2020 Commençal

FURIOUS ESSENTIAL FOX

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$3,899
Weight36.2 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 200 / 203mm
ForkFox Performance Elite Float 40
ShockFox Float X2 Performance
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 7
GroupsetGX, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Handling
nimblestable
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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

FURIOUS ESSENTIAL FOX

26 mph

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Highest gear

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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
Pinkbike
Andreu Lacondeguy to Ride a Rust Themed Commencal FRS at Red Bull Rampage

Oct 2021 · James Smurthwaite

Perhaps taking inspiration from Loic Bruni's rusted World Champs bike, Andreu will be taking on the fearsome red cliffs on his own rust-effect frame.

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BikeRadar
Commencal Furious Essential review

Sep 2018 · Seb Stott

An astonishing value, eager and rewarding ride with a slightly more ‘freeride’ feel. Buy if you're after an option for versatile bike-park antics

Highs
  • Generous sizing makes for a comfy cockpit, supportive suspension, air shock offers easily tuneable support and bottom-out resistance

Lows
  • Not the plushest or most stable when the going gets rough

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MTB Mag
[Tested] Commencal Furious Essential

Apr 2018 · Simon Silver

In September, Commencal USA sent us out their mid-spec’d build of their Freeride oriented Furious, dubbed the Essential.  Featuring an intriguing matte green paint scheme and all black parts, the bike is an eye-catcher, with small details like having even the chain blacked out. SRAM/RockShox handle the suspension, brakes and most of the drivetrain.  E*Thirteen handles the rims, guide and cranks while Maxxis tires, and Commencal house brand seat/post, and grips round off the bike. Let’s dive in… Details and Specs AL 6066 triple butted tubes Oversized pivot bearings Rocker/seat stay integration to form a single piece Internally routed cables/hose Chainstay and Downtube protectors

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NSMB
Commencal Announces the Furious

Mar 2017

Breaking away from the continuous march of "slacker and longer," Commençal's latest DH bike is for riders who aren't always up against the clock. With freeride and park laps on the brain, they've developed a bike that focuses on the fun. Get all the details after the break.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

NEW 2020 FURIOUS, 200 mm travel, 27.5'', Alloy 6069, triple butted tubes, T4, T6. Enduro bearings

BB StandardBB86/BB92, 107mm, Press Fit

ColorAra Blue, Shiny Clear Coat

Fork

FOX 40 Float Performance Elite, 200 mm travel, 27.5", FLOAT, Grip, low speed compression, rebound, (20 x 110 mm), 52 mm offset

Travel203mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX Float X2 Performance, 250 x 75 mm, low speed compression, low speed rebound, 0,3 spacer

Travel200mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB Pressfit, 107 mm

Headset

ACROS Alloy cups ZS44/ZS56, ZS44/ZS56, sealed bearings

Stem

RIDE ALPHA DH, 40 mm, 31,8 mm, direct mount, 0° angle, 6061 alloy

Handlebar

RIDE ALPHA, 27 mm rise, 780 mm, 31,8 mm, 7050 alloy, double butted

Saddle

SDG Patriot, Micro I-Beam

Seatpost

SDG Alloy Micro, 31,6 mm, 250 mm, alloy 2014, Micro I-Beam

TypeRigid

Grips

RIDE ALPHA, DH Grips, black, Ultra soft compound, single clamp

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX DH, 7 sp

Crank

SRAM Descendant DH, 165 mm, 34t chainring, Boost, DUB

Shifters

SRAM GX DH, 7 sp

Cassette

SRAM GX DH, 7 sp, 11-25t

Chain

KMC X11EL, Extra-light, black

Chain Guide

E13 TRS, ISCG05, 32-34t

Brakes

SRAM Code R, 220 mm front and 200 mm rear, 4 pistons

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

SPANK 359 Vibrocore, 32 holes, 30,5 mm inner width, tubeless ready

Front Hub

NOVATEC sealed bearings, 32 holes, 6 bolts, Boost 20 x 110 mm front, 12 x 150 mm rear, standard freehub body

Rear Hub

NOVATEC sealed bearings, 32 holes, 6 bolts, Boost 20 x 110 mm front, 12 x 150 mm rear, standard freehub body

Tires

MAXXIS ASSEGAI, 27.5 x 2.5 WT, FRONT / MAXXIS ASSEGAI, 27.5 x 2.5 WT, REAR, Double Down casing, 3C MaxxTerra coumpound, TR, front / Double Down casing, 3C MaxxTerra coumpound, TR, rear

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