Commencal Meta AM 29 V4 (2021-2022) Frame
(discontinued)

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It's Metal, but not quite Rock and Roll
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The Good
- Progressive geometry
- Good color choice (White and Lagoon Blue Option)
- 34.9mm dropper post diameter for better bushing overlap
- Good amounts and quality of rubber frame protection
- Minimum 200mm rear rotor
- Standard boost spacing
The Bad
- Inadequate QC, internal welding showed massive amounts of unnecessary aluminum shards/strips, like spikes on the inside of the bottom bracket and headset areas
- 4x paint chips on frame, size of pencil erasers
- Rear brake mount required sanding and alignment, had overshots of welding material
- Almost all threaded holes had paint or other heavy residue in them making installation of any bolts a pain
Overall Review:

When the new revision of the Meta AM, the geometry reached a near perfect level of aggressiveness. The amount of travel is ideal for this super-duro bike, while being progressive enough to maintain a lighter trail feel than a thoroughbred DH bike. The color ways were very good looking online, and they proved to be brilliant and deep in real life.

The ride feel is exceptional, with plenty of small bump sensitivity, and end stroke progression. It is heavy, my build turned out to be 38 lbs but this adds to its character and isn't super noticeable on the climbs compared to bikes of similar travel. My previous Yeti SB150 felt just as difficult to maneuver uphill.

However, the quality control on the White/Lagoon Blue frame I received was sub-par. That is the only true downside.

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Specifications

Product
Commencal Meta AM 29 V4 (2021-2022) Frame
Riding Type
Enduro / All-Mountain
Freeride / Bike Park
Rider
Unisex
Sizes and Geometry
SM
MD
LG
XL
Wheel Size
29"
Frame Material
Aluminum
Frame Material Details
6066 alloy, triple butted T4 and T6 tubes; molded down tube, chainstay, and seatstay protection
Rear Travel
160mm
Rear Shock
230mm x 62.5mm
Head Tube Diameter
Tapered, 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom, for ZS44/ZS56 headset
Bottom Bracket
BB92 press-fit
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions
148x12mm Boost
Front Derailleur Size
N/A (1x-specific)
Seatpost Diameter
34.9mm
Max Tire Size
65mm (2.56")
ISCG Tabs
ISCG05
Bottle Cage Mounts
One inside front triangle
Colors
Heritage Green, High Polished, Black/White, Pearl White/Electroplate Lagoon, Grey
Warranty
5 years main frame; 2 years chainstays and suspension "contact system"; 6 months paint/decals
Weight
8 lb 13.1 oz (4,000 g)
Miscellaneous
2021-2022 version
Double-row Enduro pivot bearings
Internal cable routing
Piggyback shock compatible
200mm post mount rear brake tabs
220mm max rear rotor
Designed for 170mm travel fork
Multiple component options available at Commencal website
Price
Standard Colors: $1,399.00
High Polished: $1,499.00
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