2023 Commencal Meta V5 Essential

Archived: Frame: META V5, 150 mm travel29'', Alloy 6066, triple butted tubes, T4, T6 · Fork: FOX 36 Performance, 160 mm travel29", Fit Grip damper, 3 positions, rebound, Boost (15 x 110 mm), 44 mm offset, 1 spacer

• Look for dents or shape changes and inspect the edges of welds around the head tube, bottom bracket, seat cluster and suspension mounts for hairline cracks.

Archived: Fork: FOX 36 Performance, 160 mm travel29", Fit Grip damper, 3 positions, rebound, Boost (15 x 110 mm), 44 mm offset, 1 spacer · Rear shock: FOX Float X Performance210 x 55 mm, 2-pos lever, rebound, LSC, 0.6 spacer

• Inspect the fork stanchions for scratches or coating wear, look for oil or dirt rings at the seals, and cycle the fork through its travel while checking for binding or bushing play.
• Inspect the shock shaft and seals, cycle the rear suspension through its travel and check for oil, air loss, binding or unusual top-out and bottom-out noises.
• Hold the rear brake and load the suspension from several directions. Check pivots, bearings and mounting hardware for knock, looseness or side play.
• Ask for dated fork, shock and pivot-service records. A clean exterior does not establish the condition of internal seals, oil, bushings or bearings.

Archived: Shifters: SHIMANO SLX12s · Rear derailleur: SHIMANO SLX12s · Crankset: SHIMANO SLX, 170 mm crank arms, BoostChainring: SHIMANO SLX, 32t, Dynamic Chain Engagement + Technology · Bottom bracket: SHIMANO BB71Pressfit · Cassette: SHIMANO SLX12s, 10-51t · Chain: SHIMANO SLX12s

• Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
• Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

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

• Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.

Archived: Rims: DT SWISS E 53229'', 32h, 30 mm inner width · Hubs: Rear: FORMULA MSL-148A - Front: FORMULA DC-711Rear: 32h, 12 x 148 mm, sealed bearings, Micro Spline - Front: 32h, 15 x 110 mm, sealed bearings · Front tire: MAXXIS DHR II; 29"x2.40" WT, EXO, 3C MaxxGrip, Tubeless Ready · Rear tire: MAXXIS DHR II; 29"x2.40" WT, EXO, Dual compound, Tubeless Ready

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.
• Confirm whether the bike is actually set up tubeless, whether both tires hold pressure, and when sealant and rim tape were last serviced.

Archived: Headset: ACROS ZS56 / ZS56Alloy cups, sealed bearings · Stem: RIDE ALPHA 4040 mm extension, 31,8 mm · Seatpost: KS Rage-i34.9 mm, travel: 125 mm on S, 170 mm on M/L and 190 mm on XL, SouthPaw alloy remote · Saddle: SDG Bel Air V3140 mm width, steel rails · Pedals: No

• Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
• Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.