2025 YT Capra 29 Core CF vs 2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
The L is the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite 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 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
Compared with the YT Capra 29 Core CF in L, the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite in L places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 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 | Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470 | 475 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 632 | 639 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5 | 64° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.9 | 78° | +0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 437 | 440 | +3 mm |
| BB drop | 22 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 445 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1251 | |
| BB height | not listed | 345 |
Differences are the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite minus the YT Capra 29 Core CF. Full charts: 2025 YT Capra 29 Core CF, 2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite.
Where each sits in its class
YT Capra 29 Core CFNukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
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 | Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite290 Carbon Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | YT CAPRA | Nukeproof Mega |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Charger RC Select | Fox 38 Performance Elite GRIP 2 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Vivid Select | Fox FLOAT X2 Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM GX AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-MT800-PA | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss E1900 | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Mullet |
| Tire | Continental Kryptotal-Fr, Continental Kryptotal-Re | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | TRP DH-R EVO | SRAM DB8 Stealth |
| Handlebar | YT Handlebar 35 | Nukeproof Horizon V2 |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect R | Nukeproof Horizon |
| Grips | ODI Elite Motion V2.1 | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek Series 10 | Nukeproof Sealed Bearing 44-56 IITS |
| Seatpost | YT POSTMAN V2 | not listed |
| Saddle | SDG Bel Air 3.0 Overland | Nukeproof Horizon |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Dropper post | not listed | Brand-X Ascend |
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