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    $3,799$5,299
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    Category
    TrailEnduro
    Weight
    33.1 lbs33.9 lbs
    5.4
    6.0
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Fox Performance Float 36Fox Performance Elite Float 36
    Shock
    Fox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float X Performance Elite
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SLXGX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    150mm160mm
    Rear Travel
    140mm150mm
    Brand Site

    commencalusa.com

    transitionbikes.com

    Summary
    The Commençal META TR 29 ESSENTIAL is a 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2021 META TR 29 ESSENTIAL
    2023 Sentinel Alloy GX
    Other Trail 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)

    28 mph

    2021 META TR 29 ESSENTIAL

    26 mph

    2023 Sentinel Alloy GX

    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 TR 29, 140 mm travel, 29'', Alloy 6066, triple butted tubes, T4, T6. Enduro bearings

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorGun Metal

    Sentinel Alloy 150mm

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorGun Metal

    Fork

    FOX 36 Performance, 150 mm travel, 29", Fit Grip damper, 3 positions, rebound, Boost (15 x 110 mm), 44 mm offset

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float 36 Grip 2 Performance Elite, (160mm)

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    FOX Float DPS Performance, 210 x 55 mm, rebound, 3 position adjustment

    Fox Float X Performance Elite, (205x62.5mm)

    Bottom Bracket

    SHIMANO BB71-41A, Pressfit

    73mm BSA Threaded

    Headset

    ACROS ZS44 / ZS56, Alloy cups, sealed bearings

    FSA No.57E

    Stem

    RIDE ALPHA Freeride 50, 50 mm extension, 31,8 mm

    ANVL Swage (40mm)

    Handlebar

    RIDE ALPHA R27, 31,8 mm, 780 mm width, 27 mm rise, Alloy 7050

    ANVL Mandrel Alloy 35, SM/MD(800x20) LG/XL(800x30) XXL(800x40)

    Saddle

    WTB Silverado, Narrow shape, Cr-Mo rails

    ANVL Forge Cromo, or, SDG Bel Air 3

    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

    OneUp Dropper Post, SM(150mm) MD(180mm) LG/XL/XXL(210mm)

    Grips

    YES

    ODI Elite Flow

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SHIMANO SLX, 12s

    SRAM GX Eagle

    Crank

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

    SRAM GX Eagle DUB, (30t/170mm)

    Shifters

    SHIMANO SLX, 12s

    SRAM GX Eagle

    Cassette

    SHIMANO SLX, 12s, 10-51t

    SRAM XG 1275 (10-52t)

    Chain

    SHIMANO SLX, 12s

    SRAM GX Eagle

    Brakes

    SHIMANO SLX, 2 pistons, I-Spec EV compatible, Rotor: SHIMANO RT-MT800 203 mm, Centerlock

    TRP DH-R-Evo

    Wheels
    Rims

    DT SWISS M502, 29'', 32h, 30 mm inner width

    DT Swiss M 1900 Spline 30, or, RaceFace Aeffect R

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Champion, or, RaceFace 2.0/1.7/2.0

    Front Hub

    Rear: FORMULA MSC-148A - Front: FORMULA CL-811, Rear: 32h, sealed bearings - Front: 32h, sealed bearings

    DT Swiss 370 Ratchet LN, or, RaceFace Trace 28H

    Rear Hub

    Rear: FORMULA MSC-148A - Front: FORMULA CL-811, Rear: 32h, sealed bearings - Front: 32h, sealed bearings

    DT Swiss 370 Ratchet LN, or, RaceFace Trace 28H

    Tires

    Rear: MAXXIS Dissector - Front: MAXXIS Dissector, Rear: 29 x 2.4 WT, EXO, Tubeless Ready - Front: 29 x 2.4 WT, EXO, Tubeless Ready

    Front: Maxxis Assegai 3C EXO+ (2.5), Rear: Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C EXO+ (2.4)

    Disc Rotors

    TRP R1 2.3 (203mm)

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