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    MSRP
    $4,300
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Enduro
    Weight
    36.4 lbs
    5.3
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Fox Performance Float 38
    Shock
    Fox Float X Performance
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    29″ / 27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SLX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    170mm
    Rear Travel
    160mm
    Brand Site

    commencalusa.com

    Summary
    The Commençal META SX ESSENTIAL is a 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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    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

    META SX ESSENTIAL

    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

    2022 Meta SX, 160 mm travel, 29''-27.5'', Alloy 6066, triple butted tubes, T4, T6. Enduro bearings

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorDark Slate, Matte Finish

    Fork

    FOX 38 Performance, 170 mm travel, 29", Fit Grip damper, 3 positions, rebound, Boost (15 x 110 mm), 44 mm offset, 2 Tokens

    Shock

    FOX Float X Performance, 230 x 62.5 mm, 2-pos lever, rebound

    Bottom Bracket

    SHIMANO BB71-41A, Pressfit

    Headset

    ACROS ZS44/ZS56, Alloy cups, sealed bearings

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

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

    Seatpost

    KS Rage-I, 34.9 mm, travel: 125 mm on S, 150 mm on M, 170 mm on L, 190 mm on XL, SouthPaw alloy remote

    Grips

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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO SLX, 12s

    Crank

    SHIMANO SLX, 170 mm crank arms, Boost, Chainring: SHIMANO SLX, 32t, Dynamic Chain Engagement + Technology

    Shifters

    SHIMANO SLX, 12s

    Cassette

    SHIMANO SLX, 12s, 10-51t

    Chain

    SHIMANO SLX, 12s

    Brakes

    SHIMANO SLX, 4 pistons, I-Spec EV compatible, Rotors: GALFER Disc Wave 203 mm, 6 holes

    Wheels
    Rims

    Rear: DT SWISS E532 27.5'' - Front: DT SWISS E532 29'', Rear: 27.5'', 32h, 30 mm inner width - Front: 29'', 32h, 30 mm inner width

    Front Hub

    Rear: FORMULA DCL-148A - Front: FORMULA DC-711, Rear: 32h, sealed bearings, Micro Spline - Front: 32h, sealed bearings

    Rear Hub

    Rear: FORMULA DCL-148A - Front: FORMULA DC-711, Rear: 32h, sealed bearings, Micro Spline - Front: 32h, sealed bearings

    Tires

    Rear: MAXXIS DHR II - Front: MAXXIS Assegai, Rear: 27.5" x 2.4", WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, Tubeless Ready - Front: 29" x 2.5", WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, Tubeless Ready

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