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    MSRP
    $2,000$2,599
    Where to Buy
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    $1,820

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    Category
    EnduroTrail
    Weight
    30.4 lbs30.8 lbs
    5.3
    5.0
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Yari RCRockShox Recon Silver RL
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″29″ / 27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SX Eagle, X1SX Eagle, NX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    160mm130mm
    Brand Site

    commencalusa.com

    santacruzbicycles.com

    Summary
    The Commençal META HT AM ESSENTIAL is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail enduro bike with high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2021 META HT AM ESSENTIAL
    2023 CHAMELEON D MX / Aluminum
    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)

    24 mph

    2021 META HT AM ESSENTIAL

    24 mph

    2023 CHAMELEON D MX / Aluminum

    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

    2021 Meta HT AM, Alloy 6061, triple butted tubes, T4, T6.

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorHeritage Green, Shiny Finish

    CHAMELEON D MX / Aluminum

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorHeritage Green, Shiny Finish

    Fork

    ROCKSHOX Yari RC, 160 mm travel, 27.5", Motion Control damper, Debonair, rebound, Boost (15 x 110 mm), 46 mm offset

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Recon Silver RL, 130mm

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, Threaded

    SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

    Headset

    ACROS ZS44 / ZS56, Alloy cups, sealed bearings

    Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset

    Stem

    RIDE ALPHA Freeride 40, 40 mm extension, 31,8 mm

    RaceFace Chester, 40mm

    Handlebar

    RIDE ALPHA R27, 31,8 mm, 780 mm width, 27 mm rise, Alloy 6061

    RaceFace Ride, 760mm

    Saddle

    FIZIK Alpaca X5, 145mm width, S-Alloy rail

    WTB Silverado Medium Steel

    Seatpost

    KS Rage-I, 31,6 mm, travel: 125 mm on S, 150 mm on M, 170 mm on L, 190 mm on XL, SouthPaw alloy remote

    SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6

    Grips

    YES

    Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12 sp

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd

    Crank

    SRAM X1 1000 Eagle, 170 mm crank arms, DUB, Boost, Chainring: SRAM X1 1000 Eagle, 32t, Narrow-Wide

    SRAM X1 1000 Eagle 148 DUB, 32t

    Shifters

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12 sp

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1210, 12 sp, 11-50t

    SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t

    Chain

    SRAM NX, 12 sp

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd

    Brakes

    SRAM Guide T, 4 pistons, MatchMaker compatible, Rotor: SRAM G2 CleanSweep 200 / 180 mm, 6-bolt

    SRAM Level

    Wheels
    Rims

    SPANK Oozy 395+, 27.5'', 32h, 35 mm inner width

    Front: WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29", Rear: WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 27.5"

    Front Hub

    Rear: FORMULA DC-348AFront: FORMULA DC-711, Rear: 32h, sealed bearings - Front: 32h, sealed bearings

    SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Rear: FORMULA DC-348AFront: FORMULA DC-711, Rear: 32h, sealed bearings - Front: 32h, sealed bearings

    SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h

    Tires

    Rear: MAXXIS RekonFront: MAXXIS High Roller II, Rear: 27,5 x 2.8, EXO, Tubeless Ready - Front: 27,5 x 2.8, EXO, Tubeless Ready

    Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5"WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Aggressor 27.5"x2.5", EXO, TR

    Disc Rotors

    Front: Avid Centerline 180mm, Rear: Avid Centerline 180mm

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