Review of Commencal Meta 6.2
Commencal Meta in flight
Commencal Meta in flight
Review #1 – Commencal Meta 6.2 from Dirt Rag Magazine issue #141
Adam Lipinski reviews the 160MM (6.3 inches) travel Commencal Meta 6.2 and it sounds like a rough and ready all mountain bike, with a preference for descents, but a very effective pro-pedal platform that makes climbing efficient for an almost 35-pound (15.77KG) bike.
The Meta impressed Adam with its adaptability and bombproof design. He rode it at the local bike park and on rides ranging from downhill runs on moto trails to cross country. The Meta handled it all with aplomb, and climbed better than a 35-pounder seemingly would. Throughout the extended Dirt Rag review, the Meta’s strong parts mix held up to the rough riding that is the bike’s home turf. Adam includes a nice review the Commencal’s chops on a full-throttle enduro ride on slippery, eroded trails.
- Take-Away Box
-
Why it’s made for Big Mountain Riding:
Adjustable features for varying riding conditions and styles: Head angle, front and rear suspension, seat post, brake mounts.
Bomb-proof design features: stainless steel and zinc inserts on suspension and brake bolts.
Why it may not be your next ride:
Weight: 34.76 pounds, Cost: $4400
Why it’s made for Big Mountain Riding:
Adjustable features for varying riding conditions and styles: Head angle, front and rear suspension, seat post, brake mounts.
Bomb-proof design features: stainless steel and zinc inserts on suspension and brake bolts.
Why it may not be your next ride:
Weight: 34.76 pounds, Cost: $4400
Components highlights: The Fox Float RP2 mated to a single-pivot swingarm in the back features a longer stroke and high volume, and really shines on a bike that has to be ready for drop-offs and steep climbs in the same ride. The Rockshox Lyric IS Solo Air fork pairs up well with the Fox rear, and features user-friendly adjustability for climbing, downhill and everything in between. A Maxle through-axle adds to the Lyric’s hurly-burly cred. The handle-bar activated Crank Brothers Joplin R
adjustable seat-post bolsters rider confidence with 3-inches (76MM) of on-the-fly adaptability the ever-changing scenarios of big mountain riding, and cleaned up to full functionality after grime baths. Stopping comes courtesy of Formula Oro K18 brakes, which impressed the Dirt Rag reviewer with their modulation and adaptability. Drive train is a mix of SRAM and Shimano, and worked well in all but impossible conditions. © Big Mountain Riding
Read the entire Dirt Rag review of the Commencal Meta 6.2
