decoy with a r.s. ultimate coil and putting the new damper and air spring in fork. Gotta try buttercup flavor.

[mileselson]

I oddered one yesterday. Can’t wait!!!

[topchoice]

I love this bike and was going to buy it but didn’t wanna wait the month for it but you guys are killing it with these videos dropping every day

[keehotee]

Just bought the Uncaged 10 for $2449...less than $2700 after tax and delivery. I couldn't say no to a deal like that.

[IvyRaiden]

I have the CAPRA core 1 MX : after the first 5 minutes, I go faster than my old dh bike! It's simple to set, great in bikepark, and also good to uphill. The Capra rulez!

[NickDennis-clfn]

Fezzari LaSal 2.0 or YT Capra? Which is best overall?

[bobby.s_l]

Do you need to buy tire sealant separate?

[kellygregg]

You can get the core 2 now for that price 🤙

[LuthorLex]

Hi everyone and Loam Wolf! I have a sizing question for me 168 cm height what would tou recommend S or M?

[BikingBadwithTC]

Great job on the review! Bike is a solid top contender in terms of performance & most bang for the money.

[ioohcasper]

Is IT Tube or Tubeless when you get IT ?

[briannoriega]

Is this bile good for trails ? Im in San Antonio, tx, and we dont have big hills or mountains, just bunpy trails and parks

[dirtcheck]

got the black magic MX 2 weeks ago. 3 rides in. so far so good. but man, it's a hefty bike. Overall, yeah, solid bike. We'll see in the long run since summer's coming up here in SoCal and bike park season 🤘 and i got the bike in less than 2 weeks waiting time and plus 15% off. Solid! 🤙⚡️

[paulventicinque]

I am 5, 8 should I go with medium or large frame? Any recommendations.

[lHawkee]

I still wait for the next yt E-Bike, they sure take their time with it