Commençal SUPREME DH ESSENTIAL 2022
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame aluminium
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Wheels 27.5"
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Travel Front 200mm
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Travel Rear 200mm
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Fork RockShox BoXXer Select
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Groupset GX, Truvativ Descendant
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Suspension Full
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Drivetrain 1 × 7
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 170cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 190cm
XL
188cm - 210cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
2022 Supreme DH 29/27, 200 mm travel on S / M / L - 2022 Supreme DH 29, 200 mm travel on XL, 29'', Alloy 6066, triple butted tubes, T4, T6. Enduro bearings
Suspension Fork
ROCKSHOX Boxxer Select, 200 mm travel, 29", Charger 2.1 damper, Debonair, rebound, Boost (20 x 110 mm), 56 mm offset, 0 Token
Rear Shock
ROCKSHOX SuperDeluxe Select, 250 x 75 mm, LSC, rebound, Debonair, 1 token
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX DH, 7 sp
Shift Levers
SRAM GX DH, 7 sp
Cassette
SRAM GX DH, 7 sp, 11-25t
Crank
TRUVATIV Descendant DH, 165 mm crank arms, DUB, Chainring: TRUVATIV Descendant DH X-Sync, 34t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, Pressfit
Chain
KMC X11EL, Black
Chain Guide
E13 LG1 + Bottom Guide, 28-34t
Wheels
Front Hub
Rear: FORMULA DHG-150 - Front: FORMULA DHL-93, Rear: 32h, sealed bearings - Front: 32h, sealed bearings
Rear Hub
Rear: FORMULA DHG-150 - Front: FORMULA DHL-93, Rear: 32h, sealed bearings - Front: 32h, sealed bearings
Rims
SPANK 359, REAR: 27.5'', 32h, 30 mm inner width on S / M / L - 29'', 32h, 30 mm inner width on XL - FRONT: 29'', 32h, 30 mm inner width on S/M/L/XL
Tires
Rear: MAXXIS DHR II - Front: MAXXIS Assegai, REAR: 27.5'' x 2.4'', WT, 3C MaxxGrip, DH casing, Tubeless Ready on S / M / L - 29" x 2.4", WT, 3C MaxxGrip, DH casing, Tubeless Ready on XL - FRONT: 29" x 2.5" WT, 3C MaxxGrip, Double Down, Tubeless Ready on S / M / L / XL
Brakes
Brakes
TRP DH-R Evo, 4 pistons, Rotor: TRP R1 220 mm, 6-bolt, 2.3 mm width
Cockpit
Stem
RIDE ALPHA DH 40, 40 mm extension, direct mount, 31.8 mm
Handlebar
RIDE ALPHA R27, 31.8 mm, 780 mm width, 27 mm rise, Alloy 6061 on S / 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 ZS56 / ZS56, Alloy cups, sealed bearings
Seat
Saddle
FIZIK Gravita Alpaca X5, MG rails, flexible "wings"
Seatpost
RIDE ALPHA Super Light, 31.6 mm, 250 mm, Alloy 7075
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.492 mm | 1.418 mm | 1.323 mm | 1.264 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 352 mm | 353 mm | 353 mm | 344 mm |
| Front Center | 808 mm | 834 mm | 864 mm | 868 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 49 mm | 56 mm |
| Trail | 126 mm | 130 mm | 132 mm | 113 mm |
| Stack | 634 mm | 631 mm | 631 mm | 632 mm |
| Reach | 425 mm | 445 mm | 477 mm | 500 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 596 mm | 614 mm | 645 mm | 665 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° | 66.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 62.7 ° | 62.2 ° | 62.2 ° | 63.8 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 112 mm | 112 mm | 112 mm | 112 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 448 mm | 456 mm | 456 mm | 433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1256 mm | 1290 mm | 1320 mm | 1301 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 3 mm | 2 mm | 2 mm | 11 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 188 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 180 cm | 190 cm | 210 cm |
Model Overview
SUPREME DH ESSENTIAL belongs to the Commencal Supreme model. Commençal released 120 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2022, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Commençal SUPREME DH 29 TEAM 2022 is the cheapest bike model and costs 4194$. Commençal SUPREME DH V5 SIGNATURE 1 2022 is the most expensive one and costs 7400$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Downhill bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Downhill bike that is reliable is 3391$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Downhill bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
This bike was released in 2022 and its price was 4990$. Comparing this to the average Downhill bike price, we see that the price is 47.15% more expensive.
Average weight for Downhill bikes
Downhill bikes weigh an average of 15.89 kg (35.03 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Weighing 17.7 kg (39.02 lbs), the SUPREME DH ESSENTIAL model is considerably heavier than average. In other words, this model is 11.39% heavier than the average Downhill bike.
SUPREME DH ESSENTIAL components
Fork
The SUPREME DH ESSENTIAL comes factory-installed with the RockShox BoXXer Select fork. This has a travel range of 200mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Rear Shock
The SUPREME DH ESSENTIAL has a rear shock with a travel of 200mm. The model ROCKSHOX SuperDeluxe Select is the one installed in this bike. Rear shocks improve riding comfort and give you greater control over all terrains. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Commençal SUPREME DH ESSENTIAL 2022, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. 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 SUPREME DH ESSENTIAL 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
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 158 cm – 210 cm (5.18 ft – 6.89 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.
