2023 Commencal META V5 Essential vs 2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
The L is the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite size closest to your L Commencal META V5 Essential. 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 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
Compared with the Commencal META V5 Essential in L, the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite in L places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −29 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Commencal META V5 Essential, LNukeproof Mega Carbon Elite, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Commencal META V5 Essential L | Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480 | 475 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 642.8 | 639 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.5 | 78° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 621.9 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 447 | 440 | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1280.2 | 1251 | −29 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125 | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 345 |
Differences are the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite minus the Commencal META V5 Essential. Full charts: 2023 Commencal META V5 Essential, 2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Commencal META V5 EssentialNukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
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 | Commencal META V5 EssentialSX V5 Essential | Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite290 Carbon Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Commencal META V5 | Nukeproof Mega |
| Fork | Fox 38 Performance | Fox 38 Performance Elite GRIP 2 |
| Rear shock | Fox FLOAT X2 Performance | Fox FLOAT X2 Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX XT | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX | SRAM GX AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Chainring | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB71 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss E 532 | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Mullet |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | Shimano SLX | SRAM DB8 Stealth |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT76 | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Ride Alpha R20/R27 | Nukeproof Horizon V2 |
| Stem | Ride Alpha | Nukeproof Horizon |
| Grips | ODI Longneck | not listed |
| Headset | Acros ZS56/ZS56 | Nukeproof Sealed Bearing 44-56 IITS |
| Seatpost | KS Rage i | not listed |
| Saddle | SDG Bel Air V3 | Nukeproof Horizon |
| Dropper post | not listed | Brand-X Ascend |
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