Commencal FRS ESSENTIAL Review

Commencal FRS ESSENTIAL Review

Commencal FRS ESSENTIAL Review

Price: 4599 €
category: Downhill
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 16,5 kg
Wheel Size: 27,5"
Travel Front: 200 mm
Travel Rear: 200 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • strong climber
  • great frame
  • with 16,5 kg lighter than comparable bikes
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Commencal FRS ESSENTIAL in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Downhill-Bike up to 6000 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 4599 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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-
27,5
27,5
27,5
27,5
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Stack
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-
613
613
613
613
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Reach
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-
440
465
490
510
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Top Tube Length
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-
589
614
638
660
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Seat Tube Length
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-
420
420
420
420
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Seat Tube Angle
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-
63
63
63
63
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Head Tube Length
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-
110
110
110
110
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Head Tube Angle
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64
64
64
64
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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7
7
7
7
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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348
348
348
348
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Chainstay Length
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-
435
435
435
435
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Wheelbase
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-
1223
1248
1273
1293
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Standover Height
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-
732
728
722
718
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Specification
  • Frame 2022 FURIOUS, 200 mm travel, 27.5'', Alloy 6069, triple butted tubes, T4, T6. Enduro bearings
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork FOX 40 Performance, 203 mm travel, 27.5", Fit Grip damper, LSC, LSR, Float Evol, Boost (20 x 110 mm), 52 mm offset, 2 Tokens
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper FOX Float X2 Performance, 250 x 75 mm, LSC, LSR
  • Gearrange 227%
  • Drivetrain 1x7
  • Gear Lever SRAM GX DH, 7 sp
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM GX DH, 7 sp
  • Crank TRUVATIV Descendant DH, 165 mm crank arms, DUB, Chainring: TRUVATIV Descendant DH X-Sync, 34t
  • Cassette SRAM GX DH, 7 sp, 11-25t
  • Chain KMC X11EL, Black
  • Brake Set SHIMANO Deore, 4 pistons, I-Spec EV compatible, Rotor: SHIMANO SM-RT76 203 mm, 6-bolt
  • Brake Rotors 203/203
  • Rims SPANK Spike Race 33, 27.5'', 32h, 28 mm inner width, Tubeless Ready
  • Front Hub Rear: FORMULA DHG-150 - Front: FORMULA DHL-93, Rear: 32h, sealed bearings - Front: 32h, sealed bearings
  • Rear Hub Rear: FORMULA DHG-150 - Front: FORMULA DHL-93, Rear: 32h, sealed bearings - Front: 32h, sealed bearings
  • Tires Front MAXXIS Assegai,
  • Tires Rear 27.5" x 2.4", DH casing, ST -
  • Saddle SDG Patriot I-Beam, Kevlar reinforced
  • Seat Post SDG Micro I-Beam, 31.6 mm, 250 mm length
  • Stem RIDE ALPHA DH 40, 40 mm extension, direct mount, 31.8 mm
  • Handle Bar RIDE ALPHA R27, 31.8 mm, 780 mm width, 27 mm rise, Alloy 6061 on S / M / L - 31.8 mm, 800 mm width, 27 mm rise, Alloy 6061 on XL
  • Handle Bar Width 780
  • Head Set ACROS ZS44 / ZS56, Alloy cups, sealed bearings

Expirience with the Commencal FRS ESSENTIAL

Ludwig Döhl The Commencal FRS ESSENTIAL was designed for use in in extreme terrain. And that's exactly where it shines. A low weight means more rideability on different terrain. If the manufacturer's indication is right, the 16,5 kg of the FRS ESSENTIAL counts towards the lighter Downhill-Bike that you get for under under 6000 Euro. The moderate 64 degree head tube angle ensures a balanced handling. Apart from this criticism, the sporty orientation makes the Commencal Fully the best climber in the price range below under 6000 Euro.

About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.