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META TR 29 Frame
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$1,800| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full |
| Wheels | 29″ |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Commençal Meta TR is a highly capable trail bike that excels in aggressive riding scenarios, offering a blend of modern geometry, increased travel, and a lively ride feel. It's praised for its performance on steep climbs and descents, with a suspension setup that reduces rider fatigue. However, some reviews note it may feel less comfortable on flatter terrain and has a few component quirks.
Modern geometry designed for performance
Increased travel for better suspension performance
Highly tuneable and well-controlled suspension
Good value due to consumer-direct sales model
Unique and aggressive design
Potential discomfort on regular trail riding
Some component choices may not suit all riders
Cockpit can feel cramped on flatter terrain
Beta’s photo director put together this mirrored masterpiece to represent the ultimate in high-impact mid-travel fun, and it looks like it was carved out of platinum.
BetaIn a world where mid-travel trail bikes are getting thrown into long-travel enduro scenarios, one bike stands to unite the categories.
BIKE MagazineThe Meta TR is about as anti-mainstream and as rock ‘n’ roll as it gets for a 140mm travel ‘trail’ bike.
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Mar 2022 · Beta MTB
Beta Photo Director Anthony Smith builds up this Meta TR 29 into one of the most stunning all-metal dream builds we've ever seen.
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
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 · Jessie-May Morgan
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
First added June 18
Last updated March 28
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