Commencal META SX ESSENTIAL Review

Commencal META SX ESSENTIAL Review

Commencal META SX ESSENTIAL Review

Price: 4199 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 15,1 kg
Wheel Size: 27,5"
Travel Front: 170 mm
Travel Rear: 160 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • good value for money
  • with 15,1 kg lighter than comparable bikes
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

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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-Low
M-Low
L-Low
XL-Low
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Wheelsize
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-
27,5
27,5
27,5
27,5
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Stack
-
-
633
637
642
647
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Reach
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-
436
456
481
506
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Top Tube Length
-
-
570
591
617
644
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Seat Tube Length
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-
380
420
440
460
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Seat Tube Angle
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-
78,1
78,1
78,1
78,1
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Head Tube Length
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-
115
120
125
130
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Head Tube Angle
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-
63,6
63,6
63,6
63,6
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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-
2
2
2
2
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
354
354
354
354
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Chainstay Length
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-
443
443
448
448
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Wheelbase
-
-
1232
1254
1286
1313
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Standover Height
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Specification
  • Frame 2022 Meta SX, 160 mm travel, 29''-27.5'', Alloy 6066, triple butted tubes, T4, T6. Enduro bearings
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork FOX 38 Performance, 170 mm travel, 29", Fit Grip damper, 3 positions, rebound, Boost (15 x 110 mm), 44 mm offset, 2 Tokens
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper FOX Float X Performance, 230 x 62.5 mm, 2-pos lever, rebound
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SHIMANO SLX, 12s
  • Rear Derailleur SHIMANO SLX, 12s
  • Crank SHIMANO SLX, 170 mm crank arms, Boost, Chainring: SHIMANO SLX, 32t, Dynamic Chain Engagement + Technology
  • Cassette SHIMANO SLX, 12s, 10-51t
  • Chain SHIMANO SLX, 12s
  • Brake Set SHIMANO SLX, 4 pistons, I-Spec EV compatible, Rotors: GALFER Disc Wave 203 mm, 6 holes
  • Brake Rotors 203/203
  • Rims Rear: DT SWISS E532 27.5'' - Front: DT SWISS E532 29'', Rear: 27.5'', 32h, 30 mm inner width - Front: 29'', 32h, 30 mm inner width
  • Front Hub Rear: FORMULA DCL-148A - Front: FORMULA DC-711, Rear: 32h, sealed bearings, Micro Spline - Front: 32h, sealed bearings
  • Rear Hub Rear: FORMULA DCL-148A - Front: FORMULA DC-711, Rear: 32h, sealed bearings, Micro Spline - Front: 32h, sealed bearings
  • Tires Front MAXXIS Assegai,
  • Tires Rear 27.5" x 2.4", WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, Tubeless Ready -
  • Saddle FIZIK Terra Alpaca X5, 145 mm width, S-alloy rails
  • Seat Post KS Rage-I, 34.9 mm, travel: 125 mm on S, 150 mm on M, 170 mm on L, 190 mm on XL, SouthPaw alloy remote
  • Stem RIDE ALPHA Freeride 40, 40 mm extension, 31,8 mm
  • Handle Bar RIDE ALPHA R20 760 on S - RIDE ALPHA R27 780 on M / L - RIDE ALPHA R27 800 on XL, 31.8 mm, 760 mm width, 20 mm rise, Alloy 6061 on S - 31.8 mm, 780 mm width, 27 mm rise, Alloy 6061 on 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 META SX ESSENTIAL

Ludwig Döhl When using it as on moderate runs, the Commencal META SX ESSENTIAL really shows its full potential. A low weight means more rideability on different terrain. If the manufacturer's indication is right, the 15,1 kg of the Commencal Enduro counts towards the lighter Enduro that you get for under under 4500 Euro. The geometry is moderate and makes for a balanced handling. The seating position can be described neither as sporty nor as comfortable. It has a moderate character.

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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.