Ultra light alu tubed Meta 5.5 VIP ???

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[steveb]

no, sadly not an official Commencal announcement, just a bit of CoC fun/research.

If Commencal made a limited run of Meta 5.5 VIP frames with an exotic ultra light tubes (Like Easton Ultra-lite), and it's frame only weight was under 6lb, and it cost less than £1600 GBP, would you buy one?

[maggsy99]

oh yes!!!!

[steveb]

I should say me too also. I'd get one without a doubt.

[wilstokes]

Would definitely be tempted, especially if they had an anodized option!

[twin]

well, yes i might if i was gonna build up a meta (which isn't gonna happen i think). if they built a lightweight supreme fr/minidh frame though.... i would def get that one. hehe commencals frames are a tad bit heavy so they should prob consider makeing em lighter overall

[Nugget]

only if it remained just as tough...

[Max Power]

Count me in 

[LukeB]

The Meta 4 needs it more, surely? New "light" tubeset for both would be nice, bearing in mind what some people do on Meta 5s. It suggests the 4 is way overbuilt.

[Dr Gonzo]

What would be the point in that? Heavy is the new light. If you dont get a hernia lifting it over a style its not gonna be tough enough
If they bring out a solid cast iron 666 I might consider it.

[squealing brakes]

One of the stong points of the Meta frame is its stiffness. Reducing weight will probably reduce stiffness which may not be a good thing.

Coming from a flexy full sus I feel the stiffness if the Meta is quite reassuring when the going gets tough.

[unklehomer]

I'd stand at the window and poor at it in a golum like way

"wants it, precious and lightses, hmm, so light is the precious"

unlikely to ever be able to afford though...