That lever is more necessary than it is on a bike like Pivot's Firebird 29, although the Capra does pedal better than the Commencal Meta 29. The Capra doesn't have the super-snappy handling typically found on a shorter travel bike, but it's also not a gooshy mess – there's enough support to keep it from wallowing too deep into its travel, although there was still enough suspension movement that I regularly used the blue dial on the Float X2.
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The steepish-seat angle deserves some credit here, along with the fact that the Capra's front center and head angle numbers aren't too extreme, which makes it easier to get through tight, slower speed sections of trail without feeling like you're the sleep-deprived driver of an eighteen-wheeler. That being said, the Capra is a very manageable bike, especially considering that you're sitting on top of 170mm of travel. Those meaty e*thirteen tires didn't really speed things up either, further solidifying the Capra's downhill inclinations, although I don't think there were any doubts to begin with. Yes, the Capra checks in at a reasonable weight, and its geometry creates a very comfortable climbing position, but it's still the type of bike where climbing is more of a task that needs to be done before the fun really begins. YT claim that the Capra “provides unheard-of propulsion on those grueling climbs.” That sure sounds impressive, but despite my best efforts, I never found myself gliding effortlessly uphill. Downtube protection is in place to save the frame from rock damages, and YT even went as far as to color match the protectors to the frame. The derailleur, brake, and dropper post housing are all now hidden inside the frame, where molded carbon tubes keep things from rattling around.
In fact, YT tested the Capra to the same standards as their Tues downhill bike. That reinforcement is there just in case you feel like running a dual crown fork – the bike is designed to be able to handle it. Other updates include the switch to carbon rather than alloy chainstays, and some extra reinforcement around the head tube. Unfortunately, there's still no place to hold a water bottle – maybe that will finally happen in version 3.0. The standover height has been lowered, and the brace that used to extend from the seat tube to the top tube is nowhere to be seen. The Capra didn't undergo a drastic revision as far as looks go, but the frame does have a cleaner, sleeker aesthetic than the original.
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