2021 Commençal

CLASH ESSENTIAL

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,799
Weight35.3 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 170 / 180mm
ForkFox Performance Float 38
ShockFox Float X2 Performance
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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28 mph

CLASH ESSENTIAL

26 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'3" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'1"

LG

5'11" – 6'4"

XL

6'3" – 6'9"

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Reviews
Pinkbike
Commencal Reveals New Clash Kids Range

Oct 2021 · COMMENCAL bicycles

The range is made up of four platforms with different wheel sizes: Clash 20, Clash 24, Clash JR (26 inches) and Clash XS (27/26)..

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NSMB
Dream Builds: Owen Foster's Mix-Wheeled Commencal Clash "Warpig"

Apr 2021

"It's just a 27.5 bike with the wheel I'm used to in front…" Owen Foster playing down the mullet setup of his custom Commencal Clash in our first Dream Builds feature, supported by Ride Wrap.

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BIKE Magazine
Commencal Updates the Clash

Jun 2020

The Clash, Commencal's quintessential freeride rig, just got a major facelift.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

2021 CLASH, 170 mm travel, 27.5'', Alloy 6069, triple butted tubes, T4, T6. Enduro bearings

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorGun Metal

Fork

FOX 38 Performance, 180 mm travel, 27.5", Fit Grip damper, 3 positions, rebound, Boost (15 x 110 mm), 37 mm offset

Travel180mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX Float X2 Performance, 230 x 65 mm, LSC, LSR, 2-position adjustment

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SHIMANO BB71-41A, Pressfit

Headset

ACROS ZS44/ZS56, Alloy cups, sealed bearings

Stem

RIDE ALPHA Freeride 40, 40 mm extension, 31.8 mm

Handlebar

RIDE ALPHA R27, 31.8 mm, 780 mm width, 27 mm rise, Alloy 7050

Saddle

WTB Silverado, Narrow shape, Cr-Mo rails

Seatpost

KS Rage-I, 34.9 mm, travel: 125 mm on S, 150 mm on M, 170 mm on L, 190 mm on XL, SouthPaw alloy remote

TypeDropper

Grips

Yes

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO SLX, 12 sp

Crank

SHIMANO SLX, 170 mm crank arms, Boost, Chainring: SHIMANO SLX, 34t, Dynamic Chain Engagement + Technology

Shifters

SHIMANO SLX, 12 sp

Cassette

SHIMANO SLX, 12 sp, 10-51t

Chain

SHIMANO SLX, 12 sp

Brakes

SHIMANO SLX, 4 pistons, I-Spec EV compatible, Rotor: SHIMANO RT-MT800 203 mm, Centerlock, Ice Technology Freeza

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

DT SWISS E532, 27.5'', 32h, 30 mm inner width

Front Hub

Rear: FORMULA MSC-148A - Front: FORMULA CL-811, Rear: 32h, sealed bearings - Front: 32h, sealed bearings

Rear Hub

Rear: FORMULA MSC-148A - Front: FORMULA CL-811, Rear: 32h, sealed bearings - Front: 32h, sealed bearings

Tires

Rear: MAXXIS Dissector - Front: MAXXIS Assegai, Rear: 27.5"x2.4" WT, 3C, EXO+, Tubeless Ready - Front: 27.5"x2.5" WT, 3C, EXO+, Tubeless Ready

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