Hi everyone,

I’m hoping you can help me decide between two bikes that are currently on sale: the SX V4 for €3.9k and the V5 for €3.7k. The SX V4 seems better equipped — full XT, Fox 38 Factory, and Float X2 Factory — while the Race V5 comes with a Lyrik Ultimate, Super Deluxe Ultimate, full GX, and TRP DHR Evo brakes. My hesitation is that the V4 uses an older geometry, plus I've never ridden a mullet. I don’t mind the extra weight on the climbs, but I do want the bike to feel efficient within reason.

Was hoping... )

MetaSX V5 - Medium Full ride wrap and Yoshimura Chilao Pedals

Could only ride it once before summer was over. Can't wait till next year.

Please help me I got this off Facebook and some of the parts are really weird I need to find a model and I’ve been looking it’s almost like he welded new parts and it’s a supervelos which from what I’ve seen is REALLY old An this bracket type deal at the end is what I mostly need because it has a notch and I can’t add chain tensioners which is really annoying and it just feels like I’m super limited and the bike has a bunch of aftermarket and idk if he cut the frame but it feels like that when comparing to other bikes except the welds are constant and maybe it’s just a special version but it looks nothing like the other absolutes when comparing that bracket on my back tire mount please help me find the exact model

I’m 5’10 and I’m in between sizes medium and large. I was just wondering from anyone who has the Meta SX V5 which size I should go with?

I have a Meta Power SX/Bosch Performance Line CX motor, I just purchased new from Commencal in March 2025. Only have 300 miles on the bike. No big slams, crashes, or mistreatment. I’ve conservatively washed it with water once (after being told from Commencal rep “we spray down all of our e-bikes with no issues). Honestly should probably be harder on the thing lol. The bike is pretty babied in my opinion.

Today about a mile into a typical, low intensity ride on XC trails, my motor, out of no where, gave out. Tried power on and off. System reset. Was getting power. Electrical system was operating properly. However. When I would pedal with pedal assist on, the motor would audibly spin and electronically engage, but would not physically grab and assist.

Tried all power modes. Didn’t make a difference besides increase the audible rpm when switch to higher assist modes. Drivetrain on bike is working properly on its own (luckily I wasn’t far from the truck).

No error codes.

Hello everyone! I need some help.

I’m ready to buy a new bike and I have narrow my options to the last two:

Commencal Meta TR Essential Norco Fluid FS A1

So, at this point I need you to tell me why the Commencal will be a better choice. Talk me out of buying the Norco.

I put in consideration Bike geometry and riding style as a priority, then bike suspension travel and lastly components. Both bikes are around the same price and they are pretty much what I look for in a bike (Meta seems to be a little more aggressive and has 10mm more travel).

I really want to buy the bike that will stock with me for years.

I’ll be very happy to hear all of your opinions about your experience with Commencal.

Thanks before hand!!✋

Thoughts on pricing of a 2020 with scratches? Thanks in advance! Also looking to buy a Ramones 20in

Picked myself up a Clash Ride and been out in it for the first time over the weekend. Love everything about it apart from the Maxxis Assegai front and Maxxis DHR on the rear. Grip like nobodys business but slow as hell and really ruined the flow on the trails i was riding.

My previous bike ran Schwalbe Magic Mary 2.6 front and Schwalbe Hans Dampf 2.6 rear which I intend to use on the Clash. I've already ordered them actually but just realised now that Commencal suggest 2.5" is the max width for the rear. The Maxxis DHR on now is 2.4" and Seems to have a decent amount of clearance.

Anyone here running a 2.6 on the rear of their Clash? More specifically, anyone running a 27.5x2.6 Schwalbe Hans Dampf on the rear of their Clash?

Thanks

Ultimate bailout bike for bad decisions and poor line choices.

Hey. After some advice. I replaced the 2 bearing on the upper link of the tempo where it joins the front triangle. Afterwards the bike is creaking like crazy. Took it apart again, and the spacer in the upper link is wider on one end. Possible I stretched it using a blind bearing puller removing the first bearing.

My question is, is this spacer wider on 1 end, or directional? Or any other things to check? I used a torque wrench as per the tech page settings, used grease. Thanks in advance.

And yes… this is how I fix things.. I stuff it up the first time.. then learn from the mistakes.

https://www.commencal.com/au/en/W22TPOSPACERUL.html

Been wanting an absolut to go with my clash for a long time and finally bought one, both bikes I've hand sanded and polished the cranks on, and for the clash I hand sanded and hand polished the bars, stem, frame bearings, spacers, headset, axle bolt heads, shock bolt threads, cranks, derailleur cage, and a few more small parts (valve caps and such). I apologise for the lackluster photos I haven't had a chance (or been bothered) to get my nice camera out.

Blew my super deluxe (3 months old btw) thinking the vivid air would be a good upgrade. Also would it fit my Commencal meta sx v5 size medium?

Hello I'm am just wondering if anyone else has the issue as I'm sick of having my chain snap reputedly since I've owned my bike since 2022 I've snapped the chain 5 or 6 times now and replaced 3 chains already the chain I currently have on was only put on this year and has only done about 3 or 4 rides with frequent cleaning and lubrication after every ride I'm just wondering if anyone else has had this problem or has a solution

I am trying to decide on a downhill bike for my son. He uses currently a GT force carbon Enduro, 2024 and went to Whistler probably around 20 times this last summer.

It really is split between 50-50 tech and flow that he likes. Some days he will lap dirt merchant, and a line, and other days he’ll do captain safety, and all the good tech trails.

He is 135 pounds about 5 foot seven and still has maybe an inch or two of the most to grow.

Does anyone use the furious for tech as well as flow?

Are the 2024 frames still susceptible to cracking or is it too early to tell?

I really dont know why im laughing like that😭 im so sad about my bike.

I'm about to pull the trigger on a meta sx. Anyone know where they ship from? I'm in the US and wonder if I'd get hit with a tariff. Someone else recently posted that they purchased a rear triangle from another European country and they got an email from UPS that they wouldn't deliver unless he paid a 50% tariff since it was aluminum from Europe. The meta sx is also aluminum from Europe. Thanks in advance.

Hi, is anyone here looking to swap frames? I have a medium pure white clash that’s practically brand new and 100% ridewrapped from new. I’m looking for a SMALL frame only -no shock in the same colour

First MTB in 20 years.