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META TRAIL V4.2 ORIGIN
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,199| Weight | 30.6 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Revelation 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"
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Summary
The Commençal Meta trail bike is celebrated for its robust frame, versatile performance across various terrains, and efficient pedaling despite its aggressive geometry. It excels in climbing and handling, offering a plush ride quality and exceptional small bump compliance. However, its suspension may struggle in extremely rough conditions, and the brand's service accessibility outside certain regions is a noted drawback.
Tough, stiff, futureproofed frameset with spot on trail taming geometry
High traction, big-hit happy but still efficient pedalling suspension
Versatile bike that’s equally at home on all-dayers as intense bursts on the trails
Clean lines, contemporary geometry
Excellent spec for the price
No UK-based point of contact/service centre
Suspension travel overwhelmed by deep braking bumps or rock gardens
Heavy
Confusing naming strategy
A properly muscular hardcore have-a-go hero that still pedals well enough for epic adventures
BikeRadar‘Clean lines, contemporary geometry and a good range of sizes sit well with an excellent spec for the price’
Dirt Mountainbikethe Commencal Meta Trail is the weapon of choice if climbing is in order
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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.
Oct 2018 · James Vincent
When the bike first arrived, aside from being blown away with just how damn good the bare aluminium with orange and black graphics looked, I was puzzled; Commencal Meta TR...
Sep 2018
The Meta Trail by Commencal is a $3,600 trail slaying machine. Is this the king of sub $5,000 trail bikes? Find out how the Meta Trail V4.2 Race stacked up against the competition in our long term review here.
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
Apr 2018 · Alan Muldoon
We crowned the Commencal Meta TR our 2017 27.5in Trail Bike of the Year. A lot has changed in a year so has Commencal done enough to retain its crown?
Apr 2018 · John Bennett
This trail tamer has 170/160mm front/rear travel, a 65.5-degree headtube angle, 75-degree seat tube angle, and 432mm chainstays. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | 2018 META TR V4.2 650B travel 130 mm BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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| Fork | ROCK SHOX REVELATION RC 140 mm, solo air, boost, Bottomless Tokens: ◼︎◼︎◻︎◻︎◻︎ / 2 extra Tokens supplied Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | ROCK SHOX DELUXE RT, 210 x 50 mm, 2 positions Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP Press Fit BB92 |
| Headset | RIDE ALPHA ZS44 / ZS56 |
| Stem | RIDE ALPHA, aluminium 6061, 50 mm, 31.8 mm, 0° angle |
| Handlebar | RIDE ALPHA, Alloy 7075, double butted, 30 mm rise, 760 mm, 31.8 mm |
| Saddle | RIDE ALPHA 278 mm, 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 |
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| Crank | SRAM NX X-Sync, 32T, boost 170 mm on S/M, 175 mm on L/XL |
| Shifters | SRAM NX 1 x 11 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1130, 1142T, 11 speed |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1110 |
| Brakes | SRAM LEVEL, 200 mm / 180 mm Type: SRAM Level Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | ALEX RIMS MD25, 32 holes, tubeless ready, 25 mm inner width |
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| Front Hub | FORMULA, 32 holes, sealed bearings |
| Rear Hub | FORMULA, 32 holes, sealed bearings |
| Tires | MAXXIS MINION DHF 27.5" x 2.3" EXO / TR / 2C front and MAXXIS MINION SS 27.5" x 2.3" EXO / TR / 2C rear |
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