2025 Cannondale Jekyll vs 2025 YT Capra 29 Core AL
The XXL is the YT Capra 29 Core AL size closest to your XL Cannondale Jekyll. 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 YT Capra 29 Core AL
Compared with the Cannondale Jekyll in XL, the YT Capra 29 Core AL in XXL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −12 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale Jekyll, XLYT Capra 29 Core AL, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Jekyll XL | YT Capra 29 Core AL XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 510 | 504 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 652 | 654 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.5 | 77.3 | −0.2° |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 438 | −12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1311 | 1297 | −14 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 653 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 30 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 495 |
Differences are the YT Capra 29 Core AL minus the Cannondale Jekyll. Full charts: 2025 Cannondale Jekyll, 2025 YT Capra 29 Core AL.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale JekyllYT Capra 29 Core AL
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 | Cannondale JekyllJekyll 1 | YT Capra 29 Core AL29 Core 1 AL |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Jekyll | YT CAPRA |
| Fork | Fox 38 Factory | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X2 Factory | Marzocchi Bomber Air |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Rocker | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 | Shimano Deore M512 |
| Wheelset | WTB KOM Trail | Sun Ringlé SR309 Enduro Comp |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Continental Kryptotal-Fr, Continental Kryptotal-Re |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM DB8 Stealth |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine 220mm front, SRAM CenterLine 200mm rear | not listed |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 1 Riser | YT Handlebar 35 |
| Stem | FSA Grid | YT Stem 35 |
| Dropper post | Cannondale DownLow | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Shallow Elite | YT Custom Design |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano BB |
| Grips | not listed | ODI Elite Motion V2.1 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek Series 10 |
| Seatpost | not listed | YT POSTMAN V2 |
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