Commencal Meta AM 29 Origin Suspension Bike (2021)

Ready for the toughest trails and the most aggressive riders, the fully revised and updated Meta AM Origin model is truly race ready. The triple butted alloy frame has had the geometry tweaked to make it more stable and to climb more efficiently. This combines with the RockShox Yari RC forks and RockShox Deluxe Select rear shock for excellent control over challenging terrain. There’s also a Shimano Deore 11-speed gearing to gives you the gear range to dominate the flats, climbs and ascents.

29er Mountain Bike with Modern Geometry

Aesthetically, the frame has evolved in depth. Notably, the sharper lines highlight improved performance. The completely revised Meta AM 29 will therefore delight riders eager for performance and those who like to give it all regardless of the difficulty of the trail before them. Plus, with faster-than-ever speed to deal with, Commencal decided to alter the geometry. Lengthened for stability, it’s equipped with a 40mm stem, a short fork offset (42/44mm) and a slacker head angle. This means handling is not impeded and the bike feels like it has a good sense of direction. The seat angle is straightened, and the offset is reduced for optimised uphill positioning regardless of whether in the saddle or on the pedals.

Efficient Full Suspension Frame

The kinematics of the frame has been redesigned to enable a bike that is both more dynamic and more comfortable during suspension travel. This results in less rider-leg fatigue and essentially the ability to ride the bike optimally towards the end of long race stages. Thanks to 170mm travel on the front and 160mm on the back, this Meta AM is an enduro platform that’s designed to go fast for extended periods of time. The stiffness of the frame is also always the subject of much attention. The use of double-row Enduro Bearings on the Commencal Meta AM 29 Origin Suspension Bike allows a more homogeneous deformation of the frame without the loss of stiffness via the bearings.

Features:

• Frame: 2021 Meta AM, 160mm rear travel, 6066 alloy, triple butted T4 and T6 tubes; moulded down tube, chainstay and seatstay protection
• Fork: RockShox Yari RC, Motion Control damper, DebonAir spring, rebound adjust, 42mm offset, 35mm stanchions
• Rear Shock: RockShox Deluxe Select , rebound adjust, threshold adjust, 230×62.5mm
• Headset: ACROS, ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower, alloy cups, sealed bearings
• Stem: Ride Alpha Freeride 40, 31.8mm bar clamp, 40mm length
• Handlebar: Ride Alpha R27, 6061 alloy, 27mm rise, 780mm width, 31.8mm clamp diameter
• Grips: Ride Alpha DH, Ultra-soft compound, single clamp, black
• Shifters: Shimano Deore, 11-speed, Rapidfire Plus
• Brakes: Shimano MT-501 2-piston, I-SPEC II clamps, Shimano RT66 203mm 6-bolt rotors
• Crankset: Shimano Deore, 170mm length, 32 tooth chainring
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano MT500, BB92 press-fit
• Chain: KMC X11, 11-speed
• Cassette: Shimano Deore, 11-speed, 11-51T
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore, 11-speed
• ISCG Tabs: Yes, ISCG05
• Chainguide: No
• Rims: E13 LG1 DH Base, 32 hole, 30mm inner width
• Front Hub: Formula DC-711, 32 hole, sealed bearings, 6-bolt rotor mount, 15x110mm Boost
• Rear Hub: Formula DCL-348A, 32 hole, sealed bearings, 6-bolt rotor mount, 12x148mm Boost, HG driver
• Spokes: Sapim Leader, J-bend, 2.0mm, stainless steel, with Nylok
• Front Tyre: VEE Tire Co. Flow Snap, Top 40 compound, Synthesis, tanwall, tubeless ready, 29×2.35″
• Rear Tyre: VEE Tire Co. Snap Trail, Tackee compound, Synthesis, tanwall, tubeless ready, 29×2.35″
• Saddle:  Fabric Scoop Flat Sport, steel rails
• Seat Post: Ride Alpha rigid, 34.9mm, 400mm length (SM/MD), 450mm length (LG/XL)
• Seat Post Clamp: Single bolt, 38.5mm
• Accessories: Down tube protector, Chainstay protector, Seatstay protector
• Warranty: 5 years main frame; 2 years chainstays, suspension “contact system” and Commencal/RIDE ALPHA components; 6 months paint/decals
• Weight: 15.1kg / 33lbs 4.6oz