2022 · CommençalMETA SX ESSENTIAL
A 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
| MSRP | $4,300 |
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| Weight | 36.4 lbs |
| Suspension | Full |
| Travel | 160mm rear, 170mm front |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 38 |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SLX |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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. Learn more
used for climbing
META SX ESSENTIAL
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Jan 2023 · Scotty Prendergast
For a brand born and bred in the hills of the Andorran high country, whenever the crew at [R]evolution get their paws on one of Commencals new whips for review, we’re always drooling with anticipation to see how any of their bikes are going to handle out in the wild. Watch the vid and read up on our thoughts!
Aug 2022 · Alicia Leggett
The bike is quite balanced over roots and rocks, making it easy to spin up the techy spots, and the steep seat tube angle helped keep us up over the front of the bike to prevent the front wheel from wandering ahead of us due to the slack head angle.
Very capable in the gnar
Excellent traction & stability
Relatively inexpensive
A La Carte build configurator
Not agile, long rear end can require more effort to manage at slower speeds
Not light
| Frame | 2022 Meta SX, 160 mm travel, 29''-27.5'', Alloy 6066, triple butted tubes, T4, T6. Enduro bearings BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Dark Slate, Matte Finish |
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| Fork | FOX 38 Performance, 170 mm travel, 29", Fit Grip damper, 3 positions, rebound, Boost (15 x 110 mm), 44 mm offset, 2 Tokens Spring Type: Air |
| Rear Shock | FOX Float X Performance, 230 x 62.5 mm, 2-pos lever, rebound |
| 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 R20 760 on S - RIDE ALPHA R27 780 on M / L - RIDE ALPHA R27 800 on XL, 31.8 mm, 760 mm width, 20 mm rise, Alloy 6061 on S - 31.8 mm, 780 mm width, 27 mm rise, Alloy 6061 on M / L - 31.8 mm, 800 mm width, 27 mm rise, Alloy 6061 on XL |
| Saddle | FIZIK Terra Alpaca X5, 145 mm width, S-alloy 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 |
| Grips | ODI Elite Motion, Soft pro compound, single clamp, black |
| 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, 4 pistons, I-Spec EV compatible, Rotors: GALFER Disc Wave 203 mm, 6 holes |
| Rims | Rear: DT SWISS E532 27.5'' - Front: DT SWISS E532 29'', Rear: 27.5'', 32h, 30 mm inner width - Front: 29'', 32h, 30 mm inner width |
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| Front Hub | Rear: FORMULA DCL-148A - Front: FORMULA DC-711, Rear: 32h, sealed bearings, Micro Spline - Front: 32h, sealed bearings |
| Rear Hub | Rear: FORMULA DCL-148A - Front: FORMULA DC-711, Rear: 32h, sealed bearings, Micro Spline - Front: 32h, sealed bearings |
| Tires | Rear: MAXXIS DHR II - Front: MAXXIS Assegai, Rear: 27.5" x 2.4", WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, Tubeless Ready - Front: 29" x 2.5", WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, Tubeless Ready |