2025 GT Force Carbon Elite vs 2027 Commencal CLASH V3 SIGNATURE
The L is the Commencal CLASH V3 SIGNATURE size closest to your XL GT Force Carbon Elite. 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 GT Force Carbon Elite in XL, the Commencal CLASH V3 SIGNATURE in L places the top of the head tube 27 mm lower and 35 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 49 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −27 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −35 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −49 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
GT Force Carbon Elite, XLCommencal CLASH V3 SIGNATURE, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | GT Force Carbon Elite XL | Commencal CLASH V3 SIGNATURE L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 515mm | 480 mm | −35 mm |
| Stack | 654 | 627 mm | −27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.5 | 63.8° | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 78 | 77.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 654 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 434 mm | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1309 | 1260 mm | −49 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | not listed | |
| Standover | 760 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 420 mm | −80 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 125 mm | −15 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 577 mm |
Differences are the Commencal CLASH V3 SIGNATURE minus the GT Force Carbon Elite. Full charts: 2025 GT Force Carbon Elite, 2027 Commencal CLASH V3 SIGNATURE.
Where each sits in its class
GT Force Carbon EliteCommencal 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 | GT Force Carbon EliteCarbon Elite | Commencal CLASH V3 SIGNATURESIGNATURE |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | GT Force Carbon | Commencal CLASH V3 |
| Fork | RockShox Yari | Fox 38 Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM XX Eagle AXS | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | SRAM PG | Shimano XT |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | TruVativ Descendant GX | Shimano XT |
| Bottom bracket | TruVativ Powerspline | Shimano MT801 |
| Wheelset | WTB ST | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Kryptotal | Schwalbe Tacky Chan, Schwalbe Magic Mary |
| Brake | TRP Slate T4 | Shimano XT |
| Handlebar | GT Alloy Riser Bar | not listed |
| Grips | GT Mushroom | ODI Longneck V2.1 |
| Headset | FSA 57 | Acros ZS56 ZS56 |
| Seatpost | GT DropKick | Up Dropper V3 |
| Saddle | GT Scoop Shallow Sport | Burgtec Cloud Boost |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 350 |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss EX1700 Classic |
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