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META TR OHLINS
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
€5,400($6,280)| Weight | 8.2 lbs (frame) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | Öhlins RXF36 |
| Shock | Öhlins |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano 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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Sep 2022 · COMMENCAL bicycles
The Meta TR Staff Edition is a unique build that features the staff in Andorra's favourite frame and components.
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.
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: Ohlins Yellow, Matte Finish |
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| Fork | OHLINS RXF36 M.2 AIR, 150 mm TRAVEL, 29", TTX 18 damper, Ramp Up chamber, LSC, HSC, rebound, Boost (15 x 110 mm), 44 mm offset Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | OHLINS TTX1 AIR, 210 x 55 mm, climb mode, Adjustable HSC (High-Speed Compression), LSC (Low-Speed Compression) and Rebound damping Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | RACE FACE BB92, Pressfit 92 30 mm |
| Headset | CANE CREEK SERIES 40 ZS44 / ZS56, Alloy cups, sealed bearings |
| Stem | RIDE ALPHA FREERIDE 50, 50 mm extension, 31.8 mm |
| Handlebar | RIDE ALPHA R27 780, 31.8 mm, 780 mm width, 27 mm rise, Alloy 6061 |
| Saddle | FIZIK TERRA AIDON X5, 145 mm, Fiber reinforced nylon Wing Flex |
| Seatpost | SDG TELLIS, 34.9 mm, travel 200 mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | RIDE ALPHA DH, Lock on, black |
| Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO XT, 12s |
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| Crank | RACEFACE TURBINE, 170 mm CRANK ARMS, BOOST, Chainring: RACEFACE TURBINE, 32t |
| Shifters | SHIMANO XT, 12s |
| Cassette | SHIMANO XT, 12s, 10-51t |
| Chain | SHIMANO XT, 12s |
| Chain Guide | RIDE ALPHA A-GUIDE |
| Brakes | SHIMANO X, 4 pistons, I-Spec EV compatible, Rotor: SHIMANO SM-RT86, 6-bolt, Ice Technology Freeza 203 mm Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | CRANKBROTHERS SYNTHESIS ENDURO ALLOY, Rear: 29" SHIMANO MICROSPLINE freebody wheel - Front: 29" |
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| Tires | Rear: MAXXIS ASSEGAI - Front: MAXXIS MINION DHR II, Rear: 29 x 2.5 WT / 3C / TR / EXO+ - Front: 29 x 2.4 DOUBLE DOWN 3C |
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