2026 Commencal Clash Essential vs 2027 Commencal CLASH V3 ROCKSHOX
The M is the Commencal CLASH V3 ROCKSHOX size closest to your M Commencal Clash Essential. 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 CLASH V3 ROCKSHOX
Compared with the Commencal Clash Essential in M, the Commencal CLASH V3 ROCKSHOX in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Commencal Clash Essential, MCommencal CLASH V3 ROCKSHOX, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Commencal Clash Essential M | Commencal CLASH V3 ROCKSHOX M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465 | 455 mm | −10 mm |
| Stack | 624 | 623 mm | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.0 | 63.8° | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.2 | 77.5° | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 607 mm | 593 mm | −14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 434 mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1238 | 1233 mm | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 12 | 10 mm | −2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 418 | 400 mm | −18 mm |
| Fork length | 572 mm | 577 mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 120 mm | +5 mm |
Differences are the Commencal CLASH V3 ROCKSHOX minus the Commencal Clash Essential. Full charts: 2026 Commencal Clash Essential, 2027 Commencal CLASH V3 ROCKSHOX.
Where each sits in its class
Commencal Clash EssentialCommencal CLASH V3 ROCKSHOX
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 | Commencal Clash EssentialEssential | Commencal CLASH V3 ROCKSHOXROCKSHOX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Commencal Clash | Commencal CLASH V3 |
| Fork | Fox 38 Performance | RockShox Zeb Ultimate |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Performance | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | SRAM 1270 Transmission |
| Chain | Shimano SLX | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chainring | Shimano 32 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB71 | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss E 593 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Schwalbe Magic Mary, Schwalbe Tacky Chan |
| Rim | DT Swiss E593 | DT Swiss F1900 Classic |
| Brake | Shimano SLX | SRAM Maven Base |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT86 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Ride Alpha | not listed |
| Stem | Ride Alpha | not listed |
| Grips | Ride Alpha Mushroom | Ride Alpha Mushroom |
| Headset | Acros ZS44/ZS56 | Acros ZS56 ZS56 |
| Dropper post | KS Rage-i | not listed |
| Seatpost | KS Rage i | KS Lev Integra |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Ridon X5 | Burgtec Cloud Boost |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370 Classic LN |
| Accessory | not listed | e*thirteen Vario |
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