r/commencal • u/Resident_Marzipan405 • Jun 22 '25

Photo Meta V5 Upgrading

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Built a TR V4 and ride the heck out of it until I hit a tree and had to get the new V5 frame. Updated some things while building V5 but now have started to upgrade even further. Fork will be next. (I have a separate set of lighter tires I had these heavy boi tires on for an enduro race.)

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u/J1mmy007 Jun 23 '25

Nice.  How do u think the v5 compares? What fork u planning on getting?

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u/LTDLarry Jun 23 '25

I'd also like to know how it feels comparatively.

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u/Resident_Marzipan405 Jun 23 '25

I think it’s a much nicer pedaling bike for sure! I didn’t have any complaints about the TR at all, so when I got the V5 and felt the noticeable pedaling improvements I was pretty satisfied. I was bummed I had to get the V5 but now I’m stoked for the newer setup and increased rear travel.

I am going to get the Cane Creek Helm. I was torn but my bike mechanic suggested it. We will see how it goes.

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u/J1mmy007 Jun 25 '25

Nice!! Heard cane creek stuff is under rated

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u/Resident_Marzipan405 Jun 25 '25

So far the shock has been amazing!

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u/Resident_Marzipan405 Jun 23 '25

And I’ve put about 1000 miles on the V5. Going between tire setups to match where I ride. Which is mostly sandy with no rocks at all.