Bike Check: Finley Davies' Commencal Absolut 24"
During DMR Dirtwars UK Round 4 at Redhill Extreme, we got hold of the young ripper Finley Davies' Commencal Absolut 24" slopestyle bike to have a look at.
Finley may only be 11 years old (yeah, you read that right, 11!) but he was charging as hard as anyone else all weekend, sending every feature of the massive Dirtwars course at Redhill. His Commencal Absolut 24" is actually the prototype that was used to develop the current bike that's for sale. With its 24" wheels and light aluminum frame it's perfect for someone of Finley's size to use for slopestyle. This, however, is not a standard Commencal Absolut, with parts coming from Finley's various sponsors to produce a custom build specially for the young man from Milton Keynes.
There is a one of a kind gyro set up hiding under the top tube of this Commencal Absolut, with a lot of time being taken to get the gyro cables to be neatly fed back into the internal cable routing on the frame to produce a really clean looking bike.
Finley may only be 11 years old (yeah, you read that right, 11!) but he was charging as hard as anyone else all weekend, sending every feature of the massive Dirtwars course at Redhill. His Commencal Absolut 24" is actually the prototype that was used to develop the current bike that's for sale. With its 24" wheels and light aluminum frame it's perfect for someone of Finley's size to use for slopestyle. This, however, is not a standard Commencal Absolut, with parts coming from Finley's various sponsors to produce a custom build specially for the young man from Milton Keynes.
There is a one of a kind gyro set up hiding under the top tube of this Commencal Absolut, with a lot of time being taken to get the gyro cables to be neatly fed back into the internal cable routing on the frame to produce a really clean looking bike.
Rider Name Finley Davies
Age: 11
Hometown: Milton Keynes
Height: 150cm
Weight: 52.5Kg
Instagram: @finley2012davies
Age: 11
Hometown: Milton Keynes
Height: 150cm
Weight: 52.5Kg
Instagram: @finley2012davies
 | My super slick tires make my bike super fast and fun. |
With its 'Sand' paintwork and black components, the Absolut 24" is classy and sleek.
Commencal Absolut
Frame: Prototype Commencal Absolut 24" 2021
Shock: N/A
Fork: Rockshox Pike DJ 100mm
Wheels: Halo T2 24" rims on Halo SuperDrive hubs.
Tires: Tioaga PowerBlocks
Drivetrain: Halo single speed, Gusset Chain
Brakes: Title MTB gyro.
Cockpit: Gusset handlebar and stem
Size:24" wheel
More info:Commencal Absolut
Frame: Prototype Commencal Absolut 24" 2021
Shock: N/A
Fork: Rockshox Pike DJ 100mm
Wheels: Halo T2 24" rims on Halo SuperDrive hubs.
Tires: Tioaga PowerBlocks
Drivetrain: Halo single speed, Gusset Chain
Brakes: Title MTB gyro.
Cockpit: Gusset handlebar and stem
Size:24" wheel
More info:Commencal Absolut
The Commencal Absolut 24" has built-in chain tensioners keeping Finley's gusset chain from dropping while keeping the side of the bike clean. You can also see the internal cable routing coming out of the seat stay.
Finley's seatpost clamp and seat come from UK brand Gusset.
The gyro on Finley's bike comes from Title MTB and is mounted from the headset cups.
The Commencal Absolut frames allow for internal cable routing, and Finley's Absolut has the gyro cable splitter hidden inside the top tube of the bike.
It's good to see a set of 24" wheels again. This set comes from Halo with matching Halo hubs, wrapped in super smooth Tioaga PowerBlock tires - an old school set up for such a young guy and with the Powerblocks being so slick a brave choice for the Redhill course.
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same for mtn scooter! www.pinkbike.com/photo/18021955
Givin' some meat to the haters here ahahahha
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Going to build one too save having to walk back down mountains?
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You can find different option on the french market> Globe3T is probably the best one of all!
Give it a go?
edit: thinking about it, two and a half pounds lighter for smaller wheels, tyres and frame. that might actually be legitimate.
otherwise yes the sect 24 looks dope. only real other issue is lack of gyro tabs but i can add those myself. removable 990 posts would be cool too, would make it useful for street riders who wanna run a brake and pegs.
You could check:
- Dartmoor used to make one too
- BlackMarket has lil monster... not sure if he is still in business.
checked dartmoor already they discontinued their frames in 24 inch other then junior frames.
i wanted the mommy's lil monster as it can be for adults or juniors but unfortunately blkmrkt bikes doesnt seem to be in business any longer. few people had frames on order to never hear back and also never have charges on their accounts reached out and still no replies. think its been like 2 years or so.
think i found an option. mutant bikes imperador 24 inch. but they dont give you the best geo lay out and i cant figure out if its suitable for a suspension fork. thinking i might have to hit up S&M as they used to make blk mrkt's usa made frames, could also maybe hit up mike laird or marino for a custom frame. and i heard union street bikes doesnt make frames anymore either so a molly maguire doesnt work.
guess imma have to go custom or weld mounts to a brakeless frame.