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META TR ESSENTIAL 2
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
$4,200| Weight | 33.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| 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 | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Commençal Meta TR is a trail bike that stands out for its burly yet precise ride, indestructible build, and geometry that hits the sweet spot for aggressive trail riding. It features improved suspension with 140mm rear and 150mm front travel, slacker headtube angles, and a roomier design for better comfort and handling. While it excels in steep climbs and descents, some reviews note a learning curve with suspension settings and a preference for more comfort on regular trails.
Burly yet precise ride
Indestructible build
Sweet spot geometry
Improved suspension and travel
Roomy design for better comfort
Learning curve with suspension settings
Less comfortable for regular trail riding
Front tire choice questioned
It felt burly but rode precisely, and seemed downright indestructible.
BetaCommencal just dropped that kind of trailer.
BIKE MagazineThe Meta TR is about as anti-mainstream and as rock ‘n’ roll as it gets for a 140mm travel ‘trail’ bike.
Flow Mountain BikeFeedback?
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Mar 2022 · Anthony Smith
Beta Photo Director, Anthony Smith, rolls the dice on a frame he's never ridden, and builds it into one of the most stunning all-metal dream builds we've ever seen.
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.
Apr 2020 · Mike Levy
That's notable for a 130mm-travel trail bike, especially given that the sturdy Commencal could see anything from all-day epics to all day in the bike park. .
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 | 2022 Meta TR, 140 mm travel, 29'', 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 36 Performance, 150 mm travel, 29", Fit Grip damper, 3 positions, rebound, Boost (15 x 110 mm), 44 mm offset, 2 Tokens Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Float DPS Performance, 210 x 55 mm, rebound, 3 position adjustment Travel: 140mm |
| 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 Type: Dropper |
| 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, Rotor: SHIMANO SM-RT76 203 mm, 6 holes Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT SWISS M 502 29'', 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 Dissector - Front: MAXXIS DHR II, Rear: 29" x 2.40", WT, EXO, dual compound, Tubeless Ready - Front: 29" x 2.40", WT, EXO, dual compound, Tubeless Ready |
First added September 19
Last updated October 15
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