2027 Canyon Torque AL vs 2027 Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL
The L Low is the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL size closest to your M Canyon Torque AL. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL
Compared with the Canyon Torque AL in M, the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL in L Low places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +17 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +12 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Torque AL, MCommencal META V5 ESSENTIAL, L LowDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Torque AL M | Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL L Low | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470 | 475.5 mm | +6 mm |
| Stack | 643 | 635.4 mm | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.5 | 64.1° | +0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.5 | 77.7° | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 601 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 441.8 mm | +12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1254 | 1271 mm | +17 mm |
| BB drop | 12 | not listed | |
| Standover | 761 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 405 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | not listed | |
| Fork length | not listed | not listed |
Differences are the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL minus the Canyon Torque AL. Full charts: 2027 Canyon Torque AL, 2027 Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Torque ALCommencal META V5 ESSENTIAL
Each bike is ranked against the other enduro bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Canyon Torque AL | Commencal META V5 ESSENTIALESSENTIAL |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Commencal META V5 |
| Fork | not listed | Fox 36 Performance |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float X Performance |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM 1270 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB92 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Assegai |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss E593 |
| Brake | not listed | TRP EVO Expert |
| Grips | not listed | Ride Alpha Mushroom |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ZS56 ZS56 |
| Seatpost | not listed | KS Rage i |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Solano SL |
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