2025 Commencal META TR V4 RIDE vs 2026 Transition Smuggler Carbon
The Transition Smuggler Carbon size closest to your M High is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Transition Smuggler Carbon
Compared with the Commencal META TR V4 RIDE in M High, the Transition Smuggler Carbon in XXL places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 66 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 77 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +17 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +66 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +77 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Commencal META TR V4 RIDE, M HighTransition Smuggler Carbon, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Commencal META TR V4 RIDE M High | Transition Smuggler Carbon XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 469 mm | 535 | +66 mm |
| Stack | 627 mm | 644 | +17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65° | 65 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 79° | 77.3 | −1.7° |
| Effective top tube | 591 mm | 670 | +79 mm |
| Chainstay length | 434 mm | 440 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1229 mm | 1306 | +77 mm |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 490 | |
| Fork length | not listed | not listed | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 140 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 35 | |
| BB height | not listed | 340 |
Differences are the Transition Smuggler Carbon minus the Commencal META TR V4 RIDE. Full charts: 2025 Commencal META TR V4 RIDE, 2026 Transition Smuggler Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Commencal META TR V4 RIDETransition Smuggler Carbon
Each bike is ranked against the other trail 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 TR V4 RIDERIDE | Transition Smuggler CarbonCarbon Deore |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Commencal META TR V4 | Transition Smuggler |
| Fork | SRAM Lyrik Base | RockShox Pike Select+ |
| Rear shock | SRAM Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Chain | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano MT512 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Chainring | Shimano MT512 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB-71 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Assegai | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Dissector |
| Hub | Formula MSL-148A, Formula DC-711 | not listed |
| Rim | e*thirteen Grappler Core | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM DB6 | SRAM Motive Bronze |
| Rotor | SRAM G2 | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | ALPHA R20 760 | ANVL Mandrel Alloy 35 |
| Stem | Ride Alpha Enduro | ANVL Swage |
| Grips | Ride Alpha Mushroom | not listed |
| Headset | Acros ZS44/ZS56 | not listed |
| Dropper post | Kind Shock 900i | not listed |
| Seatpost | KINDSHOCK 900i | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Alpaca X5 | not listed |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss M1900 |
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