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
- −40 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −28 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
| Measurement | Forbidden Druid RS U S3 | Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480 | 440 | −40 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65 | 64 | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 452 | 442 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1259 | 1230.8 | −28 mm |
| Stack | not listed | 633.8 | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 77.5 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 579.4 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 380 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 115 |
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
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 | Forbidden Druid RS UX0 RS U | Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURESIGNATURE |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Forbidden Druid | Commencal META SX V5 |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate | Fox 38 Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Chainring | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | Shimano XT |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB Wide | SRAM DUB92 |
| Wheelset | crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro | DT Swiss EX1700 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Forekaster | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | SRAM CODE Ultimate | Shimano XT |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | Shimano XT |
| Handlebar | Burgtec Ride Wide Enduro | Commencal Alloy handlebar |
| Stem | Burgtec MK3 Enduro | Renthal Alloy stem |
| Grips | Burgtec Bartender | ODI Longneck V2.1 |
| Headset | Cane Creek Hellbender 70 | Acros ZS56 ZS56 |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Alpaca X5 | fizik Terra Ridon X5 |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 350 |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss EX1700 |
| Dropper post | not listed | Fox Transfer Factory |
| Seatpost | not listed | UP V3 |
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