2018 Commençal
META AM V4.2 ESSENTIAL
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,999| Weight | 31.5 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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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 · 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 · 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 · Russell Eich
The Meta AM V4.2 Essential proves that sorted enduro performance doesn't have to cost a fortune. Buy if you want a bike that's ready to hit parks or gnarled mountain trails straight from the box
Super planted feeling bike that's confident on the descents and controlled over technical terrain
Wide chainstays mean heel rub and some might find the BB too low on pedally rocky climbs, SLX brakes lacked power
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.
Feb 2018
Our Commencal Meta AM 4.2 long-term review continues! We've fitted a RockShox Super Deluxe Coil shock, Shimano Saint SPD pedals and new Maxxis tyres. Watch the full video update and read more on flowmountainbike.com.
| Frame | 2018 META AM V4.2 650B travel 160 mm BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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| Fork | FOX PERFORMANCE 36 FLOAT, 170 mm, solo air, boost / 1 volume spacer, FIT4 cartridge Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX DPX2 PERFORMANCE FLOAT, 230 x 60 mm, 3 positions lever, rebound / spacer: 1 x 0.4 inch³ Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP Press Fit BB92 |
| Headset | RIDE ALPHA ZS44 / ZS56 |
| Stem | NEW RIDE ALPHA, aluminium 6061, 40 mm, 31.8 mm, 0° angle |
| Handlebar | RIDE ALPHA, Alloy 7075, double butted, 30 mm rise, 780 mm, 31.8 mm |
| Saddle | RIDE ALPHA 278 mm, CrMo rails |
| Seatpost | KS LEV INTEGRA, 31.6 mm, 100 mm on S, 125 mm travel on M and 150 mm on L/XL, southpaw alloy lever Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | RIDE ALPHA, ergonomic grips, plastic one lock, super soft compound |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX EAGLE 1 x 12 speed |
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| Crank | SRAM DESCENDANT EAGLE 6K X-Sync, 34T, boost 170 mm on S/M, 175 mm on L/XL |
| Shifters | SRAM GX EAGLE 1 x 12 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1275 EAGLE, 1050T, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX EAGLE 1 x 12 speed |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | SHIMANO SLX, 200 mm / 180 mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX |
| Rims | E13 TRS, 32 holes, tubeless ready, 30 mm inner width |
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| Spokes | Pillar, stainless steel, 2mm, black, Nylock, 32 count front and rear |
| Front Hub | FORMULA, 32 holes, sealed bearings |
| Rear Hub | FORMULA, 32 holes, sealed bearings |
| Tires | MAXXIS MINION DHF 27.5" x 2.5" WT EXO / TR / 2C front and MAXXIS DHRII 27.5" x 2.4" WT EXO / TR / 2C rear |
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