Commençal SUPREME DH V4.2 RACE ROCKSHOX 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,499$
Weight | 16.8 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 200mm -
Travel Rear 220mm -
Fork RockShox BoXXer
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Groupset GX, e*thirteen LG1 -
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 SUPREME V4.2 650B alloy 6066 hydroformed 220 mm travel
Suspension Fork
ROCK SHOX BOXXER WORLD CUP, 200 mm travel, compression, rebound, Bottomless Tokens: ????????? / 2 extra Tokens supplied
Rear Shock
ROCK SHOX VIVID R2C, 267 x 89 mm, rebound, compression (250 lbs on S, 300 lbs on M, 350 lbs on L, 400 lbs on XL)
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX DH, 7 speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM GX DH, 7 speed
Cassette
E13, 7 speed, 9?21T
Crank
E13 LG1, 34T
Bottom Bracket
E13 Pressfit BB 92
Chain
KMC X11-EL BPBP, extra light weight, black tech
Chain Guide
E13 LG1+ WideGuide, Alloy
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
e*thirteen LG1 wheelset, integrated cassette
Rear Hub
e*thirteen LG1 wheelset, integrated cassette
Rims
E13 LG1 WHEELSET, 32 holes, 30 mm inner width, with integrated cassette
Spokes
e*thirteen
Tires
MAXXIS MINION DHF 27.5" x 2.5" WT, 3C/TR DH Casing front and MAXXIS MINION DHRII 27.5" x 2.4" WT 3C/TR DH Casing rear
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM CODE R 200 mm / 200 mm
Brake Levers
SRAM Code R
Cockpit
Stem
RIDE ALPHA DH Direct Mount, 50 mm, 31.8 mm
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, semi integrated, COMMENCAL standard
Seat
Saddle
RIDE ALPHA 245 mm saddle, Ti-Alloy rails
Seatpost
NEW RIDE ALPHA DH, 31.6 mm, no offset, ultra light, 300 mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.597 mm | 1.499 mm | 1.412 mm | 1.334 mm | 1.265 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 350 mm | 350 mm | 350 mm | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Front Center | 738 mm | 767 mm | 797 mm | 822 mm | 847 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 49 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm |
| Trail | 130 mm | 126 mm | 121 mm | 121 mm | 121 mm |
| Stack | 607 mm | 607 mm | 607 mm | 607 mm | 607 mm |
| Reach | 380 mm | 405 mm | 430 mm | 455 mm | 480 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 548 mm | 575 mm | 600 mm | 625 mm | 665 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 66 ° | 66 ° | 66 ° | 66 ° | 66 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 63 ° | 63 ° | 63 ° | 63 ° | 63 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 108 mm | 108 mm | 118 mm | 118 mm | 118 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1163 mm | 1192 mm | 1222 mm | 1247 mm | 1272 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 5 mm | 5 mm | 5 mm | 5 mm | 5 mm |
| Standover Height | 703 mm | 703 mm | 703 mm | 703 mm | 703 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm | cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm | cm |
About this model
SUPREME DH V4.2 RACE ROCKSHOX is a Commencal Supreme model. Commençal launched 120 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Commencal Supreme bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Commençal SUPREME 20 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1699$. Commençal SUPREME DH 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 5399$.
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.
Downhill bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Downhill bike is 3391$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Downhill bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 4499$. If we compare this with the average Downhill bike cost we notice that the price is 32.67% more expensive.
Average weight for Downhill bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Downhill bike, we get 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.
SUPREME DH V4.2 RACE ROCKSHOX weighs 16.8 kg (37.04 lbs) and is a bit heavier than the average. In short, the average Downhill bike weight is 5.73% lower than this one.
SUPREME DH V4.2 RACE ROCKSHOX components
Fork
The SUPREME DH V4.2 RACE ROCKSHOX comes factory-installed with the RockShox BoXXer fork. This has a travel range of 200mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the ROCK SHOX VIVID R2C rear shock model, which has a travel of 220mm. Rear shocks improve riding comfort and give you greater control over all terrains. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels
The SUPREME DH V4.2 RACE ROCKSHOX 2018 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The SUPREME DH V4.2 RACE ROCKSHOX has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.