commencal 2021

[noblige]

When was the first day you could pre-order?

Couple days after announcement, September 2nd as far as I remember.

 

[Santa_cruzer]

Couple days after announcement, September 2nd as far as I remember.

Thanks.
Ordered mine near the end of September, though it’s looking doubtful that I’m in the first wave.

 

[melmark]

You guys are killing me!!! I gotta wait till next year!!!

I will have a New In Box Signature Meta Power 29 in the now unobtainable color Electric Lagoon/White (think of the rarity!) available for sale on Friday for the bargain price of just $14,000! What a deal! Why wait?

 

[melmark]

When was the first day you could pre-order?

I ordered early, not sure when, but just a few hours later they were no longer available.

 

[robat]

Anyone else confused by the geometry?
Reach and stack seem to fit, but the TT seems super short (cause STA is so steep). I wonder if I should choose the frame size primarily by the reach I like (size s) or by TT length and sizing table (m at 1,71m).
Anyone else stuck between two sizes?

 

[melmark]

Couple days after announcement, September 2nd as far as I remember.

Ordered mine Sept 4 at around noon. By 2pm they were no longer available (large Signature)

 

[noblige]

Anyone else confused by the geometry?
Reach and stack seem to fit, but the TT seems super short (cause STA is so steep). I wonder if I should choose the frame size primarily by the reach I like (size s) or by TT length and sizing table (m at 1,71m).
Anyone else stuck between two sizes?

This is my 3rd bike from Commencal, always stuck with Large even though reach keeps getting longer (460mm -> 470mm -> 475mm), and top tube shorter (625mm -> 625mm -> 614mm)

 

[ShaneBean]

Called today to find out where I am in the queue. They didn't give me a number but told me it should ship next week or so. I'm in the united states. And my order was placed on September 4th.

 

[robat]

This is my 3rd bike from Commencal, always stuck with Large even though reach keeps getting longer (460mm -> 470mm -> 475mm), and top tube shorter (625mm -> 625mm -> 614mm)

The only other Commencal I own is a 2017 Furious in size m. Compared by the numbers it seems tiny (even if you compare it with the size s Meta Power SX). So size m SX seems way off for me, but I could be wrong, since Commencal recommends size m for 1,68m-1,80m.

 

[roboticinvesting]

I am a shy over 167cm and went with a small based. I like the more nimble feeling of a smaller bike on the downhills. I have learned over the years to trust what the manufacturers recommend in terms of sizing, and then if I am stuck between sized I go smaller. that said, I have a shorter torso.

 

[robat]

I am a shy over 167cm and went with a small based. I like the more nimble feeling of a smaller bike on the downhills. I have learned over the years to trust what the manufacturers recommend in terms of sizing, and then if I am stuck between sized I go smaller. that said, I have a shorter torso.

So you are 3 cm in the recommendation of size s an 1 cm before the m recommendation. I am just the other way around ?
I also prefer my bike on the smaller side, but I'm confused cause TT in s is so super short.

I hope that some of the lucky ones, who get their Metas in the next days can share their opinions ?

 

[Duggan]

Am around 178cm and I’ve got a medium 2020 SX and it suits me about perfect ?? the reach on these newer Commencals is fairly long and even though I could ride either size according to the sizing chart, I feel the large would have felt to big.

 

[Santa_cruzer]

Some of the models and sizes are showing in stock on the US site now!

 

[Sean1.0]

I prefer the shape of the frame just above the motor though, with the slight angle up vs the other 2021 pic of the Essential MT29, motor seems like it wants to be angled up slightly more... purely for aesthetics mind...

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dunno if it's been mentioned... but has anyone noticed the frame design above the motor appears to be different on the new Dirt and Graphite models ?

As per the comment above I made in August when the first pics leaked... it seems to angle up more to the downtube...

EDIT* ... scrap that... looks like the renders for the Graphite and Dirt are not using the EP8 and seem based on the 2020 model for some reason.

 

[Hugh-Jazz]

dunno if it's been mentioned... but has anyone noticed the frame design above the motor appears to be different on the new Dirt and Graphite models ?

As per the comment above I made in August when the first pics leaked... it seems to angle up more to the downtube...

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EDIT* ... scrap that... looks like the renders for the Graphite and Dirt are not using the EP8 and seem based on the 2020 model for some reason.

The pics give a nice comparison of the EP8 vs E8000 sizes. The EP8 looks like a nice improvement.

 

[melmark]

Fedex delivery delayed until Monday now. Crap, I was all hyped up about delivery today

 

[noblige]

Fedex delivery delayed until Monday now. Crap, I was all hyped up about delivery today

Same for me. I think our bikes are on the same truck

 

[spacemonkey]

I see that "essential edition" is on stock @ bike-components.de....just saying , if you want one next week....

 

[robat]

I see that "essential edition" is on stock @ bike-components.de....just saying , if you want one next week....

Yeah... for 500€ more than on the commencal website ?

 

[rb.]

Fedex delivery delayed until Monday now. Crap, I was all hyped up about delivery today

Mine is on Wed of next week. Can’t wait. Gonna swap out the brakes to my trusty Shimano Saints then it will be ready to shred.

 

[rb.]

Anyone know if this battery will fit in the new Commencals?

 

[noblige]

Anyone know if this battery will fit in the new Commencals?

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Unlikely, it's about 70mm shorter than 630Wh one

 

[JW9]

If you are looking for a lighter battery option than the new BT-8036, you need the BT-8035-L for 2021 models with EP8 system, it is the same size as the BT-8036 but lighter with less range.
I’m considering this battery swap as it saves 600grams

 

[melmark]

If you are looking for a lighter battery option than the new BT-8036, you need the BT-8035-L for 2021 models with EP8 system, it is the same size as the BT-8036 but lighter with less range.
I’m considering this battery swap as it saves 600grams

Yes for shorter rides you can save weight I suppose. Or if you are going on an epic ride and carry an extra battery lighter is better.

 

[noblige]

FedEx had a nice surprise for me today

 

[Gw0175]

FedEx had a nice surprise for me today

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What a beauty ? looking forward to hearing/seeing more! how long was shipping?

 

[melmark]

FedEx had a nice surprise for me today

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Wow. Hoping I get the same surprise today!

 

[melmark]

Did that bottle holder/pump come from Commencal? Different dropper post?

 

[ShaneBean]

Can't imagine wanting to step down to a 504wh battery. Part of the joy of emtb is not worrying about the weight.

 

[noblige]

Did that bottle holder/pump come from Commencal? Different dropper post?

No, these are from my spare parts bin. OneUp 210mm dropper, Fox 170 is too short for me.