First Look YT Capra AL Comp 1

In this feature we unbox and build up the 2016 YT Industries Capra AL Comp 1 Enduro Mountain Bike. We take a first look at this beast of a bike and list all the insane components that come standard with it.

YT Industries definitely know how to make you feel special! On opening the box you are met with a cleverly packed, 90% built Enduro machine. A full factory checklist showing the build date and components that have been installed and set is also included. Opening the manual you realise that there’s not much standing in the way of getting you on the bike and riding. Don’t have a bike stand? Not to worry, parts of the box fold into a makeshift stand to help you build the bike (there’s just no stopping the awesome).

Literally, all that needs to be done is the fitment of the wheels, handlebars, a tyre pressure check, suspension setup and you’re ready to rock. The Capra AL Comp 1 sits beefy with loads of travel and is ready to tear apart anything you throw at it. The perfect companion for aggressive trail riding. YT also help you out by giving you full manuals on each part on their website – www.yt-industries.com.

It’s great to see the German brand now available in South Africa. The value for money with the Capra AL Comp 1 (or any of the YT’s for that matter) is insane, incomparable even. Just take a look at the part specs below, and look out for our full bike review coming soon.

The YT Capra AL Comp 1 is now available in South Africa from YT Industries South Africa — *Pedals featured on the bike were not included and only fitted to setup the suspension

2016 YT Capra AL Comp 1 Specs:

FRAME CAPRA ALUMINIUM 27,5″ (Hydro-formed aluminum frame with carbon seat stays)

FORK ROCKSHOX LYRIK RCT3 (3 position compression)

SHOCK ROCKSHOX MONARCH PLUS RC3 (3 position compression)

TRAVEL FRONT: 170MM / REAR: 165MM

WHEELSET DT SWISS E1900 SPLINE 27,5

TYRES MAXXIS HIGH ROLLER II

CRANKSET RACE FACE TURBINE CINCH 1X11 (32 tooth chainwheel)

BOTTOM BRACKET RACE FACE PRESSFIT 30 (73mm)

SHIFTER SRAM GX (11spd)

REAR DERAILLEUR SRAM GX

CASSETTE SRAM XG 1150 10-42

CHAIN GUIDE E*THIRTEEN TRS+

HANDLEBAR RACE FACE ATLAS (770)

GRIPS SENSUS DISISDABOSS

STEM RACE FACE ATLAS

HEADSET ACROS AZX-203

BRAKES SRAM GUIDE R

DISCS SRAM CENTERLINE

SEATPOST ROCKSHOX REVERB STEALTH

SADDLE SDG DUSTER

FRAME SIZE S / M / L / XL

WEIGHT 13,9 KG

COLOR BLACK PEARL / CORAL

RETAIL PRICE R58 000.00

For more info, join the YT Industries South Africa Facebook Group or email them on sa@yt-industries.com.

Other bikes in the range and pricing:
YT Capra CF Pro Race – R103 500.00
YT Capra CF Pro – R93 500.00
YT Capra CF Comp – R78 900.00
YT Capra AL Comp 1 – R58 000.00
YT Capra AL Comp 2 – R59.000
YT Capra AL – R49 900.00

We’d like to thank BSC – The Bicycle Service Company for helping with the build of the YT Capra.
Address: No1 Tamchele Ave, Langhams Lifestyle Estate, Beverley, Gauteng.
Contact: 084 513 2040 / 071 852 3350
Twitter: @BicycleService1