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    MSRP
    $1,099
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    Category
    EnduroEnduroEnduro
    Weight
    29.8 lbs30.2 lbs30.4 lbs
    4.0
    4.5
    5.6
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Recon Silver RLRockShox Yari RC (air)RockShox Lyrik (air)
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    27.5″27.5″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    X5, NXNXNX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    1 × 101 × 111 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    150mm160mm150mm
    Brand Site

    commencalusa.com

    commencalusa.com

    commencalusa.com

    Summary
    The Commençal META HT AM ORIGIN, Commençal META HT AM ESSENTIAL, and Commençal META HT AM RACE 29 are all aluminum frame hardtail enduro bikes. The META HT AM ESSENTIAL has a bigger fork, while the META HT AM RACE 29 has a dropper post, 29″ aluminum wheels, better components, a better fork, and a 1 × 12 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    META HT AM ORIGIN
    META HT AM ESSENTIAL
    META HT AM RACE 29
    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)

    22 mph

    META HT AM ORIGIN

    24 mph

    META HT AM ESSENTIAL

    25 mph

    META HT AM RACE 29

    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

    2019 META HT AM, internal cable routing, 27.5"

    Tire Clearance2.8"

    2019 META HT AM, internal cable routing, 27.5’

    Tire Clearance2.8"

    2019 META HT AM, internal cable routing, 29"

    Tire Clearance2.8"

    Fork

    ROCKSHOX RECON RL, 150 mm, 15 mm axle, boost. Bottomless Tokens: 0

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    ROCKSHOX YARI RC, 160 mm, 15 mm axle, re- bound, boost. Bottomless Tokens: 2

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    ROCKSHOX LYRIK RC, 150 mm, 15 mm axle, com- pression, rebound, boost. Bottomless Tokens: 2

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM Power Spline

    SRAM Power Spline

    SRAM Power Spline

    Headset

    ACROS Fiber ZS44/ZS56, sealed bearings

    ACROS Fiber ZS44/ZS56, sealed bearings

    ACROS Fiber ZS44/ZS56, sealed bearings

    Stem

    COMMENCAL, 40 mm, 31.8 mm, 0° angle

    RIDE ALPHA FREERIDE, 40 mm, 31.8 mm, 0° angle

    RIDE ALPHA FREERIDE, 40 mm, 31.8 mm, 0° angle

    Handlebar

    COMMENCAL, 760 mm, 31.8 mm, 25 mm rise

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

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

    Saddle

    RIDE ALPHA 278 mm, CrMo rails

    RIDE ALPHA 278 mm, CrMo rails

    RIDE ALPHA 278 mm, CrMo rails

    Seatpost

    RIDE ALPHA, 31.6 mm, no offset, 400 mm

    RIDE ALPHA, 31.6 mm, no offset, 400 mm

    KINDSHOCK E20i, 31.6 mm, Southpaw alloy lever 100MM ON S, 150MM ON M / L / XL WITH SOUTHPAW ALLOY REMOTE

    Grips

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

    RIDE ALPHA, DH Grips, ultra soft compound, single clamp

    RIDE ALPHA, DH Grips, ultra soft compound, single clamp

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X5, 1 x 10 sp

    SRAM NX, 1 x 11 sp

    SRAM NX EAGLE, 1 x 12 sp

    Crank

    SRAM NX, 30T, 170 mm on S/M, 175 mm on L/XL

    SRAM NX, 32 t, 170 mm on S/M, 175 mm on L/XL

    SRAM NX EAGLE, 32 t, 170 mm on S/M, 175 mm on L/XL

    Shifters

    SRAM X5, 1 x 10 sp

    SRAM NX, 1 x 11 sp

    SRAM NX EAGLE, 1 x 12 sp

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1020, 11-36, 10 sp

    SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, 11 sp

    SRAM PG-1230, 11-50, 12 sp

    Chain

    YABAN S10

    SRAM PC-1110

    SRAM NX EAGLE

    Brakes

    TEKTRO HD-M275, 200 mm / 180 mm

    SRAM LEVEL, 200 mm / 180 mm

    SRAM Guide T, 200 mm / 180 mm

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i35, 32 holes, 35 mm inner width

    E13 TRS, 32 holes, 35 mm inner width, tubeless ready

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

    Front Hub

    FORMULA, 32 holes, sealed bearings

    FORMULA, 32 holes, sealed bearings

    FORMULA, 32 holes, high engagement, sealed bearings

    Rear Hub

    FORMULA, 32 holes, sealed bearings

    FORMULA, 32 holes, sealed bearings

    FORMULA, 32 holes, high engagement, sealed bearings

    Tires

    VEETIRECO FLOW SNAPP, 27.5 x 2.6, skinwall, 72 TPI front and rear (No Tubeless Ready)

    VEETIRECO FLOW SNAPP, 27,5 x 2,6, Skinwall, 72 TPI front and rear (No Tubeless Ready)

    MAXXIS DHF, 29 x 2.5 WT, EXO, front, MAXXIS AGGRESSOR, 29 x 2.5 WT, EXO, rear

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