2025 YT Capra 29 Core CF vs 2027 Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL
The L Low is the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL size closest to your L YT Capra 29 Core CF. 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 Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL
Compared with the YT Capra 29 Core CF in L, the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL in L Low places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The YT Capra 29 Core CF numbers we have for size L are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | YT Capra 29 Core CF L | Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL L Low | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470 | 475.5 mm | +6 mm |
| Stack | 632 | 635.4 mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5 | 64.1° | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.9 | 77.7° | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 441.8 mm | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 22 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 445 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1271 mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | not listed | |
| Head tube length | not listed | not listed |
Differences are the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL minus the YT Capra 29 Core CF. Full charts: 2025 YT Capra 29 Core CF, 2027 Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL.
Where each sits in its class
YT Capra 29 Core CFCommencal META V5 ESSENTIAL
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 | YT Capra 29 Core CF29 Core 2 CF | Commencal META V5 ESSENTIALESSENTIAL |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | YT CAPRA | Commencal META V5 |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Charger RC Select | Fox 36 Performance |
| Rear shock | RockShox Vivid Select | Fox Float X Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM 1270 |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-MT800-PA | SRAM DUB92 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss E1900 | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Kryptotal-Fr, Continental Kryptotal-Re | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Assegai |
| Brake | TRP DH-R EVO | TRP EVO Expert |
| Handlebar | YT Handlebar 35 | not listed |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect R | not listed |
| Grips | ODI Elite Motion V2.1 | Ride Alpha Mushroom |
| Headset | Cane Creek Series 10 | Acros ZS56 ZS56 |
| Seatpost | YT POSTMAN V2 | KS Rage i |
| Saddle | SDG Bel Air 3.0 Overland | WTB Solano SL |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss E593 |
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