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2025 Commençal

CLASH ESSENTIAL

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

$3,500
Weight35.5 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 170 / 180mm
ForkFox Performance Float 38
ShockFox Float X Performance
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX
BrakesShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

26 mph

CLASH ESSENTIAL

26 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'2" – 6'11"

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Highs
  • Great sensitivity from first millimetres of travel

  • Excellent support on worn tracks and big compressions

  • Almost impossible to bottom out

  • Unmatched rebound on technical and steep terrain

  • Unmatched durability

  • Easy maintenance with accessible hardware, standard bearings, internal cable routing, BSA bottom bracket

  • Expander system axles to eliminate loosening

  • Reinforced bearing protection

  • Jagwire internal routing for clean installation and no noise

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

CLASH, 170mm travel, 27.5'', Alloy 6066, triple butted tubes, T4, T6. Bolu bearings

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorPure White, Shiny Finish

Fork

FOX 38 Performance, 180 mm travel, 27.5'', Grip damper, rebound, Boost (15x110mm), 3 pos, 44mm offset,0 token

Travel180mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX FLOAT X PERFORMANCE, 230x65mm, 2-pos lever, rebound, 0.8 spacers

Travel170mm

Bottom Bracket

SHIMANO SM-BB-71, Pressfit

Headset

ACROS ZS44/ZS56, Alloy cups, sealed bearings

Stem

RIDE ALPHA 40, 40mm extension, 31.8mm

Handlebar

RIDE ALPHA R20 on S, RIDE ALPHA R27 on M/L/XL, 31.8mm, 760mm width, 20mm rise, Alloy 6061 on S, 31.8mm, 780mm width, 27mm rise, Alloy 6061 on M / L, 31.8mm, 800mm width, 27mm rise, Alloy 6061 on XL

Saddle

FIZIK Terra Ridon X5, 145mm width, S-Alloy rails

Seatpost

KS Ragei, 34.9mm, 125mm on S, 170mm on M and 190mm on L

TypeDropper

Grips

RIDE ALPHA Mushroom, Ultra-soft compound, single clamp, black

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO SLX, 12s

Crank

SHIMANO SLX, 165mm crank arms, Chainring: 32t

Shifters

SHIMANO SLX, 12s

Cassette

SHIMANO SLX, 12s, 10-51t

Chain

SHIMANO SLX, 12s

Brakes

SHIMANO SLX, 4 pistons, resin pads, Rotors: SHIMANO SMRT86 203mm6-bolt, 1.8 mm thickness

TypeShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

REAR: DT SWISS E593, FRONT: DT SWISS E593, REAR: 27.5'', 32h, 30mm inner width, FRONT: 27.5'', 32h, 30mm inner width

Front Hub

Included with wheelset

Rear Hub

Included with wheelset

Tires

REAR : MAXXIS Minion DHR II, FRONT: MAXXIS Assegai, REAR: 27.5''x2.5'', 3C MaxxTerra, Exo+ ; Front: 27.5''x2.5'', 3C MaxxGrip, Exo+

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