Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $4,300
    ($3,515)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    EnduroEnduro
    Weight
    36.4 lbs36.5 lbs
    5.3
    5.3
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Fox Performance Float 38Fox Performance Float 38
    Shock
    Fox Float X PerformanceFox Float X2 Performance
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″ / 27.5″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SLXSLX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    170mm170mm
    Rear Travel
    160mm170mm
    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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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2023 Torque 29 AL 6
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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

    2022 META SX ESSENTIAL

    28 mph

    2023 Torque 29 AL 6

    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

    Canyon Torque AL, Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL)

    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

    Travel170mm

    Spring TypeAir

    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"

    Travel170mm

    Spring TypeAir

    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.

    Groupset
    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

    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: GALFER Disc Wave 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

    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

    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"

    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

    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

    Disc Rotors

    Rotor Hayes, 203 mm, Size: 203 mm

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