2027 Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL vs 2025 Cannondale Jekyll
The Cannondale Jekyll size closest to your S High is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Cannondale Jekyll
Compared with the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL in S High, the Cannondale Jekyll in XL places the top of the head tube 23 mm higher and 70 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 97 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +23 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +70 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +97 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +15 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL, S HighCannondale Jekyll, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL S High | Cannondale Jekyll XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440 mm | 510 | +70 mm |
| Stack | 628.8 mm | 652 | +23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5° | 64 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.2° | 77.5 | −0.7° |
| Chainstay length | 435 mm | 450 | +15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1214 mm | 1311 | +97 mm |
| Seat tube length | not listed | not listed | |
| Fork length | not listed | not listed | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 130 |
Differences are the Cannondale Jekyll minus the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL. Full charts: 2027 Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL, 2025 Cannondale Jekyll.
Where each sits in its class
Commencal META V5 ESSENTIALCannondale Jekyll
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 ESSENTIALESSENTIAL | Cannondale JekyllJekyll 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Commencal META V5 | Cannondale Jekyll |
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance | Fox 38 Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Performance | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Rocker |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM 1270 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM X1 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB92 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Assegai | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370 | not listed |
| Rim | DT Swiss E593 | not listed |
| Brake | TRP EVO Expert | SRAM Code RSC |
| Grips | Ride Alpha Mushroom | not listed |
| Headset | Acros ZS56 ZS56 | not listed |
| Seatpost | KS Rage i | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Solano SL | Fabric Scoop Shallow Elite |
| Wheelset | not listed | WTB KOM Trail |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine 220mm front, SRAM CenterLine 200mm rear |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cannondale 1 Riser |
| Stem | not listed | FSA Grid |
| Dropper post | not listed | Cannondale DownLow |
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