This MTB Brand Doesn’t Do Carbon Bikes, So I Bought This…
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- It’s my first time owning a bike from this brand and so far I am impressed. Check out the unboxing and build of my first enduro bike of 2024!
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Putting tubes in a prebuild makes two ways of sense: You dont run the risk of the tire deflating as it maybe sits in a box for weeks or months, making a mess if there was sealant in it. The other benefit would be that the tire is already nicely stretched into shape, making it easier to set it up tubeless. And then you have a emergency tube on hand too! 😊
Nice! True haha!
Well if you set up tubeless corectly you have no issues even if sealant drys off
@@edgarsnezinu1439 yeah, but the factories need to pack it up quick not do it properly
My YT Capra also came with tubes. Probably a mail order thing for the reasons @Ganiscol stated.
Yep, I've had 3 Canyon Strives, a YT Capra, a YT Decoy, Nukeproof Scout, Nukeproof Giga, and a Commencal Supreme V5, all came with tubes installed
Love Commencal, just got new Rockshox race Clash. Bit of a beast for the bikepark.
Sick! Enjoy it
Looking forward to this review...I REALLY need to upgrade to a full squish from a hard tail.
Heck yeah!
Stoked on the bike (I was wrong 😂). Everybody wants a Commencal sometime in their lives 💪 But I’m most stoked on the hanging baskets and butterflys 😊😊😊
Hahaha
I was close to buyng one once, a friend of mine offered me to buy my Lapierre for 500 and a friend was selling his commençal for a bit more, sadly i got there late and he had already sold it. Three months later the bike was crashed and destroyed against a tree, it was so bad that the forks and frame were completely gone
As far as I’ve experienced working in a shop, every new bike I’ve built regardless of price comes with tubes installed.
Can’t ship bikes with sealant pre installed since it will just dry up and shops also don’t know how long a bike will sit on the sales floor. Typically tubeless conversion is done during the pre sale checkover once the bike is sold.
Interesting
my Stanton came tubeless, but that was custom built
Knew it was Commencal as soon as I read "deosn't do carbon bikes" - These are beautiful bikes.
Good guess haha
Such nice looking bikes. My old 2020 meta am was one of my most favourite bikes, thing just hauled ass. I'm sure the v5 will too.
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11:19 For those that don't know it's by Jagwire. I've not tried the square one, but the pivoting ones are nice, But they tend to slide on my bike. Which is a Geometron G1 and got Formula Cura 4 brakes.
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Freaking awesome man, I have a Commencal and love the geometry compared to some other bikes I have ridden. I think they do a great job at value for what you get, cant wait to see the shred on it!
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Gonna look unreal with some Rockshox suspension 😍
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RS coil is sublime with the JTech WPS upgrade and saved some weight with EXT v2 spring
Yes! Can't wait for this one. I have the SX v4. Interested to hear your feedback.
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I wanted a trail bike for some variety and ended up getting the T.E.M.P.O. T- Type. Couldn’t be any happier. So stoked on Commencal🤙🏽
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I thought Commencal when you said value for money but thought it was going to be the Clash. Great bikes, never felt more comfortable on mine!
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Hi bud nice to meet ya 🤙...Had a good day up Innerleithen some serious runs up there ... Take it easy bud Keep the vids coming.. Mint !!... Top Man 👌😎
As someone who works ina bike shop and builds bikes similar to this, inner tubes are installed to prevent the tire from deforming in the box. really common on ebikes aswell :) hope thats helpful
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Hey man, theres nothing wrong with tubes. In the old days we`d patch punctures in the field all the time 🤣🤣
Haha oh I know
Nice work buddy!! COMMENCAL was allways my favourite bike brand because their bikes look hell good and they only build the frames out of aluminium. Also that you can personally customise your own bike online is such a sick feature that is really rare on the bike market these days! Keep up the great work!👍
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2:25 + adjust shifters and brakes, set up tubeless and suspension, i usually have to adjust headsets, and its always wise to check torque on stem, crank, and linkage bolts
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First thing I thought was Commencal. They are a beast of a bike for good value and quality, I built a Meta HT and put it through some hard enduro rides to include Whistler.
Heck ya
Well done Lewis. Thanks for this video. I learnt that Commencal only makes alloy bikes. Never knew that. Looking forward to you riding full 29r again. Also loving the Rockshox suspension information. Excellent entertainment and knowledge.
Cheers
commencal meta v5. such a distinct frame shape
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I think you should definitely take a look on the Crossworx Dash. It's a small brand, that still manufactures their frames locally for a reasonable price. Hella beautiful bikes with a hella aggressive manner, at least from what I read and saw
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hope Yeti sb160/165 soon
They look nice for sure
Yeti sb160 is an absolute do it all bike highly recommend! Got my first yeti sb160 and over the moon with it.The commencal looks sweet too!
That is gonna ride sweet as hell with a coil on the rear.👍
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I think it’s a commencal, could be either the sx or the am, I personally have the SX and I absolutely love it
On point with the upgrades , must say I did the same very switch out with the fox to Rockshox coil which on my SX V4 is 62.5 on your V5 takes a 230x65 …… I am 185 with gear and am close or at 500# for rear coil, running same tires you are switching over to with DH casing but thinking of switching to the Gravity casing went with Noble for rims to shed a bit of lower weight with I9’s for hubs ands Cam Zink Dev5 155 cranks
commencal... the chainstay protektor on the thumbnail said it all
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I saw that head tube / top tube joinery and got commencal immediately
Stunning looking home
I thought all full build bikes ship with tubes. Makes for a quicker build at the factory, no chance of sealant going off or leaking in storage. Some people still actually prefer tubes (no idea why) or might want to fit inserts.
I never knew thus
@@LewisBuchanan I've never been able to build a bike up. All my families have been off the shelf in the sales. Would love to do it though and have the freedom to try new components!
Ive got the 2021 meta and i honestly love it, super capable confidence inspiring and reacts exatly as i want it too
Also have there dirt jumper as the size Long fits me awesome for a taller guy (6ft 2")
Awesome! Cheers for the comment
try the new tyee, the new forbidden dreadnaught or the new rocky mountain altitude. All great bikes, would like to see you ride them.
Sick.
XT is a slept on groupset. Good luck with the bike!
Cheers
Why are you switching the Fox?
Seen you at Nevis range the other weekend, Got the same bike but the mixed wheel (SX) it’s great!!
Awesome
What a dream bike!! Been window shopping one of them for a hot minute
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That is a sick bike congrats
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This bike looking sick, mate. I hope you have a good time on it. 👌🏻
Cheers
I had a Commencal Meta HT AM it was an absolute beast of a Hardtail that could handle anything. Enjoy
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Awesome love the raw aluminum need to do this to my e bike 👍
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Raw means no anodizing or paint but brushed and this looks at the very least to be silver anodized, perhaps even coated.
I like raw because you can just scotch brite scratches out of it.
Soon as i read 'doesnt do carbon' i knew itd be Commencal. Absolutely love my Meta. Really hope you like it, beautiful bike
Thanks!
i would love it if more bikes came with tubes.. the rim is taped so the tubes can be used on the trail for a backup! it's like getting $8 for free!
Years ago I purchased the Meta AM (you know, that blue one) as a frame only from Chain Reaction Cycles for a bargain £700! It was an awesome looking bike but having gone from a Specialized Enduro SL that I'd customised with a Fox 36 Vanilla and a Fox Vanilla Coil at the rear, which uses the Horst Link system, sadly, I never managed to get the Meta AM to feel as capable and confident. But I must say, your new bike looks absolutely amazing and it's good to see that Commencial have decided upon using a different suspension/linkage system, because honestly the Faux Bar design really doesn't compete with the Horst Link system in my humble opinion. It will be good to hear your opinion on how it feels in use.
Thanks!!!
My Nukeproof Mega and Mondraker Crafty R, both came with tubes in them
Oh I see
Just dropping to say I love your channel mate (and the bike)!
Thanks so much
The YT bikes also come with tubes. I have a YT traily and a commencal bosch enduro ebike. Both have been working great 👍
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Hey Lew, quick question if you don't mind: Now that you aren't sponsored by Norco, I was wondering how the Range compares to other bikes you have ridden. Climbing, jumping, tech? I've tried the Spindrift before so maybe a comparison to that please? I am an advanced rider, I am doing SoCal double black tech and some pretty sizeable jumps, 25ft plus tables and 15ft gaps. I still need something I can pedal back up 2000 ft + climbs. Thanks!
Commencal 👌🤤 Build a Clash for the upcoming seasons and the following, until know, I’m loving it 😍
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I was also highly interested in the bike but as a mechanical engineer I just cant support "yoked" frames
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Looks very nice man, what happened to the fort William video
Next enduro bike I’m gonna make an assumption and think it’s the canyon torque because of the shock length (probably wrong)
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You should try a mondraker!!! riding a foxy myself and it's mint.
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Try the new Rocky Mountain Altitude next. They completely redesigned it. Looks awesome 🔥
I saw that. Looks call!
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my friend had an one or two generations older Meta and he never got warm with it and i also did not quite like the geo for some reason's i can't tell. I don't know what felt weird but excited for your review for the new Meta as some pople also did like the older gen's
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Check the linkage is suitable for a coil shock and which brand is recommended. Some linkages with a yolk connection to the shock snap coil shock shafts.
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Sweeeeeet bike bro, I just picked up a frame from them and I’m waiting on some new parts, would love to hear about what you think of the sizing since commencal makes some BIG bikes
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I have the meta tr 2022. It's a fantastic bike not the lightest bike but it's a hoot to throw about. And it's a really comfortable bike to be riding for a couple of hours at a time. I find it the most comfortable bike I have ridden. Can't wait to find out how the new v5 is as I'm thinking of an upgrade. The only thing that let's my bike down is I can't fit the new sram t-type to it
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Bike is looking nice! Hope you enjoy it!
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9:01 Definitely not easiest frame to swap or install brakes on. looks like a nightmare. I prefer all external part from dropper post. Which my Geometron G1 has, love it. Definitely a bike you should try.
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Atherton 170 and the new Forbidden Dreadnought reviews would be good
True!
also theres no way ur swaping dt swiss wheels aka best wheels u can get
Enve are going on 1000%! Love them
nice! although wouldn't it have been easier (and cheaper) to get the frame and build it up, given you're changing most parts on it?
Probably not. Costs a tone for full drivetrain and other bits and bobs
Sweet bit of kit! May it serve you well Lewis! What happened with the the Canyon Torque by the way? Did it get replaced by the V10? Cheers! Love your vids man ✌🏽
Thanks! I sold it to my friend! Awesome bike still. Thanks
Dear Sir you got a fine taste in bikes!
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They do make beautiful machines.
Oh yup
I’m so jealous that can’t wait to see you ride it .keep it up👍
Thanks!
Just curious, why buy the complete bike then swap out all of the major components? Fork, shock, wheels, brakes, tires...why not buy the frame without the shock and build it how you want?
Cause ful bike comes with all the bits and bobs! And I can sell the suspension etc
@@LewisBuchanan fair enough 👍😎👍
I was wrong I thought it was going to be an Atherton S170!
Unlucky
My Canyon Spectral CF8 came with tubes!
Hmm cool
No carbon.... Was hoping maybe a Madonna v3 custom build.
What's the bar rise?
Another cool vid 👍
35 mm rise I think
Commencal meta v5 signature. Guessing based off the front of the frame on the thumbnail and i don't know many bikes that don't make carbon other than commencal
Got it right
Congrats haha
lewis ill be honest bro love your content have for years, i broke my back 5 years ago on a jump been back riding 8 months but lost so much with been off work, if you have any parts you're not using please let me know haha. If you dont ask you dont get, currently got a gt fury frame trying to build up.
Glad ya back on a bike! Fair play to ya. No worries 🙏🏽🫡
@@LewisBuchanan what a guy thank you, married two kids now hard to get back to decent. much love bro keep up the content glsd youre back more
Thought it was going to be a RAAW bike but once I saw commencal I guessed v5
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The tyre shwalbe are not good?
I m waiting the t ype chalk v5
Nice! What do you do with the parts you replace?
Sell them
im going to guess a commencel meta or maybe a clash
Good guess
@@LewisBuchanan I surprised myself too hope you enjoy the bike
Sweet bike! 😎 Enjoy it! Too bad about the coil shock. Commencal makes some great bikes.
Thanks.
I feel like buyng a fatbar and not going for the gold ones is just wrong, they have such an iconic look.
I feel like the gold ones are some of the ugliest bike parts currently produced so I'd take black any day. Although it's down to personal preference. But I think you are right, most people only buy the Renthal bars for that gold color. There are comparable bars for way cheaper.
They are cool and nice feeling hats
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@@LewisBuchanan i absolutely agree about nice feeling, they really do take a good bit of the bumpyness off your hands.
You really show the racer in you with these videos and the lack of mechanical knowledge. Every brand stocks their bikes with tubes. Every brand from the factory needs a full bike check out of the box. Amazing you can install a front wheel. Your videos are more enjoyable than watching roadies get mad at their bikes.
😂thanks
Personally I wouldn't be happy with a steerer tube cut that short, otherwise it looks a great bike for the money - I though it was going to be one of the Cotic Frameworks colabs to be honest.
I mean feels ok so far. Now that would be cool. I’d love to ride one of those
Looking forward to seeing this bro 👊 ❤
Cheers dude
Orbea Rallon (which i run full carbon) or an Atherton am170. Both epic bi,es. Looking forward to what you think of riding that!?
They do look nice yes!
Nice, you should try the privateer 161 gen2 once it comes
Hmm never thought of those. Not been a fan of how the bike looks personally
@@LewisBuchanan yeah, the hunch back look isn't stunning but geo looks pretty good. A DH bike basically
Yes could be a good dh rig
Such a lush rig
Cheers
I ride a commercial clash, best bike I’ve had over the years. The meta looks very nice. btw are you selling the shock you took off it 🤣😂👍
Awesome
my canyon sender came fully tubed
I see! Nice
Every orange I’ve bought has come with tubes
Cool cool
can you please test Capra core 4 as next bike.
I would love it, if you would do review on it.
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Ah you bought my bike 😅🤣🤘🙏. Love it bruh.
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Thought it was a Knolly for sure. Watching too much Vancan 😂
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Its going to be a new Commencal Meta V5
Well done haha
Can you review dartmoor rocbird thanks greetings from philippines
Great purchase! Commencal have been making great enduro bikes out of aluminium for ever proving carbon isn't always the bees knees in frame material. I swear by aluminium. Can't wait to see you ride it
Thanks!
Why did you not go with the Meta SX which has 170/165 mullet? The full 29er is only 160/150 travel.
Wanted to get back on a full 29
the orange looks so good though 😥😥
Sure does
Why not get a Rockshox build from commencal instead?
Just went for shimano drivetrain build instead
Next bike a pivot firebird that you were riding in a pinnedTV golfie video?
Maybe
It’s a Pivot (well, I saw you on a Pivot on Pinned TV 🎉).
😂 good guess
Love mine!
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New bike looking fresh! Let's go ⛳
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