META TR 29 ESSENTIAL
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$3,799Weight | 33.1 lbs |
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Frame | Aluminum |
Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 |
Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | SLX |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
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Dec 2021 · Beta
A shiny object made up of other, smaller shiny objects
Jan 2021
Featuring a tough alloy chassis and envelope-pushing geometry, the Commencal Meta TR 29 ain't no mainstream teeny-bopper trail bike. But what's it like to ride outside of the Pyrenees mountains it was designed in? We've been testing a top-end Meta TR 29 Signature to find out - read on for the full review.
Apocalypse-ready frame
On-trend gravity geometry
Highly tuneable and well-controlled suspension
The XT drivetrain is so punchy and crisp
Superb DT Swiss wheelset
Front tyres is an odd choice for this bike
Twin-piston brakes lack oomph
Not particularly comfortable for regular trail riding
Shock's climb switch is awkward to activate
Sep 2020 · Mike Kazimer
Commencal's burly trail bike has morphed into something different for 2021.
Solid, ready for anything feel
Excellent descender
Comfortable climbing position helps hide some of the heft
On the heavier side of the spectrum for this category
A few parts picks don't match the bike's abilities
Jun 2020
Commencal gives its trusty trail bike, the Meta TR 29 a bump in travel, a geometry overhaul and a smart parts package. The new Meta TR 29 is out today.
Jun 2020
Commencal set the META TR 29 loose for MY21 with new geometry, bigger travel, livelier suspension kinematics; starting from €2,199!
Apr 2020 · Paul Burwell
Commençal puts a lot of effort into the look and style of its bikes and the Commencal Meta TR 29 has a great presence on the trail.
Mar 2019 · Tom Marvin
Flat-out fast, yet agile and fun, Commencal nails the do-it-all UK trail bike
An aggressive, do-it-all attitude
Decent parts list
Wide seatstays can rub your heel or calf
Frame | 2021 Meta TR 29, 140 mm travel, 29'', Alloy 6066, triple butted tubes, T4, T6. Enduro bearings BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Gun Metal |
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Fork | FOX 36 Performance, 150 mm travel, 29", Fit Grip damper, 3 positions, rebound, Boost (15 x 110 mm), 44 mm offset Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | FOX Float DPS Performance, 210 x 55 mm, rebound, 3 position adjustment Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | SHIMANO BB71-41A, Pressfit |
Headset | ACROS ZS44 / ZS56, Alloy cups, sealed bearings |
Stem | RIDE ALPHA Freeride 50, 50 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 Type: Dropper |
Grips | YES |
Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO SLX, 12s |
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Crank | SHIMANO SLX, 170 mm crank arms, Boost, Chainring: SHIMANO SLX, 32t, Dynamic Chain Engagement + Technology |
Shifters | SHIMANO SLX, 12s |
Cassette | SHIMANO SLX, 12s, 10-51t |
Chain | SHIMANO SLX, 12s |
Brakes | SHIMANO SLX, 2 pistons, I-Spec EV compatible, Rotor: SHIMANO RT-MT800 203 mm, Centerlock Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | DT SWISS M502, 29'', 32h, 30 mm inner width |
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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 Dissector, Rear: 29 x 2.4 WT, EXO, Tubeless Ready - Front: 29 x 2.4 WT, EXO, Tubeless Ready |
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