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Mar 2022 · Anthony Smith
Beta Photo Director, Anthony Smith, rolls the dice on a frame he's never ridden, and builds it into one of the most stunning all-metal dream builds we've ever seen.
Jan 2021
Featuring a tough alloy chassis and envelope-pushing geometry, the Commencal Meta TR 29 ain't no mainstream teeny-bopper trail bike. But what's it like to ride outside of the Pyrenees mountains it was designed in? We've been testing a top-end Meta TR 29 Signature to find out - read on for the full review.
Highs
Apocalypse-ready frame
On-trend gravity geometry
Highly tuneable and well-controlled suspension
The XT drivetrain is so punchy and crisp
Superb DT Swiss wheelset
Lows
Front tyres is an odd choice for this bike
Twin-piston brakes lack oomph
Not particularly comfortable for regular trail riding
Shock's climb switch is awkward to activate
Jun 2020
Commencal gives its trusty trail bike, the Meta TR 29 a bump in travel, a geometry overhaul and a smart parts package. The new Meta TR 29 is out today.
Jun 2020
Commencal set the META TR 29 loose for MY21 with new geometry, bigger travel, livelier suspension kinematics; starting from €2,199!
Apr 2020 · Paul Burwell
Commençal puts a lot of effort into the look and style of its bikes and the Commencal Meta TR 29 has a great presence on the trail.
Apr 2020 · Mike Levy
That's notable for a 130mm-travel trail bike, especially given that the sturdy Commencal could see anything from all-day epics to all day in the bike park. .
Mar 2019 · Tom Marvin
Flat-out fast, yet agile and fun, Commencal nails the do-it-all UK trail bike
Highs
An aggressive, do-it-all attitude
Decent parts list
Lows
Wide seatstays can rub your heel or calf
| Frame | Meta TR 29, 140 mm travel, 29'', Alloy 6066, triple butted tubes, T4, T6. Enduro bearings BB Standard:BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color:Dirt, Shiny Finish |
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| Fork | ROCKSHOX Revelation RC, 150 mm travel, 29", Motion Control RC damper, DebonAir, rebound, LSC, Boost (15 x 110 mm), 42 mm offset, 1 Token Travel:150mm Spring Type:Air |
| Shock | ROCKSHOX Deluxe Select +, 210 x 55 mm, RT damper, DebonAir Linear, rebound, 2 pos comp, 1 Token neg. 4 Tokens pos. Travel:140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | BB92 |
| Headset | ACROS ZS44 / ZS56, Alloy cups, sealed bearings |
| Stem | RIDE ALPHA Freeride 40, 40 mm extension, 31,8 mm |
| Handlebar | RIDE ALPHA R20 760 on S - RIDE ALPHA R27 780 on M / L - RIDE ALPHA R27 800 on XL, 31.8 mm, 760 mm width, 20 mm rise, Alloy 6061 on S - 31.8 mm, 780 mm width, 27 mm rise, Alloy 6061 on M / L - 31.8 mm, 800 mm width, 27 mm rise, Alloy 6061 on XL |
| Saddle | SDG Bel Air V3, 140 mm width, Steel Rails |
| Seatpost | KS Rage-I, 34.9 mm, travel: 125 mm on S, 150 mm on M, 170 mm on L, 190 mm on XL, SouthPaw alloy remote Type:Dropper |
| Grips | ODI Elite Motion, Soft pro compound, single clamp, black |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle, 12s |
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| Crank | SRAM X1 1000 Eagle, 170 mm crank arms, DUB, Boost, Chainring: SRAM X1 1000 Eagle, 32t, Narrow-Wide |
| Shifters | SRAM SX Eagle, 12s |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1210, 12s, 11-50t |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12s |
| Chain Guide | - |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide T, 4 pistons, MatchMaker compatible, Rotors: SRAM G2 CleanSweep 200 mm, 6-bolt Type:Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | E13 LG1 EN Base, 29'', 32h, 30 mm inner width |
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| Front Hub | Rear: FORMULA DCL-348A - Front: FORMULA DC-711, Rear: 32h, 12 x 148 mm, sealed bearings, Shimano Hyperglide - Front: 32h, 15 x 110 mm, sealed bearings |
| Rear Hub | Rear: FORMULA DCL-348A - Front: FORMULA DC-711, Rear: 32h, 12 x 148 mm, sealed bearings, Shimano Hyperglide - Front: 32h, 15 x 110 mm, sealed bearings |
| Tires | Rear: MAXXIS Dissector - Front: MAXXIS DHR II, Rear: 29" x 2.40", WT, EXO, dual compound, Tubeless Ready - Front: 29" x 2.40", WT, EXO, dual compound, Tubeless Ready |
