Commencal Meta AM 29 Review - 2020 Bible of Bike Tests

[@sergeiyoel9142]

My meta 29 xx edition is on it's way, I had to look twice because I couldn't believe the price when I saw it 3 weeks ago 😱😱😱, full axs build with ultimate level suspension, code rcs brakes and carbon wheels. It's like I bought the components and got the frame for free, insane value 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@waycon]

got mine 2 days ago its insane how good its looks i've spend the last 2 days invisoframing the fuck out of it

[@sergeiyoel9142]

@@waycon I already ordered a full frame protection kit and cushcore for my bike, the only thing I'll change on the Meta is to swap the code rcs with magura mt7 with hc3 levers from my old bike

[@MillerRL96]

Sergei Yoel I ended up not getting it because I’m trying to get away from that much travel that I had with my 2018 meta but damn it was hard not to buy the XX edition. Just price for the frame and components is INSANE!

[@sergeiyoel9142]

@@MillerRL96 I'm upgrading from the 2015 meta v3 with 150/160 that I upgraded to it's limit, I rode a demo 2019 meta 29 essential and the 10mm addition front and rear didn't impact my riding at all in a negative way. When I saw the spec on the xx edition I had to pull the trigger, it looks sick and it's aluminum, my friends broke a new crabon yeti and santa cruz frame within 6 months of riding so for me it's METAL FOR LIFE.

[@MillerRL96]

Sergei Yoel you should put a KZbin vid up showing it off when you get it. Nothing really on here to show it up and close

[@mitchellmartin6106]

I just bought a Commencal. Im so happy with the bike, it does everything they say in this review. Except for it didn't need any adjustments out of the box. Also the customer service was way beyond the other consumer direct companies i spoke to. In fact it was one of the reasons i pulled the trigger with the Commencal. Only downfall was i blew out the rear tire on the first ride....had to replace with a heavier walled tire both front and back..Buy the bike

[@misteraxeman2680]

Commencal makes the most gorgeous bikes

[@kwilson4880]

Ikr

[@harumcfarlane5649]

100%

[@ridemx323]

Immediate thumbs up for not censoring “bad words”

[@harrisonclark3799]

people censor words to avoid getting demonetized, not to be pc

[@lelev760]

Great review. I've owned a Commencal Meta AM 29 for 6 months. I love the bike. That said, it is a heavy big bike. You will notice it going up the same uphill that you are used to on a lighter bike. Two pluses I'd like to mention is the 200mm breaks are amazing. And the bike crushes small bump and pretty much everything on downhill. Overall this bike will have you riding more confident and above your level because it's such an amazing bike. Something to watch out for sometimes too. I've got myself into trouble riding over my level because the bike inspires so much confidence.

[@kroozctrl6284]

Bike mag has come a long way with the bible of bike test videos. Quality is definitely better than pink bike IMO. Yes whistler is great, the thing is Canada is huge, go to a different park or trail center. I appreciate that Bike Mag goes to different locations for there winter and summer line up. Side note, go test rocky mountain and Pole. I want to see your opinion, and hopefully they don't break on you.

[@jodyvaldez2538]

I totally agree, the reviews here are percise and don't come with with a know-it-all attitude as the do at PB. Keep up the great work!

[@jaceizzonn877]

Tempting for enduro days. A bike that will dent but not crack after a big mistake is rather comforting. I gotta go check the price now. Good review guys.

[@morethanbikes]

I quit watching Bike Magazine reviews, I did not think the riders were experienced. I could not bring myself to trust a review from someone who may not have proper riding fundamentals. The gentlemen wearing the red jacket in these clips looks proper on the bike. He rides with his feet planted and looks confident on the bike. Its great to see this change. Thank you all for the excellent review, keep up the great content.

[@anthonywalters7434]

I thought they were ok till I watched the review of the Canyon Strive CF 7.0. They talked about the shapeshifter system for 90% of the review and barley touched on how it rides. They are a bit spotty but this one was good.

[@ErichVonCartmann]

This was another great review! So far you are 2 for 2 on presenting great content in an 8 minute window. I will check the other reviews later, but so far you guys are out doing Pink Bike! As for this bike, the Meta 29 World Edition has a spec that is about $3,500 less than a comparable spec Specialized Enduro or Santa Cruz Megatower. I would take the 4 lb weight penalty for that type of savings! These bikes are all so close these days anyways, and it all comes down to nitpicking what makes a bike better (for you). For me, looks plays a big factor and the Meta is one nice looking bike.

[@natesteezy3792]

Dude I'm getting the essential build and I'm so hyped

[@calmandcoldblood]

I would buy the Team: better brakes and wheels and colour😀

[@hiimgars]

My 2019 essential just arrived homie, couldn't be more excited myself, i feel ya!

[@scottrosebiz]

How are you liking it?

[@natesteezy3792]

@@scottrosebiz well things changed and it turned out I got a transition patrol instead

[@adamhideghety5612]

@@natesteezy3792 why do you decide otherwise ? Im between meta and sentinel..... 65.5 HA, vs 64...

[@stibbbs]

When commenting on the weight of the bike I note strength to weight ratio (rider), especially if you have a heavier rider who is 180 lbs or more. In that instance the 2 - 3 lb difference in bike weight seems irrelevant.

[@jptothetree]

I have nothing but good things to say about the Meta! Such a balanced bike and so composed out there.

[@sidharthramasubbu3221]

how does it corner and do you think it would be a good race bike

[@MillerRL96]

I wish they would’ve sent the AXS model haha. The spec on that bike for 5k is insane!

[@NickyNicest]

Miller Reid gotta love companies that are honest and don’t charge an arm and a leg just because they can!

[@MillerRL96]

Nick Milot agreed! The spec on the AXS model would be 9k from any other company aluminum or carbon.

[@purplekillerpenguin]

How have you guys not reviewed the Commencal Clash? It is one of the best looking and incredibly capable bikes out there

[@FluxStage]

Put full Ohlins on my Meta 29. Had to go down to 160 in front. But that spring is pretty sweet controlling the rear.

[@rocknhammer]

Been riding this bike since late July. Lots of all mountain and park. It is a bit of a pig on the climb but I'm running an EXO+ Assagai on the front and an EXO Aggressor on the rear., both heavy tires compared to the stock Schwalbes. Might want to check your comments about the frame weight though, 7.9lbs as listed w/o BB vs 7.9lbs w/DUB BB for the 2020 Specialized Enduro, man that aluminum frame is SO heavy!?!

[@scottpratico1315]

Commencal is the shizznit. Value. Durability. Efficacy. Max knows his shit.

[@yofoo138]

Nukeproof reactor please 🍻

[@calebdowman1494]

I just bought a 2019 Meta AM 29 WC. This bike is amazing. Out of the box it was so easy to build. It was tuned and ready to ride. This thing down hills like an absolute beast and climbs pretty well too. Even beat a Personal best strava climb I did on a Trek top Fuel cross country bike. My previous bike was a $15,000 Ibis Ripmo and this bike beats it hands down

[@kurtmccann137]

I agree with this. I have a meta and a ripmo AF and on my strava the meta is faster I was really surprised. I can't see to put my finger on why but I think it is the stiffness of the frame and the engagement of the hubs.

[@carter240]

Where did they get the weight figure from? 34lbs? The website says 32.6lbs which is pretty typical for an aluminum enduro...

[@ianfleischhacker6154]

I recommend giving the weight per size of whatever model you're reviewing.

[@mateusdumangane3380]

its written there, its size large

[@sidharthramasubbu3221]

how does the bike corner

[@alexferguson9856]

I'm torn between this bike or buyi g the gia t trance reign

[@donbenincasa7442]

Did you guys do a review on the 2021 TR...I thought I saw it, but I cannot find it?

[@heldernunoleite]

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[@OutOfThisVan]

This is a sick aluminum bike!

[@jayl7852]

Are there any differences in the frame of the 2019 version vs the 2020 version of the Meta Am 29? I'm ready to order this bike but if there are no differences, perhaps I can get a better deal for the 2019. Any response is appreciated, Cheers

[@dabbking]

Would you say 2020 spec is better? Or with the extra 100$?

[@dudewheresmybeer]

How often the evie were on our right gets told he looks just like Damien Oton?

[@kresokresovski7515]

Can you please speak up, not whisper at every start or ending of the video? Content is great, Thanks for that!

[@ioannisginis147]

Are you sure that the bb height is 356?

[@19nolram82]

How does this compare to yeti sb150?

[@supppmyboy]

Can you review infiza bike mtb?? Pls

[@jagerbombed2725]

Yes, the good review group that doesn't say LIKE after LIKE every sentence.

[@mdjoynal5715]

Pric in Bangladesh?

[@maysonrodda9068]

How many volume spacers are in the fork and shock?

[@rocknhammer]

On my 2020 Team, 2 tokens in the fork and 1 spacer in the shock. I added an additional token in the front and considered an additional spacer in the rear. Have never noticed any bottom outs but frequently go through all the travel. At 185lbs haven't found a good air pressure, with the 1 spacer in the rear, that gives me some buffer without making the rear end harsh. Considering a MegNeg in the Spring.

[@paulkuck1506]

@@rocknhammer I also own the 2020 team version and i also feel like i should run a spacer more in the shock but i dont know about the fork. I havent been able to use all of its travel at all and I went already down to 1 spacer. I am at 25 to 30 percent sag and close to the recomended pressure, but still I dont reach the the travels end so I want to know how you set up the damping. I run hs comp fully open so i dont think thats an issue and ls comp is almost fully open as well. Is it just that the new lyrik is pretty progressive or very supportive?

[@rocknhammer]

@@paulkuck1506 8 clicks rebound, 0 HSC, 2 clicks LSC. I don't run the full travel though, I like to see 10mm left at the end of a good run, prefer to have some breathing room for the unexpected high G compressions. Rear I tend not to worry as much, I always go through the travel and have yet to feel it bottom out.

[@paulkuck1506]

@@rocknhammer thanks a lot. I will try less hsc then.

[@andrabermuda6304]

i love this bike

[@phbo6277]

32lb , 34lb. 2 lb is nothing unless you're a racer. They must be weaklings. "My jacket was 2 lbs heavier when it got wet, I couldn't walk."

[@trailladymtb7700]

Sweet

[@tylerhibbard950]

How come they never test Scott bikes? He even mentioned he owns a Ransom. . .

[@stevebond5326]

Hey guys, thank you for this review. But, all of your reviews are too positive. there must be a lot of negatives which you are not saying because only one or two bikes in the entire test are going to feel right to a particular individual in your group. How a bike feels to a rider is the most important thing! You are all different heights as well so the bikes will feel quite different IMHO.

[@williamgalloway4798]

Bikes these days are so good that almost every bike will feel nice and it's hard to hard too many negatives.

[@chadclark2070]

No Guerilla Gravity...

[@aroundtheblockmag]

“Rad skin wall tires”. Two years tops before that is a regrettable statement. Skin walls are for beach cruisers.

[@Motorcykey]

So glad NPR is doing a bike gide. So boring 😫

[@josephdunbar2105]

As soon as I saw the guy with the hair up on top of his head like a girl, I instantly knew he was confused thus no more point in watching.

[@maxkaufel4715]

Joseph Dunbar wtf dude

[@gregoryvierra6114]

Haha savage

[@adenl13]

Yay looks like I’m first Love the videos

[@thomasmrozovich7631]

YT is better.

[@8weapons]

Ain’t a looker tho