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META AM V3
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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$1,799| Weight | 31.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch R |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | NX |
| Brakes | SRAM Level Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Commençal Meta AM is a high-performance enduro bike that excels in descending and technical terrain, offering a plush ride and agile handling. While it shines on the downs with its supple suspension and predictable grip, it's noted for being less efficient on climbs. The bike's competitive pricing and top-tier componentry make it a strong contender in its category.
Excellent descending capabilities
Supple and plush suspension
Competitive pricing and top-tier componentry
Agile and responsive handling
Predictable grip and traction
Less efficient on climbs
Some suspension settings may feel too firm or too open
Weight penalty with coil shock options
Conservative geometry figures
It responds, without complaining.
BIKE MagazineI can confidently say I’ve never ridden a bike so fast.
BikeRadarThe COMMENCAL META AM 29 pushes your limits and is sure to deliver a rush of speed!
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineFeedback?
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Jan 2019
When I first hopped on the Meta so often would my thoughts drift back to my first legit mountain bike, a Giant AC1. It was silver, coil-sprung and opened my youthful eyes to nastier terrain. The Meta AM reminds me of this with its raw silver splendor and readiness to chew up the chunky stuff. Sure, most of my reminiscing is simply aesthetic with the Meta’s silver aluminum image and beefy stature. Plowing through questionable rock piles on the Meta would conjure fond memories and assert the bewilderment of hanging onto a pile of metal through such twisted sections of trail. Present components and geometry are a far cry from that decade-old steed. Rather than stopping trailside and removing a linkage bolt to change the suspension and drop the seat, the Meta offers on-the-fly rear suspension lockout and seat dropping among other modern standards. Its aluminum skeleton is molded and formed in unique ways that offers much intrigue, possibly more so than freshly molded carbon creations. Later as I sought to compile the riding characteristics of this bike I discovered that the word ‘meta’ means after or beyond in Greek. There’s no doubt that this bike and build can push one to their limit and possibly beyond and I truly felt that aboard on descents. It’s been on a podium tear piloted by Commencal’s Cecile Ravenal, too, who’s been nearly unbeatable in the Enduro Wordl Series these past couple seasons. While there’s a 29-inch version of the Meta AM on the horizon this is the tried and true original and shows no signs of fading away.
Jul 2018 · Christoph Bayer
COMMENCAL is on a roll: Cecile Ravanel has been dominating the Enduro World Series, and so far Amaury Pierron has consecutively taken the top step of the 2018 Downhill World Cup. Will the recently introduced COMMENCAL META AM 29 also come out on top in this group test? For an overview of the test fleet […]
Jul 2018
This alloy beast is decked out with high-end… everything. It’s not the strongest climber, but it may be the strongest park bike. It jumps well, it looks good and it floats over high-speed chop like a champ. We eventually forgot it wasn’t carbon.
Jul 2018 · McCoy
Ready to take on all parts of the mountain
Jun 2018 · Daniel Naftali
It almost seems as if 29″ wheels are taking over, even in the long travel realm… A few weeks ago we were invited to Spain, in Ainsa to be precise, on the same tracks where the EWS stop was held, to experience the new Meta AM 29 in person. The Meta AM 29 is not new: we saw it under Cecile Ravanel in the French stage of the EWS, conquering everything in her path, propelling her to the highest step of the podium. Below we go over all the specs and our first ride impressions of this new, formidable beast. The new Meta AM 29 29″
Jun 2018 · Tom Marvin
While some longer travel enduro bikes can feel sluggish until things get steep — with a stable pedalling platform, and a geometry that isn’t ridiculously raked out — the Meta AM 29 manages to feel responsive and agile, ideal for ducking and diving around the rocks and turns that litter Ainsa’s trails.. .
Jun 2018 · Mike Kazimer
Commencal's new 29er is one burly machine, with 160mm of coil-sprung suspension in the rear, and 170mm of travel up front.
Excellent parts spec for the price
Excels on rough, steep terrain
Fits a water bottle inside the front triangle
Heavy
Wide seatstays may hit calves, knees
May 2018
The Loam Wolf reviews the insanely capable Commencal Meta AM V4.2 With an impressive spec, aggressive all-mountain geometry and great value, the Commencal Meta is a worthwhile recommendation for aggressive riders who love steep terrain.
| Frame | 2018 META AM V3 650B Travel 150 mm BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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| Fork | ROCK SHOX YARI RC Solo Air 160 mm, Boost 110 x 15 mm, 15 mm stealth axle, Tapered Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | ROCK SHOX Monarch R, 200 x 57 mm, rebound Travel: 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP Press Fit BB92 |
| Headset | RIDE ALPHA ZS44/ZS56 |
| Stem | RIDE ALPHA, Aluminium 2014, 50 mm, 31,8 mm, 0� Angle |
| Handlebar | RIDE ALPHA, 6061 Alloy series, 760 mm, 30 mm rise |
| Saddle | RIDE ALPHA SuperLight foam, CrMo rails |
| Seatpost | NEW RIDE ALPHA, 31,6 mm, no offset, 350 mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | RIDE ALPHA, ergonomic grips, plastic one lock, super soft compound |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX 11 speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM NX X-Sync, 32T, Boost 170 mm (S/M), 175 mm (L/XL) |
| Shifters | SRAM NX 1 x 11 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1130, 11�42, 11 speed |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1110 |
| Brakes | SRAM LEVEL, 200 mm / 180 mm Type: SRAM Level Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | WTB STP i25, 32 holes, double wall, tubeless ready, 25 mm inner |
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| Front Hub | FORMULA, 32 holes, Sealed bearings |
| Rear Hub | FORMULA, 32 holes, Sealed bearings |
| Tires | MAXXIS HRII 27,5" x 2,4" EXO/TR front and MAXXIS DHRII 27,5" x 2,3" EXO/TR rear |
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