EVILTaylor
New Member
Anyone notice on the US site the Meta Power 29 Signature 2021 is no longer listed as a model or available for pre-order?
commencal 2021
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gbarfoot
Active member
When I called and asked about options being removed from the site they told me that means they are all sold....so all sizes of signature preorders are sold I'm guessing....it's odd that it disappears and doesn't stay up so you can see specs, but if you look back at 2020 it only shows options that are available in inventory...so I assume that is how their site is structured
Yep
Hugh-Jazz
Member
It will be nice when they can actually ships bikes rather than just holding onto my pre-order cash! I’m a bit concerned about how much time the rework to the motor will take.
rb.
Active member
I’m scared of this as well. My friend who is knowledgeable about the bike industry said he wouldn’t be surprised if we didn’t see out bikes until March 2021.
EVILTaylor
New Member
What is their policy on pre-order refunds/cancellations?
Hugh-Jazz
Member
My understanding is that it is possible cancel and get a full refund at any time. I’m willing to wait, I’d rather have the EP8 then the Bosch.
I’m thinking about March time also.
Shimano need to rework the EP8 production line. They say motor will be ready by end of year.
Then it needs to be delivered to From Japan to OEM manufacturers in Taiwan.
Chinese New Year in beginning of Feb means shutdown for a couple of weeks.
Bike needs to be assembled then delivered from Taiwan to the brands.
Then is shipped from the brand to customer.
So I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s March 2021.
Shimano need to rework the EP8 production line. They say motor will be ready by end of year.
Then it needs to be delivered to From Japan to OEM manufacturers in Taiwan.
Chinese New Year in beginning of Feb means shutdown for a couple of weeks.
Bike needs to be assembled then delivered from Taiwan to the brands.
Then is shipped from the brand to customer.
So I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s March 2021.
vham777
Member
i actually was discussing this issue a bit with the commencal customer service... i have 3 bikes from commencal and usually i am very happy with the service they providee. but i am struggling to pay 7k and the wait half a year, what do they do with the cash? so i asked to make a pre-order and then pay when shipping, but a big NO from commencal...
According to the information I got from Commencal they have the bikes already in stock in France, and Shimano confirmed they will start delivering new motors in October. Commencal will do the swap directly at their warehouse, without shipping the bikes back, so they are still confident to deliver bikes to final customer in December (at least in Europe)
RickBullotta
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In the USA, the current commitment is February 2021:
COMMENCAL - BIKES, SNOW, LIFESTYLE
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Hugh-Jazz
Member
Some sizes of that model still show December 2020.In the USA, the current commitment is February 2021:
COMMENCAL - BIKES, SNOW, LIFESTYLE
COMMENCAL : the reference in mountain biking and mountain sports in United States of America. Downhill, enduro, trail, e-bikes, kids' bikes, components, skis and apparel. Order online and enjoy international delivery. Innovation, performance and expertise at the service of riders.
rb.
Active member
I really hope that’s not the case for the US. Otherwise I would may have waited for a completely different style ebike that is supposed to be released around that same timeframe.
I dont see why Commencal doesn't do a 'deposit' for the pre-order, not the full amount, especially since delivery is at least 3 months away at best! That's total crap! They should offer a 25% deposit for a hold, or even do 50%, then balance is due once it's ready for shipment.
rb.
Active member
Privateer bikes did a $100 deposit for pre-order I believe. (On their new pedal bike released a few months ago).
Gibalmc
New Member
Commencal UK web store is now showing “in stock” for certain sizes of the meta power29” models. Has there been a change in the situation with the motors? They were pre order for December delivery this morning which fits the narrative of the motor issue but now they’re showing in stock & available to buy???
Hugh-Jazz
Member
I see that on the Europe store too. The U.S. store still shows December. A change in motor status or a website mistake?
JMD
Member
In stock, what's going on?
ShaneBean
Member
Chill out gang, your starting to give me hope that we might get our bikes sooner than Dec.
Gibalmc
New Member
Update from commencal email this morning. They had website issues yesterday. The bikes are not in stock (well they are but with the dodgy motors). Timescale for pre order is still December. New motors will be swapped out in their French warehouse where the bikes are currently being held. On a side note I’m booked on a Focus demo day on Monday & should get to test both the Sam2 6.9 & 6.8 (according to the host dealer ??) which if it goes well might mean I don’t care about the ep8 delay anymore ?
Gibalmc
New Member
Covid strikes again. Focus demo is now cancelled due to the new rule of 6 restrictions. Looks like I’m back to a coin toss to choose between the meta power & the sam2
spacemonkey
Member
Maybe something to know before placing an order...
there will be a Meta Power Ohlins edition in March...looking at the normal meta...this could be very tempting
there will be a Meta Power Ohlins edition in March...looking at the normal meta...this could be very tempting
Very curious to hear your impression of the SAM2 if you ever get to ride it. I think many of us are considering other options due to the Shimano mess...
EVILTaylor
New Member
I agree, mess it is. I was pretty set on this bike, but now I think I might go the Levo route... Seems to be the right battery size, etc.
The Bosch is also noticeably more powerful than the Shimano EP8. Although the integration / display no where near as good.
I know this is a Commencal thread, but Rob have you ridden the new SAM2? I have the Signature on order but as we know that's not written in stone.
