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META AM V4.2 ORIGIN
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$1,999| Weight | 32.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe |
| 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"
🐐 Estimated
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 · 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.
Jun 2017
We test out the Commencal Meta AM V4.2, an enduro-ready brawler from the Andorran brand.
| Frame | 2018 META AM V4.2 650b, travel 160mm BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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| Fork | ROCKSHOX YARI RC 170mm, solo air, boost, Volume spacers: ◼︎◻︎◻︎◻︎ / 2 extra volume spacers supplied Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | ROCKSHOX DELUXE RT, 230 x 60 mm, 2 positions Travel: 160mm |
| 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 | NEW RIDE ALPHA, 31.6 mm, no offset, 350mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | RIDE ALPHA, ergonomic grips, plastic one lock, super soft compound |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX 11 speed |
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| Crank | SRAM NX X-Sync, 32T, boost 170mm on S / M, 175 mm on L / XL |
| Shifters | SRAM NX 1 x 11 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1130, 11-42, 11 speed |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1110 |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | SRAM LEVEL, 200 mm / 180 mm Type: SRAM Level Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Level |
| Rims | WTB STP i29, 32 holes, double wall, tubeless ready, 29 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 650x2.5WT EXO/TR/2C front and MAXXIS DHRII 650x2.4WT EXO/ TR/2C rear |
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