paulvs Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 What is your perception about this bike? Components Ride and feel?
paulvs Posted March 20, 2008 Author Posted March 20, 2008 Style Usesthe same frame as the 4.2, but the Meta 4.1 has been upgraded in mostother areas to provide an even sweeter riding experience Frame Meta 100 with Fox Float RP2 shock Forks Fox 32 F100RL Rear Derailleur SRAM X0 Front Derailleur Shimano XT Shifters SRAM X9 3x9 Chainset RaceFace Deus Bottom Bracket RaceFace X-Type Stem RaceFace Deus high-polish Handlebars Commencal Low-rise 6061DB Front Brake Formula Oro 18k 160mm Rear Brake Formula Oro 18k 160mm Brake Levers Formula Oro Rims Mavic XM317 Disc Front Hub Commencal Ultralite Disc-ready Rear Hub Commencal Ultralite Disc-ready Tyres Maxxis Larsen TT 26x2.00 Saddle SDG Ti-Fly Ti Seatpost Thomson Elite Grips Commencal Kraton
AndreZA Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 Jean-Luc lend me the 4.2 for the Spring classic and all I can say is amazing. Okay I've never riden another FS bike bit it felt a bit unfair to put this bike agains HTs. When you pound on the pedals the rear wheel just digs into the ground and give great traction. I did not like the SRAM parts but that has nothing to do with the frame. The Formula Oro breaks are killer. I would say it's a good buy if you want to be different.
Zaskar Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 I must agree, i took this one for a quick spin at NF and was very impressed! I rode this and then straight away rode the same track on another (single pivot) full susser and the difference was like night and day. This frame stuck to the ground, and there was very little bounce when pedaling. If i was in the market for a full susser, this would definitly be on my short list!
Anticlimb Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 I haven't tried the 4.1 , but my baby is the meta 4 . Awsome bike excelent downhiller and climber
ZeroPlay Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 My brother recently bought one and loves it. He says it climbs well (very little bobbing) and that he's never descended so fast while still feeling in complete control before. His previous bike was an older generation full suspension (not Commencal).
JLDAM Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 Not sure if this is going to come out properly. Can email it if you want.
Anticlimb Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 JLDAM What is the difference between meta 4 and meta 4.1 ?
JLDAM Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 JLDAM What is the difference between meta 4 and meta 4.1 ? Anticlimb. There is no difference in the frame. It is exactly the same. Meta 4.1 is our top of the range 4" travel bike, while you have the team frame.
JLDAM Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 Anticlimb, your bike came out beautifully. What components did you use?
Anticlimb Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 JLDAM I have used xt group all round .Easton Carbon seatpost . Pro hi comp carbon handlebars.Canecreek bar ends .XT wheelset - great stuff .Front fork Reba TeamRear Fox Float RP23 . We are still getting used to each other . The 180 mm cranks and my weight of 100kg's sometimes let the cranks hit the floor , so have to be carefull when I paddle in corners . Thanks for showing me the bike at last years crater cruise , was money well spent .
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