hey mate i have spent months looking for the answer to some sizing questions about the YT Capra and i think you may be the only person that can help me 🙂 i am 6'2.5" and have a Positive Ape index of +6cm (+2.36 inchs)... so my arms wing span (fingertip 2 Fingertip) is longer than my height... i am questioning weather to get the XXL especially after watching your video on the Capra... and you saying you would like to try the XXL while you are 6'2" Can i ask what your Ape index is ?? or just the measurement from finger tip 2 fingertip across your chest ?? ... and are you exctly 6'2'?? so hard to know which size to get when i cant try them because of the direct to public distribution
Hey man. Sorry for the late response. I am exactly 6'2. Just measured and my ape index is the exact same as my height. I know the XXL sounds scary but I think it would fit you best. If you compare the geo numbers on the XXL they are almost the exact same of a normal XL on an equivalent Santa Cruz or Specialized. At the end of the day, you will get used to whatever you end up getting and not regret it no matter which way you go. Follow your gut instinct. Hope that helps.
@@giffordprice okay thank you, is the red like a Ferrari red or is it more of a tomato red ? Because on pictures it often looks like a nice Ferrari red… but then on some videos it looks like a almost orangey type of red
@@jeffreythompson7478not too bad actually. Definitely impressed with the lack of pedal bob on this bike! Dudes I ride with are on shorter travel enduros and I’m hanging pretty close.
Your bike is in great condition. What products do you use to maintain it? Especially the black paint always looks very dull on my YT. Greetings from Germany.
Hey, dont claim about the NX derailleur. It is your choice. You get what you pay for. the Core 3 has the GX derailleur and would be the bext choice. the X01 and also XX1 are just weight optimized.
Hey man great video! I’m currently 5ft 11/2 inches tall and curious if I should go for the L or XL. Only 15 so still growing but I’m not sure how this bike fits since I can’t test it. Thanks
@@josephjones7155 I got it about a year ago and honestly I grew a lot since but when I first got it it honestly fit me pretty good but it felt just a tiny bit big but yea I’d say large
i got a notification in my email 2 weeks ago for the L jeffsy and jumped on it. i probably was 3-4 hrs late checking my email so when i purchased it said it "latest shipped may 16". not ideal BUT i'm glad i was able to purchase one. i'm super excited, not having a mtb in 10+ years. just getting into the sport. i live in FL. im hoping i can get it earlier than that, but i'm in no rush.
@@giffordprice I just realized u and i are similar height and u have an XL. Should i change my Large order (delivery may 16) to an “in stock” XL?! Will the Large be too small for me? Im in between 6’1 and 6’2.
@@giffordprice ok! Im going to contact them to see if i can change my L order to the XL! Thanks so much. I kept telling myself i could manage the large but i forgot yt sizing is smaller! After lookin at other bikes geo its like yt’s XL is probably closer other brands’ size Large..And I know you actually have access to the Yt Mill so I’m sure you have seen the large and xl compared
Thanks for this review 🤟This is my dream bike even if I don't really have the money to afford it now... Maybe next year 😜 I have a question... I'm 6'1" so I'm right in the middle between L and XL... I know you bought XL, so how does it feel? Maybe L it's a little bit more playful on the jumps and the descends... And another thing of the XL is the Dropper... Maybe 170mm is too much or is it just perfect? From what I understand we are the same height, so based on how you feel with the bike then I will adapt accordingly and decide L or XL 😅 Send it 🤟💪
@@mtbryder741 Go for the XL! Now it may feel a bit big, but if you're still growing (how old are you?), it's the right option... When do you think to buy it?
I do like street mtb and focus on the wheelies and jumps, is this a good bike for me, considering there’s a 600 m climb from my house to wherever I wanna go?
I pre oredered this bike but I am really wandering if I should get the capra instead. Also how you liking the bike and did you ever get the derailer dialed in?
Thanks! I’m pretty sure there is a volume spacer and with the linkage design it resists bottoming out for the most part. Every once in a while I’ll tap the bottom on a hunk to flat.
This is much more an all mountain bike with more travel front and rear. The spec is also a bit higher than the stump jumper. The stump jumper would be better for calmer trails where as the Jeffsy is a little more capable.
I'm looking at a Core 2 and am 6'0" would a large fit me? And how is the climbing on this bike. It's a toss up for me right now between this and an Ibis Rimpo AF.
