Bike Comparison
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| MSRP | $4,300 | ($3,466) |
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| Spec Level | ||
| Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
| Category | Enduro | Enduro |
| Weight | 35.1 lbs | 36.5 lbs |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 38 | Fox Performance Float 38 |
| Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Wheel Size | 29″ / 27.5″ | 29″ |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Groupset | SLX | SLX |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 |
| Suspension | Full | Full |
| Front Travel | 170mm | 170mm |
| Rear Travel | 160mm | 170mm |
| Seatpost | Dropper | Dropper |
| Brand Site | commencalusa.com | canyon.com |
| Summary | The Commençal META SX ESSENTIAL and Canyon Torque 29 AL 6 are both aluminum frame full suspension enduro bikes with upper mid-range components. The META SX ESSENTIAL has 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum wheels, while the Torque 29 AL 6 has 29″ aluminum wheels, more travel, and higher gearing. | |
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| Frame | 2022 Meta SX, 160 mm travel, 29''-27.5'', Alloy 6066, triple butted tubes, T4, T6. Enduro bearings | Canyon Torque AL, Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL) |
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| Fork | FOX 38 Performance, 170 mm travel, 29", Fit Grip damper, 3 positions, rebound, Boost (15 x 110 mm), 44 mm offset, 2 Tokens | Fox 38 Float Performance Series, Freeride fork with burly 38 mm stanchions and GRIP damper with 3-position on-the-fly adjustability., Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 38 mm, Travel: 170 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5" |
| Rear Shock | FOX Float X Performance, 230 x 62.5 mm, 2-pos lever, rebound | Fox Float X2 Performance Series, Gravity ready, with super smooth performance and sensivity through the gnarliest terrain. |
| Bottom Bracket | SHIMANO BB71-41A, Pressfit | Token BSA, Bottom bracket standard: BSA 68/73 |
| Headset | ACROS ZS44/ZS56, Alloy cups, sealed bearings | |
| Stem | RIDE ALPHA Freeride 40, 40 mm extension, 31,8 mm | Canyon G5 Stem, Modern design, extreme durability: Canyon G5 components were developed by our pros on the world's toughest trails., Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8", Clamping diameter: 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 | Canyon G5 Riser Bar, G5 stands for gravity riding, and category 5. This aluminium bar has superb ergonomics and durability., Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Width: 780 mm, Rise: 30 mm |
| Saddle | FIZIK Terra Alpaca X5, 145 mm width, S-alloy rails | Fizik Gravita Alpaca X5 |
| 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 | Iridium Dropper Post, Move more freely on steep descents, by dropping down saddle with the press of a handlebar-mounted button. With internal cabling., Clamp diameter: 30,9 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL) |
| Pedals | None included | |
| Grips | ODI Elite Motion, Soft pro compound, single clamp, black | Canyon G5 Grips, Get huge grip, with or without gloves. The clamp guarantees a tight lock on the bar. |
| Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO SLX, 12s | Shimano SLX, 12-speed, Fast, shockless shifting with HYPERGLIDE+ to deliver your power in all the right places., Cage length: long |
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| Crank | SHIMANO SLX, 170 mm crank arms, Boost, Chainring: SHIMANO SLX, 32t, Dynamic Chain Engagement + Technology | Shimano SLX FC-M7120-1, One-by crankset with direct mount chainrings, optimised gear tooth profile for improved chain retention, and hollow-forged crank for better stiffness-to-weight., Number of chainrings: 1 |
| Shifters | SHIMANO SLX, 12s | Shimano SLX, 12-speed, 12 speed, tunable RAPIDFIRE PLUS shifting to make sure you never miss a beat. |
| Cassette | SHIMANO SLX, 12s, 10-51t | Shimano SLX, 12-speed (10-51), Cassette size: 10-51T. Gear range: 510%. | Shimano CS-M7100 MTB 12-speed Cassette |
| Chain | SHIMANO SLX, 12s | Shimano CN-M6100 12s, 12-speed chain with extended inner plate for improved chain engagement and retention. | Shimano CN-M6100 Deore 12-speed Chain 138 Links |
| Chain Guide | Canyon Chainguide | |
| Brakes | SHIMANO SLX, 4 pistons, I-Spec EV compatible, Rotors: SHIMANO SM-RT76 203 mm, 6 holes | Shimano SLX 4-piston front brake, High-power 4-piston brake, reach adjust, quick pad retraction, banjo-type connection., ICE TECH brake pads, 444 g | Shimano SLX M7120, High-power 4-piston brake, reach adjust, quick pad retraction, banjo-type connection., ICE TECH brake pads, 444 g |
| 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 | DT Swiss FR2070 370LN, Robust wheel combining burly FR2070 alloy rims with reliable 370 hub., Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Wheelsize: 29" | DT SWISS FR2070 370LN, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Wheelsize: 29" |
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| Front Hub | Rear: FORMULA MSL-148A - Front: FORMULA DC-711, Rear: 32h, sealed bearings, Micro Spline - Front: 32h, sealed bearings | |
| Rear Hub | Rear: FORMULA MSL-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 | Maxxis Minion DHR II 3C MaxxTerra, Width: 2.4" | Maxxis Assegai 3C MaxxGrip, Width: 2,5" | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD WT 29" x 2.4" MTB Tyre | Maxxis Assegai EXO+ TR MaxxTerra WT 29" x 2.5" MTB Tyre |
| Disk Rotors | Rotor Hayes, 203 mm, Size: 203 mm |