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2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite vs 2025 Commencal META V5 SIGNATURE

The Commencal META V5 SIGNATURE size closest to your L is the L Low. Compare the L Low instead

What changes on the Commencal META V5 SIGNATURE

Compared with the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite in L, the Commencal META V5 SIGNATURE in S High places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 35 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 37 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−10 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−35 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−37 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite (L) and 2025 Commencal META V5 SIGNATURE (S High), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Commencal META V5 SIGNATURE is the colored outline on top.J 1251

Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite, LCommencal META V5 SIGNATURE, S HighDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementNukeproof Mega Carbon Elite LCommencal META V5 SIGNATURE S HighDifference
Reach475440 mm−35 mm
Stack639628.8 mm−10 mm
Head tube angle64°64.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle78°78.2°+0.2°
Chainstay length440435 mm−5 mm
Wheelbase12511214 mm−37 mm
BB height345not listed
Effective top tubenot listed571.6 mm
Seat tube lengthnot listednot listed
Fork lengthnot listednot listed
Head tube lengthnot listednot listed

Differences are the Commencal META V5 SIGNATURE minus the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite. Full charts: 2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite, 2025 Commencal META V5 SIGNATURE.

Where each sits in its class

Nukeproof Mega Carbon EliteCommencal META V5 SIGNATURE

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartNukeproof Mega Carbon Elite290 Carbon EliteCommencal META V5 SIGNATURESIGNATURE
FrameNukeproof MegaCommencal META V5
ForkFox 38 Performance Elite GRIP 2Fox 36 Factory
Rear shockFox FLOAT X2 PerformanceFox Float X Factory
ShifterSRAM Pod Controller UltimateSRAM Pod Controller
DerailleurSRAM GX AXSSRAM GX Eagle Transmission
CassetteSRAM GX EagleSRAM GX Eagle
CranksetSRAM GX Eagle AXSSRAM X0 Eagle Transmission
WheelsetNukeproof Horizon V2 Mulletnot listed
TireMaxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DDSchwalbe Tacky Chan, Schwalbe Magic Mary
BrakeSRAM DB8 StealthTRP DH-R EVO Pro
RotorSRAM CenterLinenot listed
HandlebarNukeproof Horizon V2not listed
StemNukeproof Horizonnot listed
HeadsetNukeproof Sealed Bearing 44-56 IITSAcros ZS56 ZS56
Dropper postBrand-X AscendFox Transfer Factory
SaddleNukeproof Horizonfizik Terra Ridon X5
Chainnot listedSRAM GX Eagle Transmission
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Hubnot listedDT Swiss 350
Rimnot listedDT Swiss EX1700 29
Gripsnot listedODI Longneck

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