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Pro Bike Check: Bryan Regnier’s Camouflaged YT Capra

Bryan Regnier is originally from France, rides for American team YT Industries and when we caught up with him, he was racing in Scotland, riding a bike courtesy of YT. Talk about international! In a short but sweet interview with the EWS star, we questioned his bike, tattoo’s and why he loves enduro racing (apart from the fact he’s pretty darn good at it)

Bryan’s originally from the south of France, where obviously his riding style was shaped. “Around where I live the trails are super dusty, technical and also rocky. It’s not really great for shaping big jumps, but awesome for enduro riding. I get to move around a lot for work, so wherever I go I can change up my style a little. I literally have the best life ever and it’s the reason I ride enduro.” Well, we’re pretty jealous of him so far, so lets moisten the lips and check over this beautiful bike.

Bryan rides a YT Capra. Seemingly, it seems to suit him, with tattoo sleeves matching the camouflage of the bike.
Bryan rides a YT Capra, which seemingly suits him, with tattoo sleeves matching the camouflage of the bike.
Rocking the RockShox Monarch+ RC3, Bryan
Rocking the RockShox Monarch+ RC3, Bryan runs more pressure in the rear due to efficiency being needed for pedaling on flatter stages
All parts on the Capra are completely stock. No upgrades needed here.
All parts on the Capra are completely stock. No upgrades needed here, plus, who needs to upgrade from SRAM XX1 anyway?!
Much like the majority of EWS racer's, Bryan trusts in the RockShox Pike, but runs it quite firm on all stages
Much like the majority of EWS racer’s, Bryan trusts in the RockShox Pike, but runs it quite firm on all stages
A work of art. SRAM Guide ultimate are the force behind this machine
A work of art. SRAM Guide ultimate are the force behind this machine
1.8 bar in the back, 1,7 in the front. The beasily big Hutchinson Toro's take the reign.
1.8 bar in the back, 1,7 in the front. The beasily big Hutchinson Toro’s take the reign.
Even the smallest touches don't get missed on this YT Capra. Awesome styling and according to Bryan, "Style first, results second!"
Even the smallest touches don’t get missed on this YT Capra. Awesome styling and according to Bryan, “Style first, results second!”
Is anyone noticing that this bike is seemingly styled on Bryan's...
Is anyone noticing that this bike is seemingly styled on Bryan’s…
...tattoo's, or is it just us?
…tattoo’s, or is it just us?
Overall, this bike is a serious bit of kit of which nothing is changed. Spec'd with some gnarly components, there's no need to upgrade anything!
Overall, this bike is a serious bit of kit of which nothing is changed. Spec’d with some gnarly components, there’s no need to upgrade anything!

Bryan notes that he runs a standard set up for most events, with the only thing he changes being the pressures in the tyres and shocks, but still running the shocks very firm.

For more info, visit: YT-industries.com

Words: Andrew Richardson & Bryan Regnier Photos: Trevor Worsey

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