2025 Lapierre Spicy CF 7.9 vs 2025 YT Capra 29 Core AL
The S is the YT Capra 29 Core AL size closest to your M Lapierre Spicy CF 7.9. 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 AL
Compared with the Lapierre Spicy CF 7.9 in M, the YT Capra 29 Core AL in S places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and 36 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 57 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −14 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −36 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −57 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Lapierre Spicy CF 7.9, MYT Capra 29 Core AL, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Lapierre Spicy CF 7.9 M | YT Capra 29 Core AL S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 460 | 424 | −36 mm |
| Stack | 641 | 627 | −14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.5 | 64 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 78 | 77.5 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 433 | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1256 | 1199 | −57 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 564 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 30 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 395 |
Differences are the YT Capra 29 Core AL minus the Lapierre Spicy CF 7.9. Full charts: 2025 Lapierre Spicy CF 7.9, 2025 YT Capra 29 Core AL.
Where each sits in its class
Lapierre Spicy CF 7.9YT Capra 29 Core AL
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 | Lapierre Spicy CF 7.97.9 | YT Capra 29 Core AL29 Core 1 AL |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Lapierre Spicy | YT CAPRA |
| Fork | Fox Float 38 Performance Elite | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 |
| Rear shock | Fox FLOAT X2 Performance | Marzocchi Bomber Air |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore 12s | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT 12-speed Shadow+ | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX | Shimano Deore M512 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss E1900 Spline | Sun Ringlé SR309 Enduro Comp |
| Tire | Schwalbe Magic Mary Evo, Schwalbe Big Betty | Continental Kryptotal-Fr, Continental Kryptotal-Re |
| Brake | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM DB8 Stealth |
| Rotor | Shimano RT 70 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Lapierre Thirty Five | YT Handlebar 35 |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | YT Custom Design |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano BB |
| Stem | not listed | YT Stem 35 |
| Grips | not listed | ODI Elite Motion V2.1 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek Series 10 |
| Seatpost | not listed | YT POSTMAN V2 |
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