The Capra Uncaged 6 is an expensive bike for this generally good-value, direct-to-consumer brand, but that's because you get the latest high-tech wizardry, in the form of Rock Shox's Flight Attendant electronic suspension adjustment and SRAM's X01 Eagle AXS wireless shifting. This adds up to a lot of bike for your cash.
SPEC
Frame Carbon fibre, 165mm travel
Fork RockShox ZEB Ultimate Flight Attendant, 170mm travel
Shock RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant
Drivetrain SRAM XO1 Eagle AXS Flight Attendant (1x12)
Wheelset Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Carbon wheels, Maxxis Assegai EXO+ 3C MaxxGrip TR 29x2.5in WT (f) and Minion DHR II EXO+ 3C Maxx Terra TR 29x2.4in WT (O) tyres
Brakes SRAM Code RSC, 200mm rotors
Bar/stem Renthal Fatbar Carbon 35, 800mm/Renthal Apex, 50mm
Seatpost/saddle RockShox Reverb AXS/SDG Bel Air 3.0
Weight 15.23kg (33.57lb), large size without pedals
HIGHS
Slick looks and lightweight build
Top-performing parts
Flight Attendant
LOWS
Slightly compromised geometry on gnarlier enduro tracks
Suspension might be too progressive for some
Massively expensive
THE FRAME
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