Perfect thank you! ? Nothing like first hand reports from a rider who has ridden them all. Have you also heard rumors of the recall? Is the recall to fix the rattle?
commencal 2021
- Thread starter Mr Scooter
- Start date
I’ve heard about a delay to getting to mass production but no idea why. I will try find out.
RickBullotta
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noblige
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Commencal USA says bikes on are the way to Colorado. Do they not have motors in them?
rb.
Active member
They do, but they won’t sell any until the Shimano issue is figured out. If Shimano recalls the motors, the bikes will just sit in their warehouse.
noblige
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The Aussie distributer said something similar with the bikes arriving this month but can't release until Shimano gives the green light.
Update from Commencal USA: possible recall is due to a motor mount that stripped out on a different bike brand. Unclear if that is a wide spread issue. The clunking is here to stay apparently 
They are not expecting delivery until DECEMBER even without a recall. Pre-orders will open once they get the OK from Shimano
They are not expecting delivery until DECEMBER even without a recall. Pre-orders will open once they get the OK from Shimano
noblige
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melmark are you sure about December? They told me they expect bikes to arrive end of September. I see no reason to hold them if okeyed by Shimano
Yes, it amazes me that some people can't wait to buy the newest thing or run the latest upgrade. I always sit back and wait till something is a reasonably known quantity.
MrBrownstone
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I’ve never heard clunking from my e8000.....
Check it
Is this one of the bikes you are getting to ride Rob?
If so it will get great to hear your thoughts on the 29 Signature.
shenchman
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Sadly, I think they only have a medium bike here. But I’ll do a bit more hunting.
westcoastmtbr
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Yes, early production of anything always has some kinks to work out. Note; Bosch did have a major sw upgrade recently, so it all gets worked out in the end. Guess nothing replaces the "real world" testing when in this case the motor gets tested on many different bike, riders with varied skill levels, and yes, dry to wet conditions. Hope the "clunk" get fixed... fingers crossed.
rb.
Active member
Commencal is now allowing pre-orders on their 2021 ebikes on the US website. Availability is saying Dec 2020 which is a little unfortunate. I may put down an order though for the Team edition. Anyone know what their cancellation policy is?
noblige
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noblige
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I do hope for earlier dispatch than December though. I'm still holding on to promised late September for bikes arrival in US
noblige
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Just got off the phone with Commencal US:
?
rb.
Active member
Did they mention if there is a chance shipping will be delayed until spring or even summer of 2021?
noblige
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Jaguilar
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Anybody know bb height on meta power 29 essential? Not listed anywhere...was hoping they lowered it from last years 354 otherwise might wait for new yt decoy 29
noblige
Member
It's 20mm drop, so I'm guessing around 350mm with an average tire?
rb.
Active member
Thanks for the update.
shenchman
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same drop as 2020, i computed bb height theoretically as 352mm when i entered the 2021 into geometry geeks based on Tire Size Calculator with 2.4" oem tires (maybe @RobRidesEMTB can verify empirically)
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