Commencal Meta 55 Carbon/Alu

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  • bobpzero
    bobpzero Posts: 1,431
    Renthal FatBar Riser Bar
    is that a chromag saddle?
  • Nah its a spank starblast.

    I've had it about 3 years and its still as good as the day I bought it. Super comfy.

    Might get new bars soon, but the carbon monkeylights are working well at the mo. Hve shortened the stem with the KCNC 50mm jobbie and it seems to be a lot more controllable going downwards.
    Fancy 700mm though.
  • jay12
    jay12 Posts: 6,306
    wider bars are the way to go
  • yea I want something flatter too, but not as flat as the element nickels I had.

    Just thinking how i am gonna route the joplin... might get some stick on cable guides lol.
  • bobpzero
    bobpzero Posts: 1,431
    well you know me id be biased towards chromag. the chromag fubar acute riser bar is real nice.
  • sheepsteeth
    sheepsteeth Posts: 17,418

    Just thinking how i am gonna route the joplin... might get some stick on cable guides lol.

    i always put a longer cable on and run it down the seat tube until i can cable tie it to a brake hose or cable outer to lead it back towards the bars.

    much tidier than putting cable ties and whatnot along your top tube if you havent got secific guides on the frame already
  • yea that was what I was thinking tbh... what sort of cable do they use? gear or brake cable?
  • sheepsteeth
    sheepsteeth Posts: 17,418
    gear cable.
  • Lookin good, did your joplin ever get there?
  • Lookin good, did your joplin ever get there?

    Missed this..

    Yea joplin is now installed :)

    Haven't had time to use it yet, been a bit under the weather the past few days so had to cancel my ride at the weekend.

    Will get updated pics soon!
  • Few updates..

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    Frame: 2010 Commencal Meta LTD frame (Alu front triangle and Carbon swingarm)
    Forks: 2010 Rockshox Revelation Team U-turn
    Shock: Fox RP2
    Bars: Raceface Respond 710mm 0.5mm rise
    Stem: KCNC Fly Ride
    Headset: Cane Creek Integrated
    Grips: Superstar
    Bar Ends: Superstar

    Front Brake Lever assy:
    Front Caliper: Shimano XT
    Front disc: Shimano XT CL 185mm
    Rear Brake Lever assy:
    Rear Caliper: Shimano XT
    Rear Disc: Shimano XT CL 185mm
    Hoses: Shimano XT


    Shifters: SRAM X9
    Cables: Shimano XT inner and outer
    Front Mech: Shimano XT
    Rear Mech: SRAM XO Redwin
    Chain Device: Raceface Bash

    Seat: Spank Starblast
    Seat Post: Crankbrothers Joplin with remote (selling)
    Seat Post Clamp: Commencal

    Cranks: Shimano XT 22.32
    Chainring(s): Shimano SLX 11.34
    Chain: SRAM PC971
    Cassette: Shimano XT
    Pedals: Gusset Slim Jim Sealed with XL pins
    Bottom Bracket: Shimano XT

    Front Wheel:
    Rim: Mavic XM719
    Spokes: DT Swiss DB
    Hub: Shimano XT
    Tube: Generic
    Tire: Maxxis Minion

    Back Wheel:
    Rim: Mavic XM719
    Spokes: DT Swiss DB
    Hub: Shimano XT
    Tube: Generic
    Tire: Maxxis Ignitor
  • Stunning ride mate
    What if your dreams and fears existed in the same place? What if to get to heaven, you had to brave hell? What if everything you've ever wanted cost you everything you've ever achieved? Would you still go there?
  • Looking lovely man! How's it ride?
  • Cheers :D

    Tis really nice, very comfy and plush feeling.

    Find it hard to pedal flatter ground with the pro pedal off though, the suspension is VERY active!
    Floats down hill though, love it!

    Have now take the joplin off though, liked it at 1st but think its a bit of a gimmic after a few rides... so its now in the classifieds :)