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It’s easy to get caught up in focusing on the shiny things in mountain biking. Kashima forks, carbon frames, bling-y drivetrains, lightweight everything… You know, they can help improve your game, but in the end it’s the rider that really will make the magic happen, no matter the bike. While YT’s Capra shred isn’t exactly a “crappy” bike, it sure makes the case that alloy bikes can shred too, especially with beefy parts like a coil shock. Vancouver Island’s Ace Hayden hops aboard the new YT enduro shred sled to prove that point, pinning it down some of his favorite local trails.
Sometimes, it’s not about having the nicest, lightest, and shiniest gear – it’s about getting out just riding.
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I live between Duncan and Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, so I’m central to a lot of amazing riding. We shot this video mostly in Duncan. I love any trail that’s pinned with rad corners, jumps, and some steeps. Either super tacky or super loose. The CAPRA Shred is a fast, capable, dialed, and solid beast. I find a coil will almost always feel nicer than an air shock. I think coil feels more natural and can make a bike feel more capable. On my downhill bike, I run a little stiffer coil since I’m mostly riding bike parks or jump lines, so the stiffer coil is better in those places. Whereas, on my trail bike I go a little lighter to sit in the bike a bit more, and have it respond to the roots and more tech style trails.
- Ace Hayden
