VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2023 Commencal Meta SX V5 Essential

Velopedia Archive ID 900001758

Overview

Model year2023
BrandCommencal
ModelMETA SX V5 ESSENTIAL
Bicycle typeMountain
Archive ID900001758
Original MSRP$4,500.00
ColorsSilver
SizesS; M; L; XL

Frameset

Frame constructionMETA SX V5, 165 mm travel29''-27.5'', Alloy 6066, triple butted tubes, T4, T6
Frame materialAluminum
ForkFOX 38 Performance, 170 mm travel29", Fit Grip damper, 3 positions, compression, rebound, Boost (15 x 110 mm), 44 mm offset, 2 spacers
Rear shockFOX Float X2 Performance230 x 65 mm, 2-pos lever, LSC, LSR, 0.3 spacer x2

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano SLX12S
Rear derailleurShimano SLX12S
CranksetSHIMANO SLX, 170 mm crank arms, BoostChainring: SHIMANO SLX, 32t, Dynamic Chain Engagement + Technology
Bottom bracketSHIMANO BB71Pressfit
CassetteShimano SLX12S, 10-51T
ChainShimano SLX12S
PedalsNo

Brakes

BrakesSHIMANO SLX, 4 pistons, resin pads, I-Spec EV compatibleRotors: SHIMANO SM-RT76 203 mm, 6 holes

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetACROS ZS56 / ZS56Alloy cups, sealed bearings
HandlebarRIDE ALPHA R20 760 on S - RIDE ALPHA R27 780 on M / L - RIDE ALPHA R27 800 on XL31.8 mm, 760 mm width, 20 mm rise, Alloy 6061 on S - 31.8 mm, 780 mm width, 27 mm rise, Alloy 6061 on M / L - 31.8 mm, 800 mm width, 27 mm rise, Alloy 6061 on XL
StemRIDE ALPHA 4040 mm extension, 31,8 mm
SaddleSDG Bel Air V3140 mm width, steel rails
SeatpostKS Rage-i34.9 mm, travel: 125 mm on S, 170 mm on M/L and 190 mm on XL, SouthPaw alloy remote

Wheels & tires

HubsRear: FORMULA MSL-148A - Front: FORMULA DC-711Rear: 32h, sealed bearings, 12 x 148 mm, Micro Spline - Front: 32h, sealed bearings, 15 x 110 mm
RimsDT SWISS E 532Rear: 27.5'', 32h, 30 mm inner width - Front: 29'', 32h, 30 mm inner width
Front tireRear: MAXXIS DHR II - Front: MAXXIS AssegaiRear: 27.5"x2.4" WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, Tubeless Ready - Front: 29"x2.5" WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, Tubeless Ready
Rear tireRear: MAXXIS DHR II - Front: MAXXIS AssegaiRear: 27.5"x2.4" WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, Tubeless Ready - Front: 29"x2.5" WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, Tubeless Ready

Geometry · S

Seat tube380 mm
Effective top tube579.4 mm
Head tube115 mm
Head-tube angle64°
Seat-tube angle77.5°
Chainstay / rear center442 mm
Wheelbase1230.8 mm
Bottom-bracket drop-4 mm
Reach440 mm
Stack633.8 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown586 mm

Geometry · M

Seat tube420 mm
Effective top tube600.6 mm
Head tube120 mm
Head-tube angle64°
Seat-tube angle77.5°
Chainstay / rear center442 mm
Wheelbase1253 mm
Bottom-bracket drop-4 mm
Reach460 mm
Stack638.3 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown586 mm

Geometry · L

Seat tube440 mm
Effective top tube621.9 mm
Head tube125 mm
Head-tube angle64°
Seat-tube angle77.5°
Chainstay / rear center447 mm
Wheelbase1280.2 mm
Bottom-bracket drop-4 mm
Reach480 mm
Stack642.8 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown586 mm

Geometry · XL

Seat tube460 mm
Effective top tube643.2 mm
Head tube130 mm
Head-tube angle64°
Seat-tube angle77.5°
Chainstay / rear center447 mm
Wheelbase1302.4 mm
Bottom-bracket drop-4 mm
Reach500 mm
Stack647.3 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown586 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 23, 2026.