Commencal Meta V5 – A New Era
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After four years of development, twenty-eight different prototype frames and fifteen enduro races, it’s official. A new era officially starts now with the Meta V5. A bike which is a combination of our racing heritage, design experience and extensive knowledge of aluminium.
The newest evolution of the Meta meets Commencal’s initial objectives: to be playful, responsive on any terrain, and pedal efficient. And of course, to meet requirements of the most demanding enduro riders with have 29-inch wheels, 160/150mm travel and the most advanced Commencal geometry to date. It’s the perfect combination to achieve these goals, and the Commencal Enduro Project riders have already started on that!
Racing DNA:
For the development of the Meta V5 the brand has used its experience from state-of-the-art downhill World Cup racing and complex Supreme DH V5 development processes. It wasn’t just the frame that was the subject of extensive analysis, but also the whole bike’s set up with different suspension options, tyres, and wheels, to make the bike more efficient at each race.
The same approach led to the launch of the Commencal Enduro Project Team, who have played a key role in testing various platforms, technologies, and geometries. After 15 races, 1 win and 2 podiums in the World Cup the goal was achieved: to have a new winning platform in their range.
“This new Meta V5 is an ultra-dynamic bike that pedals super well. I would say its biggest strength is versatility. Comfortable whatever the terrain and during races, that’s particularly important.” – Alex Rudeau
Geometry:
Geometry is all about making the bike predictable, playful through corners and stable during any ride. Thanks to the Virtual Contact System (VCS) the bike is responsive and playful when things get technical at high speed, and it’s more stable offering more confidence and more room to focus on the line. The variable chain stay lengths of 435mm in size S/M and 440mm in L/XL provide excellent weight distribution while a flip chip makes the bike adaptable to the rider’s preferences or the track profile for example.
Greatest features:
The new Meta V5 comes with two cable routing options to choose from. For those who prefer a clean cockpit and fully integrated routing, the Meta V5 has a headset that is prepared. Those who like the more classic look, that’s ok too.
META V5 SIGNATURE, SRP: €6000, $5800, Framesets: SRP: €2100 in EU, $2200 in USA
Frame: 2023 Meta, 150mm travel 29”, Alloy 6066, triple butted tubes, T4, T6. Bolu bearings
Fork: Fox 36 Factory, 160mm travel, 29’’, Grip 2 damper, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, Boost (15x110mm), 44mm offset, 1 Token
Shock: Fox Float X Factory 210x55mm, LSC, LSR, 2-position adjustment
Headset: Acros ZS56/ZS56 Integrated cable routing, alloy cups, sealed bearings
Stem: Renthal 40, 40mm extension, 35mm
Bar: Renthal 760 – 800
Brakes: Shimano XT 4 pistons, I-Spec EV compatible
Rotors: Shimano SM-RT905 203mm
Chainguide: Ride Alpha 32t-34t
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
Cranks: Shimano XT 170mm, 32T
Cassette: Shimano XT 12s, 10-51t
Rims: DT Swiss EX1700 29’’, 28h, 30mm inner width
Tires: Schwalbe Tacky Chan 29’’x2.4’’, Evo, Super Trail
Seatpost: Fox Transfer Factory 31.6mm, travel: 125mm on S, 175mm on M/L and 200mm on XL, 1x lever + seat tube adaptor to 34.9mm
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Colors: Pure White Shiny finish
META V5 Ohlins Edition, SRP: €5800 in EU, $5400 in USA
Frame: 2023 Meta, 150mm travel 29”, Alloy 6066, triple butted tubes, T4, T6. Bolu bearings
Fork: Ohlins RXF36 m.2 Air, 160mm travel, 29”
Shock: Ohlins TTX22M Coil 210x55mm
Headset: Acros ZS56/ZS56 Alloy cups, sealed bearings
Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42,5mm extension, 31.8mm
Bar: Burgtec Ride Wide Alloy Enduro 31.8mm
Brakes: TRP DH-R EVO 4 pistons, Postmount
Rotors: TRP R1 203mm, 6-bolts
Chainguide: Ride Alpha 32t-34t
Rear Derailleur: Sram GX Eagle 12s
Cranks: Sram GX Eagle, 170mms, DUB, Boost,32T
Cassette: Sram GX Eagle 12s, 10-52t
Rims: Crank Brothers Synthesis Enduro 3 29”, 32h, 31.5mm inner width
Tires: Schwalbe Magic Mary/Nobby Nic 29”x2.4′
Seatpost KS Lev Integra 34.9mm, travel: 125mm on S, 175mm on M/L and 200mm on XL, SouthPaw alloy remote
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Colors: Metallic Green Matte Finish
META V5 RACE, SRP: €5500 in EU, $5000 in USA
Frame: 2023 Meta, 150mm travel 29”, Alloy 6066, triple butted tubes, T4, T6. Bolu bearings
Fork: Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate, 160mm travel, 29”, Charger 3 RC2 damper, DebonAir+, LSC, HSC, rebound, Boost: (15x110mm), 44mm offset, 0 Token
Shock: Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate 210x55mm, HSC, LSC, rebound. Spring rates: 350lbs on S, 400lbs on M, 450lbs on L, 500lbs on XL, 2- position adjustment
Headset: Acros ZS56/ZS56 Integrated cable routing, alloy cups, sealed bearings
Stem: Ride Alpha 40, 40mm extension, 31.8mm
Bar: Ride Alpha R20
Brakes: TRP DH-R EVO 4 pistons
Rotors: TRP R1 203mm, 6-bolts
Chainguide: Ride Alpha 32t-34t
Rear Derailleur: Sram GX Eagle 12s
Cranks: Sram GX Eagle 170mm crank arms, DUB, Boost
Cassette: Sram GX Eagle 12s, 10-52t
Rims: Crank Brothers Synthesis Enduro 3 29”, 32h
Tires: Maxxis DHR II 29”x2.40” WT, EXO, 3C MaxxGrip, Tubeless Ready
Seatpost: KS Lev Integra 34.9mm, travel: 125mm on S, 175mm on M/L and 200mm on XL, SouthPaw alloy remote
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Colors: Sparkly Blue Shiny finish
META V5 ESSENTIAL PURE WHITE, SRP: €4100 in EU, $4000 in USA
Frame: 2023 Meta, 150mm travel 29”, Alloy 6066, triple butted tubes, T4, T6. Bolu bearings
Fork: Fox 36 Performance, 160mm travel, 29”, Fit Grip damper, 3 positions, rebound, Boost (15x110mm), 44mm offset, 1 Token
Shock: Fox Float X Performance 210x55mm, 2-pos lever, rebound
Headset: Acros ZS56/ZS56 Integrated cable routing, alloy cups, sealed bearings
Stem: Ride Alpha 40, 40mm extension, 31.8mm
Bar: Ride Alpha R20/R27 rise, Alloy 6061 on M / L 31.8mm, 800mm width, 27mm rise, Alloy 6061 on XL
Brakes: Shimano SLX 4 pistons, I-Spec EV compatible
Rotors: Shimano SM-RT76 203mm, 6 holes
Chainguide: Ride Alpha 32t-34t
Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX 12s
Cranks: Shimano SLX 170mm, 32T
Cassette: Shimano SLX 12s, 10-51t
Rims: DT Swiss E 532 29”, 32h, 30mm inner width
Tires: Maxxis DHR II 29”x2.40” WT, EXO, Tubeless Ready
Seatpost: KS Rage-I 34.9mm, travel: 125mm on S, 170mm on M/L and 190mm on XL, SouthPaw alloy remote
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Colors: Pure White Shiny finish
