2027 Commencal META POWER SX AVINOX PODIUM vs 2026 Marin Alpine Trail E1

What changes on the Marin Alpine Trail E1

Compared with the Commencal META POWER SX AVINOX PODIUM in M, the Marin Alpine Trail E1 in S places the top of the head tube 22 mm lower and 30 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 47 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−22 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−30 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−47 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−0.5°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

−3 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

Only the Commencal META POWER SX AVINOX PODIUM is drawn. The Marin Alpine Trail E1 numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Marin Alpine Trail E1 minus the Commencal META POWER SX AVINOX PODIUM. Full charts: 2027 Commencal META POWER SX AVINOX PODIUM, 2026 Marin Alpine Trail E1.

Where each sits in its class

Commencal META POWER SX AVINOX PODIUMMarin Alpine Trail E1

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.