Commençal FURIOUS ESSENTIAL 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,299$
Weight | 16.6 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
ROCK SHOX 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, 250 x 75 mm, Rebound
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX DH, 7 speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM GX DH, 7 speed
Cassette
SRAM GX DH, 7 speed, 11?25T
Crank
E13 LG1, 36T
Bottom Bracket
E13 Pressfit BB 92
Chain
KMC X11-EL BPBP, extra light weight, black tech
Chain Guide
E13 TRS+, Alloy
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
FORMULA DH, 32 holes, sealed bearings
Rear Hub
FORMULA DH, 32 holes, sealed bearings
Rims
E13 LG1, 32 holes, 30 mm inner, tubeless ready
Spokes
Pillar, stainless steel, 2mm, black, Nylock, 32 count front and rear
Tires
MAXXIS MINION DHF 27.5" x 2.5" WT, 3C / TR / DD, front and MAXXIS MINION DHRII 27.5" x 2.4" WT 2 compound DH Casing rear
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM GUIDE RE 200 mm / 200 mm
Brake Levers
SRAM Guide RE
Cockpit
Stem
TRUVATIV DESCENDANT Direct Mount 50 mm
Handlebar
TRUVATIV DESCENDANT, Kyle STRAIT CoLab, 25 mm rise, 808 mm, 31,8 mm
Grips
RIDE ALPHA, ergonomic grips, plastic one lock, super soft compound
Headset
RIDE ALPHA ZS44 / ZS56
Seat
Saddle
RIDE ALPHA 245 mm saddle, CrMo rails
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 |
Model Overview
FURIOUS ESSENTIAL is a Commencal Furious model. Commençal launched 31 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Commencal Furious bikes models from 2018, by clicking 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
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.
Downhill bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Downhill bike you should know that the average price is 3391$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Downhill bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
At the moment of the release date, Commençal FURIOUS ESSENTIAL price was 3299$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that FURIOUS ESSENTIAL price is 2.79% lower than the average cost of a Downhill bike.
Downhill bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Downhill bike, we get 15.89 kg (35.03 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
With a weight of 16.6 kg (36.6 lbs), Commençal bike is slightly heavier than average. In other words, this model is 4.47% heavier than the average Downhill bike.
Overview of components
Fork
Commençal FURIOUS ESSENTIAL 2018 bike is equipped with the RockShox BoXXer fork, and has 200mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Rear Shock
Commençal FURIOUS ESSENTIAL bike has the SUPER DELUXE R model installed, and has a travel of 200mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and 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 FURIOUS ESSENTIAL 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
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The FURIOUS ESSENTIAL has Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Commençal FURIOUS ESSENTIAL bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 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.