Enduro Bike Of The Year - Contender - Commencal Meta AM V4.2 Race
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- MBUK's Bike of the Year search is over, and we'll be bringing you reviews of the best mountain bikes on test, including this great value direct-sell Commencal Meta AM.
The sub-£3000, 150-170mm bikes were selected by MBUK and BikeRadar Tech-Ed-in-Chief Rob Weaver and tested over several months of wildly varying conditions.
Got the hardtail version and it's a beast!
YES THIS REVIEW IS GREAT.. do not get the size large the seat tube is way too long and the rear pivots and bolts come loose constantly its a huge pain.
What if you need a size large!
i need to edit it and put if you are on the edge of med/large size chart. id say anyone under 6ft should def stay clear from the large.
Interesting to know. I’m 5,11’ and my current YT has a seat tube of 480mm, the size large of the 2019 AM is 465mm, I’m okay with that on paper. If I go down to a medium the reach will be less than my trail bike..
One of the Best Bike in this time For the Price in Puerto Rico we think is dope!
I like the tire set-up on this bike, all bikes stock and in races, choose to use a fast rolling tire on the rear and a more grip tire on the front, logic being is the weight is mostly on the rear so a big tire will slow you down and the grip tire on the front because the front end is most likely slide out, but my opinion is starting to change, the fast rolling tires like the high roller or the minion ss have the side knobs to still corner well and roll fast so are perfect on the front but you need the chunky tire on the back for the grip and more importantly the brake power when you lock up.
Collecting one on monday. Cant wait ❤️
this is what I would personally buy
Bike of the year is always the one I'm riding at the moment! :) ....thanks for the review though! great videos!
Niklassonen93 - haha! i'm guessing that is your favorite. well played.
niklassonen93 - Oh I see. Don't fret, I've been victim to 'looks' 2 times in my bicycle purchasing time. but they are so nice to look at! :) once you get past the mostly equitable specs, looks is the next factor!
niklassonen93 - sometimes if you wait a year they change it. I waited for 105s to have 11 speed for one of my purchases (2014 to 2015) and bought a bicycle then...the next year after the color scheme was puke-worthy, so timing can be crucial for the right mix! I feel your pain though, when you want one, it can be hard to wait!
DFTA (Don't Feed The Animals) yeah. I love the giant trance 2017 paint job, but the spec is not threat good. But for 2018 the spec is spot on, but the colours are terrible.
Commencal very aggressive Mountain bike for serious Raiders ✌🏻
2:47 Nice little roost there haha
Great review! 💯
Someone I know has this and I’m jealous
You mentioned the seat tube length being a problem on the the large. Does it have the same problem on the medium?
It's frustrating seeing that people still want bikes with shorter seat tubes. I am only 6'1 but I have really long legs and have a 125mm reverb past the minimum insert line on a large 2015 reign. If seat tubes keep getting shorter it is going to be very hard for long legged people like me to find bikes that will fit without a lot of seatpost showing.
It appears that people with short legs have decided they need a 170mm dropper post so seat tubes must get shorter.
they are out of the medium TR Origin that I wanted to buy for the next 6-8 weeks . should I consider the AM Origin in its place if I'm going to be riding trails most of the time or would I be taking a significant hit in the peddling department due to the extra weight, geometry difference, and long travel shocks?
I have the V4.2 AM and also ride trail most of the times. I think it pedals very good and is a beast downhill, you should definetly consider the AM version!
Thanks for the info RcToThe FREAK. Wish there was a way to do a demo of these bikes but unfortunately I'm in the midwest. I'll likely be picking one up regardless.
you guys should test the specialized enduro 29 coil
Did you add any Volume spacers
how about any of #orbea bikes, they scored silver in the past olympics with their alama.
I'm hesitating between the V4.2 and a canyon strive cf ( that i tried ) , any suggests guys ? I ride for fun and not in race
get the Meta V4.2, I just got the World Cup Edition and it is awesome! Pedals like my Canyon Spectral but is also a beast downhill.
thanks guy , i'll take the meta
the right choice for sure! ;)
What is a good bike for the price? in this price range of meta am
Where can I find the list of all the bikes that were tested?
glubb23 in the magazine.....
Would be xl with 180cm 83cm legs?
Damn that chain stay is long man
438mm is not that long, Propain Tyee has 445mm, thats long ;)
who cares about the bb drop, this bike sends.
Is the large the 52cm frame?
32lbs...yikes..and no chain guide for that much money?!
Is it playful
Yifei fu it’s super playful.
Its 2.5k USD on chainreactions and my parents wont get me the bike!!! Even though I am paying 1K from my own savings... I am really afraid that by the time that I am able to get the bike, it would be replaced by a new more expensive meta bike
Santa Cruz Nomad all the way
first
sorry