2027 Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL vs 2026 Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE
The XL is the Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE size closest to your XL Low Commencal META V5 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 META SX V5 SIGNATURE
Compared with the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL in XL Low, the Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE in XL places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL, XL LowCommencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL XL Low | Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 495.4 mm | 500 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 639.9 mm | 647.3 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.1° | 64 | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.7° | 77.5 | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 635.8 mm | 643.2 | +7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 441.8 mm | 447 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1293 mm | 1302.4 | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 25.9 mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 460 mm | 460 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 571 mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 135 mm | 130 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE minus the Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL. Full charts: 2027 Commencal META V5 ESSENTIAL, 2026 Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE.
Where each sits in its class
Commencal META V5 ESSENTIALCommencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE
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 META V5 ESSENTIALESSENTIAL | Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURESIGNATURE |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Commencal META V5 | Commencal META SX V5 |
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance | Fox 38 Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Performance | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM 1270 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB92 | SRAM DUB92 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370 | DT Swiss 350 |
| Rim | DT Swiss E593 | DT Swiss EX1700 |
| Brake | TRP EVO Expert | Shimano XT |
| Grips | Ride Alpha Mushroom | ODI Longneck V2.1 |
| Headset | Acros ZS56 ZS56 | Acros ZS56 ZS56 |
| Seatpost | KS Rage i | UP V3 |
| Saddle | WTB Solano SL | fizik Terra Ridon X5 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss EX1700 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Handlebar | not listed | Commencal Alloy handlebar |
| Stem | not listed | Renthal Alloy stem |
| Dropper post | not listed | Fox Transfer Factory |
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