2019 Commençal

META AM 27 RACE

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$3,499
Weight33.1 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 160 / 170mm
ForkRockShox Lyrik
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe Coil
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, NX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

META AM 27 RACE

26 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Revolution Mountain Bike Magazine
[R]eviewed // Commencal Meta AM 29

Nov 2020 · Scotty Prendergast

After all these years of throwing our legs over countless trail slaying machines we are consistently amazed at how good bikes are today in comparison to how good they were 10 years ago, even 5 years ago! And just when you think things can’t get any better think again people.  [R]evolution HQ was lucky enough to get our hands on the all-new 2021 Commencal Meta AM 29er and to be quite honest the crew at Revolution were to say the […]

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Commencal Meta AM V4.2 // Bike Review

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.

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Review: Commencal Meta AM V4.2

Jul 2018 · McCoy

Ready to take on all parts of the mountain

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MTB Mag
[First Ride] The New Commençal Meta AM 29

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″

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Pinkbike
Review: Commencal's New Meta AM 29 Team

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.

Highs
  • Excellent parts spec for the price

  • Excels on rough, steep terrain

  • Fits a water bottle inside the front triangle

Lows
  • Heavy

  • Wide seatstays may hit calves, knees

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Loam Wolf
Review: Commencal Meta AM V4.2

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.

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Flow Mountain Bike
Commencal Meta AM 4.2 - Long-Term Test Update

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.

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BIKE Magazine
Review: Commencal Meta AM V4.2 Race Eagle

Jun 2017

We test out the Commencal Meta AM V4.2, an enduro-ready brawler from the Andorran brand.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

2019 META AM V4.2 650b Travel 160 mm

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

ROCKSHOX LYRIK RC2 170 mm, Solo air, Boost 110 x 15. Bottomless Tokens: 1

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

ROCKSHOX SUPER DELUXE COIL RCT, 230 x 60 mm, open/lock, rebound, 300 lbs on S, 350 lbs on M, 400 lbs on L, 450 lbs on XL. Bottomless Tokens: 0 / Internal Tune (Rebound/Compression): Medium/Medium

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, Press Fit BB 92

Headset

ACROS Alloy ZS44/ZS56, sealed bearings

Stem

RIDE ALPHA, Aluminium 2014, 40 mm, 31.8 mm, 0° Angle

Handlebar

RIDE ALPHA, Alloy 7075, double butted, 30 mm rise, 780 mm, 31.8 mm

Saddle

WTB SL8 RACE, 142mm width, cromo rails

Seatpost

KINDSHOCK LEV INTEGRA, 31,6 mm, Southpaw alloy lever, 100 mm on S, 125 mm on M, 150 mm on L, 175 mm on XL

TypeDropper

Grips

RIDE ALPHA, DH Grips, ultra soft compound, single clamp

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX EAGLE, 1 x 12 sp

Crank

SRAM DESCENDANT EAGLE 6K, 34t, 170 mm on S/M, 175 mm on L/XL

Shifters

SRAM NX EAGLE, 1 x 12 sp

Cassette

SRAM PG-1230, 11-50, 12 sp

Chain

SRAM NX EAGLE, 1 x 12 sp

Brakes

SRAM GUIDE RE, 200 mm / 180 mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

E13 TRS, 32 holes, 30 mm inner width, tubeless ready

Front Hub

FORMULA, high engagement, 32 holes, sealed bearings

Rear Hub

FORMULA, high engagement, 32 holes, sealed bearings

Tires

SCHWALBE MAGIC MARY, 27.5 x 2.35, TLE, Addix soft, front, SCHWALBE NEW HANS DAMPF, 27.5 x 2.35, TLE, Addix soft, rear

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