Commencal meta v5

We had the exclusive opportunity to test one for you!

First Look: Commencal Meta V5. Jun 22, You must login to Pinkbike. Don't have an account? Sign up. After more than a season of testing on the Enduro World Cup circuit, the newest version of the Commencal Meta has been released. Version 5.

Commencal meta v5

Q uiver killer. We hear this phrase constantly, but unfortunately, no such bike truly exists. That 'perfect' bike will always be subject to the constraints of where and how it's ridden. But, a few bikes come darn close. Commencal's Meta V5 is an enduro race bike that makes a strong bid for being one of those ever-elusive unicorn bikes—a brute in a straight line with the agility and pedaling characteristics of a bike with less travel. With a new suspension platform and a geometry that sits in between Commencal's Meta V4 AM and TR models, the V5 is a new beast that brings more to the table than its already successful older brothers. A clear departure from Meta of the past five years, the V5 is available with dual inch wheels and mm of rear travel or mixed wheels with mm of rear travel Meta SX. On the upper end of mid-travel, Commencal has placed V5 in the enduro category but has chosen geometry and components that balance its pedal-ability and descending prowess. Offered only in aluminum like all their bikes, the Meta V5 is made from a combination of and T4 aluminum. Cables are routed internally via ports on the side of the frame, or for those out there who want to risk upsetting their local mechanic, routing through the headset is possible. The frame has rubber protection on the chainstay, bottom bracket, and an optional stick-on shuttle guard for the downtube. An access port hidden beneath the bottom bracket protection makes for easy dropper cable routing. The Meta V5 continues to use a press fit bottom bracket that started creaking after about two weeks.

Hub bearings only 6 months. Dominican Republic. New Zealand, Aotearoa.

Commencal decided to revise the suspension design on the majority of their bikes this year. Starting with the T. The single pivot, linkage-driven suspension platform is gone, making way for the new dual link system with a unified rear triangle. Not that the single pivot design was significantly disadvantageous, but placing the shock in front of co-rotating short length links means the kinematics can be tuned exactly to the designer's vision. The new design choice generates a simpler and a sleeker silhouette while maintaining the "Commencal" look we all know well. The Andorran company with the direct to consumer sales model always offered extremely competitive pricing for their bikes. Does the V5 Meta SX build on that success?

It's a bike that's easy to handle, balanced, technically sound, lively, playful and pedal-efficient thanks to the new Virtual Contact System VCS kinematics. With mm travel the META V5 can be ridden whatever the mood of the moment and the rider can be confident that it will overcome any type of terrain. Sometimes a race bike, sometimes a trail bike, the META V5 is synonymous with versatility and ease, without neglecting performance. They offer the most precise shifting and are literally indestructible. On the back, the Float X Factory is adapted to the kinematics of the frame and contributes to the dynamism of the bike. Different hydraulic settings adapt to the terrain and a lock-out lever makes climbing more fun. We've chosen the best for the cockpit too. For more than 50 years, RENTHAL has manufactured aluminium handlebars and stems that have an excellent reputation, and their reliability is unquestionable. With mm diameter discs which are 2. They consist of one of the best enduro rims on the market, the EX , combined with reliable and solid hubs.

Commencal meta v5

We had the exclusive opportunity to test one for you! The rear suspension is securely connected to the main frame triangle via two short links, which the manufacturer calls Virtual Contact System VCS. Despite its full-alloy frame, the META has a slim silhouette with harmonious proportions. The linkage bearings are partially hidden by the swingarm, which makes it harder to tighten the bolts. A bolted TPU plate shields the lower section of the down tube and can be complemented with an additional shuttle guard, which is included in the box and can be simply glued to the down tube.

Strassenburg tablet

It gets the job done. Russian Federation. Rickos Jun 24, at Same with the fork. Those Shimano lever blades break if you give them so much as a dirty look. I am shrinking daily, not growing in height, unfortunately. Ive picked up a Meta AM V5 the 29er mm version. Norway, Norge. So will the Furious be updated as a MX option with mm rear and this suspension platform next? I think the models will split.

Choose your preferences. If you wish to be delivered to a different country, item availability, prices and delivery details will be updated based on the new location chosen.

Never again. JonDud Jun 22, at Does the V5 Meta SX build on that success? WillW Jun 22, at Shifting is taken care of by a Shimano XT drivetrain, which as usual delivers smooth and crisp gear shifts. Commencal employees are out to downvote you. Pedals well especially in tech terrain not dissimilar to a DW bike but with less anti-squat making it fantastic on technical climbing terrain. Been waiting for this new version for way too long. Regaining traction would catch me off guard sometimes and would make the bike dance away from my reins. Cabo Verde. Other than that potential inconvenience, the Meta V5 was a solid climber, especially for an aluminum bike designed to descend the way it does. Congo Democratic Republic. The handlebar width grows with the frame size, from mm to mm size, and so does the rise — awesome!