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META AM V4.2 RACE
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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$3,599| Weight | 31.7 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RE Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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
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.
Apr 2017 · Rob Weaver
With a hard to fault spec, sorted suspension and a great ride feel, the Meta AM V4.2 is tough to pick fault with, but the tall seat tube and heel clipping back-end mean it’ll not be for everyone. Buy if you’re looking for supportive, well-balanced suspension and a good spec, and are leggy enough to work with the tall seat tube
Well supported, progressive suspension that lets you push the bike really hard and feels incredibly well balanced
Nice aggressive angle for going down and steep and stretched enough to make climbing less of a chore, especially considering the weight
Great kit spec that feels solid and good value for money
Good 12mm BB drop that helps you feel more ‘in’ the bike
Great balance of chassis stiffness
Tall seat tube can get in the way, even for quite tall riders
Pivots loosened off after a few days of hard riding
The reach isn’t that long
Wide rear triangle might affect foot placement on the pedals to avoid contact
| Frame | 2018 META AM V4.2 650B Travel 160 mm BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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| Fork | ROCK SHOX LYRIK RCT3 170 mm, solo air, boost, Bottomless Tokens: ◼◻︎◻︎◻︎ / 2 extra Tokens supplied Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | ROCK SHOX SUPER DELUXE RT REMOTE, 230 x 60 mm, open/lock, rebound Travel: 160mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP Press Fit BB92 |
| Headset | CANE CREEK 40 Series tapered 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, Ti-Alloy rails |
| Seatpost | ROCK SHOX REVERB STEALTH, 31.6 mm, 100 mm on S, 125 mm on M and 150 mm on L/XL Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | RIDE ALPHA, ergonomic grips, alloy one lock, super soft compound |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX EAGLE 1 x 12 speed |
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| Crank | SRAM DESCENDANT EAGLE 7K 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 | SRAM GUIDE RE, 200 mm / 180 mm Type: SRAM Guide RE Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide RE |
| Rims | E13 TRS, 32 holes, tubeless ready, 30 mm inner width |
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| Spokes | Pillar, stainless steel, 2mm, 1.8mm, 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 / 3C front and MAXXIS DHRII 27.5" x 2.4" WT EXO / TR / 2C rear |
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