![]() Claimed frame weight (without shock) is 3.6kg. The Meta TR 29 gets ISCG mounts, modular internal cable routing, integrated chainstay & downtube protection, again with cage bolts under the downtube & the mud flap at the rear wheel to protect the rocker & bearings. The 6066 triple butted alloy 29er frame uses a 210x50mm metric shock, Maxle Boost rear end, a PressFit BB92, post mount 160mm brake, and a 1.5″ tapered headtube. ![]() Set up with lighter weight builds and often air suspension (although coils work too), some of Commencal’s pro riders have even picked out the new Meta AM 29 for enduro racing when there isn’t quite as much elevation drop. The updated main pivot also moves lower & further back, optimized for smaller 29er chainring sizes, with the side benefit of reducing pedal kickback through its travel. It pretty much shares all of the same tech with a new shorter rear triangle than the 27.5 TR, including stiffer seatstays, plus larger pivots & an updated U-link to push the shock. It shared its time in development and now looks the part, with the same single-pivot, faux-bar design that Commencal says pairs well with a longer travel fork. If you’ve seen the latest Meta AM 29, the new bike will look quite similar. Thanks to updated modern trail geometry with a slack 66.5° head angle, and big 29er wheels, the new Meta TR 29 will roll over pretty much anything in its path. In the spirit of reliability, the DT SWISS M502 rims are also an ideal match here.All these components make this META TR 29 a formidable trail, all-mountain and enduro weapon.Commencal is quick to remind that with 130mm of rear wheel travel & 140/150mm fork travel, today’s TR would have made a solid all-mountain or even enduro bike a few years ago. The 12-speed transmission and brakes are provided by SHIMANO with the SLX model which is known for its reliability, power and low maintenance qualities. ![]() Plus, the FOX Float DPS LV shock puts emphasis on liveliness and performance. It’s very simple, everything is new! Notably, the sharper lines highlight improved performance.Equipped with super tyres and brakes, the new META TR 29 is certainly not just a more comfortable XC bike but rather clearly, a ‘mini-enduro’ which pushes the standards of agility and dynamism even further.About the META TR 29 ESSENTIALNo compromises have been made with this ‘Heritage Green’ META TR 29 ESSENTIAL.The FOX 36 Performance Grip fork is ultra-efficient. The use of double-row Enduro Bearings allows a more homogeneous deformation of the frame without the loss of stiffness via the bearings.Aesthetically, the frame has evolved in depth. The 140mm rear travel and 150mm or 160mm fork up front will give you that extra confidence which will make all the difference when things get tough.In September 2020, Pinkbike journalist Mike Kazimer described the META TR 29 as, ”One of the most fun bikes that I’ve ridden this year”.The stiffness of the frame is always the subject of much attention. And the results are amazing!Thanks to 29-inch wheels, kinematics that make the bike even more dynamic and a straighter seat tube angle with reduced offset, the META TR 29 is formidable through any pedalling sections.As soon as you get to the top and you’ve hurried to take that inevitable selfie, you’ll be ready to take on the most daunting trails. How do you make a high-performance-uphill bike whilst keeping the COMMENCAL DNA when it’s time to go down the hill? This is the challenge that we set our engineers. New META TR 29: The best of both worlds!Whilst collecting a number of awards in the press (‘Best Trail Bike under $3,000’ from Pinkbike and ‘Trail Bike of the Year’ from MBUK), the META TR 29 is now taking things a step further.
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