Commençal META AM V4.2 NEW ZEALAND 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,199$
Weight | 14.5 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 170mm -
Travel Rear 160mm -
Fork Fox Factory Float 36
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Groupset GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant -
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 META AM V4.2 650B Travel 160 mm
Suspension Fork
FOX FACTORY 36 FLOAT, 170 mm, Boost 110 x 15 mm, Adjustments High / Low Speed Compression, Rebound / 1 volume spacer
Rear Shock
FOX FACTORY DHX2, 230 x 60 mm, lock-out, adjustments high- / low-speed compression, high- / low-speed rebound, Spring rate: 350 lbs on S, 400lbs on M, 450lbs on L, 500lbs on XL, Find a correct spring for you HERE.
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX EAGLE 1 x 12 speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM GX EAGLE 1 x 12 speed
Cassette
SRAM XG 1275 EAGLE, 10?50T, 12 speed
Crank
SRAM DESCENDANT EAGLE 7K X-Sync, 34T, boost 170 mm on S/M, 175 mm on L/XL
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP Press Fit BB92
Chain
SRAM GX EAGLE 1 x 12 speed
Chain Guide
N/A
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
FORMULA, 32 holes, Sealed bearings
Rear Hub
FORMULA, 32 holes, Sealed bearings
Rims
E13 TRS, 32 holes, tubeless ready, 30 mm inner width
Spokes
Pillar, stainless steel, 2mm, 1.8mm, black, Nylock, 32 count front and rear
Tires
MAXXIS MINION DHF 27.5" x 2.5" WT EXO / TR / 3C front and MAXXIS DHRII 27.5" x 2.4" WT EXO / TR / 2C rear
Brakes
Brakes
SHIMANO XT 200 mm / 180 mm
Brake Levers
Shimano XT
Cockpit
Stem
NEW RIDE ALPHA, aluminium 6061, 40 mm, 31.8 mm, 0° angle
Handlebar
RIDE ALPHA, Alloy 7075, double butted, 30 mm rise, 780 mm, 31.8 mm
Grips
RIDE ALPHA, ergonomic grips, alloy one lock, super soft compound
Headset
CANE CREEK 40, ZS44 / ZS56
Seat
Saddle
RIDE ALPHA 278 mm, Ti-Alloy rails
Seatpost
KS LEV INTEGRA, 31.6 mm, 100 mm on S 125 mm travel on M and 150 mm on L/XL, southpaw alloy lever
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.458 mm | 1.398 mm | 1.336 mm | 1.278 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 343 mm | 343 mm | 343 mm | 343 mm |
| Front Center | 729 mm | 753 mm | 778 mm | 804 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 42 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 115 mm | 116 mm | 115 mm | 115 mm |
| Stack | 602 mm | 608 mm | 612 mm | 616 mm |
| Reach | 413 mm | 435 mm | 458 mm | 482 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 580 mm | 603 mm | 628 mm | 653 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 440 mm | 490 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 115 mm | 120 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1166 mm | 1190 mm | 1215 mm | 1241 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 12 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm |
| Standover Height | 705 mm | 715 mm | 743 mm | 750 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
META AM V4.2 NEW ZEALAND belongs to the Commencal Meta Am model. There are 60 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2018 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Commençal META AM V4.2 2018 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 1399$. Commençal META AM V4.2 WORLD CUP 2018 on the other hand costs 4499$, 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 calculations, the average cost of an Enduro bike that is reliable is 3599$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on an Enduro bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4199$. If we compare this with the average Enduro bike cost we notice that the price is 16.67% higher.
Average weight for Enduro bikes
The average weight for Enduro bikes is 14.27 kg (31.46 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 14.5 kg (31.97 lbs), the META AM V4.2 NEW ZEALAND model is slightly heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Enduro bike weighs 1.61% less than META AM V4.2 NEW ZEALAND.
Overview of components
Fork
The META AM V4.2 NEW ZEALAND comes factory-installed with the Fox Factory Float 36 fork. This has a travel range of 170mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
The META AM V4.2 NEW ZEALAND has a rear shock with a travel of 160mm. The model FOX FACTORY DHX2 is the one installed in this bike. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the META AM V4.2 NEW ZEALAND model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. 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 META AM V4.2 NEW ZEALAND 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 META AM V4.2 NEW ZEALAND bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one 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!