I wanted to test my new bike. Turned out I was the one tested.

[@jakebeaudrie]

Definitely a greatest hits of Sounds Yuka Makes.

[@skate50mph]

“Easy Double Black” 😂

[@Edits_and_capy]

Ya those are easy… I’d die

[@vrwgq3q]

I 100% love what commercial does. Great alloy bikes, choose your spec, well priced. I'm pretty sure that modern geo ain't changing much and you can't only get so long on an enduro until its only fireroad pedal worthy. As Fox/Ohlins/Rockshox have introduced more features, and boutique tunes, 4bar and single pivot are no longer at a disadvantage... So you really don't need space age VPP, DW etc.. The only other thing I can see changing on geo is chainstay lengths for more straight-line stability, but that comes with compromise.

[@tyrellcobb4665]

Looks like auto-correct doesn't like "commercial" bikes 😄

[@AORNova]

Thing is you can't really talk down other linkages like VPP and DW... until you try the latest offerings and compare them with what these horst-link bikes climb and pedal like. The difference gap is for sure smaller than 5 years ago, but it's noticeably different and in a good way. (edit: linkage not stack height - yes the 2024 Commencal Meta now have pro-modern geo with high stack, but digress from that - ) I've ridden single pivots (orange), driven single pivot (siskiu t8), horst (transition patrol, spire, spez enduro), high pivot (deviate), VPP (5010) and DWLink (Firebird, Shadowcat) and my current bike's a Pivot Shadowcat. All those bikes have their pros and cons though. Not a chance I'm going back to Horst link until the climbing x descending bottomless feel comes up to par with the VPP/DW bikes. Only other linkage I'd try is the delta link on Evils but I'm not too much a of a fan for super-plush numb plowing ride feel... That being said, I wonder how Yuka as a smaller rider will fair with a Pivot or Ibis, something like the new Shadowcat or the 2021 Switchblade (not the v6 SB released this week), or the Ripmo ... light, efficient, very supportive and not too long reach wise. Because at some point the bike-weight to rider-weight ratio is gonna inhibit the rider at some point when it comes to maneuverability and body position - Yuka looks more outstretched in both pov and 3rd person view, than when she was on her SC...

[@bbsandrei]

i dont think commencal and well priced could be in the same sentence

[@MTBMouse27]

Am I the only one that noticed Eric is on a new bike

[@alicethemagicfurby]

I understand that you work up to these things, but jeebez, how the bleep do you ever dare to do some of these things, and not only that, on an unfamiliar bike, hats of, you are impressive and incredibly brave 🙌 Thank you for a great video 😃

[@Charliezfabrykiczekolady]

Commencal is ALWAYS an UPGRADE 🚀🚀🚀

[@tatumthetater-tot9556]

Commencal is amazing. My favorite brand.

[@NikolaiVozza]

Its not really an upgrade, Commencals are just very good value for the money. They have their downsides. For one, it has a yoke driven shock, which doesn't play well with coil shocks, especially Fox ones with thinner shafts. And as far as weight goes, you can get a Starling Megamurmur which is steel (way better impact resistance, better ride quality for the average person), single pivot (super easy to maintain, literally 2 frame bearings), which weighs in about the same or even lower depending on components.

[@tatumthetater-tot9556]

@@NikolaiVozza Yeah, I don't think the coil is going to work super well on that bike. There is a reason Commencal only stocks coils on the Clash, FRS, and DH v5. The thing with the single pivots is that there really aren't the same kinematics that the more complex designs do. I also think weight isn't really an issue. Also, I would argue Commencal has a better ride quality in general. Sure, the Starlings are steel and they have great damping qualities, Commencal's suspension designs are great. But over a Santa Cruz, they aren't really an upgrade. I would say they are pretty similar. I do think the alloy Commencal is great for Yuka though. You can really beat on an alloy frame.

[@TheMeta6]

I don't know what you guys are talking about in regards to the coil shock. This bike is speced with a few different coil. I've been riding the 2019 non sx version with a fox dhx2 with no issues.

[@SUPERCOOLZZ]

I have the first of the new gen Meta AM (2021 I think). It's an abysmal climber due to the wheelbase and suspension platform. I know the suspension is linear, but I'm going to go against conventional opinion and say it plays fine with a coil. The stock DPX2 was junk and have replaced it with a Jade (not X) and it's works nicely without bottoming out. Gives me 166mm travel out back with a 180mm Mezzer Pro LE up front. Haven't ridden it much since getting an EMTB, but keeping it around for shuttle days. Find the geo works best with a faster rolling rear tyre.

[@Sam-tk9tt]

Commencal does seem like a downgrade over Santa Cruz no matter how these people talk. I get what you did here tho, you went slacker but similar because you send hard.

[@kittehLORDZ]

I wonder if the frame was just a bit too large, making it harder to control? Which includes pumping the take off for jumps too.

[@nathancurry2246]

I would try some different rotors on each of your bikes as I noticed that yous are using sram centerline rotors I would try either the hs2 rotors or gaffer or hope rotors (the thicker 2-2.3mm rotors non floating preferably)

[@helidude72i]

Maybe because the husband is using TRP brakes compared to cheep shimano brakes garmba joshi 😊

[@Aussie_stu]

Your babe's name should be Yuka. She has a strong personality and is a wild beast. And as hard as she may be to convince, she is fearless.

[@furyflow1588]

Nice riding girl :) ... drop your seat lower, it will give you more space to move

[@rengamz]

Well done Yuka for being so brave all the time! Congrats for the new bike too.! keep coming! ride safe!

[@iriking7794]

InnOut大好物です。3年毎だけど 去年もLAで食べた。

[@tonysnell5049]

Are those trails wide or is it just an optical illusion? That place looks incredible.

[@robrider838]

I'm not sure I'd take a new bike down Burger to test the brakes....

[@IberoamericanHEMASociety]

I would twist those handlebars backwards a bit.

[@JerettRidesMtb]

You keep referring to this bike as cheap. You need to realize that it isnt spec'd with a shock like every other company. I just ordered the same frame and a X2 shock it came out to 2400$ at 26% off the frame and almost 40% off the shock. at reg price this isnt a cheap frame.

[@VanGirlYuka]

That’s true. I was too used to Santa Cruz bikes…

[@UnlikelyReply]

Calm down mate

[@JerettRidesMtb]

@@UnlikelyReply 😘

[@danbob1650]

Hey enjoy what you have .. Scor emtb for $2300 off . I came from nice dirt jumper craigslist find that pay $325 . Crazy jump. Let all go out and ride what your bought and have fun with who ever out there.

[@manuelsabillena9582]

for me this is not cheap i'm poor for me is my dream bike 😍😍😍

[@cliffordrichardc]

pls test commensal tr 29 .more.want buy

[@mikej.3429]

Its because of both! The bike and you not used to it.

[@MathiasSkeie-Nilsen]

Nice bike, I’ve got a friend who has a Commencal Mega and it is a looong bisycle… 😄 Does Eric have a new bike, it look like a deviate highlander🔥

[@jamesmilesmtb]

I love your new bike ! when did you film this video ? Because I thought in Whistler bike park it was closed and wet .

[@VanGirlYuka]

Last summer 🤣 I have more videos to make 👍

[@radiocontrolled9181]

At the beginning you said "my brake is not working". Then after a bit "my brake is working". Did you do anything in between so that it began "working" ?

[@VanGirlYuka]

It was new pads, so I just needed to drag the brakes!

[@zwingler]

Yeah, the commencial bikes are more downhill than uphill focused, regardless, they are pretty sick yeah. Im from the EU so shipping from france is pretty easy, not sure id order a commencial from the states.

[@danytheunicorn95]

I own the same bike and it rides amazing. I don't like commecal as a company but the bikes are really good, just heavy, so if you can't do something on that bike, it's not the bike. Take your time getting used to it, don't be a passenger, attack the trail, go to bike control lessons, being a lighter and smaller human makes it so you have to be more aggresive in order to move the bike. Keep practicing and you will love it ❤❤❤❤ happy trails:)

[@GraemeVeivers]

Great skills very enjoyable video thank you

[@philippaceacedo1310]

Your breaks are working, it just depends on your approach, if too fast, brakes will work nut tires will slide due to law of enertia, but if u slowly approach and apply breaks, trust me, it will work... by the way, having a Commecal Bike isn't a downgrade

[@RickyDownhillRDH]

Sick bike, you did extremely well! Miss Fire is quite the trail isn't it?!! Rode it a few years ago and it was amazing.

[@VanGirlYuka]

It was my first time riding it. It’s quite gnarly🤣

[@RickyDownhillRDH]

It was my first time as well (I've only done it once since I live in Colorado) and it was indeed gnarly!! I want to ride it again this summer when we go back up to Whistler! Enjoy your new bike!!@@VanGirlYuka

[@gaz2251]

You can get your pilot's licence with that bike yuka !

[@SUPERCOOLZZ]

These bikes are very long in the front. Try rolling the bars back and you might find it easier to 'pull' for the jumps. Narrower bars and 35mm stem might also help.

[@Ian-qf5ny]

For big whips i always “drop” my inside shoulder and turn my head. Then to turn back i turn my head and look at the rear tire and kinda push the fork down and towards the landing if that makes sense haha. And of course “carve” the takeoff a bit on big jumps for big flat moto whips

[@brendan1]

Are those Trickstuff Maxima brakes on Eric's bike? I've heard they're amazing, but super expensive.

[@graciecrocker6294]

The new bike is so sick!

[@ExitonD]

You are absolutely fearless. I have a hard time jumping off the sidewalk myself.

[@diegovillacrez8349]

4 inch growth in wheelbase sounds absolutely crazy. I'm 6 feet tall and just downsized to a medium for my next hardtail. WAYY easier to lift the front wheel. Good luck taming the beast!

[@lenordchristopher6447]

Cheap😂you are dreaming

[@christopherjones4914]

Watching how jerky your front end seems in technical sections, maybe your handlebars are not aligned right to you properly. Very nice bike though!

[@thomasbresiger5880]

The commi is way too big for you. You are more passenger than ever, instead of beeing the pilot. I like you and your videos so much. Havent seen a braver guy yet. Dont want to see you get hurt...

[@jbjab99]

Commencal makes great bikes. They just don't do carbon frames but the bike is just as good as any carbon bike .

[@danielhann4439]

Love this video, im so glad to see people moving away from over engineered tat bikes. That commencal hauls just the way i like a bike to, hard and jibby.

[@BackyardSwingset]

omg! watched the Kilimanjaro video last night and was so inspired by you guys! Thanks Yuka

[@jamiefarrell6496]

Love your bravery and honesty! Inspirational 👏🏻

[@midlife_mtb]

Bike looks great, youll get it under control, your smashing some impressively large features! I'll have to get to whistler one day...

[@nikoyannaros48]

The bike is good. It is still an expencive and high quality bike. I believe this video was taken a fiew months ago. I hope you got used to the new bike. Longer reach is different to ride. The bodyposition changes. You're more forward and you need to move a lot more to make things happen. The difficulties are to keep the front wheel on tracktion because it is so far away and also to be able to lift up the front wheel into a manual.

[@NoNames-vw3bq]

And so the wild boar was a little tamed this day. No matter, it is awakening from the winter's hibernation slumber. The wild boar will shake off the dust, arise, & tame this new metal beast once again. Yu-kan do it!

[@xe2bio64]

She has cartoon voice 😂

[@Later_Nerd]

You have such a rad attitude. Ive ridden BMX most my life and MTB the past several years. But i feel like you could coach me through a trail I'm a little more qualified to hit lmao. Your attitude is amazing and you rip. Its such a unique view on MTB.

[@Ritched]

Love the Commencal! It's such a sick bike! Love to see a future video of your thoughts on the commencal compared to your previous bikes! Keep on posting sweet videos!!

[@MarieGiovanola]

You re-publish the same vidéo ?

[@VanGirlYuka]

I published before by mistake. I took it down after less than one hour😭

[@piotrekh7606]

Why you decided to change your SC for the something new?

[@heathfranklin4296]

Me ride longtime

[@stephenkrause6059]

If you are ever in Invermere I have a bike that I would love for you to try. I am almost the same height as you and last year I went to a much smaller bike and it has been so good.

[@tatumthetater-tot9556]

Love your videos! I also love Commencal as a brand. Their bikes are sick! Also, Eric has Trickstuff Maxima brakes... very fancy...

[@VanGirlYuka]

Every bike has a different capacitor, and commercials definitely have one, and I’m getting to love it.

[@tatumthetater-tot9556]

@@VanGirlYuka How are you liking the aluminium frame? I feel like it would be great for your "wild boar" riding style. An no more rocks in the Santa Cruz frame!🤣

[@GhislainLeduc]

So basically you miss your SantaCruz :)

[@Willgore34]

Dirt merchant is not the biggest drop in park it’s kinda close

[@gulfcitynd]

As long as you get our there and have fun it's always good

[@jonibz1456]

Your old Bronson with an ext shock on it would have rocked for another few years

[@VanGirlYuka]

That would’ve been awesome! I miss my Bronson 🥲

[@christopherwatson1163]

What happened to the Bronson?@@VanGirlYuka

[@tegucigalpa2]

Very fun video. I love your bike, I have the same. I chose size medium for playfulness (I usually ride large). Which size is yours? Which specs? I think for what you usually do, aluminum is much better…

[@VanGirlYuka]

It’s S. I wonder if it’s too big for me 🤔 I like the bike especially when I’m in the air. So stable!

[@mallias2683]

That shock is sooooo expensive, does it worth the money?

[@JohnDoe-rl9ft]

Interesting to see that both you and Eric stick with Minion DHFs when most people seem to prefer the Assegai.

[@midlife_mtb]

I switched from assegai to minioni DHF a while ago, theres a bit more roll speed, I find I clear jumps a bit better on the minion

[@noahacheson6906]

plz make more videos

[@bruford911]

Looks like bike responds better to more aggressive riding

[@camperp195]

“After riding the same bike for two years,i need a new bike” Most people have their bikes for 4-5 years Count yourself lucky you can get a new one.

[@tiawilliams5690]

Most people don't ride as much as she does.

[@VanGirlYuka]

I didn’t mind keep riding Bronson a few more years 🥲 I really miss her…

[@jackaroniart6790]

just my opinion, but with your riding style i think a big bike might take over you a bit and be a bit to much bike to handle, i would think a smaller frame or full 27.5 wheels would suit you better, great video👍

[@jessiefair7391]

You are Amazing !!! Love your videos

[@JC-id4ob]

i have the same bike absolute sled you will get used to it

[@deadfinggerz]

Congrats on the new bike Yuka!

[@pedrocalixtooficial]

Assistindo aqui em São Paulo SP 🇧🇷 Brasil vídeo muito bom like 👍🏾

[@GravelHerault]

You seem to be doing great with the bike from what I can see at the end of the video 💪

[@VanGirlYuka]

I needed some time to adjust👍 what we do on our bike is almost instinct so my body didn’t like the change first 😂

[@sendbreakmend]

It’s longer and less easy to get your front end up than your Santa Cruz eh? You seemed to be bottoming out a bit on big landings too

[@VanGirlYuka]

I don’t think I will ever be able to manual with this bike!

[@ZRMTB]

I watched this a few weeks ago. Maybe you accidentally made public then removed.

[@VanGirlYuka]

That’s right 😔 that was supposed to be only for my patron…

[@ZRMTB]

@@VanGirlYuka My wife and I watched it back then and loved the video. Great stuff Yuka. You always make my wife and I smile.

[@mountainmoments]

get your body a little (not much) more forward on this steep sections. that results in more grip on the front brake and you will be more in control (aka "breaks will work" and slow you down properly). we ride a lot of steep hiking trails in the Alps, mandatory here.

[@mtbmew]

Awesome commencal bike :)

[@horaciomayolaugust2359]

Love your New bike! I really like Commencal, have it for over 3 years, and I love it! Regards from Barcelona, Spain

[@VanGirlYuka]

Spain has quite rocky rough terrains! Awesome to have extra travels👍

[@Chr027]

To me this ist the best bike Yuka ever owned, i´d prefer it over any santa cruz bike

[@topspot4834]

Depends what you're using it for ... I'll take a v10 or Nomad over any bike from Commencal, but you could argue they're better for bike parks I guess. And obviously if you prefer alloy it's a no brainer.

[@nicolasreznerski1826]

^should of got a raaw madonna yuka

[@2WheelsGood.01]

Its crazy how expensive MTBs have gotten. Its like 4k is the cheapest for a complete bike.

[@daledubose3032]

Commencals are awesome

[@eriknorn2956]

You're AWESOME Yuka!! 👍

[@trailjockeytj6160]

So what’s her name? Assuming it’s a her, as you referred to her. Pegasus, she flies well, one of my favorite, flying female name, Valkyrie, or maybe a Greek goddess, Athena, Aphrodite? Well, whatever her name is, ride her safely, rubber side down, unless your wippin or flippin! Oh yeah, by the way, nice job, working on those whips, getting a little bit sideways, and that always feels so cool! It’s all about progression.

[@DeeEight]

In and Out burger reminds me of the main slope at camp fortune, QC that was part of the XC course back in 1990-91 on the tuesday night races. We used to go down without suspension and with cantilever brakes and skinny 26er tires. And somewhere on a VHS tape someplace is footage of the race it downpoured and myself and many others had out bikes slide out from underneath us on the exposed canadian shield as stuff got muddy and waterfally.

[@robrider838]

I think if you saw it, you might reconsider. It's very steep. No XC course would ever go down anywhere so long and steep, even in the 90's

[@DeeEight]

@@robrider838 lol.. XC courses in Quebec in the 90s were WAY ahead of the curve for steepness and technical difficulty. The camp fortune course used the main alpine ski slope for part of the XC course. The 92 Bromont World XC championship course was pretty similar to what we were racing on, and it humbled quite a few "top" elite international riders. Even in the early 2000s the course at Camp Fortune that was being used by the children/cadet classes was way more technical than the typical world cup XC course.

[@robrider838]

@DeeEight Come on out to Squamish and I'll take you down In and Out on your XC bike with cantilever brakes.

[@topspot4834]

I have a Nomad and my son has a Meta. Anything uphill I have the advantage, but especially on steeper and gnarlier tech, I can't keep up with Commencal's wider wheelbase (plus I'm on 27.5"). You hear a lot of reviewers say "it likes to go fast" and that's definitely true ... My only critique is a lot of the components that came stock were cheap and had to quickly be replaced (handlebars, stem, headset, hubs, dropper and saddle).

[@Ca_milo_G]

whats the weight? edit: why is your sadle up in your crash?

[@VanGirlYuka]

36 pounds😩 may be the cable was pulled when I crashed

[@potpotadventure]

congrats YUKA new bike

[@flowstateofmind]

What a way to test the brakes😅At least your new bike did not let you down at in & out!

[@VanGirlYuka]

Yup 👍 she did great ✨

[@drmoynihan]

I love my Commencal!!!! Whole different animal compared with my CF Canyon Neuron, which is more xc. And it is not cheap! LOL

[@Team81MTB]

The extra 3 pounds can give a different feel for sure. Takes some getting used to as well as the different geometry. My race bike is 2lbs lighter than my back up bike. My back up bike feels like a slug compared to the race bike. Just takes some seat time to get used to it. 👍

[@lostman65]

i got the same bike! mine doesn’t jump as well as yours, maybe i need to return it 😂

[@topspot4834]

I'd say it's "less expensive" *NOT* cheap. Bike looks sick, those Commencals love going fast!

[@Ceriva09]

i dont know why but i much prefer alloy bikes.. it just feels better even if it is heavier but it also feels sturdier and forgiving at the same time.

[@mikethomasmcm]

Was that Claire Boucher leading you down the double black diamond at 7:00?

[@fabiankefir2288]

what you do with your Bronson?

[@ridingwithreggie]

Awesome video!!! Nice whip action! I've got to learn how to do that.

[@darkashes9953]

What is the bike could 🤔.

[@TheMTBRider96]

Damn Yuka you rip! We need a Eric new bike video too

[@Ben_Kasper]

I love the bike! Is this a repost?

[@VanGirlYuka]

Yeah, I’m sorry if you’d watched already! It was supposed to only for my Patreon 🥲

[@jasonharris3873]

Watched your Africa ride and it looked crazy. Glad you made it through ok. Those were some rough trails.

[@pivektv5041]

buy magura brakes ...

[@zer0finity]

Hi Yuka. I love Commencal bikes!. I'm curious, what is your handlebar width? Do you think you can achieve more control if you make them narrower?

[@VanGirlYuka]

My handlebar is actually quite narrow compared to the modern standard. It’s 83cm.

[@dirtsurfernz]

😮 830 is pretty wide for your size! I run 760 😄

[@PiazzaWoodWorks]

It almost looks like ur bars are too wide and rolled foward too much

[@zer0finity]

Thanks for your reply Yuka. Wow! 83 cm? I didn't know they made handlebars that wide. Enjoy the new bike! @@VanGirlYuka