Commençal FURIOUS BRITISH COLUMBIA 650B ALC 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,999$
Weight | 17.5 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Rear 200mm -
Fork Fox Factory Float 40 -
Groupset GX, X01 -
Suspension Full -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
2018 FURIOUS 650B travel 200 mm
Suspension Fork
FOX FACTORY 40 FLOAT, GRIP 2, Adjustments High / Low Speed Compression, Rebound.
Rear Shock
FOX FACTORY FLOAT X2, 250 x 75 mm, Adjustments High / Low Speed Compression, High / Low Speed Rebound.
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX DH, 7 speed
Shift Levers
SRAM X01 DH, 7 speed
Cassette
SRAM GX PG720
Crank
SRAM DESCENDANT DH
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB
Chain
SRAM PG1031
Chain Guide
No
Wheels
Rims
E13 LG1 rims, FORMULA hubs
Tires
MAXXIS ASSEGAI DH front and rear
Brakes
Brakes
SHIMANO XT M8120, SHIMANO 203 mm ICETECH rotors
Cockpit
Stem
RIDE ALPHA Direct Mount 40 mm
Handlebar
RIDE ALPHA 810 mm
Grips
RIDE ALPHA, DH Grips, ultra soft compound, single clamp
Headset
ACROS ZS44 / ZS56
Seat
Saddle
RIDE ALPHA DH
Seatpost
NEW RIDE ALPHA DH
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.577 mm | 1.501 mm | 1.416 mm | 1.326 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 348 mm | 348 mm | 348 mm | 348 mm |
| Front Center | 759 mm | 774 mm | 800 mm | 830 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 46 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm |
| Trail | 120 mm | 126 mm | 125 mm | 125 mm |
| Stack | 623 mm | 623 mm | 623 mm | 623 mm |
| Reach | 395 mm | 415 mm | 440 mm | 470 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 550 mm | 570 mm | 595 mm | 625 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 63 ° | 63 ° | 63 ° | 63 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 63.5 ° | 63.5 ° | 63.5 ° | 63.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 125 mm | 125 mm | 125 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1199 mm | 1214 mm | 1240 mm | 1270 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 7 mm | 7 mm | 7 mm | 7 mm |
| Standover Height | 740 mm | 740 mm | 740 mm | 740 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
About this model
FURIOUS BRITISH COLUMBIA 650B ALC completes the Commencal Furious model. There are 31 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2018, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Commençal FURIOUS ORIGIN 650B 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2699$. Commençal FURIOUS RACE 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 4299$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Downhill bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Downhill bike you should know that the average price is 3391$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Downhill bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3999$. In conclusion, this bike price is 17.93% higher than the price of the average Downhill bike.
Average weight for Downhill bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Downhill bike, we get 15.89 kg (35.03 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
With a weight of 17.5 kg (38.58 lbs), Commençal bike is considerably heavier than average. In other words, this model is 10.13% heavier than the average Downhill bike.
FURIOUS BRITISH COLUMBIA 650B ALC components
Fork
The FURIOUS BRITISH COLUMBIA 650B ALC comes factory-installed with the Fox Factory Float 40 fork. This has a travel range of mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Rear Shock
The FURIOUS BRITISH COLUMBIA 650B ALC has a rear shock with a travel of 200mm. The model FOX FACTORY FLOAT X2 is the one installed in this bike. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Commençal FURIOUS BRITISH COLUMBIA 650B ALC 2018, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Commençal FURIOUS BRITISH COLUMBIA 650B ALC is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.