Commençal FURIOUS BRITISH COLUMBIA 650B 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,799$
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 Front 200mm -
Travel Rear 200mm -
Fork RockShox BoXXer
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Groupset GX, e*thirteen LG1 -
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
ROCKSHOX BOXXER TEAM, 200 mm travel, compression, rebound, charger cartridge (soft on S and M, medium on L and firm on XL)
Rear Shock
SUPER DELUXE R COIL, 250 x 75, Rebound (300 lbs on S, 350 lbs on M, 400 lbs on L, 450 lbs on XL)
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX DH, 7 speed
Shift Levers
SRAM GX DH, 7 speed
Cassette
SRAM GX DH, 7 speed, 11?25T
Crank
NEW E13 LG1, 36T, 165 mm, 24 mm axle
Bottom Bracket
E13 Pressfit BB 92
Chain
KMC X11-EL BPBP, extra light weight, black tech
Chain Guide
E13 TRS+, Alloy
Wheels
Rims
SPANK SPIKE 350 WHEELSET, 30 mm inner width, 32 holes, orange team logos
Tires
SCHWALBE MAGIC MARY BIKE PARK, 650 x 2.35
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM CODE R 200 mm / 200 mm
Cockpit
Stem
CHROMAG BZA 35, DH Direct Mount, 50 mm length, Ø35 mm, black/grey
Handlebar
CHROMAG OSX 35, double butted, 25 mm rise, 800 mm, Ø35 mm, black/grey
Grips
CHROMAG SQUAREWAVE, Black
Headset
RIDE ALPHA ZS44 / ZS56
Seat
Saddle
CHROMAG OVERTURE, LTD Rawhide
Seatpost
NEW RIDE ALPHA DH, 31.6 mm, no offset, 300 mm
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 completes the Commencal Furious model. Commençal released 31 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Commencal Furious bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
Commençal FURIOUS ORIGIN 650B 2018 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 2699$. Commençal FURIOUS RACE 2018 on the other hand costs 4299$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Downhill bikes
If you want an acceptable Downhill bike you should know that the average price is 3391$. However, you could also get a good Downhill bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3799$. Comparing the average cost of a Downhill bike to this one, you will see that FURIOUS BRITISH COLUMBIA 650B price is 12.03% higher.
Average weight for Downhill bikes
Downhill bikes have an average weight of 15.89 kg (35.03 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
FURIOUS BRITISH COLUMBIA 650B weighs 17.5 kg (38.58 lbs) and is considerably heavier than the average. In short, the average Downhill bike weight is 10.13% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox BoXXer model. The travel on this model is 200mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is SUPER DELUXE R COIL, with a travel distance of 200mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Commençal FURIOUS BRITISH COLUMBIA 650B 2018, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. 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 FURIOUS BRITISH COLUMBIA 650B is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Commençal FURIOUS BRITISH COLUMBIA 650B bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.