2027 Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL vs 2025 YT Capra 29 Core CF
The XL is the YT Capra 29 Core CF size closest to your L High Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the YT Capra 29 Core CF
Compared with the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL in L High, the YT Capra 29 Core CF in XL places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL is drawn. The YT Capra 29 Core CF numbers we have for size XL are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL L High | YT Capra 29 Core CF XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480 mm | 490 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 637.8 mm | 641 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5° | 64.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.2° | 77.9 | −0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 440 mm | 442 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1270 mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 470 | |
| Fork length | not listed | not listed | |
| Head tube length | not listed | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 628 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 22 |
Differences are the YT Capra 29 Core CF minus the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL. Full charts: 2027 Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL, 2025 YT Capra 29 Core CF.
Where each sits in its class
Commencal META V5 ESSENTIALYT Capra 29 Core CF
Each bike is ranked against the other enduro bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Commencal META V5 ESSENTIALESSENTIAL | YT Capra 29 Core CF29 Core 2 CF |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Commencal META V5 | YT CAPRA |
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance | RockShox ZEB Charger RC Select |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Performance | RockShox Vivid Select |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Cassette | SRAM 1270 | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB92 | Shimano BB-MT800-PA |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Assegai | Continental Kryptotal-Fr, Continental Kryptotal-Re |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370 | not listed |
| Rim | DT Swiss E593 | not listed |
| Brake | TRP EVO Expert | TRP DH-R EVO |
| Grips | Ride Alpha Mushroom | ODI Elite Motion V2.1 |
| Headset | Acros ZS56 ZS56 | Cane Creek Series 10 |
| Seatpost | KS Rage i | YT POSTMAN V2 |
| Saddle | WTB Solano SL | SDG Bel Air 3.0 Overland |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss E1900 |
| Handlebar | not listed | YT Handlebar 35 |
| Stem | not listed | Race Face Aeffect R |
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