2021 Specialized Enduro vs 2023 Commencal META V5 Essential
The S is the Commencal META V5 Essential size closest to your S2 Specialized Enduro. 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 V5 Essential
Compared with the Specialized Enduro in S2, the Commencal META V5 Essential in S places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +18 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +14 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Enduro, S2Commencal META V5 Essential, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Enduro S2 | Commencal META V5 Essential S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 437mm | 440 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 616mm | 633.8 | +18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.9° | 64 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 76° | 77.5 | +1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 442mm | 442 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1217mm | 1230.8 | +14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400mm | 380 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 115 | +20 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 579.4 |
Differences are the Commencal META V5 Essential minus the Specialized Enduro. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Enduro, 2023 Commencal META V5 Essential.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized EnduroCommencal META V5 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 | Specialized Enduro | Commencal META V5 EssentialSX V5 Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Commencal META V5 |
| Fork | not listed | Fox 38 Performance |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox FLOAT X2 Performance |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano SLX XT |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano BB71 |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss E 532 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT76 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Ride Alpha R20/R27 |
| Stem | not listed | Ride Alpha |
| Grips | not listed | ODI Longneck |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ZS56/ZS56 |
| Seatpost | not listed | KS Rage i |
| Saddle | not listed | SDG Bel Air V3 |
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