Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $2,999
    $2,899
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    EnduroEnduro
    Weight
    31.5 lbs31.7 lbs
    5.8
    5.5
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Fox Performance Float 36Fox Rhythm Float 36
    Shock
    Fox Float DPX2 PerformanceFox Float DPX2 Performance
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle, Truvativ DescendantGX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    170mm160mm
    Rear Travel
    160mm150mm
    Brand Site

    commencalusa.com

    canyon.com

    Summary
    The Commençal META AM V4.2 ESSENTIAL and Canyon Spectral AL 6.0 are both 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bikes. The META AM V4.2 ESSENTIAL has a better fork and more travel, while the Spectral AL 6.0 has better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2018 META AM V4.2 ESSENTIAL
    2019 Spectral AL 6.0
    Other Enduro bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    26 mph

    2019 Spectral AL 6.0

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    2018 META AM V4.2 650B travel 160 mm

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Canyon Spectral AL, Material: Aluminium 6061, Axle Dimension: 12 x 148 mm, Brake Mount: Post Mount 180

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    FOX PERFORMANCE 36 FLOAT, 170 mm, solo air, boost / 1 volume spacer, FIT4 cartridge

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX 36 Rhythm, Travel: 160 mm, Technology: GRIP, Axle Dimension: 15 x 110 mm

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    FOX DPX2 PERFORMANCE FLOAT, 230 x 60 mm, 3 positions lever, rebound / spacer: 1 x 0.4 inch³

    FOX FLOAT DPX2 Performance, Length: 230 x 65 mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM GXP Press Fit BB92

    SRAM Pressfit DUB

    Headset

    RIDE ALPHA ZS44 / ZS56

    Canyon | Acros

    Stem

    NEW RIDE ALPHA, aluminium 6061, 40 mm, 31.8 mm, 0° angle

    Canyon G5

    Handlebar

    RIDE ALPHA, Alloy 7075, double butted, 30 mm rise, 780 mm, 31.8 mm

    Canyon G5 Riserbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 20 mm

    Saddle

    RIDE ALPHA 278 mm, CrMo rails

    SDG Fly MTN

    Seatpost

    KS LEV INTEGRA, 31.6 mm, 100 mm on S, 125 mm travel on M and 150 mm on L/XL, southpaw alloy lever

    Iridium Dropper

    Pedals

    N/A

    None included

    Grips

    RIDE ALPHA, ergonomic grips, plastic one lock, super soft compound

    Canyon G5 Flange

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX EAGLE 1 x 12 speed

    SRAM GX Eagle

    Crank

    SRAM DESCENDANT EAGLE 6K X-Sync, 34T, boost 170 mm on S/M, 175 mm on L/XL

    Truvativ Descendant 6K AL DUB 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM GX EAGLE 1 x 12 speed

    SRAM GX Eagle Trigger 12s

    Cassette

    SRAM XG 1275 EAGLE, 10–50T, 12 speed

    SRAM XG-1275 Eagle 10-50 12s

    Chain

    SRAM GX EAGLE 1 x 12 speed

    SRAM GX Eagle

    Chain Guide

    N/A

    Brakes

    SHIMANO SLX, 200 mm / 180 mm

    SRAM Guide R

    Brake Levers

    Shimano SLX

    Wheels
    Rims

    E13 TRS, 32 holes, tubeless ready, 30 mm inner width

    DT Swiss M 1900, Rim Material: Aluminium, Inner Width: 30 mm, Weight: 900 g | DT Swiss M 1900 XD, Rim Material: Aluminium, Inner Width: 30 mm, Freewheel: 3 Pawl, Weight: 1021 g

    Spokes

    Pillar, stainless steel, 2mm, black, Nylock, 32 count front and rear

    Front Hub

    FORMULA, 32 holes, sealed bearings

    Rear Hub

    FORMULA, 32 holes, sealed bearings

    Tires

    MAXXIS MINION DHF 27.5" x 2.5" WT EXO / TR / 2C front and MAXXIS DHRII 27.5" x 2.4" WT EXO / TR / 2C rear

    MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Grip, Technology: Tubeless ready | MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4'', Casing: Exo, Compound: 3C Maxx Terra, Technology: Tubeless ready

    Disc Rotors

    SRAM Centerline Rounded Edges, Disc Mount: 6-Hole

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