Commencal Introduces the All-New, Short-Travel T.E.M.P.O. 14

The T.E.M.P.O. Our new short travel trail bike is here.

Efficient to pedal | Playful like no other | Ultra-dynamic on the flat and downhill

• Full 29-inch
• 125mm rear travel and 140mm front travel
• New VIRTUAL CONTACT SYSTEM kinematics using a virtual pivot point to combine liveliness and comfort
• Geometry designed for pedaling performance without sacrificing downhill performance

VIRTUAL CONTACT SYSTEM - A NEW ERA BEGINS

Gone is the fixed pivot point, in comes the virtual pivot point.

The VIRTUAL CONTACT SYSTEM offers an infinite number of new perspectives. By working on the chain effect, the variation in the position of the virtual pivot point and the progressiveness curve, we have achieved the goal for this T.E.M.P.O. That is to have a super-efficient bike when pedaling. A bike that is very dynamic when pushed, that naturally picks up speed as soon as you pump and play with the terrain. A bike that filters out the small shocks and remains comfortable on the biggest impacts. Up & down all day.

ALREADY ON THE BIGGEST STAGE

AMAURY PIERRON, KILIAN BRON OR HUGO FRIXTALON. DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THEM? This is what they think of their T.E.M.P.O.

"It makes you want to go and find all the little features of the terrain to push into and go faster." - Hugo Frixtalon

"A real efficient bike when pedaling. But also, the most playful lively and compact of all my bikes." - Kilian Bron

"A bike that pedals well and remains very playful on the downhill!" - Amaury Pierron

SUITED TO ALL SITUATIONS

The geometry of the T.E.M.P.O. has been designed to make it a playful, efficient bike that gives you confidence when the speed ramps up. The 76.6° seat angle is steep enough to be effective when riding uphill, but not too steep that it’s uncomfortable when pedaling on the flat. 29″ wheels for long distance rides, grip, comfort and climbing.

Chain stays vary in length depending on the size of the bike: :

• 435mm for S/M sizes
• 440mm for L/XL sizes

TRUE TO OUR PRINCIPLES

Aluminum, always and everywhere. No plastic bikes from us. Aluminum, which is recyclable and recoverable, is also ideal for performance. Our EWS and DH World Cup winning frames provide the best example of this.

IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS

UDH (UNIVERSAL DERAILLEUR HANGER) AND REINFORCED THRU AXLES

We all like to be able to ride with peace of mind, so the T.E.M.P.O. uses an expander system on the thru axles to avoid things coming loose during a ride. The UDH allows perfect alignment, protection of the derailleur, compatibility with all derailleur brands and availability almost everywhere in the world.

ROUTING INTEGRATED INTO THE HEAD TUBE

Ideal for ‘cleaning up’ the frame, to avoid infiltration of mud and water etc. And to avoid placing holes in the frame in an area that endures high stress.

PROTECTION IN HIGH-RISK AREAS

Located at strategic points on the frame, these protectors have been designed to limit impact, noise, and splashes. Chain stays, seat stays, and the down tube are all perfectly protected. 

FEEL THE RHYTHM

With the T.E.M.P.O. we are rediscovering the joys of pedaling. Whatever the trail or the conditions, we always give a little more. And when it’s downhill time, we know we can count on it to be there, even through the most difficult bits. The terrain is our playground, each compression becomes an incentive to go a little faster or jump a little higher. Pure riding, on the edge, we’ve reached the perfect T.E.M.P.O.

PRICING

For more information and to see all the models, head on over to www.commencal.com.

View key specs, compare bikes, and rate the new Commencal T.E.M.P.O. in the Vital MTB Product Guide.