Commençal CLASH ESSENTIAL FOX 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,499$
Weight | 15.8 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 180mm -
Travel Rear 165mm -
Fork Fox Performance Float 36
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Groupset SLX -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
151cm - 170cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 190cm
XL
188cm - 210cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
2020 CLASH, 165 mm travel, 27.5'', Alloy 6066, triple butted tubes, T4, T6. Enduro bearings
Suspension Fork
FOX 36 Float Performance, 180 mm travel, 27.5", FLOAT, Grip, 3 positions lever for compression, rebound, Boost (QR 15 x 110 mm), 44 mm offset
Rear Shock
FOX Float X2 Performance, 230 x 65 mm, 2 positions lever for compression, rebound, 0,3 spacer
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SHIMANO SLX, 12 sp, Shadow Technology
Shift Levers
SHIMANO SLX, 12 sp, Rapidefire Plus Technology
Cassette
SHIMANO SLX, 12 sp, 10 - 51t, Hyperglide+
Crank
SHIMANO SLX, 170 mm, 34t chainring, Hollowtech 2
Bottom Bracket
SHIMANO Pressfit, SMBB71
Chain
SHIMANO SLX, 12 sp, 116 links
Wheels
Front Hub
SHIMANO SLX, 32 holes, Centerlock, 15 x 110 mm front, 12 x 148 mm rear, Microspline freehub body
Rear Hub
SHIMANO SLX, 32 holes, Centerlock, 15 x 110 mm front, 12 x 148 mm rear, Microspline freehub body
Rims
SPANK Oozy 359, 32 holes, 30.5 mm inner width, tubeless ready
Tires
MAXXIS Assegai, 27.5 x 2.5, front / MAXXIS Aggressor, 27.5 x 2.5, rear, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR, front / EXO, TR, rear
Brakes
Brakes
SHIMANO SLX, 4 pistons, 200 mm / 200 mm
Cockpit
Stem
RIDE ALPHA Freeride, 40 mm, 31,8 mm, 0° angle, 2014 alloy
Handlebar
RIDE ALPHA, 27 mm rise, 780 mm, 31,8 mm, 7050 alloy, double butted
Grips
RIDE ALPHA, DH Grips, black, Ultra soft compound, single clamp
Headset
ACROS Alloy cups ZS44/ZS56, ZS44/ZS56, sealed bearings, IPS Technonolgy
Seat
Saddle
FABRIC Scoop Flat Elite, Crmo rails
Seatpost
KINDSHOCK Ragei, 31.6 mm, Southpaw alloy lever, 125 mm on S, 150 mm on M, L and XL
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.43 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.31 mm | 1.24 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 343 mm | 343 mm | 343 mm | 343 mm |
| Front Center | 750 mm | 772 mm | 801 mm | 833 mm |
| Rake | 48 mm | 47 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| Trail | 113 mm | 114 mm | 112 mm | 112 mm |
| Stack | 597 mm | 603 mm | 607 mm | 611 mm |
| Reach | 417 mm | 437 mm | 462 mm | 492 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 576 mm | 598 mm | 626 mm | 658 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° | 75.5 ° | 75.5 ° | 75.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 395 mm | 440 mm | 455 mm | 485 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65 ° | 65 ° | 65 ° | 65 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 429 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1179 mm | 1201 mm | 1230 mm | 1262 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 12 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 151 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 188 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 180 cm | 190 cm | 210 cm |
About this model
CLASH ESSENTIAL FOX is a Commencal Clash model. Commençal launched 90 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2020 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Commençal CLASH 20 2020 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 1899$. Commençal CLASH SIGNATURE 2020 on the other hand costs 4599$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Enduro bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Enduro bike is 3599$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Enduro bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
At the moment of the release date, Commençal CLASH ESSENTIAL FOX price was 3499$. Comparing this to the average Enduro bike price, we see that the price is 2.86% lower.
Enduro bikes average weight
The average weight for Enduro bikes is 14.27 kg (31.46 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
With a weight of 15.8 kg (34.83 lbs), Commençal bike is considerably heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Enduro bike weighs 10.72% less than CLASH ESSENTIAL FOX.
Overview of components
Fork
This bike has the Fox Performance Float 36 fork installed. The fork’s travel is 180mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
Commençal CLASH ESSENTIAL FOX bike has the FOX Float X2 Performance model installed, and has a travel of 165mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the CLASH ESSENTIAL FOX model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Commençal CLASH ESSENTIAL FOX is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
CLASH ESSENTIAL FOX comes in 4 sizes, that range from 151 cm – 210 cm (4.95 ft – 6.89 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.
Dropper post
The Commençal model is also equipped with a dropper post. Needless to say, a dropper post will come in handy on climbs and descends. You’ll fall in love with it at first sight!