YT Capra Shred 29 Review
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- Took my new YT Capra Shred 29 for its first spin today. This thing was a complete game changer for me especially coming from a 10 year old Nomad 26”. I am thoroughly impressed with how the Capra Shred performed on the climb and blown away by how it performed on the downhill sections. I literally pointed it where I wanted to go and felt comfortable and confident that it would eat up anything in the way. I am just over 6’ tall and opted for the XL. It is the perfect fit for me and I am glad I did not opt for the smaller size.
Here is a link to a ride video: • YT Capra Shred - First...
Thank you for uploading! Waiting on mine and it’s great to finally see a video of one in the wild!
Cool. I hope it arrives for you soon. I will post a riding video in the next few days.
second this!
Same man it should come wednesday :)
Love the Bike! I have a cf pro race Capra! Ordered a shred as well! Can’t wait to get it! Glad to hear you are enjoying the Bike!
That's great. This thing may compliment that CF Pro Race quote well. I just posted a new video on the way I feel it climbs. Let me know what you think. czcams.com/video/bEMnGyg1RNs/video.html
Thanks for the review bro!
You are welcome. I keep thinking about making another review as I have put about 700 miles on the bike now. Feel free to subscribe to make sure you catch that vid and some footage of my recent trip to Santa Cruz. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the review! I’m shopping YT for this model and I’m not looking to save seconds in races just like you. This weighs about 3 lbs heavier than my 2015 Stumpy, but the suspension and groupset are unbeatable for the price! My only gripe about the bike (and it’s a small one) is the length of the cables/tubes on the front. Each one could be shortened up by 6-8 inches at least. It looks like a killer ride!
You are welcome. I was in a similar situation where this bike is slightly heavier than my previous bike. It did not take much time to get used to and I don’t have any negative feedback regarding the added weight as the geometry is so much better for me. I climb much better in this bike that I did in my old carbon Nomad and there is no comparison on the downhill sections. Funny you mention the cables... I have since shortened them but I had not noticed how long they were until someone commented come this similar. When I get some extra time, I will post another review to discuss my thoughts after a few months and a few hundred miles in the bike. Stay tuned.
Been waiting two months for my Shred, ordered an XXL 29, availability date is today, so hopefully I can get it soon before fall is here.
Great to see one out in the wild!
Nice. I bet the XXL is a super-sled. I love the long wheelbase and overall geometry of my XL. The only issue I have now is finding a new hitch rack that. :)
@@coachrz7919 Yeah, this is my second Capra and I am quite tall so it fits me like a glove, I made my own hitch rack from aluminum scraps, works like a charm and fits long and slack Enduros :)
@@johankumpula That's awesome. A buddy of mine is working on building one for me. How has yours held up? Any advice for building?
@@coachrz7919 mind if I ask how tall you are? I ordered an XL and I'm 6'1". Hoping I fit, I thought the Mill was closed due to Covid.
I am about the same height and the XL is perfect for me. The Mill was open when I visited a few weeks ago. If you are in the area, call them ahead of time.
Love the description! I purchased the 27.5 and won't get it till October!
Good choice! I considered the 27.5 myself. I am coming off of an old 26er so this was a major change. I love it.
Coach RZ I have to wait till November
Hello from Greece!!Probably my next bike!!look great bro!!Thanks for your videos!
Hi. Thanks and you are welcome. I hope you like whatever you end up getting!
I can't waiting for this Monster. 😍😍😍😍😍😍
I hope it arrives soon!
I changed the grip to a ergon ge1 evo factory grip its night and day less arm pump now especially after a bikepark day in maribor.
I’ll make a bit of a Loss on the climb but on the descents Yt bikes are so good
Agreed!
Nice bike i have a capra cf pro 2018 29 er anth its for everything, i have this grip too
Nice video coach !! Saw your video on a link in one of the Facebook YT Industries Owners group, World wide forums.
Thanks and thanks for sharing. I am not on FB.
Nice review
Thanks!
I've got a 2017 capra, this is my dream bike
Nice. I am certainly enjoying it.
@@coachrz7919 you better you lucky bugger😂
Same wheel size and frame ordered my end, think america seemed to have gotten them earliest!
Placed my order and wont get it till October! Thanks for sharing
Good choice!
Best description ever 👊
Thanks. Trying to keep it real for the weekend warriors.
I have a 2018 Commencal Meta AM and wanted to get this bike, but it's sold out until February. I couldn't wait that long so I ended up ordering the 2021 Commencal Meta AM and it should be here next month. I love YT bikes and they are 25 minutes from my house, just wish they had more stock.
Edit: I subscribed to your channel.
Thanks for the Sub. I hear you. I was fortunate to get mine pretty early on but I was struggling with the wait too and almost cancelled my order to get something different. I am glad I didn’t. I have heard that the Meta AM is a nice bike. Let me know how you like it.
@@coachrz7919 Yeah, all these updated bikes being released. Like today, I just saw the updated 2021 Nuikeproof Mega. That thing is sick. Also the 2021 Specialized Stumpjumper Evo. Man, I love this time of year with all the updated bikes coming out. Makes the wait for my bike way harder lol. Yeah, I will let you know how I like it. Subscribe back if you don't mind. I'm going to do a video on my new bike when I get it.
@@mtbohana I subbed! I have a buddy that rides a Nukeproof Mega 290 and he loves is. There are so many good bikes to choose from now. Looking forward to your review. I think I am going to post another review on the Capra Shred now that I have some mileage on it. Stay tuned...
@@coachrz7919 Yes, post another review. That would be sweeeeet You are the only channel I could find doing reviews of your bike.
@@mtbohana ok. I will try to post one this weekend.
waiting on my super stoked to see a video on it already! bummed mine isnt here yet tho lol
Hope you like it!
Cheers for the video mate! Can't wait for mine to arrive! I've ordered the same size and am 6'1 and 85kg. How did you find the 450 pound spring on this? Was it too soft?
Thanks! The spring is just fine. I am about 7kg heavier and never bottomed out. I added the air pressure to the Fox 38 forks per the MFG specs and I have not bottomed out there either. I have not hit any large drops yet but I have plowed through some nice rock gardens and the front & rear suspension soaked it up very well. Check it out here: czcams.com/video/86k3DOc9S-Y/video.html
Can you make a Video with the sound of the hub?
Yeah - I will add that to the next ride video. Stay tuned...
I just uploaded one for you. Enjoy! czcams.com/video/FJb_Z7u76nQ/video.html
@@coachrz7919 thanks :)
Toni Döring you are welcome!
Great vid. Looking at this. Subscribed.
Thanks and thanks!
sic. the brakes will get better after a couple rides. just wait and see before you bleed em. love my capra too.
Thanks. I see what you mean. I am a few rides in now and they are working just fine. Thanks!
Awesome review! Big thanks :D How do you like the fork? Is it still good without the GRIP2? Can you upgrade it to a GRIP2?
Thank you. I am glad you liked the review. I love the fork so far. Honestly, I would not be the guy that can tell you how well GRIP performs vs. GRIP2. I do know that you can add the bleeders as an upgrade if you want. For me, the entire bike was an upgrade compared to what I had so I have nothing but pisitive things to say. The fork has eaten up rock gardens and some smaller jumps without any performance issues. I may play with the settings soon but with the factory settings and the recommended air pressure for my weight - this thing rocks. Take a look at the video of me taking it though some rock gardens. It was shot with an older GoPro Hero 3 without image stabilization. czcams.com/video/86k3DOc9S-Y/video.html
I also published a climbing video but that is more focused on how the rear shock performs while climbing. czcams.com/video/bEMnGyg1RNs/video.html
So, finally it arrived, stoked to try it out on the bike park today, unfortunately very disappointed in the Code R brakes, same crap as the Codes on my former Capra, unconsistent feel and unnaturally long lever travel, mostly at the rear, even with the reach adjuster at max I tend to hit my fingers on the bar.
How do the work for you?, I am seriously considering getting a set of Shimano or Magura brakes instead.
I’m having a similar experience with the brakes. Specifically the rear brake as you mentioned. Much softer than the Shimano brakes I had on my old bike. I’m going to try to bleed them again to see if I can get a different feel. Aside from how squishy they are, the stopping power is pretty nice. Let me know how you like it otherwise.
@@coachrz7919 Yeah, Ive had Shimanos in the past and they can be a tad too stiff, however they are at least consistent.
Bled my last Capra with Code R several times, but the issue always returned.
I also dislike the DOT fluid, very aggressive stuff compared to the mineral oil used by Shimano or Magura.
Aside from that I really like the bike, rear mech needed adjusting, and I think my shock sping might be a bit soft, but I really like the grippy tires and the fox 38.
Should you buy an aluminum frame?
Вecause aluminum is subject to fatigue. and it can break from heavy loads.
Or I'm wrong??? Prompt
I’m no expert in that field but there is a ton of content on CZcams about it. The only fatigue I have noticed so far is in my arms and legs while I try to get into better shape! 😜
@@coachrz7919 haha 👌😀👍
Mine arrived last week dude, big fucking bike eh? I have the xl 29" too, seems to be a slog on straights, did it take you long to get used to the sheer length of the bike?
Hi. Nice. Glad it arrived. Yeah, it took a bit to get used to the wheelbase and head angle. I flipped the chip to increase the head angle and that helped. I was coming from a 26” bike with much different geometry. It is a big bike but it fits my needs well. Let me know what you think after a few rides.
This bike is an awesome & I got mine yesterday, BUT My only issue is sizing... I almost feel like I need a large instead of an X large... The X large is huge & And it is heavy as Fuk! Btw, I am 6’ And i am torn weather to exchange, maybe I should’ve gotten a 27 1/2 inch wheels instead of 29, because YT said I need an XL... anybody else has experience w/YT sizes?? I’m curious?
I hear ya. I had the luxury of visiting the YT Mill before I ordered mine to test the L and XL. I opted for the XL because I always felt like I was “over the bars” on my old bike. My arms are long for my height so I have struggled with getting the proper fit in the cockpit. There is a ton of content online about YT sizing (specifically L vs. XL) but I had to see for myself. I hope you get this sorted out because the bike rips. The L is not going to be much lighter though. Tough call.
Coach RZ thank you for sharing, & great video 🤜🤛
I'm 6'1" and I feel like my XL 27.5 shred is too big for me. I hope I can exchange no hassles
just ordered this bike and was wondering how the bike came. Did it have the tool box like the other capra ? and Also how is it through rock garden?
It came with the tools like the other Capra models. The bike rides through the rock gardens without a problem. Check out the video in the description to see for yourself. There are a few rock garden sections in that video.
@@coachrz7919 already watched it looks very sick. what was that rattling sound though?
The rattling sound on the ride video is the bell we use out here to alert hikers. The Sage Trail Alliance has little drop boxed at many of the trailheads where riders can grab one if needed. Most trails are hiker and biker friendly so it is pretty much a must have out here.
That's crazy how they opened up the showroom for you and let you test out the bikes so you could spend $4000 with confidence. Meanwhile they're letting me worry if I got the right frame size by not letting me come to the Mill to test out a bike I'm spending $4k on. I'm pretty mad since I've asked multiple times now
cdwag23 I’m sorry to hear that. Full transparency, they did not open the show room for me alone. At the time, they were open with limited demo capabilities due to Covid. I did get to pedal the bike around in the parking lot with gloves on but that was about it. Hopefully things change and you’re able to go try one out.
I'm 6'2 and went with a size L, do you think the bike will fit well? I had a giant talon 3 in a L before this bike and noticed the reach is a lot more do you think that there will be much of a difference?
I can’t really say. It will all come down to preference and how your 6’2” body dimensions lineup (leg, torso, arm length). The reach of this frame was a big factor for me. I validated it by riding the size L and a size XL at their show room before making a decision. I hope it works out well for you.
I’m 6’4 and ride an xxl, perfect fit
Hey, just letting you know you may want to cut ur housing a little bit. Those things are looonnggg.
Hahahaha. Great point. I will cut them down a bit.
hello, I am looking exactly for this bike (size and stuff) if you are looking forward to sell it please let me know!!
Just bought the last xxl hahahaha
Nice. What is the ETA?
Coach RZ it’s available the 28th of January so I would guess a few days from then I can’t wait I’ve been riding a hard tail trek and my booty can’t take it anymore
How long ago did you order it before it was ready for pick up.
About 3 weeks ago. Soon after it was announced. It looks like there is a lead time for delivery now. The website will have the detail you need though.
I have to wait 4 weeks to get my bike
If you don’t mind me asking how tall are you? 👍
Just over 6’
hey
Wich size is it and wich coil is on it 350lbs/400lbs?
XL. 450 lbs
Do you have a long torso or long arms?
Arms more than torso
@@coachrz7919 Thanks for your reply. I have both but I'm about 5'11 3/4" and slightly thicker build, by the sounds of it. XL it is, cheers 👍
does it come with tubbles?
No. It comes with tubes
How much is that bike?
$3499
I like to buy it should I buy it?
that's up to you. I like mine ;)
does it feel as heavy as it is lol care weigh yours?
The bike does not feel heavy to me at all. It actually feels pretty nimble for a long wheelbase 29er in size XL. Mine weighs 37.2 lbs. using the ultra sophisticated method of weighing myself then weighing myself while holding the bike since I do not have a bike scale. ;)
How much does it weigh?
37.2 lbs
God dam it I just bought a trek fuel ex 8 fuckkkkk
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