PRESS RELEASE: CommencalNew Meta Power TR: Power to the Trail
TR is for TRAIL. Trail riding, trail centres, homemade trails… We certainly use the word in many contexts! Here is our Meta Power TR. Quite simply, our version of what Trail means; up, down, jump, play and repeat, again and again.
This is the lively, responsive and impulsive power that we wanted! It’s the perfect bike to get the most fun out of on the majority of trails around the world! With 150mm travel on the front and 140mm on the back, it's made for those who believe that having a playful bike whatever the terrain is the most important thing.
Like all new generations of Meta Power, the Meta Power TR is equipped with the latest Shimano motor, the EP8. It’s quieter, more powerful and more energy efficient. And when we talk about the new Shimano EP8, we mean a new 630Wh battery too. For an all-day adventure or just a few laps at your local trail centre, whatever you please.
This Meta Power TR has been designed to be very different to the Meta Power. For example, the geometry has been specifically worked upon for the intended use of the bike. The seat tube angle (77.5°) and the head tube angle (64.5°) are relatively straight for optimal pedalling position when tackling the most technical climbs.
A new kinematic has been calculated for this one. It’s built around the "Contact System 4bar Linkage," which is a system designed to bring both more dynamism and efficiency to pedalling.
In addition, two positions are available on the rocker extension thanks to the "flip chip" and are therefore easily modifiable. This change affects the height of the bottom bracket and the head tube and seat tube angles, therefore completely changing the behaviour of the bike. You then have the choice between a lively and reactive bike, or a stable bike optimized for the most demanding descents. Whatever position is chosen, the kinematics have been designed to enable excellent grip on small impacts and comfort during the suspension travel.
As always, the finishing details have also occupied the time of our engineers. The engine mount has been designed to use one of the advantages of the EP8 - its reduced size. The engine guard has high impact resistance. It’s better integrated into the general line of the bike thanks to a right-side engine cover specific to Meta Power.
The charging plug is located on the engine mount for easy access. The new, more compact chain guide is also attached directly to the engine mount. Finally, the routing on the chain stays has been worked on to avoid friction with the frame paint. All of these details make the difference.
In our offices in Andorra, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or Chile, many staff have already decided to make the Meta Power TR their bike for 2021!
Let's give POWER to the TRAIL!RANGE
The bike is available for pre-order now. Prices from $4,999 up to $7,199
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169 Comments
this insane, majority of new bikes assume that should be in horizontal position stretched btw saddle and handle bar with insane long reach and relatively low stack;
Privateer E-161 will probably have a 650 stack.
Snicker snicker.
Just wish they'd done the job right no matter the size. Glad you your happy with your current stable. :-)
I was a little shocked when the Specialized SL at 40.5# rode pretty similar to my 27# Ripley on a demo I did a few weeks ago.
My objection is calling it mountain biking, and more specifically, nonmotorized.
A lighter weight ebike that basically feels like a normal bike on the descents (my current normal bike is 37lbs...), and yet gives me some extra help to get another lap in, or get over that last techy bit of the climb without dabbing... that does sound more interesting to me than riding some 60lb bike that is like a mini-dirt bike.
The blockers for me are:
1) Ebikes aren't legal on ANY mtb trails in my state (exception of 1 trail system, that allows shuttling as well)
2) They cost sooooooooo much. Right now there is no way I'd ever own one. But in another 5-10 years, when costs have come down (and I'm into my 40's), it may be a different ballgame (assuming they're legal).
To be clear, I’m not hating on ebikes. Just want to state that.
I think that’s kind of the whole point of low powered ebikes though.
So that they DO feel (mostly) like a normal mountain bike, they just take a few percent off of how steep the grade feels.
I grew up riding dirt bikes, and appreciate them still as well. But I enjoy mountain biking at least partially because it’s good cardio, and keeps me in shape (well, at least better than average dad bod shape
But getting a “bit” of extra push to keep me out longer on the few times a month I can get out to ride? That does sound somewhat appealing.
Maybe by the time I can afford them, they will be legal here, and I’ll be able to test them out more. Until then it’s mostly just theorycrafting for me though.
My reference about cardio was more stating one of the reasons I like mountain biking compared to dirt biking.
And as far as I understand, the “point” of low powered ebike is to feel as close to a normal bike as possible.
I’ve seen the studies on mountain bike vs ebike ride intensity/workout effects/etc. Makes sense to me.
This Commencal and the Orbea from a couple weeks back, great to see "normal" looking e-bikes
It's nice to have some travel on reserve for the big hits.
They are heavy though but as a bigger dude it really doesn't bother me once I'm up to trail speed.
For a goof I just took it to a local trail that is a jump line ( more dirt jump than bike park) of over 20 different sized hits on a row and I was kinda shocked at how well that huge bike handled everything that I would normal hit on a regular bike.
They are consistent with the direction our society is heading in general- the easy way out. Hard work and grit are concepts of the past, people nowadays demand instant gratification. That trail that tool a year to build by hand with blood, sweat and tears? Now can be lapped in a fraction of the time with minimal effort. Sure, e-bikes have their place, but it is likely they will soon become a normalcy in the mountain bike industry and diminish what it means to "earn your turns"
people ditches horses in favor of the cars 100 ys ago, we everybody complaint about pedal assist?
People use heart rate assists, hearing assistance, any other type of devices that enhance human ability to accomplish some task
Some of this e-bike hate comes from people taking their riding to seriously. You don't always need to "earn" your fun through physical exercise. Maybe you "earned" it working two weeks of 12 hours shifts and just want to get outside. Or maybe you "earned" it by starting a lifestyle change and need some assistance to get outside more be able to enjoy it. Either way it's not stopping you from reveling in a good bit of pedaling for your own recreation.
e-bikes still don't turn my head, even the nice one, i only yearn after real pedal bikes.
they are 'stable' to ride, more like a crosser. they do achieve more runs. you CAN get fit on one.
but talk to me, should i get one?
Some of you e-bike grouchers should really stick to road biking...
That’s sarcasm, right? Management of them is an absolute mess in the US right now.
Not to bash on Ebikes as I completely see the point for some people...They can be a lot of fun for them.That said, it’s becoming more apparent that the typical buyer is generally speaking on the lazy side of thing or at the very least never enjoyed the work out before we had Ebikes.
Back on topic, Id like to know why they fitted such tiny shock on a 55 pounds bike?Surely they favour weight saving over the performance on long descents?Im not sure I understand the reasoning, according to the ebike propaganda, its exactly what these things are designed for...Go wayyyy further up the mountain and enjoy a longer ride down...I can guarantee that tiny shock would fade very quickly on a 20 minutes + descent
I get to ride with younger faster riders and they don't need to wait for me.
I can function the next day after 3000ft of climbing
My skill level has gone up on my bike. I started on MTB bikes in the mid 80's with no suspension.
Riding an e-bike has not diminished my work ethic.
Still have an enduro bike for the non e areas in SoCal. Still hitting Summit with a DH bike.
But e is a great way for me to have FUN.
Which is why I ride.
I'm younger but the reasons are similar...
I can hang with my pro/ semi pro ride buddies on the climbs and then can drop into tech trails and not be absolutely spent by trying to keep up with them to get there.
I can get in a decent ride in ( by pedaling just as hard as I would on a regular bike) in half the time and then go back to my hectic life as a dad to a toddler, husband, caretaker to my parents and small business owner.
I can take my toddler on awesome adventures with his MacRide seat.
I can tow-shuttle my pre-teen nephews who hate to pedal to the top of fun trails and share the stoke of mtb with them.
I can get to my dig zone fast and fresh to build stuff for everyone's benefit.
E-bikes only suck if you're ignorant and too closed minded to see other perspectives.
Glad you're riding!
now: "this looks waay better than that ugly pivot" "Al is the best e-bike material" "affordable!"
attitudes sure have changed towards earning your turns.
Wonder what the Power TRain warranty on that is?
ebike or any other pedal assist e bike with one is absurd, they are nothing alike.
A - Never ridden a motocross bike
B - Never ridden an ebike
C (and most likely) - never ridden either of them