commencal 2021
- Thread starter Mr Scooter
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I already have a YT Decoy, which I absolutely love, but today I preordered a Meta Power SX. It used to be great when YT were just up the road in Squamish, but they are no longer here, and Commencal are.
The lack of response from YT customer support, lack of spare parts/extremely long waits for spare parts and lack of bikes was another deciding factor that made me go look elsewhere. I'm starting to get a little paranoid that a bike specific part will break and I won't be able to ride for a long time.
I've taken a look at a lot of other bikes, and I don't think anything comes close to the Decoy or Meta when it comes to specs and price. Commencal gets my cash for the next bike as my friend has the previous years model and loves it, and also said customer support are excellent, and having the store in Squamish is great. We can pay an extra $50 to have the bike assembled.
I'll keep following this thread until my bike arrives in the summer and I'm a proper member of the club. ETA July.
The lack of response from YT customer support, lack of spare parts/extremely long waits for spare parts and lack of bikes was another deciding factor that made me go look elsewhere. I'm starting to get a little paranoid that a bike specific part will break and I won't be able to ride for a long time.
I've taken a look at a lot of other bikes, and I don't think anything comes close to the Decoy or Meta when it comes to specs and price. Commencal gets my cash for the next bike as my friend has the previous years model and loves it, and also said customer support are excellent, and having the store in Squamish is great. We can pay an extra $50 to have the bike assembled.
I'll keep following this thread until my bike arrives in the summer and I'm a proper member of the club. ETA July.
rb.
Active member
All you have to do to “build” it is install the wheels and handlebars. The longest part of the process is removing it from the packaging.
NCeMTB
Member
Was thinking same - pretty easy. Also check ALL TORQUES especially those e13 cranks(!). Did note on mine that both axles were dry (no grease) and rear was way too tight. I did torque and re-grease headset after about 10 rides. Basically - go through bike just to make sure all is good to SEND.
Ok good to know thanks. Commencal are also going to RideWrap the bike for me and also assemble. This will be very convenient for me, as I'll drive 1 hour to Squamish, check all torques as you guys recommend, and then take the bike for a ride in Squamish.
Darkyhs
Well-known member
Guys, had the most epic weekend as of yet on this beast! Did around 1000 meters of vertical and 25Kms horizontally. Most of it in Trail, but also a bit in boost, due to very technical terrain. Had 3 bars left. Pretty impressed.
Share your epic weekend warrior pics!
Share your epic weekend warrior pics!
dropbear14
Member
is there any others out there who are around 178cm (5'8") who ride either the medium or large Meta Power SX? I have always rode medium frames, although after my last bike (2020 Commencal Clash medium) I told myself I would be buying a large frame size for my next bike. but then I realise that the 2021 Commencal's appear to have gone a little larger again, and so now I'm stuckl on my decision between large and medium. I was hoping to hear from some others around the same height and what they're riding and their opinion on sizes. Thanks
If you are 178cm, then you are actually 5'10". 178cm converts to 5.8 feet which is 5'10". Just in case there are some people out there who use feet and inches and may be able to help
dropbear14
Member
ahhh thank you you're correct. i did a quick google translation and neglected the fact the translation was still in increments of 10, not 12.If you are 178cm, then you are actually 5'10". 178cm converts to 5.8 feet which is 5'10". Just in case there are some people out there who use feet and inches and may be able to help
rb.
Active member
Since the seat tube is fairly steep, the reach doesn’t feel as big when sitting on the bike as it looks on paper. (At least compared to my other bikes). I think large would fit fine if you are comfortable with a big bike. But in my opinion, on ebikes I think it’s best to size down if you are on the fence. An ebike is naturally stable due to the extra weight, so having a bike that’s a bit smaller and more nimble might be nice.
NCeMTB
Member
I’m same size - riding a large meta27 sig (485mm reach). Feels great. Definitely long wheel base (slack headset angle) so not super agile on tight single track - but holy moly does it rail downhill and through the gnar... so, as everyone’s mentioned - kind of depends on what type of riding you are buying for.
dropbear14
Member
hey thank you mate! i am leaning towards the large, another 40mm (give or take, it's an additional 43mm over my 2020 Clash medium)) reach seems like a lot when I look at it on a ruler, but hopefully I don't feel too stretched out on it. i do remember my medium Clash feeling slightly cramped. also as the previous guy noted, even steeper seat tube angles on the 21's may make that additional reach feel less obvious.
such a tough decision for such an expensive bike! don't wanna get it wrong. thanks for everyone's input so far.
NCeMTB
Member
I did put on a 32mm RF stem and Chromag Fubar 35/35 bars to match all my bikes. Although reach numbers are different with my bikes, the distance from above the stem at bars to the middle of the BB is all the same. That’s best indicator of fit for me. Reach has a lot to do with frame angles which all vary a bit.
Bottom line is you’ll be stoked with either size.
Bottom line is you’ll be stoked with either size.
NCeMTB
Member
UPDATE --> OK to WAY BETTER. In all fairness - once the e13s were (over) torqued, they did not move much... but, started to creak a bit (which isn't confidence inspiring). Ultimately the fit just isn't that great, and the torque specs are basically wrong... so be careful out there. Shimano XTs on now - peace of mind acquired. I used blue marker to visually let me know if the e13s were loosening. I looked and checked this habitually before every big send which ultimately is not the best way to prepare yourself...
shenchman
New Member
does the oem chainring work with the XT cranks? got XT 165mm waiting to install.
NCeMTB
Member
Absolutely. Works perfectly. Be sure to align the gap in the end of the crank arm with the drain hole in the EP8 spindle (will fit 180 degrees out which blocks drain). The plastic ring/shroud on the e13 drive side crank doesn’t fit the Shimano crank - and it’s not needed. Works great, looks great.
shenchman
New Member
need for speed
noblige
Member
Anyone is running a coil shock on their Meta (in place of original air)?
NCeMTB
Member
EStoria - brilliant
Air was fun too.
Air was fun too.
