Commençal META TR RACE 2022
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame aluminium
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Wheels 29"
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Travel Front 160mm
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Travel Rear 140mm
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Fork RockShox Lyrik Ultimate
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Groupset GX Eagle
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Suspension Full
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Drivetrain 1 × 12
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
2022 Meta TR, 140 mm travel, 29'', Alloy 6066, triple butted tubes, T4, T6. Enduro bearings
Suspension Fork
ROCKSHOX Lyrik Ultimate, 160 mm travel, 29", Charger 2.1 damper, DebonAir, LSC, HSC, rebound, Boost (15 x 110 mm), 42 mm offset, 2 Tokens
Rear Shock
ROCKSHOX Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate, 210 x 55 mm, LSC, rebound, 2-position adjustment. Spring rates: 350lbs on S, 400lbs on M, 450lbs on L, 500lbs on XL
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
DT SWISS EX511 29'', 29'', 28h, 30 mm inner width
Tires
Rear: MAXXIS Dissector - Front: MAXXIS DHR II, Rear: 29" x 2.40", WT, EXO, dual compound, Tubeless Ready - Front: 29" x 2.40", WT, EXO, dual compound, Tubeless Ready
Brakes
Brakes
TRP DH-R Evo, 4 pistons, Rotor: 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
ODI Elite Motion, Soft pro compound, single clamp, black
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
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM High | SM Low | MD High | MD Low | LG High | LG Low | XL High | XL Low |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.41 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.34 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.28 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.22 mm | 1.24 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 345 mm | 341 mm | 345 mm | 341 mm | 345 mm | 341 mm | 345 mm | 341 mm |
| Front Center | 770 mm | 770 mm | 796 mm | 797 mm | 823 mm | 824 mm | 850 mm | 851 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 42 mm | 44 mm | 42 mm | 44 mm | 42 mm | 44 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 127 mm | 132 mm | 126 mm | 132 mm | 126 mm | 132 mm | 126 mm | 132 mm |
| Stack | 620 mm | 623 mm | 624 mm | 627 mm | 628 mm | 631 mm | 632 mm | 635 mm |
| Reach | 441 mm | 437 mm | 466 mm | 462 mm | 491 mm | 487 mm | 516 mm | 512 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 562 mm | 563 mm | 588 mm | 589 mm | 614 mm | 615 mm | 640 mm | 641 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 79 ° | 78.6 ° | 79 ° | 78.6 ° | 79 ° | 78.6 ° | 79 ° | 78.6 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 380 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 460 mm | 460 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65 ° | 64.5 ° | 65 ° | 64.5 ° | 65 ° | 64.5 ° | 65 ° | 64.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 110 mm | 115 mm | 115 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 125 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 431 mm | 432 mm | 431 mm | 432 mm | 431 mm | 432 mm | 431 mm | 432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1199 mm | 1200 mm | 1226 mm | 1227 mm | 1253 mm | 1254 mm | 1280 mm | 1281 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 29 mm | 33 mm | 29 mm | 33 mm | 29 mm | 33 mm | 29 mm | 33 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
META TR RACE belongs to the Commencal Meta Tr model. Commençal launched 61 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2022 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Commençal META TR 29 RIDE SRAM 2022 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 2400$. Commençal META TR 2022 on the other hand costs 8282$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Trail bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail bike that is reliable is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 5521$. Comparing the average cost of a Trail bike to this one, you will see that META TR RACE price is 99.89% higher.
Trail bikes average weight
The average weight for Trail bikes is 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
much heavier than average, META TR RACE has a weight of 15.9 kg (35.05 lbs). To sum up, it’s 22.5% heavier than the average weight of Trail bikes.
META TR RACE components
Fork
The RockShox Lyrik Ultimate is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 160mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
Commençal META TR RACE bike has the ROCKSHOX Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate model installed, and has a travel of 140mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the META TR RACE model has 29″ aluminum wheels. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The META TR RACE comes 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.
Dropper post
The Commençal model is also equipped with a dropper post. If used correctly, a dropper post gives you more faith, maneuverability, and greater control over your bike.
