2027 Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL vs 2027 Commencal CLASH V3 SIGNATURE
The L is the Commencal CLASH V3 SIGNATURE size closest to your XL Low 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 Commencal CLASH V3 SIGNATURE
Compared with the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL in XL Low, the Commencal CLASH V3 SIGNATURE in L places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −33 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL, XL LowCommencal CLASH V3 SIGNATURE, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL XL Low | Commencal CLASH V3 SIGNATURE L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 495.4 mm | 480 mm | −15 mm |
| Stack | 639.9 mm | 627 mm | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.1° | 63.8° | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.7° | 77.5° | −0.2° |
| Chainstay length | 441.8 mm | 434 mm | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1293 mm | 1260 mm | −33 mm |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 420 mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 577 mm | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 125 mm |
Differences are the Commencal CLASH V3 SIGNATURE minus the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL. Full charts: 2027 Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL, 2027 Commencal CLASH V3 SIGNATURE.
Where each sits in its class
Commencal META V5 ESSENTIALCommencal CLASH V3 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 V5 ESSENTIALESSENTIAL | Commencal CLASH V3 SIGNATURESIGNATURE |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Commencal META V5 | Commencal CLASH V3 |
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance | Fox 38 Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Performance | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | SRAM 1270 | Shimano XT |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | Shimano XT |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB92 | Shimano MT801 |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Assegai | Schwalbe Tacky Chan, Schwalbe Magic Mary |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370 | DT Swiss 350 |
| Rim | DT Swiss E593 | DT Swiss EX1700 Classic |
| Brake | TRP EVO Expert | Shimano XT |
| Grips | Ride Alpha Mushroom | ODI Longneck V2.1 |
| Headset | Acros ZS56 ZS56 | Acros ZS56 ZS56 |
| Seatpost | KS Rage i | Up Dropper V3 |
| Saddle | WTB Solano SL | Burgtec Cloud Boost |
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