Commençal META TRAIL V4.2 RACE 650B 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,499$
Weight | 13.4 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 Fox Factory Float 34
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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
FOX FACTORY 34 FLOAT, 140 mm, 3 Pos Lever w/Open Mode Adj, boost
Rear Shock
FOX FACTORY FLOAT, 210 x 50, 3 Pos Lever w/Open Mode Adj, SV EVOL
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
Rims
E13 TRS, 28 holes, tubeless ready, 30mm inner width, Boost 12 X 148 & 15 X 110, XD driver
Tires
MAXXIS FOREKASTER 650 x 2.35 EXO/TR front and MAXXIS MINION SS 650 x 2.3 EXO/TR rear
Brakes
Brakes
SHIMANO XT, 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 SuperLight foam, Ti-Alloy rails
Seatpost
KS LEV INTEGRA, 31,6 mm, 100 mm travel on S, 125 mm 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 RACE 650B is a Commencal Meta model. Commençal released 14 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Commencal Meta bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Commençal META TRAIL V4.2 ORIGIN 2018 has a starting price of 2199$. Commençal META TRAIL V4.2 RACE 2018 on the other hand is the most expensive at 3599$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Trail bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3499$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 26.68% higher.
Trail bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Trail bike, we get 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Commençal META TRAIL V4.2 RACE 650B it’s weighing 13.4 kg (29.54 lbs). At this weight, is slightly heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 3.24% heavier than the average weight of Trail bikes.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Fox Factory Float 34 model. The travel on this model is 140mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
Commençal META TRAIL V4.2 RACE 650B bike has the FOX FACTORY FLOAT model installed, and has a travel of 130mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Commençal META TRAIL V4.2 RACE 650B 2018, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. 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 RACE 650B has 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.
Sizes
Commençal META TRAIL V4.2 RACE 650B bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.
Dropper post
The Commençal model is also equipped with a dropper post. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.