Meta 6 swing arm flex?

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[Grammo]

I was curious to hear other peoples views.

I think the versatility of the meta 6 is let down a bit by the flex in the rear swing arm.
I have a 9mm QR on the back at the moment but I will change to a 12mm through axle.
But would this bike not be improved with a stiffer swing arm? 

[Vic-Tim.com]

The Meta 6 was always designed to have a beefy bolt through rear axle. 9mm just isn't enough.

That said I have been riding one of the first 6s' with a 9mm for a year now as I just havent got round to swapping it out. Yep there is flex there, but I am kinda used to it!

Tim S

[hanleyrh]

The 09 Meta 6 is a lot stiffer with the beefed up linkage.

[Grammo]

Hi hanleyrh
Is it possible to put the 09 linkage on a 08 meta 6? I know the stroke goes from 50 to 57mm.
And are the linkages expensive?
Do you know if the suspension movement feels any different?

[hanleyrh]

Hi Grammo

Unfortunately not. The new linkage wont fit on the old Meta 6's. The suspension feels pretty much the same but the 09 gets a high volume RP23 shock to make it feel even grippier! They're in stock if your interested 

[Steve UK]

Does the new 09 linkage fit the 08 Meta 5?  Are they available to buy if so?  I am thinking of going for the new fox 15mm set up on the front and fitting a 12mm maxle on the rear as it is the 1 thing that bugs me is when it all starts flexing.

Steve

[cunning-stunt]

Seeing as we're on the subject..

A gentleman on here has offered me 12mm bolt through dropouts.

Am I really going to notice the difference over QR? Seems pretty snappy to me already tbh..

[hanleyrh]

The 09 Meta 5.5 Linkage will fit on an 08 Meta 5.5.  I've had an 06 and an 08 Meta and now have an 09 and it is noticeably stiffer.

[troh]

When "Commencal 09 part 2: Other stuff" (http://www.commencalownersclub.com/index.php/topic,1449.0.html) post was written, it sayed: "Last week I mentioned the new one piece triangle linkage plates that were coming on the new Super Four, albeit in a miniture size, well this technology has found it's way onto the new Meta 5.5 too, meaning a stiffer lighter linkage system. Best of it's compatible with ALL previous Meta 5 frames so it's upgradetastic! Weak linkages has always been the Meta 5's, erm, weak link, so it's a welcome improvement." Suddenly I figure out that now you are talking about linkage plates. Sort of difference here?

[Grammo]

Hey hanleyrh thanks for the info
Can you say why they don't fit?