MBR review the new Meta 55 Carbon

[steveb]

Stiff, light, nimble and cheaper than the rest! 9/10. That's the verdict.

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[retro83]

Very nice, not sure I want to spend £3.5k on a carbon Commencal with their reputation though

[common charlie]

Very nice, not sure I want to spend £3.5k on a carbon Commencal with their reputation though

I have been the victim of the 08 and 09 frames. I am now the very, very happy owner of a 2010 frame. It is clearly streets ahead of the 08 and 09 for build quality. It looks so well made. The 2010 frame does not look or feel like it is going to crack. It  just looks too well made. Apparently the 2010 models are made in a new factory under a new contract (if anyone knows differently then please feel free to correct me)

£3.5 K for the Carbon version of a well specced bike that has got so many fans is very good value if you ask me. 

This black version is pure bike porn......If I had the dosh I'd have one this afternoon! Than id have 3 bikes to stroke...

[Toasty]

Stiff, light, nimble, cheaper than the rest and not available in extra large was my verdict. I bought a Mojo frame.

[steveb]

Ya, the no XL seriously pissed me off too. When I asked why the answer was no disti's ordered any so it was pointless making them. That's a fair enough comment I guess, but still, pissed or what!

I have a large demo on the way, so I'll give that a go ;-)

[Magnus-A]

I have a large frameset waiting for me to pick up tomorrow 
Just hope it will be ok with my 190cm 
A bit of a gamble but I do like short toptubes so here`s hopeing!

Cheers
/Magnus

[Toasty]

Ya, the no XL seriously pissed me off too. When I asked why the answer was no disti's ordered any so it was pointless making them. That's a fair enough comment I guess, but still, pissed or what!

I have a large demo on the way, so I'll give that a go ;-)

Oh indeed, it's a lovely steed, don't take the comment the wrong way I'm still keeping my '08 Meta XT for chucking around but fancied something lighter, yet still comfy, for endurance races and things.  A carbon Meta would have been ideal! Hence me asking a few times regarding it on the forum.

I'm sure a lot of taller riders went for Metas specifically because they are a decent size, chopping that entire chunk off their market seems like a massive shame. Maybe if I cry loud enough this year, and don't get on with the Mojo it'll be an option next year

[SamJenkins]

Hey everyone, what's up? My name is Sam and I'm new here. I'm from Portland, where are you guys from?

[cramaj]

Hi Sam, welcome aboard,. You would be better starting a new thread to introduce yoursel

[iain1775]

Meta 5 Pro reviewed in MBUK as well - general concensus is it hasnt progressed enough - needs tapered headtube and bolt through forks but is still big fun

[ukmax]

I am 6' 2.5" and I ride the large 55, find it fine.

[fazanders]

Just ordered one of these bad boys! Evanscycles have now got them for £2600! £900 off RRP. Having ridden my brother's 5.5 team and loved it i've got my fingers crossed for love with this one!!