2021 Specialized Enduro vs 2023 Commencal META V5 Essential
The XL is the Commencal META V5 Essential size closest to your S5 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 S5, the Commencal META V5 Essential in XL places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Enduro, S5Commencal META V5 Essential, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Enduro S5 | Commencal META V5 Essential XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 511mm | 500 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 638mm | 647.3 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.9° | 64 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 76° | 77.5 | +1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 442mm | 447 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1302mm | 1302.4 | +0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 465mm | 460 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 120mm | 130 | +10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 643.2 |
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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