First Ride: 2026 Commencal Meta Power SX Avinox

[kid1984]

Hey, can someone describe the downhill performance? Does anyone also have a comparison with a YT Decoy? Thanks for your feedback!

 

[sergiotudela]

Im a bit surprised by the lack of coverage on this bike compared to all the other bikes that have come out with the AM2. Will be interested to see more reviews as they are able to get out to more people

Honestly, it's something I expected, and it's not just because of this bike in particular, it's because of almost every bike Commencal releases.

I think Commencal isn't too interested in sending bikes out for typical websites to review and draw their own conclusions (I don't want to get into whether a certain "brand" pays or not, etc.), which are ultimately just personal opinions. Instead, Commencal focuses on showcasing and demonstrating the capabilities of its bikes in competition (UCI DH, UCI Enduro, etc.), in conversations among riders who spend more time riding and sharing opinions on the trails, and so on.

In short, they move away from "reviews/marketing" (opinions) and prefer to talk in terms of "competition" (facts).

And personally speaking, in the end all the brands are using the same motor, so what really makes the difference is the type of kinematics you feel most comfortable with for enjoying your rides. You can always upgrade components to improve performance, weight, etc., but the kinematics are, for me, the most important aspect, as they're part of the bike's DNA.

 

[bighungry34]

Honestly, it's something I expected, and it's not just because of this bike in particular, it's because of almost every bike Commencal releases.

I think Commencal isn't too interested in sending bikes out for typical websites to review and draw their own conclusions (I don't want to get into whether a certain "brand" pays or not, etc.), which are ultimately just personal opinions. Instead, Commencal focuses on showcasing and demonstrating the capabilities of its bikes in competition (UCI DH, UCI Enduro, etc.), in conversations among riders who spend more time riding and sharing opinions on the trails, and so on.

In short, they move away from "reviews/marketing" (opinions) and prefer to talk in terms of "competition" (facts).

And personally speaking, in the end all the brands are using the same motor, so what really makes the difference is the type of kinematics you feel most comfortable with for enjoying your rides. You can always upgrade components to improve performance, weight, etc., but the kinematics are, for me, the most important aspect, as they're part of the bike's DNA.

Id have to agree on the kinematics. The commencal platform was new to me with this bike. Ive really taken to it. I have a Propain spindrift 5 that I enjoy but in comparison I like the Commencal feel much better and am selling the spindrift. I was able to get a Meta V5 and am also really digging it for its light and fun feel. Ive had a number of carbon frames and have to say that tend to enjoy the feel of alloy better in the long run. Maybe it's just me but it makes the riding less fatiguing overall as well I feel.