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2018 Commencal Supreme SX 50

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Raine
11/1/2024 2:59am
First photos taken before the maiden ride.
First photos taken before the maiden ride.
First photos taken before the maiden ride, September of 2017.
First photos taken before the maiden ride, September of 2017.
Screenshot of when it was selected as "Bike of the Day" by Vital MTB =)
Screenshot of when it was selected as "Bike of the Day" by Vital MTB =)
Screenshot as featured on the Commencal Facebook page =)
Screenshot as featured on the Commencal Facebook page =)
ShredMate sensor, Hope Tech Pro 4 Boost hub, SRAM Centerline 200mm rotor, SRAM sintered-metallic brake pads, Ti Springs Titanium rotor bolts.
ShredMate sensor, Hope Tech Pro 4 Boost hub, SRAM Centerline 200mm rotor, SRAM sintered-metallic brake pads, Ti Springs Titanium rotor bolts.
Continental Der Kaiser 2.4 tires, e*Thirteen High Volume tubeless valve stems, Orange Seal rim tape, Orange Seal Endurance sealant.
Continental Der Kaiser 2.4 tires, e*Thirteen High Volume tubeless valve stems, Orange Seal rim tape, Orange Seal Endurance sealant.
Quarq Shockwiz installed on the Rockshox Lyrik RCT3 for suspension tuning.
Quarq Shockwiz installed on the Rockshox Lyrik RCT3 for suspension tuning.
Kustom Caps stem cap, Race Face Atlas stem, Ride Alpha sealed bearing headset, Titanium steerer bolts.
Kustom Caps stem cap, Race Face Atlas stem, Ride Alpha sealed bearing headset, Titanium steerer bolts.
Wolftooth Components dropper remote with SRAM Matchmaker-X bracket, Jagwire Lex-SL cables.
Wolftooth Components dropper remote with SRAM Matchmaker-X bracket, Jagwire Lex-SL cables.
GT5k custom shifter grip pads on SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed shifter.
GT5k custom shifter grip pads on SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed shifter.
Deity Components Black Label 787 handlebar, Kustom Caps stem cap, Race Face Atlas stem, Ride Alpha sealed bearing headset, Titanium stem face bolts.
Deity Components Black Label 787 handlebar, Kustom Caps stem cap, Race Face Atlas stem, Ride Alpha sealed bearing headset, Titanium stem face bolts.
SRAM Guide RS B1 levers, Motul DOT 5.1 brake fluid, Deity Components Black Label 787mm handlebar.
SRAM Guide RS B1 levers, Motul DOT 5.1 brake fluid, Deity Components Black Label 787mm handlebar.
SRAM Guide RE front brake caliper, SRAM sintered-metallic brake pads, Uberbike Titanium mounting bolts and Titanium CPS washers.
SRAM Guide RE front brake caliper, SRAM sintered-metallic brake pads, Uberbike Titanium mounting bolts and Titanium CPS washers.
Rockshox Super Deluxe RC3, Silk Graphics custom decals, Happy face valve cover.
Rockshox Super Deluxe RC3, Silk Graphics custom decals, Happy face valve cover.
OneUp Components 150mm dropper post, Hope Tech seat clamp.
OneUp Components 150mm dropper post, Hope Tech seat clamp.
SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed cassette, SRAM PC-GX chain, Hope Tech Pro 4 Boost hub
SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed cassette, SRAM PC-GX chain, Hope Tech Pro 4 Boost hub
Truvativ Descendant crankset, Deity Components Decoy pedals, Wolftooth Components CAMO direct mount spider, Wolftooth Components CAMO chainring.
Truvativ Descendant crankset, Deity Components Decoy pedals, Wolftooth Components CAMO direct mount spider, Wolftooth Components CAMO chainring.
e*Thirteen LG1+ lower bash/chain guide, Wolftooth Components CAMO direct mount spider and chainring.
e*Thirteen LG1+ lower bash/chain guide, Wolftooth Components CAMO direct mount spider and chainring.
SRAM GX Eagle rear derailleur, SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed cassette, SRAM PC-GX chain, Narrow-Wide alloy 12t/14t pulleys with ceramic high-speed pulley bearings.
SRAM GX Eagle rear derailleur, SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed cassette, SRAM PC-GX chain, Narrow-Wide alloy 12t/14t pulleys with ceramic high-speed pulley bearings.
SRAM GX Eagle rear derailleur, SRAM PC-GX chain, Narrow-Wide alloy 12t/14t pulleys with ceramic high-speed pulley bearings.
SRAM GX Eagle rear derailleur, SRAM PC-GX chain, Narrow-Wide alloy 12t/14t pulleys with ceramic high-speed pulley bearings.
SRAM GX Eagle rear derailleur, SRAM PC-GX chain, Narrow-Wide alloy 12t/14t pulleys with ceramic high-speed pulley bearings, Titanium jockey wheel bolts.
SRAM GX Eagle rear derailleur, SRAM PC-GX chain, Narrow-Wide alloy 12t/14t pulleys with ceramic high-speed pulley bearings, Titanium jockey wheel bolts.
SRAM Guide RE rear brake caliper, SRAM organic brake pads, Uberbike Titanium mounting bolts and Titanium CPS washers.
SRAM Guide RE rear brake caliper, SRAM organic brake pads, Uberbike Titanium mounting bolts and Titanium CPS washers.
Hope Tech Pro 4 Boost hub, SRAM Centerline 180mm rear rotor, Ti Springs Titanium rotor bolts, Hope 31mm Torque Caps.
Hope Tech Pro 4 Boost hub, SRAM Centerline 180mm rear rotor, Ti Springs Titanium rotor bolts, Hope 31mm Torque Caps.
Deity Components Decoy pedals, Commencal Supreme down tube protector.
Deity Components Decoy pedals, Commencal Supreme down tube protector.
Limited edition FiftySeven.Co front fender from Marsh Guard for when it gets wet.
Limited edition FiftySeven.Co front fender from Marsh Guard for when it gets wet.
Commencal Supreme DH V4 rear mud guard, modified to fit the SX frame.
Commencal Supreme DH V4 rear mud guard, modified to fit the SX frame.
Rockshox Lyrik RCT3 180mm boost with Silk Graphics custom decals, JagWire cable guard.
Rockshox Lyrik RCT3 180mm boost with Silk Graphics custom decals, JagWire cable guard.
Rockshox Lyrik RCT3 180mm boost with Silk Graphics custom fork bridge decal.
Rockshox Lyrik RCT3 180mm boost with Silk Graphics custom fork bridge decal.
All Mountain Style honeycomb frame guard on top tube.
All Mountain Style honeycomb frame guard on top tube.
Custom cut red vinyl to the steerer tube to keep with the black/red theme.
Custom cut red vinyl to the steerer tube to keep with the black/red theme.
Kustom Caps stem cap, Race Face Atlas stem, Ride Alpha sealed bearing headset, Uberbike Titanium preload bolt.
Kustom Caps stem cap, Race Face Atlas stem, Ride Alpha sealed bearing headset, Uberbike Titanium preload bolt.
Custom pewter pirate emblem on top tube.
Custom pewter pirate emblem on top tube.
First ride at Skypark, CA with the new upgrades.
First ride at Skypark, CA with the new upgrades.
End of the day at Skypark, CA with the new upgrades.
End of the day at Skypark, CA with the new upgrades.
Nope, it's not a show bike =P
Nope, it's not a show bike =P
Sunset photo while testing out the newly installed SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed groupset (shifter, rear derailleur, and cassette)
Sunset photo while testing out the newly installed SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed groupset (shifter, rear derailleur, and cassette)
Second weekend at the bike park, during a bathroom break, heh.
Second weekend at the bike park, during a bathroom break, heh.
Snow Summit Bike Park right after the first day of riding.
Snow Summit Bike Park right after the first day of riding.
First photos taken before the maiden ride.
First photos taken before the maiden ride.
First photos taken before the maiden ride. First photos taken before the maiden ride, September of 2017. Screenshot of when it was selected as "Bike of the Day" by Vital MTB =) Screenshot as featured on the Commencal Facebook page =) ShredMate sensor, Hope Tech Pro 4 Boost hub, SRAM Centerline 200mm rotor, SRAM sintered-metallic brake pads, Ti Springs Titanium rotor bolts. Continental Der Kaiser 2.4 tires, e*Thirteen High Volume tubeless valve stems, Orange Seal rim tape, Orange Seal Endurance sealant. Quarq Shockwiz installed on the Rockshox Lyrik RCT3 for suspension tuning. Kustom Caps stem cap, Race Face Atlas stem, Ride Alpha sealed bearing headset, Titanium steerer bolts. Wolftooth Components dropper remote with SRAM Matchmaker-X bracket, Jagwire Lex-SL cables. GT5k custom shifter grip pads on SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed shifter. Deity Components Black Label 787 handlebar, Kustom Caps stem cap, Race Face Atlas stem, Ride Alpha sealed bearing headset, Titanium stem face bolts. SRAM Guide RS B1 levers, Motul DOT 5.1 brake fluid, Deity Components Black Label 787mm handlebar. SRAM Guide RE front brake caliper, SRAM sintered-metallic brake pads, Uberbike Titanium mounting bolts and Titanium CPS washers. Rockshox Super Deluxe RC3, Silk Graphics custom decals, Happy face valve cover. OneUp Components 150mm dropper post, Hope Tech seat clamp. SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed cassette, SRAM PC-GX chain, Hope Tech Pro 4 Boost hub Truvativ Descendant crankset, Deity Components Decoy pedals, Wolftooth Components CAMO direct mount spider, Wolftooth Components CAMO chainring. e*Thirteen LG1+ lower bash/chain guide, Wolftooth Components CAMO direct mount spider and chainring. SRAM GX Eagle rear derailleur, SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed cassette, SRAM PC-GX chain, Narrow-Wide alloy 12t/14t pulleys with ceramic high-speed pulley bearings. SRAM GX Eagle rear derailleur, SRAM PC-GX chain, Narrow-Wide alloy 12t/14t pulleys with ceramic high-speed pulley bearings. SRAM GX Eagle rear derailleur, SRAM PC-GX chain, Narrow-Wide alloy 12t/14t pulleys with ceramic high-speed pulley bearings, Titanium jockey wheel bolts. SRAM Guide RE rear brake caliper, SRAM organic brake pads, Uberbike Titanium mounting bolts and Titanium CPS washers. Hope Tech Pro 4 Boost hub, SRAM Centerline 180mm rear rotor, Ti Springs Titanium rotor bolts, Hope 31mm Torque Caps. Deity Components Decoy pedals, Commencal Supreme down tube protector. Limited edition FiftySeven.Co front fender from Marsh Guard for when it gets wet. Commencal Supreme DH V4 rear mud guard, modified to fit the SX frame. Rockshox Lyrik RCT3 180mm boost with Silk Graphics custom decals, JagWire cable guard. Rockshox Lyrik RCT3 180mm boost with Silk Graphics custom fork bridge decal. All Mountain Style honeycomb frame guard on top tube. Custom cut red vinyl to the steerer tube to keep with the black/red theme. Kustom Caps stem cap, Race Face Atlas stem, Ride Alpha sealed bearing headset, Uberbike Titanium preload bolt. Custom pewter pirate emblem on top tube. First ride at Skypark, CA with the new upgrades. End of the day at Skypark, CA with the new upgrades. Nope, it's not a show bike =P Sunset photo while testing out the newly installed SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed groupset (shifter, rear derailleur, and cassette) Second weekend at the bike park, during a bathroom break, heh. Snow Summit Bike Park right after the first day of riding.
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Commencal
Supreme SX
Medium
Frame: Commencal Supreme SX. Misc: Medium
Rear Shock
RockShox
Super Deluxe RC3
230mm x 65mm
Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe RC3. Misc: 230mm x 65mm
Fork
RockShox
Lyrik Ultimate RC2 C1
180mm, C1 DebonAir Upgrade
Fork: RockShox Lyrik Ultimate RC2 C1. Misc: 180mm, C1 DebonAir Upgrade
Headset
Other
Ride Alpha
Sealed Bearings
Headset: Other Ride Alpha. Misc: Sealed Bearings
Handlebar
Deity
Black Label
787mm x 25mm
Handlebar: Deity Black Label. Misc: 787mm x 25mm
Stem
Race Face
Atlas
50mm x 0mm
Stem: Race Face Atlas. Misc: 50mm x 0mm
Grips
Ergon
GA2 Fat
33mm Diameter
Grips: Ergon GA2 Fat. Misc: 33mm Diameter
Brakes
SRAM
Code R
200mm/200mm
Brakes: SRAM Code R. Misc: 200mm/200mm
Brake Levers
SRAM
Code R
Metallic Pads
Brake Levers: SRAM Code R. Misc: Metallic Pads
Shifters
SRAM
GX Eagle
12-Speed
Shifters: SRAM GX Eagle. Misc: 12-Speed
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
GX Eagle
Bike Yoke Shifty Pulley
Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle. Misc: Bike Yoke Shifty Pulley
Chainguide
e*thirteen
LG1+
Lower guide only
Chainguide: e*thirteen LG1+. Misc: Lower guide only
Cranks
Truvativ
Descendant DH
170mm length
Cranks: Truvativ Descendant DH. Misc: 170mm length
Chainrings / Sprocket
Other
Wolftooth CAMO System
34t round
Chainrings / Sprocket: Other Wolftooth CAMO System. Misc: 34t round
Bottom Bracket
SRAM
GXP
Standard bearings
Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXP. Misc: Standard bearings
Chain
SRAM
GX Eagle
63 Links
Chain: SRAM GX Eagle. Misc: 63 Links
Cassette / Rear Cog
Other
GX Eagle
12-Speed
Cassette / Rear Cog: Other GX Eagle. Misc: 12-Speed
Pedals
Deity
Decoy
3mm pin height
Pedals: Deity Decoy. Misc: 3mm pin height
Front Rim
Stan's NoTubes
Flow MK3
Hand-built Wheel Set
Front Rim: Stan's NoTubes Flow MK3. Misc: Hand-built Wheel Set
Rear Rim
Stan's NoTubes
Flow MK3
Hand-built Wheel Set
Rear Rim: Stan's NoTubes Flow MK3. Misc: Hand-built Wheel Set
Hubs
Hope Technology
Pro 4 Boost
Hubs: Hope Technology Pro 4 Boost
Spokes
Sapim
Race
Hand-built Wheel Set
Spokes: Sapim Race. Misc: Hand-built Wheel Set
Front Tire
Continental
Der Kaiser Projekt 2.4
27.5 x 2.4", Tubeless
Front Tire: Continental Der Kaiser Projekt 2.4. Misc: 27.5 x 2.4", Tubeless
Rear Tire
Continental
Der Kaiser Projekt 2.4
27.5 x 2.4", Tubeless
Rear Tire: Continental Der Kaiser Projekt 2.4. Misc: 27.5 x 2.4", Tubeless
Saddle
Ergon
SMC4-M
Sport Gel
Saddle: Ergon SMC4-M. Misc: Sport Gel
Seatpost
Race Face
Ride
Seatpost: Race Face Ride
Seatpost Clamp
Deity
Seat Clamp
Seatpost Clamp: Deity Seat Clamp
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2018
Model Year:
2018
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
39 lb 8 oz (17,916 g)
Weight: 39 lb 8 oz (17,916 g)
Additional Info

More Components
Bike Yoke Shifty alloy rear derailleur pulley, e*Thirteen High Volume tubeless valve stems; OrangeSeal tubeless tape, OrangeSeal Endurance tubeless sealant; Hope Torque Caps;  Quarq ShockWiz suspension tuner; Jagwire LEX-SL shift and dropper post cables; SRAM anodized alloy cable ferrules; SRAM sintered-metallic brake pads; Motul DOT 5.1 brake fluid; Alloy narrow-wide derailleur pulleys w/ceramic bearings, ISC Racer Tape protection; happy face air valve cap on rear shock; custom pewter pirate emblem on top tube; limited edition FiftySeven Co. front fender; Internal GPS tracker; Shredmate telemetry sensor. 

Titanium Hardware
Uberbike brake lever clamp bolts, brake caliper bracket bolts, brake caliper mounting bolts, CPS washers, brake rotor mounting bolts, stem bolts, stem cap bolt, jockey wheel bolts.

Vital MTB "Bike of the Day" 
Bike of the Day for September 25, 2017.

Additional Info:

More Components
Bike Yoke Shifty alloy rear derailleur pulley, e*Thirteen High Volume tubeless valve stems; OrangeSeal tubeless tape, OrangeSeal Endurance tubeless sealant; Hope Torque Caps;  Quarq ShockWiz suspension tuner; Jagwire LEX-SL shift and dropper post cables; SRAM anodized alloy cable ferrules; SRAM sintered-metallic brake pads; Motul DOT 5.1 brake fluid; Alloy narrow-wide derailleur pulleys w/ceramic bearings, ISC Racer Tape protection; happy face air valve cap on rear shock; custom pewter pirate emblem on top tube; limited edition FiftySeven Co. front fender; Internal GPS tracker; Shredmate telemetry sensor. 

Titanium Hardware
Uberbike brake lever clamp bolts, brake caliper bracket bolts, brake caliper mounting bolts, CPS washers, brake rotor mounting bolts, stem bolts, stem cap bolt, jockey wheel bolts.

Vital MTB "Bike of the Day" 
Bike of the Day for September 25, 2017.
Raine
11/1/2024 2:59am
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daway
6 years ago
Confirming I had to cut mine a bit as well, but was easy with some regular scissors!
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ThomDawson
6 years ago
Nice bike man and enjoyed the detail in your descripsh.
I’m just building one myself, considering using a lower chain guide to help alleviate chain growth. Wonder if this is what you’ve aimed for too and whether you’ve succeeded?
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Raine
6 years ago
I put the e13 chain guide on when I first built the bike because I was worried about how little the chain actually made contact with the chain ring due to the upper frame idler, but I've been recently trying it without the lower chain guide roller and I haven't dropped the chain yet. As far as chain growth, honestly I don't notice it's there.
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Raine
6 years ago
Hey man, was doing some maintenance on my bike earlier today, out of curiosity I measured my head tube angle with a digital angle finder and I got... 65-degrees. Bike was unloaded, tires are identical with identical air pressure.
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ThomDawson
6 years ago
Thanks for that dude! I’m still awaiting a response from Commencal R&D guy....very helpful to get a number from another rider, appreciate it man
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FrankRizzo
7 years ago
Fantastic-looking build! Why did you swap the Reverb for the KS Lev? Weight? Reliability?
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FrankRizzo
7 years ago
Ah right. I'm thinking of purchasing the SX myself. The down tube protrudes forward of the chain ring somewhat, have you had a problem with it hitting obstacles at all or is ground clearance still good?
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Raine
7 years ago
With a 180mm fork up front I haven't tagged anything yet with the down tube (or even the e*Thirteen bash guard)... plus the frame does have a thick molded guard on it just in case.
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Raine
7 years ago
Thank you! Still waiting on a few small bits to add to it, she's not quite done yet
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daway
6 years ago
Saw that you got a OneUp dropper, sweet! Are you able to slam it down to the seatpost collar? I've been thinking of upgrading. Have a 170mm oneup dropper on my sentinel and i love it.
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daway
6 years ago
Super dope build! Looks like from the photo that you can slam the KS LEV Integra 125mm all the way down so that it is all the way in the seattube (lowest possible seat)?

Mine still has the 125mm Reverb, and I can't slam it all the way because the cable extrudes from the base so much. The overall length of the 125mm Reverb with the cable on the bottom is really close to a 150mm KS LEV Integra I have on another bike, potentially a bit longer. So I'm trying to figure out if I can get a 150mm KS LEV in my Supreme SX slammed all the way down. May have to stick with a 125mm dropper.
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daway
6 years ago
Roger that, certainly a clean/easy solution. I'll probably do that. One more question - how much modding did you have to do to that V4 mudguard to fit?

I'll post my bike check soon! Waiting on my Light Bicycle 38mm carbon rims and Onyx hubs to come in .
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Raine
6 years ago
125mm Integra is the only one that can slam down all the way. 150mm Integra is too long. Any other brand is longer than Integras, so those won't work either (I tried)
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Raine
6 years ago
The photo above with the OneUp dropper and the Hope seat post clamp shows the 150mm post as low as it can be installed. I had to limit the saddle height about 10mm to get it where I want it; I could move the dropper abut 10mm in more but then the actuator doesn't work as it pinches the cable inside the seat tube.
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daway
6 years ago
Word! Good to know, thanks! So I'll probably stick with a 125mm Integra and a quick release seat collar so I can slam the seat for jump/dh/shuttle sessions (got a Hope one which is really nice).

Another thought I had was using a KS externally routed 150mm. My 150mm KS externally routed dropper is just under 8.5" long I think. So without the extra stuff at the bottom of the post that the Integra has, this is a pretty ok option (except having to figure out how to route the cable). Would be able to easily remove the dropper for park days too then, which is a plus. Hmmmm....
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Raine
6 years ago
For park I use a standard seatpost. I just disconnect the cable from the Integra and let the cable sit inside the regular seatpost.
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Raine
6 years ago
The mudguard bolts on, you have to trim the right side to clear the chain when you're in the larger cassette cogs.
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chrisingrassia
7 years ago
A show bike, right?
Those rotors aren't even used. And no dust remnants inside the bolt heads. I'm suspicious...
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Raine
7 years ago
You're right - the rotors haven't been used and there was no dust in the bolt heads... because it was a fresh, brand new build. If you read the photo captions, it says that all the photos were taken right before the first ride... so no, it's not a show bike.
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Raine
6 years ago
The height it's at in the photos is as low as I can get the OneUp 150mm in there without the cable mechanism binding on the HPP pivot. A KS Integra 150mm might go lower (my original 125mm Integra could slam down) but I don't know for sure.
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ThomDawson
6 years ago
Hey dude, I finally finished my build and have a query for ya if you don’t mind. I’ve measured and remeasured my head angle at 63° rather than the stated 65° and the wheelbase is a corresponding 10mm longer than the geo chart....the BB is right where it should be from the chart at 10mm drop.
Although I built it from the ground up it’s the same spec as an off the peg bike. Lyrik 180, 230x65 shock, tyres both the same DHR2.
Seems to me Commy got their numbers wrong. Or something wrong with my frame. Seems a simply case of the wrong head angle on the chart?
Is this something to do with why they discontinued them?
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daway
6 years ago
@thomdawson I've never actually measured my HA, but I'd say my stock bike rides like it is closer to 63 than 65. Which is a desirable trait for me for this type of bike . Maybe they did get it wrong on their chart? Lyrik 180 is going to have a slightly longer a-to-c measurement than a fox 36, but that shouldn't be a 2 degree difference. They probably just discontinued them since they didn't sell as well as their Meta series, or the Supreme DH. Just a hypothesis though. Most people still seem to want full DH rigs...not sure why when you can have a rad beast like this that can still be pedaled!
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ThomDawson
6 years ago
@daway Yeah for sure I imagine most people would be happy to learn it’s slacker than stated but the fact it isn’t crazy slack on the chart was a major factor in my decision. I’m riding in UK bike parks and they tend to consist of tight corners and steep lips, slackness isn’t the best way to go.
I’m speaking with Commencal who’re being very receptive but would love to hear some measurements from you guys if you get bored enough ;-)
I’m also gonna get some solid numbers all round and crunch em to see if I can figure out what’s up.
My best guess is that the geo chart should simply state the head angle at 63° rather than 65°...seems unlikely I have a frame welded 2° out but then the Supreme DH is 63°
I dunno. Just wish I’d got a Gambler if I’m to be stuck with the slackness.
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daway
6 years ago
Yeah maybe. I mean it's a 1.5" straight headtube so you can run an angleset to make it less slack, just need to figure out the right ZS56 combo. Or just run the shock stiffer so it rides higher? I dunno. Bummer you don't like it, I love mine. It's a Whistler wrecker! Super fun having a DH bike I can pedal. I also have a transition sentinel that sees more daily duties, this just serves as my DH rig (that I can pedal to hit local freeride trails). Way more versatile than a full DH.
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Raine
6 years ago
Never thought to measure my HA either, but the Supreme SX can use offset cups like the DH, they share the same head tube. I don't get into the numbers game so much as I adjust for how it feels, not to get to some specific number.
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ThomDawson
6 years ago
@ Raine I should have clarified, I first noticed it riding not when I got the angle finder out - it feels like a dh bike which ain’t really what I wanted from the bike. If I’d known it was 63° I wouldn’t have bought it, plain and simple. I’d have bought a dh bike or a trail bike. I was even considering a dual crown on this one at some stage but that will take it to around 62° which is far too slack where I ride, 63 is already tank-like. The Lyrik at 180 is surprisingly stiff though, feels stiffer than the 170 36 I have.
I’ve considered the angle set route but right now I wanna get to the bottom of whether it’s an issue with my frame (in which case it’s being shipped back to Commencal) or if they got it wrong with all of them (in which case I may be stuck with adjuster headsets unless they’ll swap it for a Clash).
There’s also the option of an offset bush at the top of the shock...I’m just a bit pissed I paid so much cash for something that apparently ain’t what it says it is.
Ps why can’t I reply to the comment I want on here? Driving me crazy XD
Edit: ah the comments is an issue with the mobile site. The full site is fine
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ThomDawson
6 years ago
Quick head up for you guys, the U-Link bolt sheared itself off (it was properly torqued) while hoping about in my yard setting spring rate. They want me to file a full warranty claim...so I’m gonna buy one rather than wait but that’s €33 shipped to UK. So be careful with that 5mm Allen head axle bolt on the left hand chainstay
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Raine
6 years ago
Either you have bad luck or a bad torque wrench... I'm going on over a year now (including multiple trips to Snow Summit, Skypark, and Mammoth) and I haven't had any issues with the frame hardware
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ThomDawson
6 years ago
I’m quite certain it was bad luck, cold morning etc. But they have the single bolt listed as a spare part, I’m also quite sure they know it’s a weak spot. And looking at it, it’s clear to see the Allen tool recess goes too far which is exactly where it sheared. 10-15nm on that is gonna fail at some point. Unless they’ve started using an updated design.
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Raine
7 years ago
Not bad...obviously it's built more for going down than up, but the 46t rear helps a bit. It won't climb like a hardtail XC, but it can climb.
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DownhillVP
7 years ago
Thanks but I am looking for a comparison to current Enduro bikes like (Specialized Enduro, Santa Cruz Nomad, Trek Slash....), I know it isn't a XC hard tail dude.
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Raine
7 years ago
Well coming from a Meta V4, it feels pretty close. Bike is obviously slightly heavier, and the saddle position is farther back.
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Raine
7 years ago
I had to mention it because I had to buy two chains =X a 116-link wasn't long enough
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ThomDawson
6 years ago
Ok thanks man. I want to iliminate chain growth as much as possible to enable running the shortest cage mech possible. I dig what you say about the chain:chainring contact though, that was also one of my first thoughts.
How low can you get the oneup dropper?
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luisgutrod
7 years ago
Nice build...will those tires withstand the abuse this bike is supposed to push you ?
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Raine
7 years ago
This is the first time I'm trying Schwalbe tires (normally I run Continentals) and so far they seem pretty capable.
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soupcan
7 years ago
Would you still consider it an enduro worthy bike? or is it too much for that more of a pure park bike?
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adrennan
7 years ago
not everyday that people are providing the length of their chain in the build description. Sick bike.
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Raine
7 years ago
That's what they're supposed to do, although I'm still fine-tuning the setup so i can't say if they actually do make the front end stiffer to the point that the rider can feel it.

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