2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite vs 2025 YT Capra 29 Core CF
The XXL is the YT Capra 29 Core CF size closest to your XXL Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite. 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 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite in XXL, the YT Capra 29 Core CF in XXL places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite numbers we have for size XXL are missing the head angle, seat angle and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite XXL | YT Capra 29 Core CF XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 515 | 510 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 657 | 650 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | not listed | 64.5 | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 77.9 | |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 442 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | not listed | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 651 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 22 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 495 |
Differences are the YT Capra 29 Core CF minus the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite. Full charts: 2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite, 2025 YT Capra 29 Core CF.
Where each sits in its class
Nukeproof Mega Carbon EliteYT 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 | Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite290 Carbon Elite | YT Capra 29 Core CF29 Core 2 CF |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Nukeproof Mega | YT CAPRA |
| Fork | Fox 38 Performance Elite GRIP 2 | RockShox ZEB Charger RC Select |
| Rear shock | Fox FLOAT X2 Performance | RockShox Vivid Select |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX AXS | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Wheelset | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Mullet | DT Swiss E1900 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Continental Kryptotal-Fr, Continental Kryptotal-Re |
| Brake | SRAM DB8 Stealth | TRP DH-R EVO |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Horizon V2 | YT Handlebar 35 |
| Stem | Nukeproof Horizon | Race Face Aeffect R |
| Headset | Nukeproof Sealed Bearing 44-56 IITS | Cane Creek Series 10 |
| Dropper post | Brand-X Ascend | not listed |
| Saddle | Nukeproof Horizon | SDG Bel Air 3.0 Overland |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano BB-MT800-PA |
| Grips | not listed | ODI Elite Motion V2.1 |
| Seatpost | not listed | YT POSTMAN V2 |
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