Considering buying Commencal Meta Power 650B+ Fox

[Kernow]

Intersting - in the market for a hardtail and would pull the trigger now if they sold frame kit for that, but look like they only do FS

Out of interest what’s spec would you build to want frame only
I keep pricing up builds in normal bikes but it’s never as good value as buying the whole bike

 

[ccrdave]

Out of interest what’s spec would you build to want frame only
I keep pricing up builds in normal bikes but it’s never as good value as buying the whole bike

True but if you got the bits already or you have donor bike its a cheap route

 

[R120]

Out of interest what’s spec would you build to want frame only
I keep pricing up builds in normal bikes but it’s never as good value as buying the whole bike

I have a bike where I could just do s frame swap, so essentially only cost would be the new frame kit

 

[Robotaff]

As per their website, Commencal looking to despatch new Meta Race Foxes on 5th June - so hopefully will get my bike for later in the week?

 

[npnk]

Rémi THIRION on the META POWER 29

This one seems to be super nice as well...
i know you're talking about the "race fox" model, but this bike looks like a real slammer
if i only had more money

 

[chrisr]

As per their website, Commencal looking to despatch new Meta Race Foxes on 5th June - so hopefully will get my bike for later in the week?

Be really interested to know your first impressions of the meta.

 

[Robotaff]

Bike in transit with Fedex so hopefully should arrive early next week. Will post some pics and feedback when I have given it its virgin ride at my local woods or Cwm Carn which is only 10 minutes away.

 

[Kernow]

Bike in transit with Fedex so hopefully should arrive early next week. Will post some pics and feedback when I have given it its virgin ride at my local woods or Cwm Carn which is only 10 minutes away.

And you live 10 mins from cam carn , double jealous ?

 

[Robotaff]

45 minutes from Aron/bike Park Wales and FOD. South Wales is God’s promised land to mountain biking?

 

[Kernow]

45 minutes from Aron/bike Park Wales and FOD. South Wales is God’s promised land to mountain biking?

Yes ye ye I know it is , and you forgot afan, brechfa and god knows how many others , ?

 

[Robotaff]

Not really just haven’t got time to go through them all, that’s without going through the one’s around Bristol etc which are also only 30-45 mins down the road!

 

[Kernow]

Not really just haven’t got time to go through them all, that’s without going through the one’s around Bristol etc which are also only 30-45 mins down the road!

Well have to have a meet up at cwm carn sometime soon

 

[Robotaff]

No problem, let’s do it.

 

[chrisr]

No problem, let’s do it.

I'm about 30 mins from Cwmcarn and 10 mins from BPW, any chance I can have a look at the meta when you're up Cwmcarn sometime?

 

[Robotaff]

No problem

 

[Robotaff]

My new Commencal Meta Power 650b+ Fox fresh from the box ?

 

[Kernow]

My new Commencal Meta Power 650b+ Fox fresh from the box ?

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Bike porn at its best eh ?

 

[Robotaff]

No idea what you mean??

 

[chrisr]

Stunning looking bike, you must be well chuffed !!! Let us know how it rides

 

[Dax]

Very nice! The meta is the bike I wish I had known about before I ordered the kenevo, somehow I missed them, really want to get a ride on one sometime.

 

[Kernow]

No idea what you mean??

I expect your on it. But my brakes were swapped front to rear ,

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

@Robotaff that looks amazing.

 

[coullit]

5k is lot, depending if 5k is a lot to you....Ive recently bought a moustache samedi second hand not yet done 1000 kms for 1000 euros. The french lady owner bought it new for nearly 3000, Its light responsive reliable and the Bosch permormance motor very good. the Bosch 400w battery holds full power and last for days. Ive also just received which I ordered before I bought the Samedi a Giant Dirt E with the Yamaha MDU 1799 euros. I love them both been up and down mountains nearby ...
love reading about the new tea coming along, the Levo and Lenovo seem popular
Sam in Alicante Spain

 

[Ryder]

Can anyone point me to the frame only options as I can't see it on their site

 

[njn]

AFAIK there are no fame only emtbs. Regulations likely prohibit this.

 

[knut7]

The Commencal frame kit was on the uk website a few months (weeks?) ago. Was only there for like 2 weeks before it disappeared. I'd call/email Commencal and ask.

 

[Kernow]

AFAIK there are no fame only emtbs. Regulations likely prohibit this.

What regulations would stop you buying the frame and parts separately ? Shimano motors and all the related parts are readily available , I would like to think I could easily get a new frame if I managed to damage mine . Commencal have been changing thier website a lot recently , the 29er am bikes are listed along with frames , so I can only hope the ebike frames are awaiting a new Listing, although it would be a very expensive way to build one if you were buying it all separate

 

[njn]

I was thinking it had to be complete to be certified, like a car. Sure there are e bike kits, but are they legal for road and trail use? Most, if not all manufacturers have warranty and crash replacement frames available.

How much were they charging for frame only?

New Type-Approval for Speed E-Bikes Now Effective - Bike Europe

 

[Kernow]

I was thinking it had to be complete to be certified, like a car. Sure there are e bike kits, but are they legal for road and trail use? Most, if not all manufacturers have warranty and crash replacement frames available.

How much were they charging for frame only?

New Type-Approval for Speed E-Bikes Now Effective - Bike Europe

I think the frames were similar price to normal frame about 1200€ , I doubt there’s much difference in manufacture cost , no bottom bracket to machine and thread etc , just a motor cradle in its place . That type aproval in your link is dated 2016 so hope nothing has effected the current sales , although a friend said to me ebike in France now require insurance ?

 

[R120]

You can buy any number of shimano/Bosch etc compatible framesets from OEM Chinese/Taiwan manufacturers and build up you own bike.

I think ebike frames sets will be a growth area