Commencal is my favorite too. I have a hardtail Meta HT and been thinking about a full suspension. It needs to be all around, would you recommend this model?
This particular model is pretty specific for shredding on. Similar to the Canyon Spectral 125. So as an all around bike, unless you do a lot of jumping and flow stuff, I wouldn't recommend this model. I would go for more of a 140mm or so travel bike. The Esker Rowl I also demoed in this video is more of what I would consider a good all around bike.
@@ShadLife I do like downhill and jump lines. Unfortunately, in South Florida we need to be ready for a lot of pedaling too, hence the need for a more all around bike. My son has a Specialized Status 160, which is an awesome bike going downhill, but for anything else it’s heavy and I also get a lot of pedal strikes. The Commencal Meta HT is perfect for me, but I want to go into a full suspension. I like Commencal’s support and customer service. I also really like how their bikes look, so I think I am going to stay within that brand, but they have so many options I am not sure what to look for. I want to get a few opinions of riders like you.
The TEMPO was my favorite by far. But that was only for the descent and feel of the bike when jumping and such. For all around riding I think the Esker Rowl would be the best option. It climbed well, descended well, and felt good also.
I talked about it in the video. It's suspension isn't designed to have a stable pedaling platform like many other full suspension bikes. My Rustler has Split Pivot and when climbing it doesn't bounce up and down, even if I have the shock in the full open mode. The TEMPO bounces up and down and thus you need to flip the shock switch to lock out the rear shock. This is fine for smooth climbs, but if you are doing technical climbs you don't have the advantage of the rear shock helping you gain traction during the climb. That any need to remember to flip the switch the climb and most importantly flip it off when you start to go down. The TEMPO is what I call and "Shredders" bike. It is designed to absolutely rip on the technical stuff, jumps, berms, downhill and so on. More of a flow trail bike than anything. But as an all around bike, like a typical trail bike, it's not going to suit all the needs well.
The TEMPO has a very active suspension while climbing which for a fire road like I was riding in this video isn't ideal. But a more rugged climb it might be fine. I did use the lockout lever on the shock which I never have to do with the Canyon Spectral 125. So hopefully that answers your question.
hell yeah 🤘
I like your philosophy. If I fall in love with a bike I am going to buy it. Demos are a slippery slope. Great video Shad. Thanks.
Thanks for showing the bikes.
One of my daily’s is a 2021 Trek Remedy 9.8 and it’s exactly what you’re looking for. It’s my big BMX feeling bike when it’s time to play.
Commencal is my favorite too.
I have a hardtail Meta HT and been thinking about a full suspension. It needs to be all around, would you recommend this model?
This particular model is pretty specific for shredding on. Similar to the Canyon Spectral 125. So as an all around bike, unless you do a lot of jumping and flow stuff, I wouldn't recommend this model. I would go for more of a 140mm or so travel bike.
The Esker Rowl I also demoed in this video is more of what I would consider a good all around bike.
@@ShadLife I do like downhill and jump lines. Unfortunately, in South Florida we need to be ready for a lot of pedaling too, hence the need for a more all around bike. My son has a Specialized Status 160, which is an awesome bike going downhill, but for anything else it’s heavy and I also get a lot of pedal strikes. The Commencal Meta HT is perfect for me, but I want to go into a full suspension. I like Commencal’s support and customer service. I also really like how their bikes look, so I think I am going to stay within that brand, but they have so many options I am not sure what to look for. I want to get a few opinions of riders like you.
Bonjour,
Pour vous quel bike avez vous préférez, même s il s agit de vélo différent. (montée, descente, fun...)
The TEMPO was my favorite by far. But that was only for the descent and feel of the bike when jumping and such.
For all around riding I think the Esker Rowl would be the best option. It climbed well, descended well, and felt good also.
@@ShadLife le TEMPO grimpe pas bien ?
I talked about it in the video. It's suspension isn't designed to have a stable pedaling platform like many other full suspension bikes. My Rustler has Split Pivot and when climbing it doesn't bounce up and down, even if I have the shock in the full open mode. The TEMPO bounces up and down and thus you need to flip the shock switch to lock out the rear shock.
This is fine for smooth climbs, but if you are doing technical climbs you don't have the advantage of the rear shock helping you gain traction during the climb. That any need to remember to flip the switch the climb and most importantly flip it off when you start to go down.
The TEMPO is what I call and "Shredders" bike. It is designed to absolutely rip on the technical stuff, jumps, berms, downhill and so on. More of a flow trail bike than anything. But as an all around bike, like a typical trail bike, it's not going to suit all the needs well.
@@ShadLife une sorte de mini enduro en définitive, qui est capable d aller dans les descente technique et engagée !?
does the Tempo climbs better than the Spectral CF?
The TEMPO has a very active suspension while climbing which for a fire road like I was riding in this video isn't ideal. But a more rugged climb it might be fine. I did use the lockout lever on the shock which I never have to do with the Canyon Spectral 125. So hopefully that answers your question.
could be 175 crank arms............people prefer 170 crank arms when the bottom bracket sits low on the bike
you should try to review the new transition smuggler
Transition wasn't there.
Where is this?
Fruita, CO.