2024 Mondraker Crafty XR vs 2026 Commencal META POWER SX ESSENTIAL
The L is the Commencal META POWER SX ESSENTIAL size closest to your L Mondraker Crafty XR. 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 META POWER SX ESSENTIAL
Compared with the Mondraker Crafty XR in L, the Commencal META POWER SX ESSENTIAL in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Mondraker Crafty XR, LCommencal META POWER SX ESSENTIAL, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Mondraker Crafty XR L | Commencal META POWER SX ESSENTIAL L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480 mm | 485 mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 650 mm | 645.1 mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5° | 64° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75° | 74.2° | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 660 mm | 628.3 mm | −32 mm |
| Chainstay length | 455 mm | 450 mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1280 mm | 1291.3 mm | +11 mm |
| BB height | 349 mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 450 mm | 440 mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 mm | 130 mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 588 mm |
Differences are the Commencal META POWER SX ESSENTIAL minus the Mondraker Crafty XR. Full charts: 2024 Mondraker Crafty XR, 2026 Commencal META POWER SX ESSENTIAL.
Where each sits in its class
Mondraker Crafty XRCommencal META POWER SX ESSENTIAL
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 | Mondraker Crafty XRXR | Commencal META POWER SX ESSENTIAL400 ESSENTIAL EAGLE 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Mondraker Crafty | Commencal META POWER SX 400 |
| Fork | Öhlins RXF 38 M.2 29 | Fox 38 Performance E-Bike |
| Rear shock | Öhlins TTX | Fox Float X Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM 1270 Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect ebike | e*thirteen Helix Core E*Spec |
| Chainring | SRAM X-Sync 2 Eagle | not listed |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX | Bosch Performance Line SX |
| Battery | Bosch Powertube | Bosch PowerTube 400 |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Maxxis Minion DHRII 27.5, Maxxis Assegai 29 |
| Hub | Mavic Boost | DT Swiss 370 |
| Rim | Mavic E-Deemax | DT Swiss HF1900 |
| Brake | SRAM Code Stealth Silver | TRP DH-R EVO Pro |
| Handlebar | Onoff Sulfur 1.0 double butted 6061 alloy | ALPHA R20 760 |
| Stem | Onoff Krypton FG 30mm | ALPHA 40 |
| Grips | Onoff Desert | Ride Alpha Mushroom |
| Headset | Onoff Saturn tapered for 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” head tube | Acros ZS56/ZS66 |
| Dropper post | Onoff Pija dropper internal | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Aidon X5 | fizik Terra Aidon X5 |
| Seatpost | not listed | KS Rage i |
| Accessory | not listed | ALPHA |
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