Commençal META SX RACE 2023
2023 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,473$
Weight | 15.6 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 170mm -
Travel Rear 160mm -
Fork RockShox ZEB Ultimate
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Groupset GX Eagle -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
2022 Meta SX, 160 mm travel, 29''-27.5'', Alloy 6066, triple butted tubes, T4, T6. Enduro bearings
Suspension Fork
ROCKSHOX Zeb Ultimate, 170 mm travel, 29", Charger 2.1 damper, Debonair, LSC, HSC, rebound, Boost (15 x 110 mm), 44 mm offset, 1 Token
Rear Shock
ROCKSHOX Super Deluxe Ultimate, 230 x 62.5 mm, LSC, rebound, 2-position adjustment, 3 tokens
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, 12s
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle, 12s
Cassette
SRAM GX Eagle, 12s, 10-52t
Crank
SRAM GX Eagle, 170 mm crank arms, DUB, Boost, Chainring: SRAM GX Eagle, 32t, Narrow-Wide
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, Pressfit
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12s
Wheels
Front Hub
Rear: DT SWISS 350 - Front: DT SWISS 350, Rear: 28h, sealed bearings, 12 x 148 mm, XD driver, 36t ratchet, black - Front: 28h, sealed bearings, 15 x 110 mm, black
Rear Hub
Rear: DT SWISS 350 - Front: DT SWISS 350, Rear: 28h, sealed bearings, 12 x 148 mm, XD driver, 36t ratchet, black - Front: 28h, sealed bearings, 15 x 110 mm, black
Rims
Rear: DT SWISS EX511 27.5'' - Front: DT SWISS EX511 29'', Rear: 27.5'', 28h, 30 mm inner width - Front: 29'', 28h, 30 mm inner width
Tires
Rear: MAXXIS HIGH ROLELR II - Front: MAXXIS MINION DHRII
Brakes
Brakes
TRP DH-R Evo, 4 pistons, Rotors: TRP R1 203 mm, 6-bolt, 2.3 mm width
Cockpit
Stem
RIDE ALPHA Freeride 40, 40 mm extension, 31,8 mm
Handlebar
RIDE ALPHA R20 760 on S - RIDE ALPHA R27 780 on M / L - RIDE ALPHA R27 800 on XL, 31.8 mm, 760 mm width, 20 mm rise, Alloy 6061 on S - 31.8 mm, 780 mm width, 27 mm rise, Alloy 6061 on M / L - 31.8 mm, 800 mm width, 27 mm rise, Alloy 6061 on XL
Grips
BURGTEC
Headset
ACROS ZS44/ZS56, Alloy cups, sealed bearings
Seat
Saddle
SDG Bel Air V3 Atmos, Lux-Alloy Rails
Seatpost
KS Lev Integra, 34.9 mm, travel: 125 mm on S, 150 mm on M, 175 mm on L, 200 mm on XL, SouthPaw alloy remote
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM High | SM Low | MD High | MD Low | LG High | LG Low | XL High | XL Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.43 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.32 mm | 1.34 mm | 1.26 mm | 1.28 mm |
| Front Center | 789 mm | 789 mm | 811 mm | 811 mm | 838 mm | 838 mm | 865 mm | 865 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 139 mm | 147 mm | 139 mm | 147 mm | 139 mm | 147 mm | 139 mm | 147 mm |
| Stack | 627 mm | 630 mm | 631 mm | 634 mm | 636 mm | 639 mm | 640 mm | 644 mm |
| Reach | 437 mm | 433 mm | 457 mm | 453 mm | 482 mm | 478 mm | 507 mm | 503 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 566 mm | 567 mm | 587 mm | 588 mm | 613 mm | 614 mm | 640 mm | 641 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 78.5 ° | 78.1 ° | 78.5 ° | 78.1 ° | 78.5 ° | 78.1 ° | 78.5 ° | 78.1 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 380 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 460 mm | 460 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 64 ° | 63.6 ° | 64 ° | 63.6 ° | 64 ° | 63.6 ° | 64 ° | 63.6 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 115 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 125 mm | 125 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 439 mm | 440 mm | 439 mm | 440 mm | 444 mm | 445 mm | 444 mm | 445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1228 mm | 1229 mm | 1250 mm | 1251 mm | 1282 mm | 1283 mm | 1309 mm | 1310 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 4 mm | 1 mm | 4 mm | 1 mm | 4 mm | 1 mm | 4 mm | 1 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
META SX RACE belongs to the Commencal Meta Sx model. Commençal released 36 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Commencal Meta Sx bikes models from 2023, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Commençal META SX RIDE 2023 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2761$. On the other hand, Commençal META SX V5 T-TYPE 2023, is the most expensive and costs 6900$.
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.
Enduro bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Enduro bike is 3599$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Enduro bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2023 for 4141$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that META SX RACE price is 15.06% more expensive than the average cost of an Enduro bike.
Enduro bikes average weight
Enduro bikes weigh an average of 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.
META SX RACE weighs 15.6 kg (34.39 lbs) and is a bit heavier than the average. In short, the average Enduro bike weight is 9.32% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
The META SX RACE comes factory-installed with the RockShox ZEB Ultimate fork. This has a travel range of 170mm. 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
From the factory, it comes with the ROCKSHOX Super Deluxe Ultimate rear shock model, which has a travel of 160mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels
The META SX RACE 2023 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Commençal META SX RACE is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Dropper post
Commençal META SX RACE includes a dropper post. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.