First Ride on my NEW Commencal Meta TR 29 | A RAINY Day at Captain Ahab Moab, UT

[@OutdoorGold]

Something special about taking the new bike on the maiden voyage and taking a splash in the process! Stoked on your new ride!

[@Hollywood8714]

There is something special! I couldn’t have thought of a better way to break it in!! Thanks man!

[@dazholi]

Ooooooo! Commensal! That’s a cool choice. Don’t see too many out there and from what I understand (which isn’t much) they are a solid bike brand. Thanks for going w sheyn and bringing him back alive!

[@Hollywood8714]

Thanks! That’s part of the reason I went with them. They aren’t a huge brand but from what I know (which isn’t a lot either) they are pretty solid. You’re welcome. I’m not sure it was me that brought him back alive, but we certainly survived together! 😂

[@johnbiondolillo5188]

Been having such a difficult time deciding between the Norco Sight and the Commencal Meta TR....I am like you. I like to earn my downhill...and these bikes both seem so good.

[@Hollywood8714]

Dang it. Choices! Good luck! Bikes are so good now-a-days that it’s hard to go wrong.

[@RideWithGravity]

Congrats on the new bike! It even has that new bike sound!

[@Hollywood8714]

Ohhhh that’s what that sound was!!! That explains it. 😂🤣

[@RVKevin]

Omg man ! That had to hurt. I was freakin out as you road that trail. Hope your ok. ADVIL👍

[@Hollywood8714]

Haha. Yeah, the one part I DIDN’T think I’d fall on I did. 🤦‍♂️ and I am good. Thank you for asking. My knee hurts today, but it’s just blunt force trauma, nothing that won’t go away! Thank you for watching!!!

[@richardgonzalez6583]

I can't wait for mine to come in I've been waiting since September anytime know I've been riding my ht everywhere but damn sometimes that thing feels like a bucking bronco can't wait never owned a full suspension bike

[@Hollywood8714]

Oh man! You are in for a treat. It’s been like riding a cloud. Make sure you get the suspension set up right and it will be amazing. Thanks for watching.

[@TheJofrica]

Any tips on suspension settings?

[@Hollywood8714]

That is not really my specialty at all. What specifically are you wanting advise on? Rebound speed? Compression? I don’t know a lot about any of it. For rebound I count how many clicks total and then go to the middle and either add speed or reduce as I ride more and get a feel. As far as compression I don’t really know. I do the same there. I usually but my body weight plus a tad more psi in the rear and start at about 90 in the front. Does any of that help? 😬

[@TheJofrica]

@@Hollywood8714 Yeah that helps, pretty similar to what I do for rebound. I'm mostly looking to neutralize chatter and small bumps, I don't do too much drops or large jumps, etc. I haven't messed too much with compression though, I might have a look into that. Thanks again!

[@TheCrashingDad]

This bike is going to take you to the next level! Not that your skills aren't already there... It'll just give you the confidence boost to really slay 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@Hollywood8714]

I totally agree, I wasn’t sure if a new bike would up my game, but after that ride I’m stoked to progress even more.

[@tbenallie]

Nice man! I'm glad to see you get a more aggressive bike! I have a feeling your skillz are gonna increase at a decent rate as you grow into it.

[@Hollywood8714]

Thanks. I hope so. I am excited.

[@TheJofrica]

Nice riding and location! Glad you were ok after the fall. May want to look into changing your helmet if it contacted on impact. Take care and happy riding!

[@Hollywood8714]

I appreciate that. Thank you. And I did actually, it was time anyway. So it worked out.

[@TheJofrica]

@@Hollywood8714 You're welcome! And you're right, things like that seem to happen in the least expected places. I had a fall the other week right at the very end of a trail, like literally two feet away from the end where. a picnic table was. Washed out out of nowhere. I was ok though. Anyway, this area looks fantastic! The red dirt on the tires looks boss lol

[@Hollywood8714]

I pretty never fall where you’d think would be the high risk areas. I hope you were ok. Moab is absolutely amazing. The red is what the stamp that you’ve been there for sure.

[@TheJofrica]

@@Hollywood8714 Thanks, I was ok and also swapped my helmet. It was a full face helmet, I examined the helmet, some of the fall damage would've been like my cheek and my jaw. Wasn't going that fast either. So I'm pretty much always wearing a full face now, even if it's a lighter/trail type full face. Moab looks amazing. I have relatives out in Utah, maybe I'll do some biking next time I'm out there. They visited us here in California, I pointed out to my uncle while we were driving, "That's mount such and such." He was like, "Those aren't mountains, those are hills where I'm from!" Haha

[@Hollywood8714]

I’ve seen more and more people with the lighter full face. Feeling safe is part of the battle, so if wearing that makes you feel safe and helps you charge than awesome. Haha, yeah we have hills, then we have mountains. And sometimes mountains are called hills because the mountains around them are even bigger.

[@Getoutside2day]

Dude - congrats on the new Commencal Meta!! I hear great things about that model. Also glad you were ok after the wash out. Luckily Sheyn was present. Stay safe out there!!

[@Hollywood8714]

Thank you very much. I appreciate that. I’m glad I was ok too. I will do my best. You stay safe as well!!

[@valencia911]

very nice playground👍😉😁

[@Hollywood8714]

It’s pretty darn amazing! Even in poor weather.

[@grahamlindsay9798]

Screechy brakes, I don't know whether to get this or the clash!

[@Hollywood8714]

Yes. They were very screechy. I love this bike. I have no regrets.

[@maxwalker9990]

Mine comes in April! Sooo excited for silent hubs🤘also have you seen/thought about getting a mullet yoke/link for the meta?

[@Hollywood8714]

Rad! It’s worth the wait for sure!!! I haven’t even heard of it. Sounds intriguing.

[@maxwalker9990]

@@Hollywood8714 check out Williams Racing Products he sells and makes them himself, apparently it’s lighter stronger and adds more efficiency and progression

[@Hollywood8714]

@@maxwalker9990 they aren’t cheap. They look beautiful. Love a good raw machines part!! Thanks for sharing. Something to keep in mind.

[@fullthrottle1312]

I’m looking at getting the exact same bike as you. Going to put my order in next month for it. Super excited to get it. What size bike have you got and how does it size up to you?

[@Hollywood8714]

Sweet! That’s really exciting. I used the sizing chart on there website for my height and it said a large. It fits me perfect. I didn’t even have to lower or raise the seat. I did move the bars up by swapping the spacers.

[@SherlockChromesSFY]

Sweet session! When did you order your bike? I just ordered my Meta TR 29 and it’s expected to deliver by May. Did you experience any significant delays with your bike?

[@Hollywood8714]

Thank you. I ordered it in July and for it toward the beginning of February. It was supposed to deliver in November. I wasn’t in a hurry so I was ok with it. Patience paid off, it’s great. And I completely understood the delay, they couldn’t do anything about the Covid closures and backups and all that.

[@SherlockChromesSFY]

@@Hollywood8714 hopefully their production is going a little smoother now and there aren’t crazy delays anymore. 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@Hollywood8714]

@@SherlockChromesSFY that would be awesome. I’ve heard a different brand is sold out through 2023, and they are having a hard time getting bikes to their racers. 😳

[@wilsarno]

Meta 29 or Clash 27.5? Decisions!

[@Hollywood8714]

I’m taller and bash into rocks a lot, so 29 was an easy choice for me. I think so other way you’ll love your choice.

[@MTB_Rider_96]

Is the frame Titanium?

[@Hollywood8714]

It’s aluminum.

[@In_dependent]

Hi! What height are you? I am 5.10 , and debating between M and L . Also, what is the total bike weight with pedals? thanks in advance :-)

[@Hollywood8714]

I am 6'1" and I think the large fits me perfect. I do not know the exact weight off hand, but I can tell you that it is not light. I bet between 35 and 40lbs. According to there website you fit in the medium (which you know), that is a hard one. I have long arms and legs as well. I may say it depends on how long your arms on legs are, if you have a pretty long reach a large may fit, but if you have a shorter reach a medium may be the better option. The major difference between the sizes online look to about about an inch, as far as reach, seat tube height and head tube.

[@HI-wh7yp]

Nice

[@Hollywood8714]

Thanks.

[@juggalo_kronikturdzgaming7075]

Here cause Dwyer and Michaels sent me

[@Hollywood8714]

Well thanks for coming. I appreciate it!

[@juggalo_kronikturdzgaming7075]

@@Hollywood8714 glad to be here... I heard about the plane going down so be prepared if a bunch of people follow me😆

[@Hollywood8714]

@@juggalo_kronikturdzgaming7075 just means I have to step up my game!!

[@juggalo_kronikturdzgaming7075]

@@Hollywood8714 your doing awesome buddy... just keep on keeping on and I'm sure these midwest bumpkins will enjoy😆

[@Hollywood8714]

@@juggalo_kronikturdzgaming7075 thank so you so much. I really appreciate that.

[@Johndingler1234]

grease your thru axles ASAP commencal doesnt do them for you i dont think

[@Hollywood8714]

Thank you for mentioning that. I did. I should have said so in the video. I did it off camera. In my build video.

[@Johndingler1234]

@@Hollywood8714 thank god. happy you did. i was worried for you!

[@Hollywood8714]

I appreciate that. Always a good reminder! Hopefully someone will read this and go do theirs!