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2025 Commençal

FCB ESSENTIAL

A 700c aluminum frame commuter bike with high-end components and sram level tlm hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,600$2,300
Weight22.9 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkAluminum
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, Rival
BrakesSRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

33 mph

FCB ESSENTIAL

31 mph

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Highest gear

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

FCB, 700C, Alloy 6061, triple butted tubes, T4, T6

BB StandardBSA, Threaded

ColorChalk, Shiny Finish

Fork

FCB, Internal brake hose routing, alloy 6061-T6, tapered

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, BSA Road Wide

Headset

ACROS ZS44 / ZS56, Alloy cups, sealed bearings

Stem

RIDE ALPHA 48 EXTERNAL, 48 mm extension, 31,8 mm

Handlebar

RIDE ALPHA R15, 31,8 mm, 700 mm width, 15 mm rise, Alloy 6061

Saddle

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

Seatpost

RIDE ALPHA, 27,2 mm, 350 mm length

TypeRigid

Grips

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

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle, 12s

Crank

SRAM RIVAL 1 Wide, 170 mm crank arms on S/M, 172,5 mm on L/XL, Chainring: SRAM RIVAL 1 42t

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle, 12s

Cassette

SRAM PG - 1230, 12s, 11 - 50t

Chain

NX EAGLE, 12s

Brakes

SRAM Level TLM, Hydraulic disc brake, 2 pistons, flat mount, Rotors: SRAM HS2 160 mm, 6-bolt

TypeSRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

SPANK WING 22, 700C, 28h, 22 mm inner width, tubeless ready

Front Hub

Rear: FORMULA DHT-142 S - Front: FORMULA RX-25, Rear: 28h, sealed bearings, 12 x 142 mm, SHIMANO Hyperglide - Front: 28h, sealed bearings, 5 x 100 mm (for QR axle)

Rear Hub

Rear: FORMULA DHT-142 S - Front: FORMULA RX-25, Rear: 28h, sealed bearings, 12 x 142 mm, SHIMANO Hyperglide - Front: 28h, sealed bearings, 5 x 100 mm (for QR axle)

Tires

Rear: MAXXIS Rambler - Front: MAXXIS Rambler, Rear: 700 x 45c, EXO, Tubeless Ready - Front: 700 x 45c, EXO, Tubeless Ready

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First added April 20

Last updated June 1