2022 Commençal

META SX ESSENTIAL

A 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.

Manufacturer Price

$4,300
Weight36.4 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 160 / 170mm
ForkFox Performance Float 38
ShockFox Float X Performance
Wheels29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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26 mph

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26 mph

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Reviews
NSMB
Commencal Meta SX V5 Review

Oct 2023

Commencal's mixed-wheel long travel bike blurs the line between trail and enduro.

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Revolution Mountain Bike Magazine
[R]eviewed // Commencal Meta SX

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!

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Pinkbike
Field Test: The Commencal Meta SX is a Bruiser

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.

Highs
  • Very capable in the gnar

  • Excellent traction & stability

  • Relatively inexpensive

  • A La Carte build configurator

Lows
  • Not agile, long rear end can require more effort to manage at slower speeds

  • Not light

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Specs
Build
Frame

2022 Meta SX, 160 mm travel, 29''-27.5'', Alloy 6066, triple butted tubes, T4, T6. Enduro bearings

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorDark Slate, Matte Finish

Fork

FOX 38 Performance, 170 mm travel, 29", Fit Grip damper, 3 positions, rebound, Boost (15 x 110 mm), 44 mm offset, 2 Tokens

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX Float X Performance, 230 x 62.5 mm, 2-pos lever, rebound

Travel160mm

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 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

TypeDropper

Grips

ODI Elite Motion, Soft pro compound, single clamp, black

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO SLX, 12s

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

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
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

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

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