Commençal META TRAIL V4.2 ESSENTIAL 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,999$
Weight | 13.7 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Travel Rear 130mm -
Fork RockShox Pike RC
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Groupset GX Eagle -
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 TR V4.2 650B 130 mm travel
Suspension Fork
ROCK SHOX PIKE RC 140 mm, solo air, boost, Bottomless Tokens: ????????? / 2 extra Tokens supplied
Rear Shock
ROCK SHOX DELUXE RT, 210 x 50 mm, 2 positions
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX EAGLE 1 x 12 speed
Shift Levers
SRAM GX EAGLE 1 x 12 speed
Cassette
SRAM XG 1275 EAGLE, 10?50T, 12 speed
Crank
SRAM GX EAGLE 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
Wheels
Front Hub
FORMULA, 32 holes, sealed bearings
Rear Hub
FORMULA, 32 holes, sealed bearings
Rims
SPANK OOZY TRAIL 295, 32 holes, 24.5 mm inner width, tubeless ready
Tires
MAXXIS MINION DHF 27.5" x 2.3" EXO / TR / 2C front and MAXXIS MINION SS 27.5" x 2.3" EXO / TR / 2C rear
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM LEVEL TL, 200 mm / 180 mm
Cockpit
Stem
RIDE ALPHA, aluminium 2014, 50 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
RIDE ALPHA ZS44 / ZS56
Seat
Saddle
RIDE ALPHA 278 mm, CrMo 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 | 1.429 mm | 1.375 mm | 1.31 mm | 1.239 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 330 mm | 330 mm | 330 mm | 330 mm |
| Front Center | 708 mm | 730 mm | 757 mm | 789 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 109 mm | 109 mm | 109 mm | 109 mm |
| Stack | 593 mm | 598 mm | 602.5 mm | 607.1 mm |
| Reach | 415 mm | 435 mm | 460 mm | 490 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 580 mm | 607 mm | 627.3 mm | 658.8 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 440 mm | 490 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 115 mm | 120 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1144 mm | 1166 mm | 1193 mm | 1225 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Standover Height | 680 mm | 690 mm | 700 | 735 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
META TRAIL V4.2 ESSENTIAL is part of the Commencal Meta model. There are 14 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2018, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Commençal META TRAIL V4.2 ORIGIN 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2199$. Commençal META TRAIL V4.2 RACE 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 3599$.
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 Trail bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail bike that is reliable is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
When Commençal released this model in 2018, its price was 2999$. In conclusion, this bike price is 8.58% more expensive than the price of the average Trail bike.
Trail bikes average weight
Trail bikes have an average weight of 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Commençal META TRAIL V4.2 ESSENTIAL it’s weighing 13.7 kg (30.2 lbs). At this weight, is a bit heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 5.55% heavier than the average weight of Trail bikes.
META TRAIL V4.2 ESSENTIAL components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Pike RC model. The travel on this model is 140mm. 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
From the factory, it comes with the ROCK SHOX DELUXE RT rear shock model, which has a travel of 130mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the META TRAIL V4.2 ESSENTIAL model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The META TRAIL V4.2 ESSENTIAL has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 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
Every bike should have a dropper post, and this one does. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.