It’s not just a comfort issue, in case you get caught by a bone-crushing jolt in the saddle (though that’s definitely not pleasant). While the front end is set up right for letting the impeccably-controlled 160mm stroke of the Lyrik take care of big-hit business, the back end is harsh to the point of hostility.
There’s an even more obvious issue when letting the bike run over rougher terrain, too. This inevitably forces you further forward over the fork and undermines the confidence of the Commencal Meta, particularly in faster, wide open turns or corner-smashing situations. That front end is a lot closer to you than on many other large bikes, though, and the wheelbase and reach are even shorter than on the medium Cotic BFe275 Silver Thru. The 65-degree head angle puts the stout, thick-walled fork stanchions at the right angle for stable, self-correcting steering that treats the most technical wheel-bullying terrain with lazy contempt. Looking over the front of the big 780mm bar, down to the Lyrik logo on the fork brace and the chunky 2.4in Maxxis tread, the Meta gives an instant sense of ‘take all comers’ confidence. The META HT AM is one of those bikes that simply makes you want to ride Sizes S In Stock M In Stock L In Stock XL In Stock FRAME COMMENCAL META HT AM KESWICK GREEN 700.00 +Info Sizes S Pre-order NOVEMBER 2022 M Pre-order NOVEMBER 2022 FRAME COMMENCAL META HT AM METALLIC PURPLE 700. If you like your hardtails as stiff as possible and don’t subscribe to the ‘longer is better’ handling vibe, you’re getting a ton of top-quality kit Mick Kirkman Commencal Meta HT AM Race ride impression SRAM’s NX isn’t the lightest option but its affordable real-world toughness makes it the unfailing AK-47 of 11-speed transmissions.The super-stiff back end upsets the ride balance and the QR-axle rear wheel isn’t as failsafe as a through-axle set-up.RockShox’s Lyrik is an outstanding big-hit fork with thick-walled 35mm stanchions and an easy to set up, maximum-control Charger damper.That leaves only a dropper post to add to complete a kickass package. The own-brand Ride Alpha cockpit is well sized and shaped, the WTB rims are sound and easy to set up tubeless, and the Maxxis High Roller II EXO tyres are traction-rich impact shruggers.
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We’re always glad to see full SRAM NX gearing, and the basic Avid DB3 brakes get a power boost from bigger rotors. The wallet win here is a RockShox Lyrik fork with Charger damper, rather than a Yari (same chassis, simpler damper). A real plus! Finally, the new MAXXIS Dissector tyres perfectly match the theme of this bike, with an excellent ratio between lateral grip and rolling ability.Commencal has a big advantage over its competitors in terms of value because it’s now selling direct, offering a 10% discount to customers who collect from its Andorra showroom. The big advantage of this RIDE compared to the ORIGIN is that it features a KS telescopic seat post.
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Downhill, the free roll feel and reliability of the SHIMANO Deore brakes are a confidence booster. The SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed transmission gets you up the most challenging of hills. This suspension combo provides comfort and performance on all types of terrain.
On the back, we have a Deluxe Select+ shock and settings are as simple as they are effective. On the front, the new ROCKSHOX Zeb fork with 38mm uppers will give you all the precision you need to stay between tapes, even when braking hard. It’s very simple, everything is new! Notably, the sharper lines highlight improved performance.The new META AM 29 will therefore delight riders eager for performance and those who like to give it all regardless of the difficulty of the trail before them!About the META AM 29 RIDEWith its ‘Slate Grey’ finish and black components, the META AM 29 RIDE leaves no one indifferent.This version of the META AM 29 is suspension-focused and fits into the enduro program resolutely. The use of double-row Enduro Bearings allows a more homogeneous deformation of the frame without the loss of stiffness via the bearings.Aesthetically, the frame has evolved in depth. The seat angle is straightened and the offset is reduced for optimised uphill positioning regardless of whether in the saddle or on the pedals.The stiffness of the frame is always the subject of much attention. This means handling is not impeded and the bike feels like it has a good sense of direction. Lengthened for stability, equipped with a 40mm stem, a short fork offset (42/44mm) and a slacker head angle.
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