2021 Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy (29) vs 2023 Commencal META V5 Essential
The S is the Commencal META V5 Essential size closest to your S Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy (29). 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 V5 Essential
Compared with the Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy (29) in S, the Commencal META V5 Essential in S places the top of the head tube 33 mm higher and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 59 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +33 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +17 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +59 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +14 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy (29), SCommencal META V5 Essential, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy (29) S | Commencal META V5 Essential S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 423 | 440 | +17 mm |
| Stack | 601 | 633.8 | +33 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.4 | 64 | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.4 | 77.5 | +2.1° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 579.4 | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 428 | 442 | +14 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1172 | 1230.8 | +59 mm |
| BB drop | 20 | not listed | |
| Standover | 767 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 380 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 115 | +15 mm |
Differences are the Commencal META V5 Essential minus the Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy (29). Full charts: 2021 Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy (29), 2023 Commencal META V5 Essential.
Where each sits in its class
Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy (29)Commencal META V5 Essential
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 | Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy (29)Alloy 50 (29) | Commencal META V5 EssentialSX V5 Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance | Fox 38 Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox DPX2 Performance | Fox FLOAT X2 Performance |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano SLX |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect Cinch | Shimano SLX |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost, DT Swiss 370 | not listed |
| Rim | WTB ST i30 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT66 | Shimano SM-RT76 |
| Dropper post | Race Face Aeffect R | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Commencal META V5 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano SLX XT |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano BB71 |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss E 532 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| Handlebar | not listed | Ride Alpha R20/R27 |
| Stem | not listed | Ride Alpha |
| Grips | not listed | ODI Longneck |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ZS56/ZS56 |
| Seatpost | not listed | KS Rage i |
| Saddle | not listed | SDG Bel Air V3 |
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