2020 - Meta Power
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HeatproofGenie
Active member
Yeah the Norco battery made me wonder what might be coming for Shimano internal setups.
If it's true that the '20 Commencal won't be compatible then that disappoints me greatly and I'll just hold on to my '19 until '21 or something better comes along. I really want the ability to run a 500 and 700+ on the same bike. Would be fine with just one 700+ also but ideally would have a small and large battery.
If it's true that the '20 Commencal won't be compatible then that disappoints me greatly and I'll just hold on to my '19 until '21 or something better comes along. I really want the ability to run a 500 and 700+ on the same bike. Would be fine with just one 700+ also but ideally would have a small and large battery.
You can trust me at 100%, if the customer representative told me the true. When you phone to Commencal, in Andorra, you can speak (at least in French) to Eric, a really nice guy, very technical, who know very well bikes in general. I asked for an updated battery from Shimano. When the 2020 Meta power was realeased, many people was wondering about a high capacity battery, like the YT decoy will have. 3 weeks ago, it was pretty sure it was compatible. Today, when I asked for more, et told me the new battery will be a bit too long, and wouldn't fit the frame. Feel free to give a call if you want to confirm my speech.
If I'm buying an ebike, it's for at least 3 years, or 4 or 5. Battery will increase by the same time, so it would be great if I could buy a bike right now, and simply update the battery in 2 or 3 years for example. As it, I will keep my bike longer.
So, for now - and if it's true-, Commencal is not my first choice (it was in my top three).
wildsau2
Active member
500Wh is the sweet spot of energy for eMTBs. For most rides its enough, for long rides you can easily take a second and you have 1000Wh!
700Wh is sometimes too much and for long rides its difficult to take a second battery.
250, 375Wh may be to low on your evening ride.
i sold my 650Wh Brose and im happy to have more flexibility with new Shimano 500/1000Wh 8035.
dirt huffer
E*POWAH Master
Would be cool if Commencal released a 250wh "Booster" pack that you could stash in your pack for when you go on long rides.
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Trail-Niels
E*POWAH Master
I've been googling to find out if there is a booster pack for Shimano, which I apparently didn't have any luck in doing.
I tend to agree with @wildsau2 on the compromise in range vs. weight of the 500Wh, but a booster could be nice for the days with a load of climb or long haul.
There are a couple of boosters for Shimano such as this
New Booster Battery system compatible with all major motor brands - EMTB Forums
And @TrailwattsUK is also working on one
New Booster Battery system compatible with all major motor brands - EMTB Forums
And @TrailwattsUK is also working on one
Trail-Niels
E*POWAH Master
That would fit perfectly in a bottle cage on the Meta - while we wait for a low profile booster to keep COG low
Got word a few days ago that the Power SX has been delayed by a couple of weeks. Second half of September is the new ETA for Australia. I’m looking forward to seeing some more info online about them soon. There seems to be nothing on the net besides what was released by Commencal.
Stormy 107
Member
Both new bike look like they've put on 0.5ish kg.
Trail-Niels
E*POWAH Master
Sooo - I just pulled the trigger on the new 2020 Meta Power Team (monster truck ), now I just have to wait for the October shipment, it's going to be sooo exciting
), now I just have to wait for the October shipment, it's going to be sooo exciting 
featherplucker
Member
I really wish we had more info on the SX, since announcment there's been VERY little! Now considering the Propain Ekano.
Embn talked about it. They made it sound like thered be a feature on it soon and/or maybe they were testing it. That was a couple weeks ago. I thought the vid would be out by now. Last i checked it was mid september release in canada. I couldnt wait so snapped up the decoy
Trail-Niels
E*POWAH Master
I had my eyes on the SX first, but was unsure so I asked the Commencal guys. The SX is more a bike park machine whereas the Race is the enduro bike was the answer.
Stormy 107
Member
Nice bike, love all the customising you can have on the website but its not that we'll know brand in the UK. As they say on embn why wait for the next best thing, just buy one a go riding. I bought the meta power race instead of waiting on a yt decoy and I've had so much fun just riding I'm glad I didn't wait.
Trail-Niels
E*POWAH Master
Did you buy the 2020 or the 2019 model?
Stormy 107
Member
Trail-Niels
E*POWAH Master
Looks great and great spec’ed
Those Commencal bikes are some awesome riding machines. I’ve done around 10.000 km on my 2016 Meta AM - it has never let me down, virtually capable of anything.
06z
Active member
I liked that bike too just didn't want to wait that long for release. Glad I got a Decoy too. I'm sure it will be a great bike.
I dont think the sx would fit me quite as good as the decoy. I really like the standover on my decoy but then i wish i had the 180 fork of the sx. Soo many new options since my post though. Id like to try the kona. Ive always liked short stays but what is short for an emtb? I still havent figured exactly where i want it to be on an emtb for my perfect fit. I need to do more long sufferfests to beat it home i think
Sick!! Cant wait to hear how it goes
featherplucker
Member
Oh my lord mate. You have to give us a full review and rub down! Everything. The fate of the galaxy rests on your shoulders.
Juck sickie in mate!
Trail-Niels
E*POWAH Master
Looking forward to getting the first ride impressions - I’m currently awaiting a Team edition to be shipped somewhere in October...
tedturbine
Active member
Lovely, you might want to think about redoing that invisiframe though
featherplucker
Member
Oh damn, that is looking mighty fine there mate! Cant wait to hear the deets. What made you pull the trigger on this one? What type of riding you going to partake in with her?
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