Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame 2021 Review

Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame 2021 Reviews

Review score: 9.0/10 – Updated September, 2024

Latest Price: £1199 (RRP: £1199)

Take a look now to discover what makes Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame 2021 worthy of a review score of 9.0 out of 10.

Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame 2021 Review


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Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame 2021 features

Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame 2021 specs

Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame 2021
Spec 1

Colour: Green, Lagoon

Other MTB Frames found with this Spec: 1

Spec 2

Frame Size: L, M, XL

Other MTB Frames found with this Spec: 6

Spec 3

Gender: Unisex

Other MTB Frames found with this Spec: 2527

Spec 4

Material: Aluminium

Other MTB Frames found with this Spec: 762

Spec 5

Rear Travel: 170mm

Other MTB Frames found with this Spec: 1

Feature 1

Frame: 2021 Meta AM, 160mm rear travel, 6066 alloy, triple butted T4 and T6 tubes; moulded down tube, chainstay and seatstay protection

Other MTB Frames found with this feature: 5

Feature 2

Recommended / Max. Fork Height: 581mm / 591mm

Other MTB Frames found with this feature: 1

Feature 3

Rear Shock Size: 230×62.5mm required (no rear shock included)

Other MTB Frames found with this feature: 1

Feature 4

Piggy Back Shock Compatible: Yes

Other MTB Frames found with this feature: 2

Feature 5

Shock Bushings: 20x10mm

Other MTB Frames found with this feature: 2

Feature 6

Wheel Size: 29″ wheels only

Other MTB Frames found with this feature: 1

Feature 7

Headset Dimension: Tapered 1-1/8″ / 1-1/2″

Other MTB Frames found with this feature: 3

Feature 8

Headset Type: ZS44/ZS56

Other MTB Frames found with this feature: 2

Feature 9

Bottom Bracket Type: Pressfit BB92

Other MTB Frames found with this feature: 2

Feature 10

ISCG Tabs: Yes, ISCG05

Other MTB Frames found with this feature: 7

Feature 11

Seat Post Size:34.9mm (not included)

Other MTB Frames found with this feature: 1

Feature 12

Seat Post Clamp: Single bolt, 38.5mm (included)

Other MTB Frames found with this feature: 2

Feature 13

Rear Hub Compatibility: 12x148mm

Other MTB Frames found with this feature: 2

Feature 14

Disc Brake Standard: Post mount 200mm

Other MTB Frames found with this feature: 2

Feature 15

Front Derailleur Mount: No, 1x drivetrains only

Other MTB Frames found with this feature: 2

Feature 16

Accessories: Down tube protector, Chainstay protector, Seatstay protector

Other MTB Frames found with this feature: 1

Feature 17

Warranty: 5 years main frame; 2 years chainstays, suspension “contact system” and Commencal/RIDE ALPHA components; 6 months paint/decals

Other MTB Frames found with this feature: 1

Feature 18

Weight: 4kg / 8lbs 13oz

Other MTB Frames found with this feature: 1

Price

£1199

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Quality

Quality is without doubt one of the most important factors that we consider when buying bikes, parts, accessories or clothing. As you’d imagine it’s especially important when buying MTB Frames. Let’s take at a look at the sort of things you can look at when trying to ascertain the quality of Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame 2021.

The first thing is material. Looking at what Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame 2021 is made of will give you a really good idea of the quality overall. Take a look at the specs above and you should be able to see the material. It’s then up to you to decide if it meets your expectation.

Similarly you’ll also want to spend some time looking at the features too. Again the table above, listing the features will give you a really good overview. However you should think about the sort of features that you’d expect when buying new MTB Frames. It’s worth writing a list of the “must-have” features so that you don’t end up compromising and missing some important features, or alternatively end up buying an unnecessarily high specced product.

There’s also a lot of merit in checking out the brand of the product and looking at the various brands that are selling MTB Frames. Brands like Commencal are of courses extremely well respected in the cycling community so you know you’re getting a fantastic product with them. But if you’re undecided on your product you should write up a list of brands that you’d be happy to buy. It’s a great way of filtering and narrowing down the number of products when you’re searching.

Next up you’ll want to think about the price and use that as a guide to set your expectations of the quality. If you’re buying the cheapest of the options in the MTB Frames category you should probably expect it to not be of as good quality as the most expensive. It sounds obvious of course. But this is where you can get a bit clever and use your combination of features, specs, materials and other factors to work together to get a really good quality product at the best price. We often draw up a list of “must-haves” and use these as filters when shopping online so that you’re only seeing products that meet your criteria. You can then sort by Price>Low to get the best deals.


Comparing Prices

Price, as you would imagine, is the most popular reason for someone buying one product over another. It is the single most important factor in choosing the majority of products we buy. The same goes for MTB Frames.

It’s at this stage of the buying process, when you’re looking at different options, that you should set a budget. Do some research to understand how much roughly you can expect to pay for the sort of level of product that you’re looking for. Then match that to your own personal circumstance and how much you can afford to spend. This will really help you in narrowing down the right product for you.

Price of Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame 2021

So the first aspect of price that we’re going to look at is the price of Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame 2021.

We run regular scans across the web to find the best prices for the products that we review, from a range of cycling retailers. The best price we managed to find Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame 2021 was over at Chain Reaction Cycles where the price was £1199 in our latest search.

Based on this price we’ve scored it 8.9 out of 10 for price.

Average price of MTB Frames

Next we wanted to look at how much you can expect to pay, on average, for MTB Frames.

We found 24 in the MTB Frames category over at Chain Reaction Cycles. We looked at the average price of the products within this category and found the average is £814.20, making it above average at £1199.

It’s sometimes helpful to look at how much the prices can vary. Especially when setting yourself a budget, or when trying to understand just how much you could spend on MTB Frames. We found that the most expensive product currently available was £2399.99, whilst the cheapest we managed to find was £119.99.

With 24 products available we worked out that 7 cost more than Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame 2021 and 15 were cheaper.

Cost of Commencal products

At Chain Reaction Cycles we found 25 products from Commencal, of which 4 were in the MTB Frames category.

For now though we’re looking at Commencal branded products in all categories. The average price of these products was £1955.00 making this product below average.

You’ll also be interested to know that the cheapest Commencal product we found was £199.00 and the highest price we could find from them was £5499.00.

Of the 25 from Commencal, 13 were more expensive than Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame 2021 and 9 were cheaper.

How much are Commencal MTB Frames?

We then wanted to get a bit more specific and only look at Commencal products that are listed in the MTB Frames category.

The average price of the 4 products that match this search was £799.00, with the cheapest coming in at £349.00 and highest price was £1199.00. With the average being £799.00, Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame 2021 comes in above average.

0 products that meet this search were more expensive than Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame 2021 and 2 were cheaper.


Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame 2021 Reviews

Reading reviews is an amazing way of getting a good feel for a product without actually being able to try it or see it first.

There are two different types of reviews, and we also recommend reading both.

1. Expert reviews – In the cycle industry there are loads of really reliable trusted resources for expert reviews. For example if you’re looking to buy a new bike, BikeRadar Bike Reviews are great.

2. Customer reviews – these are probably your best resource for information. There’s no finances or influence involved, they’re purely just honest reviews from customers that have bought and used the product. The reason we love customer reviews so much is because no matter if their view is good or bad, there’s a very good chance that it will be honest and unbiased.

Our best advice is to head over to Chain Reaction Cycles and read the Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame 2021 reviews there.

Based on what we’ve seen in terms of reviews for Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame 2021, it really does look like a great buy. So for the review score, we’ve scored it 8.9 out of 10. The average review score for all products in the MTB Frames category at Chain Reaction Cycles is 4.5 out of 5.

Owner reviews, as we say, are one of the most important pieces of research that we can do before we buy. So, with that in mind, if you do go on to buy Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame 2021 or another similar product, like Commencal Meta HT AM Hardtail Frame 2021 reviews or Commencal Absolut Dirt Jump Frame 2021 reviews we’d love you to leave a review in the comments below. It will really help future buyers just like you, when they’re looking to buy MTB Frames.


Brand

As we said in the pricing part of the review, brand is a really important consideration, but especially so when looking to buy MTB Frames. But as you’re probably already aware, you’re on to a great choice if you do go with Commencal, as they’re a fantastic brand, making amazing products.


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Summary

Overall, we’ve been hugely impressed by the quality, price, reviews and features of Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame 2021. We’d say that as long as it fits your budget and meets your expectations in terms of features/spec…it’s a really strong contender. That’s why we’ve scored it a massive 9.0/10 overall.


Further product details

  • Product ID 1: 27029352311
  • Product ID 2: 805079UK
  • Brand: Commencal
  • Model number: 21CMETAAM29GNXL
  • RRP: £1199
  • EAN: 5056305539757
  • Description: Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame (2021)Ideal as the heart of any dream modern enduro racing bike, the geometry on the Meta AM 29er MTB frame has been completely updated for today’s fast and aggressive enduro, downhill and bike park riders. It now puts you in a more stable and controlled riding position for tackling technical descents and climbs much more efficiently. Ready for 170/180mm travel forks and a 160mm travel rear shock, with this frame as your full suspension bike’s platfrom, you’ll be floating over trail obstacles and landing drops and jumps like a pro.29er Mountain Bike Frame with Modern GeometryAesthetically, the frame has evolved in depth. Notably, the sharper lines highlight improved performance. The completely revised Meta AM 29 will therefore delight riders eager for performance and those who like to give it all regardless of the difficulty of the trail before them. Plus, with faster-than-ever speed to deal with, Commencal decided to alter the geometry. Lengthened for stability, it’s equipped with a 40mm stem, a short fork offset (42/44mm) and a slacker head angle. This means handling is not impeded and the bike feels like it has a good sense of direction. The seat angle is straightened, and the offset is reduced for optimised uphill positioning regardless of whether in the saddle or on the pedals.Efficient Full Suspension FrameThe kinematics of the frame has been redesigned to enable a bike that is both more dynamic and more comfortable during suspension travel. This results in less rider-leg fatigue and essentially the ability to ride the bike optimally towards the end of long race stages. Thanks to 170mm travel on the front and 160mm on the back, this Meta AM is an enduro platform that’s designed to go fast for extended periods of time. The stiffness of the frame is also always the subject of much attention. The use of double-row Enduro Bearings on the Commencal Meta AM 29 Suspension Frame allows a more homogeneous deformation of the frame without the loss of stiffness via the bearings.Features: Frame:¬†2021 Meta AM, 160mm rear travel, 6066 alloy, triple butted T4 and T6 tubes; moulded down tube, chainstay and seatstay protection Recommended / Max. Fork Height: 581mm / 591mm Rear Shock Size: 230×62.5mm required (no rear shock included) Piggy Back Shock Compatible: Yes Shock Bushings: 20x10mm Wheel Size: 29" wheels only Headset Dimension: Tapered 1-1/8" / 1-1/2" Headset Type: ZS44/ZS56 Bottom Bracket Type: Pressfit BB92 ISCG Tabs: Yes, ISCG05 Seat Post Size:34.9mm (not included) Seat Post Clamp: Single bolt, 38.5mm (included) Rear Hub Compatibility: 12x148mm Disc Brake Standard: Post mount 200mm Front Derailleur Mount: No, 1x drivetrains only Accessories: Down tube protector, Chainstay protector, Seatstay protector Warranty: 5 years main frame; 2 years chainstays, suspension "contact system" and Commencal/RIDE ALPHA components; 6 months paint/decals Weight: 4kg / 8lbs 13ozBuy Commencal Bikes¬†from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
  • Full Category: Frames & Forks > MTB Frames
  • Size: XL
  • Unisex
  • 0
  • Adult

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