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2024 Forbidden Druid RS U vs 2026 Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
−20 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−6 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−10 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Forbidden Druid RS U numbers we have for size S3 are missing the stack and seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementForbidden Druid RS U S3Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE MDifference
Reach480460−20 mm
Head tube angle6564−1.0°
Chainstay length452442−10 mm
Wheelbase12591253−6 mm
Stacknot listed638.3
Seat tube anglenot listed77.5
Effective top tubenot listed600.6
Seat tube lengthnot listed420
Head tube lengthnot listed120

Differences are the Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE minus the Forbidden Druid RS U. Full charts: 2024 Forbidden Druid RS U, 2026 Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE.

Where each sits in its class

Forbidden Druid RS UCommencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartForbidden Druid RS UX0 RS UCommencal META SX V5 SIGNATURESIGNATURE
FrameForbidden DruidCommencal META SX V5
ForkRockShox Lyrik UltimateFox 38 Factory
Rear shockRockShox Super Deluxe UltimateFox Float X2 Factory
ShifterSRAM Pod Controller UltimateSRAM Eagle 90 Transmission
DerailleurSRAM X0 Eagle TransmissionSRAM Eagle 90 Transmission
CassetteSRAM X0 Eagle TransmissionSRAM GX Eagle Transmission
ChainSRAM X0 Eagle TransmissionSRAM GX Eagle Transmission
CranksetSRAM X0 Eagle TransmissionSRAM X0 Eagle Transmission
ChainringSRAM X0 Eagle TransmissionShimano XT
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB WideSRAM DUB92
Wheelsetcrankbrothers Synthesis EnduroDT Swiss EX1700
TireMaxxis Assegai, Maxxis ForekasterMaxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II
BrakeSRAM CODE UltimateShimano XT
RotorSRAM HS2Shimano XT
HandlebarBurgtec Ride Wide EnduroCommencal Alloy handlebar
StemBurgtec MK3 EnduroRenthal Alloy stem
GripsBurgtec BartenderODI Longneck V2.1
HeadsetCane Creek Hellbender 70Acros ZS56 ZS56
Saddlefizik Terra Alpaca X5fizik Terra Ridon X5
Hubnot listedDT Swiss 350
Rimnot listedDT Swiss EX1700
Dropper postnot listedFox Transfer Factory
Seatpostnot listedUP V3

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