2026 Commencal Meta SX Essential vs 2027 Commencal META SX V5 Signature
The Commencal META SX V5 Signature size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Commencal META SX V5 Signature
Compared with the Commencal Meta SX Essential in M, the Commencal META SX V5 Signature in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +27 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Commencal Meta SX Essential, MCommencal META SX V5 Signature, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Commencal Meta SX Essential M | Commencal META SX V5 Signature L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 460 | 480 | +20 mm |
| Stack | 638.3 | 642.8 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.5 | 77.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 600.6 | 621.9 | +21 mm |
| Chainstay length | 442 | 447 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1253 | 1280.2 | +27 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 440 | +20 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 125 | +5 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | -4 mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 586 mm |
Differences are the Commencal META SX V5 Signature minus the Commencal Meta SX Essential. Full charts: 2026 Commencal Meta SX Essential, 2027 Commencal META SX V5 Signature.
Where each sits in its class
Commencal Meta SX EssentialCommencal META SX V5 Signature
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 SX EssentialEssential | Commencal META SX V5 SignatureSignature |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 38 Performance | Fox 38 Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Performance | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX XT | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX 12-speed | SRAM 1275 |
| Chain | Shimano SLX | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB71 | SRAM DUB92 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss E 593 | DT Swiss EX1700 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Schwalbe Magic Mary Trail Pro, Schwalbe Tacky Chan Gravity |
| Brake | Shimano SLX | Shimano XT |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT86 | Shimano MT905 |
| Handlebar | RIDE ALPHA | not listed |
| Stem | Ride Alpha 40 | Ride Alpha 40 |
| Grips | Ride Alpha Mushroom | ODI Longneck V2.1 |
| Headset | Acros ZS56/ZS56 | Acros ZS56 ZS56 |
| Dropper post | KS Rage-i Dropper | One Up V3 |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Ridon X5 | WTB Solano |
| Frame | not listed | Commencal META SX |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 350 |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss EX1700 |
| Seatpost | not listed | UP V3 |
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