Commencal's 24" Mini DH Bike - Supreme 24

Aug 27, 2012
by Richard Cunningham  
Concentrations of young shredders in BC are greater than anywhere else in the world. That said, one wonders why there are so few bikes available for senders under five feet tall. We are talking real bikes - well made, with good geometry and spec'ed with proven components that can handle the big runs at a bike park. Commencal's Supreme 24 is one of the exceptions - with 24-inch wheels, 140-millimeters of suspension travel, and a full-fledged version of its aluminum DH/freestyle chassis and Contact System suspension, it has credibility and the good looks to go with it.

Commencal Supreme 24

Commencal's Supreme 24 is a step up from the average, 30-pound wannabe dual-suspension bike that we see most young park riders on. Next year, the 24-inch-wheel 140-millimeter-travel mini-DH machine will be offered in neon yellow as well.



The Supreme 24's components are well selected too: Kenda Nevegal sticky rubber tires; FSA Gravity MotoX crankset; a real chainguide; powerful Formula RX brakes with shorty levers and 180-millimeter rotors. The saddle is slightly smaller and its Commencal 680-millimeter handlebar is proportional, but still wide enough to be fashionable. The Supreme 24 is only available in one size, intended to fit riders from 4-foot, 7 inches to 5-foot, 4 inches (140cm to 163cm). Commencal's website shows a slightly different components mix, with a Marzocchi Rocco shock and an RST fork, but we are told that the bike on display is probably going to be the final spec.

Commencal Supreme 24 Marzocchi 55 fork X-Fusion shock Formula RX Shorty Levers.

Marzocchi's 55 single-crown fork uses a 20-millimeter axle. The Supreme 24 shares the same Contact System suspension of the Supreme V3 DH chassis. Shorty levers ensure that Formula's powerful RX brakes are accessible by small hands.



Commencal Supreme 24 Formula RX rear brake

The rear hub uses a 142/12mm Maxle Lite through-axle. Powerful, Formula disc brakes should add a healthy dose of control in the steeps.



The Supreme 24's suspension is worthy as well, with a Marzocchi 55 single-crown fork up front and a coil-sprung X-Fusion Glyde shock powering the rear suspension. Travel is 140 front and rear and the bike feels super plush. The Supreme 24 looks absolutely awesome - but true DH quality and performance does not come cheap. Commencal's mini shredder costs about $2200 USD. Still, if you are young, small and shred, you should not be riding a toy. The Commencal's Supreme 24 is a bike that can get you to the top of your game. I wonder who the lucky ones will be?

Commencal Supreme 24 Geometry

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128 Comments
  • 106 2
 Waiting for Jackson to shred this bike. Maybe to elementary school this time
  • 20 0
 Jackson is already shredding A-Line and Dirt Merchant (including the big river gap).

Jackson rides A-Line: www.pinkbike.com/video/273424
Jackson on Dirt Merchant: www.pinkbike.com/video/274022
  • 9 1
 FINALLY. A Solid DH Bike for the little dudes!
  • 13 1
 I would have SO much fun on this on the 4X, Djs and SS courses...
  • 4 0
 mtbken congrats, Jackson is AWESOME!!! My little girl is 5, she will be hitting the trails soon!
  • 6 21
flag usacycling (Aug 27, 2012 at 18:31) (Below Threshold)
 I would love to see road bikes produced in this fashion too
  • 6 0
 they have road bikes like
  • 1 0
 Finn Finestone's next bike? Saw him and Jackson in the park a few days ago... the kids RIP!
  • 73 0
 I didnt have $2200 when I was 5ft tall.....sweet ride tho.
  • 33 0
 There's plenty of kids on here who's parents do have that money to spare.
  • 150 2
 Im 6ft2 and still don't have $2200!
  • 4 11
flag saneo (Aug 27, 2012 at 13:13) (Below Threshold)
 or if you want your girlfriend to ride with you... ? well if shes not 6ft2 loooool
  • 9 4
 my GF rides a 26er like a champ and shes 5'9", so theres no need for that.
  • 16 0
 but mine is 5.1... and she ride a 24 like a champ too... so yes there is some poeple who want to ride that kind of bike...
  • 3 0
 hahahaha
  • 28 1
 part of me wants to get one of those as a city cruiser.... kinda like a super pimp bmx bike!! I honestly cant wait to have kids and get them to start shredding!
  • 18 0
 I was BC and at Whistler last week. It's big time true about the number of kids riding. Same for women and moms with kids. It's rockin! That said, my first daughter was born only three days ago and I already wish she was old enough for this bike.
  • 5 0
 Yeah, it's great to see top-quality bike producers making smaller bikes that also have great performance parts. It will help a lot of parents get their kids in to racing I think.
  • 17 0
 Congrats BDKR
  • 13 0
 Yeah congrats dude
  • 5 0
 Thanx alot you guys! I appreciate it. :-)

She is THE 5HIT!!!!
  • 3 0
 Part of the joy is sharing the hobby with your kids. My eleven year old girl rides a 951, 13 year old boy rides a Commie DH. Kids want the same toys. They also want a lot of travel. This will make a fabulous bikepark rental! Totally geared to hook your kids during that first crucial year. Great starter bike Commencal, thanks
  • 2 0
 You are a dream dad for us.
  • 2 0
 Thanks. I enjoy riding and this way minimize bitching and downtime during tracktime...and I get to shop more bikes...
  • 15 0
 It's cool and everything and I'd definitely like one as a kid (or now) but are there really that many parents that are willing to shell out over $2k on a bike that they'll probably outgrow in a year. Not to mention the advantages of learning to ride hardtail properly before moving to a bouncy bike. But then again, maybe I'm just jealous.
  • 4 0
 Think about the number of families with multiple kids, buy nicer stuff and maintain it and the next kid down the line has a quality ride. I have 3 boys and they all ride & each one has progressed faster than the one before. I firmly believe it is because of quality stuff instead of crappy "toy" bikes.
  • 1 0
 That's fair enough but that only works if there's no overlap. If they're all roughly the same size, you're going to have get them one each which is going to cost you a lot if you have 3 kids. I'm not saying there isn't a market for something like this, just that I can't see it being a big market at all...unless they only sell them in whistler
  • 1 5
flag WAKIdesigns (Aug 27, 2012 at 13:11) (Below Threshold)
 I think people should rent bikes more instead of buying, especially downhill / park bikes. It's more profitable for seller and cheaper for the customer. Owning stuff is cool but heh developed rental is waaay better - one day you ride v10 another you might feel for Trek Slash. It works brilliant with ski, snowboard and also with cars in my city. Even if renting a V10c would cost 200$ a day, a person like me living 400 miles from mountains, would have to spend at least 30 days in the bike park to equal the price of a bike from a shop. In my case it would be like 15 years to make it count
  • 2 0
 We planned on the age gaps & got lucky that they are all about same size. So when one kid outgrows his bike its about the right time to rebuild it and give it to the next one. Renting would be great but we live 200 miles by plane or a 10hr ferry ride to the only lift area in state (Alaska). But we shuttle 2-3 times a week so we need our own bikes. Besides it lets the family play together and we always end up with a bunch of their friends in the back of the truck with us anyway. All the parents are stoked to have adults with the kids during what they call "scary play time" at our house.
  • 2 2
 Yea it all depends from where you live, but in many situations (like mine with the car) owning stuff is a questionable luxury. It also depends on the eventual bikepark you go to. A small bikepark 4h from me has Giant Glorys - fair enough for the bike, caouldn't complain less though place is a bit whatever. But my favourite bike park which is a gem, 7h drive away has Scott Gamblers with cheapO builds, so... depends depends depends.
  • 1 0
 true true true
  • 2 0
 being a dad this bike makes sense as you may pass it along with friends who have kiddos growing up. my friends have done it for our kids. bmx, skate, moto..it's cool to see them inherit the love for it all and altogether with the same equipment. just pass it on to the next kid.
  • 2 1
 I have twins. I'll build them some sick hard tails and tell them we'll talk FS when they show me they really need it. Even when they do I'll be looking to build used, even if it is ill fitting. They can buy new rigs when they get jobs or marry rich people. My third daughter is due next week. She can expect hand-me-downs until she get's to big then she has to prove her need too. Any boy I get better like getting bike parts from all his sisters! Big Grin
  • 2 0
 I don't think you understand the demographic of BC, Wakidesigns. They'll sell a butt load of these, there is definitely a hole in the market.
  • 1 2
 I think it's a great bike but it's too expensive. You'd have to have more money than sense buying one of these. I'd love to get one second hand for my son in a few years, but not for my daughter. I want her to stay away from bikes. Maybe she can have a horse. I think there's a lot to be said for learning how to ride on a HT first, but also if you want to hit up a lot of lines with big stuff, you'll be underbiked a lot. There is definitely a place in the marker for these, but if they made a cheaper one it would be better. Or just have no tax on kids' bikes like kids' clothes.
  • 1 1
 Taletotell - anybody with twins is a bad ass to me Big Grin
  • 1 0
 thanks waki.
  • 14 1
 i dont care about the fact that im over 6 foot i just want one
  • 2 1
 Yeah! Brings me back to my days of rockin' a 24" GT Cruiser BMX bike.
  • 10 0
 If I bought that for my kid, I'm pretty sure I'd spend more time on it that he would.
  • 7 0
 I prefer air shocks on a bike like this because you can adjust the pressure as your kid grows, and we all know they grow like weeds. Plus is saves weight, which is a bonus for kids that are already pretty light.
  • 2 0
 I want to see frame adjustability. How about longer chain stays as the kid grows and different front triangles too. Mix and match to keep the rig the right size.
  • 2 0
 I'd like to see the option of adding 26" wheels, which would go well with taletotell's idea. i know it will screw with the geometry, but that would fit well in line with the concept of making the bike effectively larger as your kid grows too.
  • 4 0
 Cheaper solution is to find a used XS and throw 24 inch wheels on it. Drop the fork and throw on a narrower XC flat bar. That's what we did for our daughter. As she grows, we will swap back to the 26 wheels that came with the bike. Plenty of other friends have done this too.
  • 3 0
 Good on Commencal for recognizing there is a market for Juniors. Only thing I'm thinking of (and maybe I'm wrong) is that a bike like this maybe should be spec'd with air suspension. Keeps the weight down a bit for the smaller riders, and allows the suspension to be adjusted a little more easily as they begin to grow.

Now if someone would come out with a 20" version, the kids would be set.
  • 2 0
 Lil Shredder makes 20", thats what Jackson from Squamish(run bike kid) is riding right now.
  • 1 0
 They do, which is great. but, they're practically a custom build, so costs would be pretty high. Need something a little more...mass produced, with a more reasonable price range, say $1000-$1500.
  • 2 0
 Gettng there for sure, but still a miss. I'm in the market for two 24" wheel bikes for my kids that ride lots of park and lots of all mountain. They will be 8 and 10 next year and have outgrown the capacity of their 20" bikes. But the 55 is still a coil fork and skinny little groms can't get any travel, even with a light spring. They don't need a 55 or Marz DJ fork at their weight, they need a robust all mountain air fork with the front end dropped - like a Recon with 15mm axle. Also, I think kids should be on hardtails, not of Full Sus bikes, so they learn to ride a bike and pick a line, not just rely on the suspension to hammer over stuff. They will also learn to jump better and the bike should be a good 3 to 5 pounds lighter. I am looking at building up an NS Suburban with derailleur hanger, air fork, and full X-7/SLX spec for about $950.
  • 2 0
 Four days per week for 8-10 weeks (summer break), two days per week for the remaining 12 weeks. so 56-64 days per year in a bike park for an average of four hours or six to seven runs and the bike is starting to look like good value. Please do not judge the market from your limited 'have to push my bike up the hill to get a DH run' or shuttle point of view. There are lots of people for which a $2200 DH bike represents a lower daily cost than playing hockey, football or any other kids' sport. Now Lil'Shedder just need to make a FS 16" for the really small talented groms out there!
  • 1 0
 Just realised the Lil'Shredder can be run with 16" wheels as well.
  • 4 1
 here is also a good choice for ppl under 5ft www.krutor.cz/bikes/ouvinator/en.htm a carbon dh bike on 20 inch wheels Smile (and that article has few years now...)
  • 1 7
flag kinggwarn (Aug 27, 2012 at 12:21) (Below Threshold)
 dude that's just a waste of money. Why get carbon when you'll outgrow it within a couple of years? Unless you're a dwarf.
  • 2 0
 Don't forget about Lil Shredder bikes
  • 4 0
 I wonder if theyre gunna make a mini V10... sick bike tho! I wonder if it handles as good as the big one
  • 2 1
 could name it the V-10b Wink
  • 5 0
 Or better yet, the V-5.5 Smile
  • 1 0
 There definately needs to be a segment of capable, quality bikes for the younger riders. The problem the bike companies have is cost. At $2200 whos going to drop that cash on something their kid is going to outgrow in a couple years?? Dont get me wrong I think its a sweet bike but I dont see many being sold. Make something more resonably priced an youll sell more..
  • 1 0
 well not trying to make this sound like a bad design or anything, but I think it would be much better if they put on lighter weight and less durable parts on this bike since most likely a sub 110 pound rider will be on this and if it is a kid then the rider is probably going to be very novice and definitely wont be hitting anything big so the durability is not needed. So idealy i think they should have tried to build a sub 25 pound 140mm tiny bike. Just put on some xc wheels and some other xc parts and then just take some beef off the frame. Just my opinion though
  • 2 0
 There are plenty of groms out there that are not "novice" and will be hitting really big stuff and do need the durability. Also these groms are not in school all summer so are doing a whole lot more riding than most people.... Our 6 year old son has more vertical at Trestle than all but 2 people.

I agree that the weight should be a big consideration, but would rather see them go with higher end race components that drop weight without sacrificing quality.
  • 1 0
 That is AWESOME!!!!! The Comy V3 is aready one of the sickest looking DH frames out there IMO and the mini version is great looking as well... If/When I have a grommet of my own I'd love to put him/her on one of these and take them up to Mt. Hood... It's really cool to see a well though out, scaled down version of a great bike that doesn't compromise for a little rider. Most of the "mini"/Kid DH/FR/FS bikes that have come out in the last 10 years (minus say the Norco B-line) have just looked like Wallmart bikes no matter who made them.
  • 1 0
 Glad to see a new choice for kids to learn dh, especially since the choices have been diminishing in recent years. I understand why, it's got to be tough for the manufacturers to supply this segment of the market due to the fact there are aren't a significant amount of kid riders who can handle learning dh and the cost of these bikes is sky high for a children's bike.

But it is necessary, kids need good equipment to learn this sport. To not provide a kid with a quality dh bike and then ask him or her to pedal themselves down a dh trail is just unfair to them. If there aren't bikes like these being produced then the growth of the sport will be stifled.

It is damn difficult to find a 24" dh bike for kids. Kona was recently sold out of the Stinky 2-4, Specialized stopped making the Gromhit, and Rocky Mountain stopped making the Reaper. I had to search for about 2 months to find my daughter's 2008 Gromhit, and the guy I bought it from said that right when I bought it three other guys were right behind me trying to by it. So three cheers to Commy for introducing this spremely sweet little dh bike.
  • 3 1
 This is the progression we need in our sport. If the lil'ones (4-12 year-olds) have solid equipement, they will create a stable and promising future to our sport.
  • 2 0
 www.pinkbike.com/product/specialized/Bighit-GromHit

This was a cool bike. Too bad Specialized doesn't offer it any longer.
  • 1 0
 never mind kids and parents buying it im a short guy and my norco is way to big big for me and im glad that companies are catering to the challenged of height like me self lol great looking bike as well
  • 1 0
 This is good news. I remember a few years ago when I was in this market and there was a serious lack of fs bikes for kids under 13. Hopefully more companies will follow suit.
  • 2 0
 Agreed. Spec had the Bighit grom and P.grom. Those no longer exist. Though I saw A lot of kids with them. I had both a Gromhit and a P.grom. Kona has the Stinky 24. That's all i can think of.
  • 1 0
 everybody is forgetting the norco bline. that is the bike my daughter started on.
  • 2 0
 Finally! I've been saving my 50 pence a week pocket money since i was 7 and now i can afford a bike that will fit me! Best 12th birthday ever!
  • 1 0
 My 9 yo daughter rides a FSR Gromhit. It has 150mm travel and an air shock and fork. You have to have air on kids bikes to adjust for weight. Yo Specialized bring back the FSR Gromhit!
  • 1 0
 Love the gromhit but the spec on the commencal is wicked. This is our son in whistler on the gromhit and next year..... commencal?

www.pinkbike.com/video/275064
  • 1 0
 Norco has had the b-line for a long time. My daughter started out on a 04 version and has since progressed to a 26" wheeled xs norco six. www.pinkbike.com/product/norco/2011-B-Line
  • 1 0
 I remember when Kona did the Stinky 24 inch. How did that get on with sales and stuff? This looks along the same line, only commencal is better than kona IMO, I have a meta 5.5 afterall Wink
  • 2 0
 My 3yr old was riding a 16 inch bike before he turned 3 .. he'll rock a bike like this before he's 10.
  • 1 0
 Nice to see a new player on the block offering a bike for lill shredders.. Just wait a year or two and pick them up used for half the price.
  • 1 0
 Can't wait to get my boy one he is 6 and started ripping the park and rides street with me and so does my 3 yr old lol jus gotta do the big mountain stuff together
  • 2 0
 The bike looks amazing, but the man behind not that much... Is he the most sexy model at Commençal?
  • 1 0
 You are right men!

Why Commençal did not have beautiful girls to present the bike?
  • 3 0
 so happy that when i have a kid i can start him/her off early!
  • 3 0
 I don't care if it doesn't fit me, I want it!!!!
  • 1 0
 i want to buy one of these just to fuck around on and learn tricks on. Why wasnt something this sick around when i was younger
  • 1 0
 My wife and I will be having our first child in March. Cant wait till he/she is old enough to buy them their first gravity bike.
  • 4 0
 DH Pit bike? SHWEET
  • 1 0
 Hey I'm 5'5" (but i always say 5'6") - I'm totally getting one!! finally FINALLY someone thought of the short guys Smile

oh wait, it says it's for children. crap.
  • 1 0
 Very cool! My little brother had a big hit grom which weighed a ton! Not litlery but it weighed a lot. Im curious how much this thing weighs.
  • 1 0
 i rode this in france this year its a realy goof bike and i love the suspention!
  • 1 0
 Sweet bike for my nephew Smile - there is also the stinky 24 - thats great little bike for young shredders
  • 2 0
 Such a cool looking bike.
  • 1 0
 Can imagine those cranks being far too long for kids who the bike would fit...
  • 1 0
 I actually look forward to having children. It's great to see the market expanding! I'd buy it Big Grin
  • 1 0
 Saw at least 3 kids on these at Steve peats steel city race other day and they were flying through the rock garden on em
  • 1 0
 Want it sooo bad!!... Looks sick
  • 1 0
 i'd be down to shred a few whistler laps on that thing hahahh
  • 1 0
 My 4'10" wife would love something like this!
  • 2 1
 What's up with that rear shock? come one, they could have done better..
  • 1 0
 I kinda want it for fun and I'm 5'10
  • 1 0
 my life would have been complete if had that when i was 9
  • 1 0
 I wish i could be sponserd by commencalFrown
  • 1 0
 good downhill bike from Cameron c on pinkbike peise out
  • 1 0
 akk that's not how you spell peace
  • 1 0
 good downhill bike name Cameron c on pinkbike
  • 1 0
 looks like a full-sus street bike Big Grin
  • 1 0
 I really like 24", it makes it a lot easier to throw the bike around!
  • 3 1
 maybe 24 will be the new 29 Big Grin
  • 1 0
 I have twin boys. Buying two is gonna hurt Smile
  • 1 3
 I still can't figure out why they got away from 24" rear wheels on DH bikes...you can case a jump or drop and still ride away and you're not having to go and get your wheel trued every other week...hmmmm
  • 3 1
 Sounds like someone needs a better wheel build. Big wheels roll through the rough stuff better and they roll quicker in general.
  • 1 0
 dude...did you watch crankworx? I've never seen so many blown/tacoed rear wheels... not to mention...decades of Moto-X riders testify the same...
  • 1 0
 About time are youger riders get a good 24"
  • 1 0
 thats how i feel
  • 1 0
 There goes the neighbor hood!
  • 2 1
 So bad i'm 166cm... i'm sad now...
  • 3 1
 I'm 6'6"...I wonder if they'll make a 24" 29er...?
  • 1 0
 im in the same boat as you guys... whatever happened to that 29er intense was prototyping?
  • 1 0
 Isn't the point of a 29er the 29 inch wheels though? Or are you saying they should make a 29er for shorter riders?
  • 1 0
 Me? | I'm just saying that i would love have that bike but i'm 3cm taller | i have a 26 and 29r bike and a bmx | Like i say, any kind of wheel are good but some people will just not get used to that differences and needs | here where i live we don't have much tech stuffs so a 29r XC bike is better |
  • 1 0
 No, Worm-Burner. And yeah it is is a cool little bike. It'd be fun to play around on
  • 1 0
 I want it...even though im 6 foot 3 inches tall Smile
  • 1 0
 loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooks funnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!! Smile
  • 1 0
 I am in love
  • 1 0
 that things the bomb
  • 1 2
 Yay, this is more like it, screw all those 27, 29, silly sized wheels this is the way forward. Rock on 24inch wheels.
  • 1 0
 One word, quality!!!
  • 1 0
 for Danny MacAskill
  • 1 0
 a lot of money though Frown
  • 1 0
 I have this bike
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