2026 Commencal Clash Essential vs 2027 Commencal CLASH V3 ROCKSHOX
The Commencal CLASH V3 ROCKSHOX size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Commencal CLASH V3 ROCKSHOX
Compared with the Commencal Clash Essential in M, the Commencal CLASH V3 ROCKSHOX in L places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +22 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- 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, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Commencal Clash Essential M | Commencal CLASH V3 ROCKSHOX L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465 | 480 mm | +15 mm |
| Stack | 624 | 627 mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.0 | 63.8° | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.2 | 77.5° | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 607 mm | 619 mm | +12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 434 | 434 mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1238 | 1260 mm | +22 mm |
| BB drop | 12 | 10 mm | −2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 418 | 420 mm | +2 mm |
| Fork length | 572 mm | 577 mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 125 mm | +10 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 |
Know what is on every bike.
Add your bike to Quiver. Keep its parts, setup, and service history together, then share your build.
Explore the app
