YT Industries lifts the lid on the Capra Uncaged 12
The Capra gets a mega high-end build with Flight Attendant and SRAM T-Type
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YT Industries has been cranking out a selection of Uncaged models recently. The Capra Uncaged 12 pictured here gets a no-holds-barred build, featuring fancy suspension tech in the form of RockShox's Flight Attendant and even SRAM's high-end Transmission shifting.
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With the Capra Uncaged 12, YT has gone for some serious top-shelf kit, starting off with its Ultra Modulous carbon fibre frame. This particular carbon fibre is lighter weight than the brand's High Modulous material but without compromising on stiffness or durability.
2023 yt capra uncaged 12 headtube.jpeg, by Liam Mercer
This particular Uncaged build rolls only on 29-inch wheels and, as such, gets a slightly less progressive suspension kinematic to better suit the wheel size and achieve more traction. As usual with the Capra platform, there are size-specific chainstays as well as a tool strap mount under the top tube and a TM6000 water bottle is included.
2023 yt capra uncaged 12 shock.jpeg, by Liam Mercer
The Capra Uncaged 12 gets RockShox Flight Attendant. Flight Attendant is RockShox's way of automatic suspension adjustment that changes the fork and shock's compression depending on the terrain or conditions at hand. So if you're pootling up a climb, the suspension will lock out, offering maximum efficiency. When the trail points down, the suspension will open up for traction and comfort – and absorb all of the bumps. That's Flight Attendant in a nutshell...
On the Capra Uncaged 12, RockShox Flight Attendant looks after a ZEB fork with 170mm of travel and complete with the latest ButterCups tech, extended bushings and the DebonAir+ air spring. A Super Deluxe shock delivers 165mm of travel which is also controlled by Flight Attendant.
2023 yt capra uncaged 12 mech.jpeg, by Liam Mercer
As for the drivetrain, SRAM has supplied its XO Transmission shifting that features the brand's cutting-edge direct-mount derailleur which allows for smooth shifting under load. There's also a Quarq power meter nestled within the alloy XO crankset.
Rounding the bike off is a set of Crankbrothers Synthesis Carbon wheels which are wrapped with a Maxxis Assegai up front and a Minion DHR II at the rear. Renthal handles the cockpit with a FatBar and Apex stem and there are SRAM Code RSC brakes as well as a RockShox Reverb AXS dropper post.
If this build tickles your fancy, it'll set you back £6,000.
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