Commencal - Sea Otter 2010
Commencal and the Athertons have really left a mark on the DH circuit over the past few seasons with their podium visits and ever evolving DH machine. We can't forget about their AM, Enduro and Park bike offerings either.
Inside you'll find details on the 2010 Absolut SX, the Supreme DH and the Meta 55 Carbon.
Absolut SX:
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Details:
-5.5" of rear travel
-Rear suspension pivots around the BB
-68 degree head tube angle
-Tapered head tube
-Interchangeable rear drop out system (Q/R, 12x135 MAXLE, S/S with Tensioners)
-Adjustable wheel base (1 cm)
-High Pressure rear shock for the slope and park riders
-Absolut SX frame with removable rear hangers (one set of 10mm standard, one set of 10mm horizontal), seat tube clamp, FSA tapered 1-1/8" / 1.5" Integrated-type headset, Fox Float R shock, Commencal Pivotal saddle and seatpost $1949 USD msrp.
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Supreme DH:
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Details:
-8 inches of rear travel that to the Contact System Linkage
-64 degree head tube angle +/- 1 degree thanks to adjustable H/T sleeve.
-1 1/8" headtube diameter
-Adjustable wheelbase (1 cm of change)
-Gee rides one, you should too!
-Supreme DH Frame with a Fox DHX RC4 coil rear shock, Thompson Elite seatpost, and e.thirteen LG1+ chainguide $2899 USD msrp.
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Meta 55 Carbon:
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Details:
-20% lighter than its predecessor the Meta 55AL
-5.5" of rear travel
-68 degree head tube angle
-5.9 lbs without rear shock
-interchangeable rear drop outs
-Trail to AM market
-24 lbs complete
-Meta 5.5 Carbon frame which includes removable rear hangers (one set standard 10mm dropouts), Fox Float RP23, Tange integrated headset and Easton EC 90 CNT seatpost $2650 USD msrp.
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In North America, Commencal bikes are distributed by BTI-USA.
*Stay tuned for a bike test on the Commencal Meta 6 in the coming months!*
Inside you'll find details on the 2010 Absolut SX, the Supreme DH and the Meta 55 Carbon.
Absolut SX:
Details:
-5.5" of rear travel
-Rear suspension pivots around the BB
-68 degree head tube angle
-Tapered head tube
-Interchangeable rear drop out system (Q/R, 12x135 MAXLE, S/S with Tensioners)
-Adjustable wheel base (1 cm)
-High Pressure rear shock for the slope and park riders
-Absolut SX frame with removable rear hangers (one set of 10mm standard, one set of 10mm horizontal), seat tube clamp, FSA tapered 1-1/8" / 1.5" Integrated-type headset, Fox Float R shock, Commencal Pivotal saddle and seatpost $1949 USD msrp.
Supreme DH:
Details:
-8 inches of rear travel that to the Contact System Linkage
-64 degree head tube angle +/- 1 degree thanks to adjustable H/T sleeve.
-1 1/8" headtube diameter
-Adjustable wheelbase (1 cm of change)
-Gee rides one, you should too!
-Supreme DH Frame with a Fox DHX RC4 coil rear shock, Thompson Elite seatpost, and e.thirteen LG1+ chainguide $2899 USD msrp.
Meta 55 Carbon:
Details:
-20% lighter than its predecessor the Meta 55AL
-5.5" of rear travel
-68 degree head tube angle
-5.9 lbs without rear shock
-interchangeable rear drop outs
-Trail to AM market
-24 lbs complete
-Meta 5.5 Carbon frame which includes removable rear hangers (one set standard 10mm dropouts), Fox Float RP23, Tange integrated headset and Easton EC 90 CNT seatpost $2650 USD msrp.
In North America, Commencal bikes are distributed by BTI-USA.
*Stay tuned for a bike test on the Commencal Meta 6 in the coming months!*
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